Comments on: Pepsi-Cola Soda Cooler

By: Darlene Armenta

Darlene Armenta — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:44:06 +0000

I lost my key for my soda machine, serial # 4BF 106442, Model #VFA562C. Is there a way to get one?

By: Mel Parks, Colorado

Mel Parks, Colorado — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:04:45 +0000

Hello everyone! I recently rescued a Heinz double door from a scrap metal dealer for the outrageous sum of $4o. The cooling unit is missing and the tub looks like a screen door. I’ve taken it all apart and sandblasted everything. I’m lining the tub with .016 stainless sheet metal, using gray silicone to seal the corners. I was wondering if they came any other way than all white. Mine only has Pepsi-Cola pressed into the lids. I am going to put it in my old 30’s style Filling Station that I built. Anyone have any thoughts. Mel Parks, Colorado. My email address is tractormel@sopris.net

By: Lewis Wells

Lewis Wells — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:34:28 +0000

My Dad operated an old country store for 50+yrs. I have an old Pepsi drink box in very good condition with motor intact. The drinks kept cold by sitting in the water compartment and you would reach in, grab the bottle right out of the cold water, open and enjoy. It was made by True Mfg Co Inc out of St. Louis, MO Has a sliding top, the Pepsi blue color and still sits in his old store building. Would like more information such as value and how to sell. My email address is lewwells@embarqmail.com

By: Cody

Cody — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:06:24 +0000

I also recently picked up a gullwing pepsi machine .it looks like it was coin op but its missing the coin mechanism and cover plate as seen in pics.I know its a longshot but if any 1 out there has 1 they cd sell contact me please either at (codywild1@att.net )or call me at (707)490-9118 im in northern calif. I also need the lower front cover plate on front of floor stand..ty Cody

By: Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:55:16 +0000

I have an old gullwing that has a little surface rust and the paint is fair. It has no compressor or motor but it appears there are tubes in the cooler box as there are fittings that protrude out of the bottom. What kind of compressor would fit and where would I get one? Thanks

By: lori

lori — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:12:04 +0000

i need help to id a picnic cooler i found in the attic of a house i recently purchased. It says Drink Royal Crown Cola best by taste test. the cooler is NOT yellow it is a textured type aluminum (silver) with raised red letting on each side. bottle opener on one side under the handle . screw on drain cap with attached chain one side of the lid slides under a bracket type holder and the other side clamps. it measures approx 16″ h, 13″ w, and, 17″ length all approx a little over or under. i didnt think much of it until a neighbor continues to offer me money for it . 25 dollars but, he is persistant can u help id this picnic cooler it sure is very nice.

By: kim

kim — Sat, 28 May 2011 21:17:05 +0000

I have one like this, minus the paint. call me at 308-529-3680 or email kimberly19711@hotmail.com

By: kim

kim — Sat, 28 May 2011 02:32:00 +0000

I recently found a 1940 pepsi-cola machine and was wondering how much its worth and where I could sell it. email me for a picture

By: Clifford Smith

Clifford Smith — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 16:33:59 +0000

I have a 1943 Pepsi gullwing split top original embossed on both sides of the doors blue works looks good some minor rust. I bought Chicago, show 4/17/94 completely restored from Coney Island Restoration CA. for sale

By: Eric

Eric — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:08:55 +0000

DEAN if you have photos of it Id love to see the machine, especially the inside of it, Ive never seen the Conveyer anywhere but the photo above……. Chitsee@yahoo.com

By: Eric

Eric — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:03:33 +0000

Only about 7 of them have been found and restored, and out of them only 1 has the guts inside and works like it should

By: Eric

Eric — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:01:41 +0000

DEAN VON BLOHN

if its the coin operated Version as shown above You SCORED a HOMERUN they are VERY RARE, especially if it has the inside guts that allow the bottles to convey around before they come out the top,
They can go for over $20,000 the last one i saw went for $25,000 but that was before the economy crashed,

DONT LET SOMEONE RIP YOU OFF FOR LESS,,, ITS VERY RARE!!!!!

Try selling it at the Chicago Show, thats where all the big wigs in the soda machine collectors field go or Ebay

if its an Electric non coin version WITH NO COIN mech, ive seen them go for $4,500-7,000 thats if it has the ORIGINAL compressor, if it has a new compressor $3,500-4,500

Also for you guys looking for GULLWING DECAL’S, take your machine to the guy who makes the decals for the local police cars or ambulance vans.
He can trace them and make them for you, Thats how I had the one’s for my machine made.

By: Dean VonBlohn

Dean VonBlohn — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:19:57 +0000

We have found this exact machine stored in our upstairs storage room at the local American Legion and are looking at possibly selling this item. What would you value it at.

By: john williams

john williams — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:35:24 +0000

i live in south eastern oklahoma and i cant find anyone that can do restoration work. i have a pepsi coin operated cooler..it cools with electric but u have to open the door and deposit the coin and then slide the one side of the glass open to get your soda bottel..it even has the bottle opener on the front and mint glass pepsi sign..it was mad by the cornelius co. in anoka minn. 53303..but i cant even find out what hapend to the company.or find anyone that knows about it.if anyone knows anyone in oklahoma that dose restoration work pleas let me know..my email is ax_i_om2@yahoo.com thank you.

