Rebuilding an Obel (La Pavoni ZIP/Carimali M1)

#1: Post by **RöstHaus** » May 21st, 2016, 12:11 pm

Well I needed a Decaf grinder and found this Carimali locally. It was too good of a deal to pass up. The Paint is chipped, some of the chrome is flaking, needs a new top for the doser section, but otherwise good shape... Plan on doing a full rebuild on it; Powder coat, possibly chroming, a couple need parts, and definitely new burrs.

May 21st, 2016, 12:23 pm

A little rough around the edges, but solid mechanically.

#3: Post by **Headala** » May 21st, 2016, 12:39 pm

Looking forward to seeing your progress!

May 21st, 2016, 2:56 pm

its a bit filthy, probably the 1st cleaning ever... The grind adjustment threads were so filled with coffee that it didn't even budge. Some alcohol and an rubber oil filter wrench and it came right off.

May 21st, 2016, 3:05 pm

Definitely built like a tank, I can see why they still make them. Much nicer doser mechanism than the Cunill(Bunn badged) Space I previously rebuilt.

May 21st, 2016, 3:11 pm

I've got it broken down to the parts I need to get redone. Not sure about the color yet. I think its going to depend on cost. If its not too expensive, I think a matte white body and a Chrome or black doser section. I think I'll turn some walnut lids for the doser and hopper.

May 21st, 2016, 3:21 pm

I was looking at the parts diagram over on cafeparts and noticed 2 different PF forks, mine has #74. I can't find any info on the other fork beyond it being available and in metal instead of plastic.

does anyone have one with the #59 portafilter fork or a picture of it on the machine?

#8: Post by **aaronmaestri** » May 23rd, 2016, 10:14 pm

I have one of these (badges la Pavoni) same kinda ugly maroon burgundy colour, it also has the plastic fork, I think the metal one is nicer but maybe I'm over thinking things. I was thinking of giving mine a refurbishment too. Interested to see your progress

May 24th, 2016, 8:26 pm

I actually found what model the metal one came on, the rebadged Bezzeras. Once I figure out the final cost on the rest, I may go for the metal fork.

So far I'm just looking for powder coat quotes. I found a guy locally that uses the prismatic powder coating that espressoparts custom shop uses. About $120 for a sandblast and coating. Not terrible I guess. And I would be powder coating the old Doser section.