For over 20 years, Grand America Jukebox has performed Vintage Ideal and Glasco Slider Soda Machine Restoration for clients all over the world
Let Grand America Jukebox perform a Vintage Ideal or Glasco Slider Soda Machine Restoration or Repair for you
Grand America Jukebox in St Louis, MO Restores and Repairs
1948 – 1962 Vintage Ideal and Glasco Soda Machines
Not sure what model Ideal or Glasco Slider Cooler you have?
First locate the metal ID tag fastened to the cabinet. You will need the Manufacture and Model number from that Metal ID tag, to choose a selection below
Where is the Metal ID tag located?
For most Slider models, the Metal ID tag is mounted outside the cabinet, on the right or left side
What the Model numbers mean?
Here are examples of Slider Soda machine model numbers
Coin Operated Slider models:
Most “Coin Operated” Ideal and Glasco Slider soda machine model numbers begin with the manufactures name (or abbreviation), followed by how many “Individual” bottles that cooler will hold in the vending rack. The larger the model number, the larger the machine
Ideal 35, Ideal 55, Ideal 85, GBV 50, etc
Select a Ideal or Glasco Slider Soda Machine model below to see photos, information and pricing
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Glasco Slider Coca Cola Machine Restoration
Glasco Slider Coca Cola Machine Restoration and Repair. This Glasco GBV50 Coca Cola Machine arrived in solid shape but, in need of restoration. It had been repainted and re-decaled, sometime in the mid 1960’s. After a Grand America Jukebox Full Restoration, this Glasco Coca Cola Slider now features the correct Coca Cola “Fishtail” logo, it looks fantastic and works good as new
Before, the top lid and scuff plate on this Glasco Coca Cola Machine, were dented, and all gaskets were bad
After, we replaced the top lid and scuff plate with new stainless steel, added a new chrome handle, all new rubber gaskets and chromed the rear lid supports
Inside the top lid of this Glasco Slider Coca Cola Machine before, shows worn gaskets, worn decal and in need of restoration. This Glasco Slider was missing the original coin mechanism and bottle “Slider” rack
Inside the top lid of this Glasco Slider Coca Cola Machine after our Full Restoration, shows all new gaskets, new top lid and decal, we fabricated a new, full size shelf and plugged the original coin mechanism holes. Most clients request the original “Slider” rack be removed for this model, to allow for more space. Providing a nice, clean open area to cool any size bottle, cans or even food if you wish
Inside view of the side loading door on this Glasco Slider Coca Cola Machine before, shows dirty and dingy. This side door originally gave access to loading the bottle “Slider” rack, and the bottle Pre-Cool area below. After our Full Restoration, it looks better than new and will actually store more. We removed the un-needed lower shelf, to expose a much larger pre-cooling area. This Glasco Slider Coca Cola Machine can now hold many cases. Cold beverages, ready to serve, go on top of the shelf. Warmer beverages go below to be Pre-Cooled. We also replaced the side loading door gasket and black breaker strips
Restoration Process
We completely dis-assemble all soda machine cabinets, and sand blast to bare metal, perform bodywork and paint, fabricate and install a new cabinet bottom
We install new insulation, the restored liner, all new gaskets and breaker strips
Prior to 2015, we would have installed a new commercial grade compressor unit, pictured above. These are no longer manufactured for the Slider soda machines. However, we do have a limited number of new, old stock compressor units for these models. Or, if your original compressor unit still works, we can restore and use it. Then replace the fan motor, thermostat and all wiring
After installing the top lid, side door, and chrome, this Glasco Slider Coca Cola Machine is ready for years of new use
Grand America Jukebox offers these options for YOUR Glasco Slider Coke Machine
Full Restoration of Your Glasco GVB 50 Slider for: $9,995.00
Full Restoration of Your Glasco GVB 50 Slider w/new compressor for: $12,495.00
Partial Restoration of your Glasco GVB 50 Slider for only: $1995.00
Partial Restoration of your Glasco GVB 50 Slider w/new compressor for: $4995.00
View our Vintage Soda Machine page to see everything included in both Full and Partial Restorations
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Glasco Slider Coke Machine History And Serial Numbers
The Glasco GBV50 Slider Coca Cola Machine is a chest type machine that originally held 50 bottles (6-8 oz size) or 45 bottles (12 oz size) in the top lid vending area. It offered these in 5 slots or selections (10 bottles to each selection). It holds another 60 or so bottles, (for pre-cooling) through the side loading door
The Glasco Slider Coca Cola Machine was first introduced in late 1957 for the 1958 model year, under the sales name “Starlet”. The model number is GBV50 (Glasco Beverage Vendor holding 50 bottles). Originally, there was a coin mechanism mounted to the left side of the machine. You would open the top lid to view your selections (all bottles hanging by their necks, with their flavors displayed on the bottle caps). Once a selection was chosen, you would insert you coin(s) in the coin mechanism, then grab the bottle cap and “Slide” it down the rack to the bottle release on the left. The coin mechanically allows you to pull the bottle up through the release. It is the action of Sliding the bottle that gave this machine its designation as a “Slider”
This was the first time we see the Coca Cola “Fishtail” logo, which was also introduced for the 1958 year. Glasco manufactured the “Starlet” through 1962 (that we have found). The late 50’s Glasco Sliders used metal lid liners and door liners. 1961-62 Glasco Sliders used plastic liners
Glasco did not document any serial numbers or manufacture dates for the Coca Cola Slider (that we have found). However, they did use good quality Tecumseh cooling systems and those do have date codes on both the compressor and the base plate it is mounted to. Using these external cabinet serial numbers and the Tecumseh compressor date codes, we have assembled the following list, to help date your Glasco GBV 50 Slider Coca Cola Machine
The compressor date code begins with a letter representing the month, then the day of that month, followed by the year.
The base plate date code is shown before the serial number. It is a three digit/letter combination that always begins with a 6, followed by the month in letter form (A=Jan, B=Feb, etc, omit the letter “I”), then year. 6 was the code given to all Glasco GBV50 slider cooling system orders
Serial# GBV50 Slider Years
2638 May 19, 1957, This was the earliest GBV50 version we found, metal door liner
4340 June 10, 1959
4911 June 19, 1959
No ID Jan 06, 1960 Compressor date A 06 60, Base plate 6A0, Metal door liners
10562 Feb 29, 1960 Compressor date B 29 60, Base plate 6C0
12359 March 3, 1960 Compressor date C 03 60, Base plate 6C0
13794 May 13, 1960 Compressor date E 13 60, Base plate 6E0
16868 June 29, 1960 Compressor date F 29 60
21269 Feb 06, 1961 Compressor date code B 06 61, Base Plate 6B1, Plastic door liners
23040 Sept 06, 1961 Compressor date code K 06 61, Base Plate 6K1, Plastic door liners
No ID May 29, 1962 Compressor date E 29 62, Base plate 6E2, Plastic door liners
25666 June 11, 1962 Compressor date code F 11 62, Plastic door liners
Dimensions w/o coin mechanism: 38″ Tall, 33″ long, 20″ deep (add 1-1/2″ for cap catcher)
Dimensions w/coin mechanism: 38″ Tall, 36″ long, 20″ deep, 204lbs
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Ideal 55 Slider Pepsi Machine Restoration
Ideal 55 Slider Pepsi Machine Restoration and Repair. This Ideal 55 Slider Pepsi Machine arrived complete but, in need of restoration
After a Grand America Jukebox Full Restoration, it looks and works better than new
Before, the original top lid on this Ideal 55 Slider Pepsi Machine, had been covered with shelf paper to hide dents and scratches
We replaced the top lid and scuff plate with new stainless steel, installed a new chrome handle, all new gaskets and had the rear lid supports chrome plated
Inside the top lid of this Ideal 55 Slider Pepsi Machine before, shows the original “Slider” rack (this was the vending mechanism for this machine) and worn out gaskets
Inside the top lid after our Full Restoration, shows the Slider rack removed, new gaskets, and the coin mechanism holes plugged. Most clients request the “Slider” rack be removed for this model, to allow for more room. Providing a nice, clean open area to cool any size bottle, cans or even food if you wish
Restoration Process
We completely dis-assemble all soda machine cabinets, sand blast to bare metal, perform bodywork and paint, fabricate and install a new cabinet bottom
We install new insulation, the restored liner, all new gaskets and breaker strips
Prior to 2015, we would have installed a new commercial grade compressor unit, pictured above. These are no longer manufactured for the Slider soda machines. However, we do have a limited number of new, old stock compressor units for these models. Or, if your original compressor unit still works, we can restore and use it. Then replace the fan motor, thermostat and all wiring
After installing the new top lid, side door and chrome, this Ideal 55 Slider Pepsi Machine is ready for years of new use
Grand America Jukebox offers these options for YOUR Ideal 55 Slider Soda Machine
Full Restoration of Your Ideal 55 Slider for: $9,995.00
Full Restoration of Your Ideal 55 Slider w/new compressor for: $12,495.00
Partial Restoration of your Ideal 55 Slider for only: $1,995.00
Partial Restoration of your Ideal 55 Slider w/new compressor for: $4,995.00
View our Vintage Soda Machine page to see everything included in both Full and Partial Restorations
Contact us
636-928-1010
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Ideal 55 Slider Soda Machine History And Serial Numbers
The Ideal 55 Slider was first introduced in the late 1940’s, and manufactured through the early 1960’s. The Ideal 55 Slider is a chest type machine that originally held 50 bottles (6-8 oz size) or 45 bottles (12 oz size) in the top lid vending area. It offered these in 5 slots or selections (10 bottles to each slot). It holds another 60 or so bottles, (for pre-cooling) through the side loading door. Ideal manufactured many models of the “Slider”, including a smaller version called the Model 35, and larger versions like the Model 70 and Model 85
Ideal manufactured these models for 7-up, Royal Crown, Squirt and many, many more. However, not many for Coca Cola. Glasco made Coca Cola Sliders from 1958 thru 1962
During the time the Ideal Slider was manufactured (for around 15 years or so), many soda brands had changed their logo. Pepsi for example, had three logo changes during this time. The “Pepsi : Cola” in embossed script (ran from the late 40’s to 1950), the “Pepsi – Cola” in embossed script (ran from 1954 to about 1959) and finally the “Pepsi – Cola” on a 3-D looking plastic sign that mounted to the front of the Slider (ran from about 1960 to 1962)
Ideal did not document any serial numbers or manufacture dates for the “Slider” (that we have found). However, they did use good quality Tecumseh cooling systems, and those do have date codes on both the compressor and the base plate it is mounted to. Early Tecumseh compressors only show the month and year. 1955 & later Tecumseh compressors include the day of the month as well. Using these external cabinet serial numbers and the Tecumseh compressor date codes, we are trying to assemble a list to help date your Ideal 55 Slider. Please send us photos and serial numbers from your Ideal 55 Slider, no matter what flavor it is
1940’s – 1954 Tecumseh compressor dates code begins in the upper left corner of the ID tag, with a 2 digit year followed by a single letter month. The month in letter form (A= Jan, B= Feb, etc, omit the letter “I”)
1955 and later compressor date code begins with a letter representing the month, then the day of that month, followed by the year
The base plate date code is shown before the serial number. It is a three digit/letter combination that always begins with a 5, followed by the month in letter form (A, B, etc, omit the letter “I”), then year. 5 was the code given to all Ideal 55 slider cooling system orders
Serial# Ideal 55 Slider Years
No ID April 1953, Compressor date code 53D, Base Plate date code 5D3, This is a Double Dot Pepsi
2G 79389 Sept 29, 1955, Compressor date code J 29 55, Base plate date code 5J5, This is a Royal Crown
R2 7572 Oct 15, 1957, Compressor date code K 15 57, This is a Royal Crown
Dimensions w/o coin mechanism: 38″ Tall, 33″ wide, 18″ deep
Dimensions w/coin mechanism: 42″ Tall, 37″ wide, 20″ deep, 204lbs
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Ideal 85 Slider RC Machine Restoration
Ideal 85 Slider Royal Crown Soda Machine Restoration and Repair. This Ideal 85 Slider RC Machine arrived with a solid cabinet in need of restoration
After a Grand America Jukebox Full Restoration, this Ideal 85 Slider RC Machine looks and works better than new
Before, the right side loading door lock was broken and held together by a large bolt
