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« on: April 02, 2010, 06:26:22 pm » |
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Usually a newbie will ask " how do we all find so many machines?", and the old timers will always tell them, "let your friends and family, coworkers, the guy at the supermarket, the flea market, etc know
you are looking
Thanks to that philosophy, I picked up a half a dozen of Canada Dry 6 0z Bottles, still filled and capped. Based on the painted labels, i am guessing 1950's, or they made repros in which case i will be embaressed. And a few painted coke bottles in near mint condition
Since i also collect and work on Jukeboxes, found a 45 of the Faygo song ( That's why we Remember0 and some mint 78's of Tony Bennett, Glen miller orcestra, and the the one that made me laugh , Desi Arnes signig Bubbaloo. Can't wait to get the Rockola done to hear it.
Oh yeah, thanks to my brother in law who called from an estate sale he dropped in, i am now the newest member of the Bowling game owners club. It's a pretty clean 1957 Chicago coin Bowling league.
A big thanks thanks to (Larry) Mills400 and Leonard and the others here who taught me what to look for in a game. It doesn't power up, but i don't think that is going to be an issue figuring out.
Oh, and Monday, i close on the house, so the Michigan mafia, and evetyone on the board is invited to the Summer BBQ, a little music, a lot of Faygo, Better made chips and Kowalski Hot dogs on the grill, and maybe but doubtful, the game room completed. At least I have plenty of games and distractions
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« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2010, 07:42:50 pm » |
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Congrats!... And post the pics!  |
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« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2010, 07:53:13 pm » |
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Nice finds all-Jim! I just closed the deal on a vintage 12 foot shuffleboard table. Haven't picked it up yet but will in the next week. Will post pictures at that time. I look forward to bowling a few games at the BBQ!  Tim |
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« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2010, 09:23:29 pm » |
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Well congrats  Jim that is great news . Like Eric said we need to see pictures  . Pat |
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Larry
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« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2010, 09:34:28 pm » |
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Very cool! Ball bowler or shuffle?
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A lot of stuff.
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« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2010, 09:39:02 pm » |
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Awesome finds, just shows it's not what you know... its who you know!
I've gotta find me one of those ball bowler machines.
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Kilroy
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« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2010, 06:43:21 am » |
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It's a ball bowelr, from what I could find on it so far, it was Chicago Coin's first ball bowler, released early 1957.
I will get some pictures up, I'm even geeked on the bottles, Canada Dry was big in Detroit growing up, and I've never seen their 6-8 oz bottles with painted labels, let alone still filled.
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Kilroy
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« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2010, 10:31:41 pm » |
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Pics, as promised:  |
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Kilroy
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« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2010, 10:39:09 pm » |
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Overall it's in really really good shape. Some cleaning to do, find replacement pins with numbering, and hire someone to move it next time  |
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« Last Edit: April 03, 2010, 10:40:51 pm by Kilroy »
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Kilroy
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« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2010, 10:47:08 pm » |
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I never thought I'd get a bowl bowler version, they're just to expensive. So when my Brother-In-Law called from the estate sale, i figured at first it was a kid's game, then the more he described it, the more I realized what it might be.
The best part, It was the second day of the sale, and they were having a 50% off sale. I almost wet myself when they said, that includes the bowling machine. The tag said $500, I got it for $250.
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« Reply #10 on: April 04, 2010, 12:31:03 am » |
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Awesome find! I do want one, but A: not sure of the W.D. and B: Where would I put it?
Congrats on a great price too!
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« Reply #11 on: April 04, 2010, 07:31:48 am » |
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I'll say find of the year! I'm surprised it was still there the second day,but you never know who's at those sales and shopping for what.All the stars were alingned for you my friend.Nice price and condition.Doc Doom should have the parts and any advice you may need.
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« Reply #12 on: April 04, 2010, 07:56:59 am » |
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Doc Doom? do you have a web site or email address?
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« Reply #13 on: April 04, 2010, 10:17:58 am » |
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« Reply #14 on: April 04, 2010, 10:44:42 am » |
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thanks!
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« Reply #15 on: April 04, 2010, 03:17:27 pm » |
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That is outstanding!! Congrats.
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« Reply #16 on: April 04, 2010, 03:33:40 pm » |
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Congrats! Great find! Can't beat that price! I would say that is not only the find of the year for you, but maybe one that will rank up there forever! WOW! Great job! Brian |
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« Reply #17 on: April 04, 2010, 05:27:31 pm » |
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Tom. mine is about 30" wide and 15' ft long. I may the energy for one more trip down the steps with it, but the next time it moves it won't be me  |
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« Reply #18 on: April 04, 2010, 06:51:17 pm » |
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War Dept. said we should find one of those. I've got the room in the basement. How many sections did it break down to?
Thanks!
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Kilroy
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« Reply #19 on: April 04, 2010, 07:41:14 pm » |
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We broke it into 4 pieces:
4 bolts and the player end of the alley detaches.
4 bolts and the back glass and box come undone.
We went one step farther than the 3 part breakdown shown on a flier I found and detached the front half of the alley from the rear mechanics, due to the limited space and clearance at the top of the stairs
Everything fit in a full size F150,. Because the bed was only 6 ft, he back glass box had to go in crew cab.
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« Reply #20 on: April 05, 2010, 09:01:50 am » |
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Thats awesome... would be great to find one...
not sure where I'd put it but sure would be fun!
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« Reply #21 on: April 05, 2010, 09:39:48 am » |
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A lot of stuff.
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