| From what we know only 2000 of these machines were made. All the parts were intact allowing us to do an authentic restoration. We started by stripping each and every part off the machine and then stripping the paint. Then each part was individually restored to its original condition. The body panels were then straightened and given a new paint job with all the embossed lettering done by hand. Our re-assembly began with new insulation. Then the pan (inside) was re installed after being cleaned and checked. A new inside lid cover, PP58B was made in the shop along with the body breaker strips PP58A and a new body gasket RP20A , in this case our RP20 were installed at the same time. Another part needed was RP20B to stop the bottles from breaking when they come out the chute. The pre-cool basket was zinc plated as was the drum. New insulation was installed in the machine and things started going back together. We did install a new empty lens PP14 as the old one was melted because a standard night light bulb had been used. Our bulb EP14 is shorter and more rounded therefore allowing more space between the bulb and lens. We also installed a new lock with 2 keys HP20S. Changing the lock does not devalue the machine! The compressor system was thoroughly checked over, bead blasted, flushed, repainted and a new thermostat EP19, was installed. The cooling system was able to stay a true R12. As you can see it has new condenser fan motor. Every machine is re-wired. The wiring harness is our EP15. A new compressor tag, HP65A was also needed. This machine had the drip pan HP32C still in it and in good condition. The coin mechanism was also disassembled, gold chromated and put back together to factory specifications along with the patent decals DP64 and DP65. Lastly we applied the decals to the machine. Our DP3W bottle opener and coin return decal for the main door. On the inside of the main door we applied a new wiring diagram DP90. There is also a 5C or 10C decal available to “jazz up the machine” DP108 or DP32W. While labor is a key element in any restoration our large supply of reproduction vending machine parts such as the door gasket, decals, breaker strips, locks, compressor parts brought this vintage vending machine back to life! We are known as specialists on this model. No one has restored more Cavalier 27’s than we have. |
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