Comments on: Vendo V-81s and VMC-81 Soda Machines

By: Julie Walker

Julie Walker — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:06:37 +0000

Hi.
My dad has a pretty old pepsi machine. It says on the front :
Place 6d in slot
Cup will drop into position and commence to fill. When full lift window and slide cup forward.
Its tall and curved at the top. Plate on side has been painted over and can’t be made out. I was wondering if anyone would be able to tell me how old this is and are cup vending pepsi machine rare.
Thanks
Julie

By: David B

David B — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:48:05 +0000

I have a 1955 Vendo H81A for sale which I bought from Slots of Fun in St Louis Mo back in 1990 which I want to sell. Great condition and used only to cool AB products and bottled Coke. Please email for pics and more info 1stchoice@caboprimerentals.com The price is only $2500 for this machine which is a bargain David B

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:58:37 +0000

I have a Vendo V-81D coke machine. It is in rough shape, but only ond small dent in the door. All the parts are there. What is it worth? A range will do. If anyone is interested, let me know and I will get pictures for you.

By: Bob B.

Bob B. — Sun, 15 May 2011 23:59:49 +0000

I have a Vendo 81b Coke machine that works but needs a little restoring, does anybody know of somebody close to Davenport, Iowa that is in that business. Please e-mail me at breits6@mchsi.com Thank You

By: Jesus villarreal

Jesus villarreal — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:57:17 +0000

Looking to buy vmc 81 or vendo 81. Coke, pepsi dr pepper or royal crown. Also interested on any round corner soda machine. Email , call or text 325 370 4807. Thanks

By: Monica L

Monica L — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:17:10 +0000

We have a five cent Vendo Coke Machine for sale in excellent condition. It is just like the Vendo 110 in the above website but it’s not coin operated but has the removable bottle opener where the coin mechanism is in the photo on the website. I can get you pictures and more info off the machine. I just need to know if there’s any interest out there.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 22:05:25 +0000

I would be Interested in any vendo 81 or VMC 81 machine if anyone is Interested in selling theirs. We are looking to put an old machine in our Firehouse and thought I would ask here first. Can be restored but prefer all original. Thanks, Jeff… email me at jbonzii@sbcglobal.net

By: Gary schroeder

Gary schroeder — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 12:57:42 +0000

I am having my V 81 refurbed. it is just about finished. What is the compressor capacity and what coolant should be used? I bought the machine in 1969 when I was a full service driver in Minneapolis. I payed $25. I had a cover made. The only problem is that the bottom has started to rust. I live in Juno beach, Fl. Thanks for any help.
Gary

By: Dean

Dean — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 03:40:52 +0000

Pat,
Not sure how rare it is but I would be interested in it. Email me at magnum4469@yahoo.com with details, pics and price. Please put VMC-81 in subject line so I know it’s not spam.
Thanks
Dean

By: Erik

Erik — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 04:03:25 +0000

Michael Testa how recently did you purchase? Did it come with a key? I might have some shelves.

By: pat

pat — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:21:07 +0000

how rare is a vmc-81 plain wrapper?

By: Danny

Danny — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:29:05 +0000

just picked up a barn find.old vendo bottle type dispenser about five feet tall that has a water cooler on the side.dirty but in good shape.interested?

By: Michael Testa

Michael Testa — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:01:57 +0000

I have a Pepsi-Cola VMC 81 that I purchased recently the bottle shelves that go across the inside are missing-help.Do you have any to sell me-let me know. Thank you

By: Rockon

Rockon — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:41:52 +0000

I think I have the key for you…

By: Tere

Tere — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:13:48 +0000

I am looking to purchase an old vendo 81 or any round corner machine you might have. My email is tereandjoey@yahoo.com

Thank you

By: Chance N

Chance N — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:05:18 +0000

Hey,

I have a working Vendo 81B Coke machine that has been restored and was in a retail store for many years in perfect condition. As we were moving it out of the store, the dispensing lever will turn clockwise to dispense when coins are put in. The problem is the lever will now for some reason not turn counter-clockwise, and I am unable to open the outer panel to get to the release to open the machine.

I do not have the key but the key mechanism was removed. I can move the outer panel until it hits the lever.
Is there an easy way or something I can try to get that lever to turn counterclockwise so I can get into the machine?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Chance

By: Dean

Dean — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 03:39:29 +0000

Hi,
I’m looking to purchase a Pepsi V-81 or VMC-81. Even if you have a Vendo 56 I would be interested. It must be the 1950 rounded top version. Please email me info including price, location and pictures.
Thanks
Dean
magnum4469@yahoo.com

By: lauren

lauren — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:33:36 +0000

Hello!

