Saturday morning project

[Hillbilly]

I spent the morning cleaning and refurbishing these 2 Oaks.  Total cost was less than $65.00.  Including the stand and shipping.  Thought some new guys would enjoy the pics.  Now to get them located.

Hillbilly

[s.weir]

Great job, sharp looking machines.

[bostonvendor27]

NICE JOB!!  Now don't get any wet paint on that F-150!!!

[Hillbilly]

Ha.  When I set them there to take the picture I knew someone would say something about the truck.

[mainor5251]

Has anyone tried the Krylon X-metals paint?

[will.vend]

Great job Hillbilly! The purple looks great...mind if I paint some purple?

[JEREMYTINA]

Good looking machines Hillbilly!  Do you have any problems with the tops scratching when you service them?  Or do you remove you keey from the ring toprevent dragging the others across the top?  Just curious as I have been experimenting with paint on some of my not so hot looking chorme tops.

[Hillbilly]

Will: Help yourself to the purple.  This is called Plum.

Jeremy: I take the key off my ring before I service.  I also went over everything with a couple coats of clear.  It will take a while before I can tell if it helps with the lid  scratching though.

[JEREMYTINA]

Thanks for the info!

[bostonvendor27]

I think steve might have to create a new topic  for  pics of members machines  new and used/ refurbished?

[mainor5251]

I think steve might have to create a new topic  for  pics of members machines  new and used/ refurbished?

Not a bad idea, I'm always interested in other members setup and color choice on thier refurbs.

[caserri]

Great job Hillbilly!

Also if anyone is interested, to avoid scratching the lids you can get an old mousepad and cut a hole in the center. Just place the pad over the top of the machine with the hole over the lock. This will protect from scratching. You can also use pot holders, placemats, or a simple terry cloth towel.  I like the mousepads because they are a perfect size.

I started doing this after it became a PITA for me to remove the key from the ring all the time.

[Hillbilly]

Thanks Steve.  Thats a great idea.  I just happen to have an old one.

I'd like to see a new category about refurbishing old machines and pictures as well.

[caserri]

I'd like to see a new category about refurbishing old machines and pictures as well.

Well if you think there will be enough interest and participation, I can run it by the boss. 

[Hillbilly]

I think there would.  I actually enjoy piddling with them. I am sure others do to.  Why don't you ask her.

[bostonvendor27]

I think it would be a good way to show members what you can do with used machines. You could even do before and after pics?

[Hillbilly]

That was my intent. To show others that the used ones can be just as nice as new ones. With a little elbow grease and time.  My next 2 are going to be polka dot colors.

[mainor5251]

I think it would be pretty popular not just for refurbs but a place to see different setups like members who've made racks out of 1800's and different paint schemes and different rack configurations.

[bostonvendor27]

Your like the Picasso of bulk vending  

[Hillbilly]

Thank You.  Have you got yours ready to go yet?

[s.weir]

Yeah that is a great idea, having an area to show members' setups.

[bostonvendor27]

Not  yet but they'll be ready soon!!! I'll put them up

[Hillbilly]

Looking forward to it.

[dperry]

That's a very nice look.  Almost too good to put out on the route.  I have an old ashland that I am going to fix up and turn into a desk lamp.  I may use some colors like that.

[Hillbilly]

Cool.