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 03:08:47 +0000

Anyone hear from this guy with all these extra parts? Or any pics as well?

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 04:37:37 +0000

For Stephen
I’m needing a motor /gear box for a gullwing I’m restoring. Please contact me if you have an extra you would be willing to sell. If not, perhaps I could get some pictures of one of yours to help in my search. Thanks Dan 816-628-5331 dbrant1@hallmark.com

By: NICOLE

NICOLE — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 19:56:15 +0000

I HAVE ONE THESE BOXES AND AM LOOKING FOR THE CONVAYER SYSTEM PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL 901-573-6813

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:22:01 +0000

This is for Stephen.
I’ve a couple of these coin op versions and perhaps the one you bought from Canada was mine as I sold one years ago to a fellow in Tennesse I think it was.
I now have another and looking for any motors parts etc that you might be willing to sell.
My email is mcmaster.tile@hotmail.com

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 03:08:27 +0000

I just purchased a machine like this and would like to have any information anyone has on restoration tips, pictures or parts availability.
Thanks Dan

By: ROD

ROD — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:29:42 +0000

I AM RESTORING A PEPSI GULLWING LIKE THE ONE PICTURED. I AM LOOKING FOR THE DECALS THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN ON THIS MACHINE AND ALSO THE RUBBER SEAL ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANKS ROD

By: Tuck

Tuck — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:15:22 +0000

Hi i had a customer pull in my shop and ask if i wanted this old ancchor it was on its way to the dump. we whipped it out of his truck and took it in our shop. After he left we put in water, plugged in, and it worked. It is gullwing no rust fair paint Thanks

By: vintagevending

vintagevending — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:12:13 +0000

Jim,

Try fun-tronicsllc.com, they have many manuals for different types of machines.

By: eric

eric — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:32:38 +0000

WOW Steve thanks for all the good information, Im in the process of fixing my gullwing electric model, Always wanted a coin one, Any plans on selling your least favorite out of the 4 you have?
Eric

By: Jim Yuhas

Jim Yuhas — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:02:19 +0000

Looking for a manual for:
Vendorlator MFG CO
MFR’s # O1C155OZF
Ser no. 4MK533830
Model VF165
Kansas City, Missouri

By: Stephen

Stephen — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:43:52 +0000

I have four of the coin operated universal coolers, One came from canada, one from texas, one from nebraska, one from missouri. all are missing the vending conveyor units, but have 8 motor/gear box drive units for the convey. they made two different gear boxes. have around 10 or 11 coins extra. I am looking for other parts for the conveyor. Universal cooler had a coveror credit program. If you needed a new conveyor unit. you order one and when came put the bad unit in the box and ship it back for credit. Just after ww2 they sent out a letter saying they have too many core units and they will not be accepting core bad units. because they had too many of them. Think how many of the conveyor assembly were junked. I know about 1250 whole machines were scraped due to war order. units that were made before the war order that didn’t have a purchase order were now the government’s.

By: vintagevending

vintagevending — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:17:45 +0000

Dwayne,
We aren’t able to give estimates on the value of an item. If you keep an eye on Ebay or Craig’s List, your item is sure to be listed at some point. That may give you a rough idea of it’s value but keep in mind prices vary greatly depending on condition. If anyone can help with a value of this item please comment.

By: Dwayne

Dwayne — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:07:02 +0000

Just came across this site in search of finding the value of a vintage pepsi cooler like the one above. Not coin operated with the double sided lid. Exactly like the above otherwise. Does it have any value?

By: Christina LaValley

Christina LaValley — Sat, 02 May 2009 01:49:46 +0000

I have one, it is missing some pieces and has a touch of rust on it. It belonged to my Great Grandparents. They use to own a service station. I just got it, it has been in storage for years and i would love to know how to refurbish it. If anyone can help me i could send photos of it. Thanks

By: Keith

Keith — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:49:16 +0000

Sachin,
We do not sell machines anymore. If you keep an eye on ebay one will show up. Also check craigs list.

Best of luck
Keith

By: Keith

Keith — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:46:13 +0000

Hi Bud,
sounds like you have a Heintz ” Gullwing “. It is just a different version of the cooler we are showing. It opens from the top and was available as an ice box or with refrigeration.

By: Bud

Bud — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:17:59 +0000

Hi, I am new to the site. Irecently purchased an ice box cooler that looks just like this one in the picture but doesn’t have a coin box. It just has a water drain on the bottom. Does anyone reember seeing one like mine?

By: Sachin SN

Sachin SN — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:40:11 +0000

Dear Sir/Madam,
We would like to purchase a Pepsi-Soda Cooler, which works in 22 degree celsius. Kindly get me the quote or get me to contact address for the same. Regards
Sachin

By: JT

JT — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:39:34 +0000

I to have a similar machine but it’s more like the previous (MG) posters. I too would like a picture of this product so that I can see original colors.

By: MG

MG — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 12:36:59 +0000

I have one similar, but not coin operated. It is shaped like the above pictured one but the top is a split door with one door being able to be opened and the other left shut. Made by Heintz MFG- Philadelphia, PA Serial number 3059. NEED original pictures of this product so I can see the correct colors of the box.