I have a WORKING, spotless Vendo model that I am looking to sell. If you’re interested shoot me an email. Thanks! lochobbs@gmail.com
Here is the info on my machine:
model: xh81b

serial: xh60314030

By: Barry Jolin

Barry Jolin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:41:14 +0000

I have a Vendo model # H81 D and serial # 705 23991 and it is not restored but in excellent condition with original motor and in working condition. I am looking to sell it please e-mail me with your offer’s etc.
barry_jolin@hotmail.com

By: vintagevending

vintagevending — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:10:31 +0000

Marcela,

There is parts and information at this link:
http://www.fun-tronicsllc.com/store.php?crn=324

By: Marcela Puentes

Marcela Puentes — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:09:37 +0000

I have a refigeration V216 model manufactured by the Vendo Company, and i need a photografy about that, because my refigeration is older and i want to pain and decored, but i don´t know What was it?? please help me¡¡¡ it`s very important for me. Thanks

By: Sean

Sean — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:08:59 +0000

I have a VMC 81 Dr. Pepper I would like to sell. My dad bought it for $35 in 1962. It was in his Barber Shop for most of its life. email me if you’re interested.
gradtry@hotmail.com

By: Dave Earlston

Dave Earlston — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:56:05 +0000

I have a 7-hole coke machine and the model# is 56A 7827A56A and currently has a small water fountain on the side of this machine. I would like some info on this machine or who might be able to help me. Thank you very much.

By: Cokecolaman

Cokecolaman — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:50:26 +0000

Larry,

I think I have the key for you…email me at “cokecolaman@comcast.net”

By: vintagevending

vintagevending — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:10:36 +0000

Bob,

Try fun-tronicsllc.com. They have them for sale for different types of machines.

By: bob

bob — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:30:46 +0000

I am new to this world just bought a soda machine model # VF567-J , it is missing coin mech. anyone know i should start looking?

Bob

By: vintagevending

vintagevending — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:42:46 +0000

Pat, do you have a photo you can send us? That might help us date it.
questions@vintagevending.com

By: Larry D. Houdek

Larry D. Houdek — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:27:17 +0000

I have a Vendo Coke machine in original condition. The number on the key slot is R509. Model H81A Serial Number H-506-5932 I need a key to open the machine as I do not want to drill out the existing lock. Can anybody help me?

By: Pat

Pat — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:20:27 +0000

I got a coca cola glass bottle dispenser machine that cost of a soda was 20 cents. I’d like to know the year it was made. I have a model number c56-64fs and I’d like to know the value of this dispenser machine. It looks like your 10 cent machines but this one is all square.

By: vintagevending

vintagevending — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:28:38 +0000

Tom,

Try sodajerkworks.com. They have coin mechs for sale, as well as parts for machines. Also good is fun-tronicsllc.com.

By: Tom Tracy

Tom Tracy — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:08:54 +0000

I have a 1957 Vendo 81D Coke machine. The coin mechanism is missing, but you can still deliver the bottle by pressing the lever. I would like to replace the missing parts. Any Idea where I can obtain the Coin Mech?

By: Gary

Gary — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:44:01 +0000

I have a Pepsi Vendo 81 for sale, in working order & condition is good to very good. Pictures available, contact me at: gary_mazzochi@yahoo.com

By: Chill

Chill — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 11:18:40 +0000

Growing up at my grandparents’ house in the 1950’s..there was a gas staion across the street with a coke machine like the one’s pictured on this page..my friends and I, all around 10-12 years old..would go after the staion closed late at night,, get a tin bucket,,two-three guys would tip the machine foward,,I would open the side
door,,pop off the bottle cap, one at a time and pour the soda water into the bucket..
I own a Coke machine similar like the ones on this page, but I think it is a newser model..takes dimes, has the side door and handles the small coke bottles only..

By: M

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:49:10 +0000

Looking for coke vendo 216 pics of exterior and interior,also any other info.(this machine that I have can’t be used as a pop machine anymore(modified) so I don’t intend to pay for service manual if no service is required)It’s basically info.
thanks

By: ron

ron — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:32:19 +0000

hi would like to have my vendo coke machine restored paid 100.00 for it i think its a vendo81 pleas if anyone knows where i can get mine restored pleas contack me my email is rlp0528@aol.com

By: Valerie

Valerie — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:29:53 +0000

i have a vendo 81d–i’d like to find a restorer nearby–i’m on the maine/nh border..any ideas? thanks

By: Jake Kerr

Jake Kerr — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:21:58 +0000

I have a Coke Machine a Vendo 39 and I was wondering if anyone knew how to clean it up with out taking the paint off?