After our Full Restoration, this Ideal 85 Slider has the correct factory look, matching cap catcher, and the side loading door lock is replaced and functional
Before, the top lid of this Ideal 85 Slider Royal Crown Soda Machine shows many dents
We fabricated a new stainless steel lid and scuff plate for this Ideal 85 Slider Soda Machine. And, re-chromed the hinges
Inside the top lid of this Ideal 85 Slider before, shows the original bottle vending rack and instruction decal
Inside the top lid of this Ideal 85 Slider after our Full Restoration, shows the functional bottle rack with authentic RC decals, new instruction decal, and new lid gasket
Inside the side loading door of this Ideal 85 Slider before, shows worn and dingy
Inside the side loading door of this Ideal 85 Slider after our Full Restoration, shows new gasket, new breakers strips, all metal has been repainted, decaled, and new door lock
Before, the cooling system for this Ideal 85 Slider still worked but, in need of restoration
We cleaned and repainted the whole cooling system, installed all new wiring, fan motor, thermostat and power cord
Before, the coin mechanism for this Ideal 85 Slider Soda Machine, arrived in pieces. After our Full Restoration, the left side looks good as new with a fully restored and functional coin mechanism
Restoration Process
We begin by dis-assembling the machine completely, the cabinet is sandblasted down to bare metal, bodywork is performed and paint is applied
New insulation is installed, followed by the restored liner and breaker strips
Restored air baffles are installed, and the re-chromed top lid hinges
The fully restored Slider rack is installed
Before, the Ideal 85 Slider coin mechanism cover had been repainted several times
We sand blasted the cover. Then, applied the original black wrinkle paint and bake it to activate the wrinkle look
Assemble the re-chromed castings, cash box lock and instruction plates
And install the fully restored coin mechanism
Assemble and install the side loading door and the new top lid
Install the fully restored cooling system and cover plate
Install the new Royal Crown bottle opener and other RC decals
After, a Fully Restored Ideal 85 Slider Soda Machine, ready for delivery
Grand America Jukebox offers two options for YOUR Ideal 85 Slider Soda Machine
Full Restoration of Your Ideal 85 Slider starting at $7795.00 est
Or, we can Partially Restore your Ideal 85 Slider starting at $2495.00 est
View our Vintage Soda Machine page to see everything included in both Full and Partial Restorations
Contact us
636-928-1010
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Ideal 85 Slider Soda Machine History And Serial Numbers
The Ideal 85 Slider was first introduced in the late 1940’s and was manufactured through the early 1960’s. The Ideal 85 Slider is a chest type machine that holds 78 bottles (6-8 oz size) or 72 bottles (12 oz size) in the top lid vending area. It offered these in 6 slots or selections (13 bottles to each slot). It also holds another 40 or so bottles (for pre-cooling) through the side loading door. Ideal manufactured many models of the “Slider”, including two smaller versions called the Model 35 and the Model 55, as well as much larger versions
Ideal manufactured these models for 7-up, Royal Crown, Squirt and many, many more. However, not many for Coca Cola. Glasco made Coca Cola Sliders from 1958 thru 1962
During the time the Ideal Slider was manufactured (for around 15 years or so), many soda brands had changed their logo. Pepsi for example, had three logo changes during this time. The “Pepsi : Cola” in embossed script (ran from the late 40’s to 1950), the “Pepsi – Cola” in embossed script (ran from 1951 to about 1959)and finally the “Pepsi – Cola” on a 3-D looking plastic sign that mounted to the front of the Slider (ran from about 1960 to end)
Ideal did not document any serial numbers for the “Slider” (that we have found). However, they did use good quality Tecumseh cooling systems and those do have date codes. Using both the external cabinet serial numbers and the Tecumseh compressor date codes, we are trying to assemble a list to help date your Ideal 55 Slider. Please send us photos and serial numbers from your Ideal 55 Slider, no matter what flavor it is
We can restore your Ideal 85 Slider in any flavor, and as a vendor or as an open type stand alone cooler with no vending mechanism. Allowing the Ideal 85 Slider to hold bottles, cans and even food
Dimensions: 39″ Tall, 46″ wide, 27″ deep, 312lbs