I have restored vintage soda machines for musicians, TV personalities, pro sports figures, the movie studios here in Los Angeles and the Commander of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under George W. Bush. When I do a restoration, the entire machine is taken apart, every nut and bolt is taken out. I only do first class restorations. I also fix refrigeration systems in old soda machines, the ones that don’t get cold anymore. You will get a new compressor, fan motor, thermostat, wiring and power cord for $795 and up. Not many people in the USA work on these old units. The turn around time on a complete machine restoration, about 4-6 months. On a Refrigeration System fix, 3-4 weeks.