By: Dave Rogers

Dave Rogers — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:38:11 +0000

John, just curious if you bought the machine thinking it was “real” or if you bought it knowing it probably wasn’t. How was it represented to you? The dealer Keith is referring to is still making the rounds, and I have seen numerous other brands he is selling. Vernors, Barqs, Grapettes, and a few others. Still always has Crush also. These machines always have hefty price tags for not being able to prove that they are real. Did you buy the machine from this dealer ? or from someone else who probably did once upon a time?

By: Keith

Keith — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:12:26 +0000

This Orange Crush soda machine and other alleged embossed VMC’s 81‘s made the rounds years ago at different collectors shows. They were always sold by the same dealer who claimed to have found a warehouse with all these never before seen embossed VMC machines. Now I suppose anything is possible but the dealer never would produce any evidence about the originality of these machine like unrestored photos. He also never produced photos of the insides of the doors when they had been taken apart which would have proved they were stamped from the factory.
At the time the hard core collectors and soda machine junkies were very skeptical to say the least. But like I said anything is possible.
The only way you will know if it is original is by taking the liner off the front door and removing all of the insulation. This will expose the back side of the embossing and if original you will see the reverse of what is stamped into the front of the machine. The area around the embossing should be nice and clean, you should also not see any indication that the embossing was added like welding lines, bondo or excessive sandblasting that might be trying to cover something up.
As far as your question on the RC 81’s I know of no actual documentation on how many were produced but it is widely accepted that very few were.

By: John Avary

John Avary — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:03:08 +0000

I just bought an Orange Crush VMC 81 completely restored. Is there any documentation that they did or did not build any of these? How can I tell if it is the real deal? Is there any documentation as to how many RC machines were built(VMC 81)? Thanks

By: vintagevending

vintagevending — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:14:10 +0000

Lori,

The picture we posted of the Pepsi machine is from a restoration we did. It is from the mid to late 1950s, and there really is no way of knowing exactly what year it was made.
It sounds like you have a very nice machine!

By: vintagevending

vintagevending — Mon, 04 May 2009 14:00:37 +0000

We aren’t able to give estimates on the value of an item. If you keep an eye on Ebay or maybe Craig’s List, your item is sure to be listed at some point. That may give you a rough idea of it’s value, and will provide more information on the specific model, and most likely the year it was produced. You can also contact fun-tronicsllc.com for more specific information on machines.

By: Lori

Lori — Sun, 03 May 2009 03:02:35 +0000

I am wondering what the year would be on the picture you have posted, I have one of the VMC 81 Pepsi machines and just wondered what the year would be. It is still in working condition and will only take old silver dimes to dispense the bottles. The light is still working on the door as well. Just curious.
Thanks

By: Dave Rogers

Dave Rogers — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:56:51 +0000

Larry or Boley, what all brands of these machines were actually produced? Since you know people who actually made them, I would love hear directly what companies the 81’s were actually made for.

By: tommy

tommy — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 02:00:50 +0000

i got a old pepsi meachine looks like the vendo44 that works great would love to know the value of it thanks

By: Larry Turner

Larry Turner — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:46:57 +0000

Attn: Boley Andrews, I live about 6 blocks from the old KC plant. I worked there in 64, 65, dept 28. My dad also worked in the research dept. He had 25 years at Vendo. His name was Jim Turner.

By: Sally Meredith

Sally Meredith — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:46:15 +0000

We purchased a Vendorlator soda vending machine, model VF56F-H, for our son who collects anything coca cola . We would like to restore it, but haven’t been able to find this model to get any further information, such as a year. Can anyone give us any information, or point us in the right direction?

By: Boley Andrews

Boley Andrews — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:26:54 +0000

How did you get the color pictures of the
production line in the No. 1 Vendo plant
Kansas City, MO? Do you have any of the
workers or engineers? I worked for Vendo.
My dad was the guy who invented much
of the Vendo systems and machines from
1939 to 1988.

By: Darren

Darren — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:26:31 +0000

picking up a cola machine; vendo VT3, model F1100T. I am picking it up in the USA and bringing it back to Canada and need a value for the border people. Any sites I could track down such info?

Thanks

By: MISSY

MISSY — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:21:21 +0000

WHAT WOULD A 1941 WORKING MENT CONDITION COKE MACHINE WITH FULL COKE BOTTLES IN IT LOG OF MONEY TAKEN IN EACH YEAR KEYS ALL LIKE IT WAS MADE YESTERDAY BE WORTH

By: TOBI BRASHER

TOBI BRASHER — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:54:03 +0000

I HAVE A VENDORLATOR MODEL VMC 149, SERIAL # 149-13984. I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFO YOU CAN GIVE OR DIRECT ME TO THE RIGHT PLACE TO GET IT. THANKS