Earlier this year, I picked up an Ice Cold Beer machine that needed some work. Unfortunately, life got in the way and I didn't get a chance to start in on it until recently. As it so happens, about the same time I was getting ready to start in restoring THAT Ice Cold Beer, I managed to pick up another one.
Therefore, this thread will chronicle the restoration efforts of 2 Ice Cold Beer machines...or as I call them, the Nasty Sisters. These Bavarian bombshells had certainly seen some rough times, no doubt out cruising the bars across this great land of ours. One fully works, the other needs new motors and belts. But, both of them are going to receive the deluxe treatment, getting some "plastic surgery" on their bodies, as well as going shopping for new clothes.
Before anyone asks, I'm planning on keeping one and the other is destined for a friend's collection. ;)
I would like to thank in advance, Bill from ChompingQuarters.com, whose excellent blog on his Ice Cold Beer restoration is being used as a guide throughout the process, not to mention his artwork reproductions (and therefore Rich from This Old Game since he prints them). I've bought parts from several folks, including Twisty Wrist Arcade for motors, balls, limit switches, and belts. I'm looking forward to the glass reproduction from Phoenix Arcade. New wood bases for both were purchased from Spacebaby. Apologies if I forgot anyone else who has provided parts for these.
I'm doing these fairly simultaneously, some tasks are being done in parallel, others will be done serially.
Here's contestant #1, her before shots:
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Therefore, this thread will chronicle the restoration efforts of 2 Ice Cold Beer machines...or as I call them, the Nasty Sisters. These Bavarian bombshells had certainly seen some rough times, no doubt out cruising the bars across this great land of ours. One fully works, the other needs new motors and belts. But, both of them are going to receive the deluxe treatment, getting some "plastic surgery" on their bodies, as well as going shopping for new clothes.
Before anyone asks, I'm planning on keeping one and the other is destined for a friend's collection. ;)
I would like to thank in advance, Bill from ChompingQuarters.com, whose excellent blog on his Ice Cold Beer restoration is being used as a guide throughout the process, not to mention his artwork reproductions (and therefore Rich from This Old Game since he prints them). I've bought parts from several folks, including Twisty Wrist Arcade for motors, balls, limit switches, and belts. I'm looking forward to the glass reproduction from Phoenix Arcade. New wood bases for both were purchased from Spacebaby. Apologies if I forgot anyone else who has provided parts for these.
I'm doing these fairly simultaneously, some tasks are being done in parallel, others will be done serially.
Here's contestant #1, her before shots:
