Oh Boy Gum vending machine
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It was the only machine I have ever owned that vended on a half penny.
I gave it a new lease of life.
I gave it a new lease of life.
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Wow, never thought I would see another machine, and good to see how it would have looked when it was new, and what the bottom part of the machine looks like that is missing on mine. Made my day that has.
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HEY... Good Point. I don't know now. Machine long gone. Might have been a dyslexic moment on my part. I have been known to have them.
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Just had a look through my old pictures and yes a Newbie mistake at the time. It was one of the first machines I ever restored so I can forgive myself for the minor matter.
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Some folk would have preferred the machine in 'original' condition.
I'm not one of them. There's a limit to originality, and that one's a long way over it!
I'm not one of them. There's a limit to originality, and that one's a long way over it!
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I have a 100 plus original vendors that I would never touch but I’ve had many more that needed something.
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Just got back from the locksmiths who managed to get her open, just means now the machine can be mounted on a wall again, the screws holding the gum drawer are seized solid though, wd 40 time I think, I have enclosed some close up pics of the front decals as well.
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I always find that Plus Gas is better than the ubiquitous WD40 for freeing seized bolts and nuts. It's also available in non spray can, so you don't have to coat all the surrounding items too.
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Thanks,
I hadn't heard of Plus Gas before, I might try some. With WD 40, if you don't wipe it off, it can go into a hard to remove residue, as I found out when I sprayed a lot on my motorbike one winter. One of the screws had to be drilled out as it was so rusty. It is a good idea to put a lot of masking tape around the offending screw in case the drill slips.
I hadn't heard of Plus Gas before, I might try some. With WD 40, if you don't wipe it off, it can go into a hard to remove residue, as I found out when I sprayed a lot on my motorbike one winter. One of the screws had to be drilled out as it was so rusty. It is a good idea to put a lot of masking tape around the offending screw in case the drill slips.
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My Father introduced me to Plus Gas in the 60s.
If possible get the tin with the liquid version and not the aerosol.
BP
If possible get the tin with the liquid version and not the aerosol.
BP
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Can't seem to fathom how the coin mech works. Not pulling all the way out at the moment. I thought the three holes at the front were for coins at first, but these are not big enough to sit a half penny, so must be for putting your fingers in to push up the gum to release it?
My brain hurts...
My brain hurts...
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This is superb . Certainly associated with the Goudey Gum USA and British Chewing Sweets (Empire chewing ? ) of the 1930s. I would guess 1927 to 1931 ish. Brilliant find.
Edited to change date to 1927, as this ties in with the UK interests in Goudey.
Edited to change date to 1927, as this ties in with the UK interests in Goudey.
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A shred of info regarding Goudey Gum & The Bristish Chewing Sweets connection.
In April 1927 Harry Lauder a great chewing gum fan (the Prince Of Wales at the time was also a fan) was on a tour of America and Canada with a Major Hugh A Green. During this short time they purchased a $10,000 interest in the Goudey gum company and sat on the board of directors. Demand was high, one shipment contained over 3 million sticks of gum.
Two factories, the Canadian Goudey plant, and one in Boston, were also purchased during this visit on behalf of a UK/Canadian syndicate.
The Empire/British Chewing sweets was the UK off spring I guess.
The Goudey Gum Co has a vague history with confusion arising over its USA and Canadian plants.
(I'm a gum card collector and this piece has great historical interest with the links between USA and UK).
Hope this helps a little.
In April 1927 Harry Lauder a great chewing gum fan (the Prince Of Wales at the time was also a fan) was on a tour of America and Canada with a Major Hugh A Green. During this short time they purchased a $10,000 interest in the Goudey gum company and sat on the board of directors. Demand was high, one shipment contained over 3 million sticks of gum.
Two factories, the Canadian Goudey plant, and one in Boston, were also purchased during this visit on behalf of a UK/Canadian syndicate.
The Empire/British Chewing sweets was the UK off spring I guess.
The Goudey Gum Co has a vague history with confusion arising over its USA and Canadian plants.
(I'm a gum card collector and this piece has great historical interest with the links between USA and UK).
Hope this helps a little.
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The gum was sold in 2 sizes, an 'Adult' pack (Fivers) and, as the wall sign shows, a smaller pack was available for a farthing, probably available at a confectioner where you could exchange your 5 wrappers to obtain a photo card of a popular footballer, movie star, jockey, boxer etc. The cards became available in 1933, possibly earlier. Time and research will tell.
This vending machine could have been the conduit that gave the gum chewers the wrappers to obtain their cards. Special find in my eyes.
This vending machine could have been the conduit that gave the gum chewers the wrappers to obtain their cards. Special find in my eyes.
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Been using Plus Gas for a long time and find it much better than WD40 for penetrating stubborn nuts/bolts etc. owing to its really low viscosity. Had this can for quite a few years - they may have changed the graphics by now !tallstory wrote:I always find that Plus Gas is better than the ubiquitous WD40 for freeing seized bolts and nuts
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That looks like the can my old Dad had on the shelf in the shed back in the 60s.
The one I have in my shed is an aerosol which is a much better idea than dribbling it in.
BP
The one I have in my shed is an aerosol which is a much better idea than dribbling it in.
BP
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I agree that Plus Gas is very good but to be fair to WD40 their range of products has expanded greatly in recent years. They now produce 28 products including this one which is very much like plus gas.
https://wd40.co.uk/product/fast-release ... ant-spray/
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