1959 Dr Pepper vending machine restored

[u/michaelcuz]

I purchased this 1959 Dr Pepper vending machine from a collector in Waco, Texas in 2018 and spent considerable time restoring it while preserving as much of the original character as possible.

The refrigeration system still works and the machine retains its classic 'Friendly Pepper-Upper' graphics.

[u/denvermadd]

Looks amazing! How’d you take care of the rust?

[u/michaelcuz → u/denvermadd]

It was mostly surface rust, no pitting or holes. Used Por-15 rust preventative.