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« on: February 11, 2012, 08:51:24 am »

I was asked by another member to post some pics of my Seeburg R. I'm doing a full restore on it. Basicly down to just waiting on the chrome to get back and some small things. Then its final assembly!! Note the stupid j model grille conversion will be returned back to the correct  .Here is a link to the photo album.   http://s373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/countdownpin/Seeburg%20R/
















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« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2012, 09:10:29 am »

Look's great!!!! smile
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« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2012, 09:27:59 am »

Great job! Going to be sharp!
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« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2012, 09:57:33 am »

Sweet!!
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« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2012, 10:11:38 am »



  D A $   Thats Sharp !! Wish I had that Type Of Skill .
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« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2012, 10:29:04 am »

Great job  Johnny. 

Are you getting every re chromed?  That is a lot of work.  Can you let me know how much that costs you?  Thanks for the pictures.  I enjoy jukeboxes almost as much as soda machines.

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« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2012, 10:33:10 am »

That is going to turn out great.  Did you restore the mech yourself or send it out?
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« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2012, 01:36:39 pm »

Everything that was chrome is getting rechromed. The anodized aluminum dome frame and title strip holder I stripped and polished. Thought about having them chromed but I'm so afraid if the chrome chipping when bolted together. The price of chrome was ridiculous. He first quoted $1800 that's not including the waterfalls as I bought them new from Victory Glass. I did get him down to $1200. They mostly do show car concours quality chrome and i agreed that if there was a minute flaw in a low/no visibility area that would be OK for the price break. If anyone has any recent jukebox chroming done please post price/quality.
  
 Marvin, I did the mech myself but can't take the credit. It was simply cleaned and relubed. This whole box was actualy a diamond in the rough. Even the amp and reciever have their original finishes.
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« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2012, 01:39:22 pm »

Looking good!
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« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2012, 02:27:11 pm »

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  I always use Victor at Courtesy Plating. I'd rate his work an 8+ out of 10. I've used lots of Platers and Polishers in NJ,PA,TN,TX, and IL. I'd give them the best value for the money overall. But, I must say, Platers now go by some kind of book value with certain jobs like bumpers. So alot of thier prices come closer on that kind of stuff.
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« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2012, 03:07:54 pm »

That makes me want to get mine out and tear it down.  Just need to find the time Smiley
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« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2012, 02:47:45 pm »

I love the R  I just have too many things going on right now to restore it.
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« Reply #12 on: February 18, 2012, 07:47:12 pm »

 Got the chrome yesterday. They did an excellent job. No flaws to be found. I was able to get a good bit of it installed today. Here's a couple pics! Kinda hard to tellabout the chrome though.
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« Reply #13 on: February 18, 2012, 08:44:21 pm »

wow that is a  top notch resto job, very impressive!!!
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« Reply #14 on: February 18, 2012, 09:50:34 pm »

Great job
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« Reply #15 on: February 18, 2012, 10:06:25 pm »

That's a job to be proud of ! ! !
Looks very nice & post some finsihed photos as well ! ! !
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« Reply #16 on: February 18, 2012, 10:20:05 pm »

That is looking great.  Fantastic job. 
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« Reply #17 on: February 18, 2012, 11:01:00 pm »

That looks great Johnny! Well done!
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« Reply #18 on: February 19, 2012, 12:21:36 am »

Looking good....Glad you were satisfied with the chrome. The "R" is a superb sounding jukebox.
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« Reply #19 on: February 19, 2012, 08:27:29 am »

nice, I like the 3 slot pay phone on the wall as well, I have one of those between my machines in the house.  Nice job!
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« Reply #20 on: February 19, 2012, 09:19:04 am »

Nice job. Looks GREAT!!! smile
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« Reply #21 on: February 19, 2012, 11:07:51 am »

Wow! I have been working on my jukebox for the past couple of weeks and I have to admit. It's beyond my capabilities. I am getting nowhere.

Now seeing yours and what you have done. That's just amazing. It looks new. I I definitely recognize the talent you have.

Thanks for sharing the pictures and i look forward to seeing pictures of the completed project.

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« Reply #22 on: February 19, 2012, 01:43:31 pm »

 jawdrop  WOW!  jawdrop

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« Reply #23 on: February 19, 2012, 02:40:55 pm »

Thnsk for the compliments guys. Here's a a few more pics of today progress. Pretty much done except for the dome glass. When I picked up the chrome it looked so good I left them the dome frame to be re-anodized.It will probably be 3-4 weeks before getting it back. This is my first full blown juke restore and boy they are much more involved/costly than drink machines.

 



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« Reply #24 on: February 19, 2012, 03:27:39 pm »

Looks great.  Maybe I will tackle mine after all.

Can't wait to see the final pics.

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« Reply #25 on: February 19, 2012, 05:49:54 pm »

WOW!

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« Reply #26 on: February 19, 2012, 11:14:19 pm »

Couple questions...
How did you get the multi-color effect down in front where the speakers are?
My R has a light blue flourescent 4 ft bulb behind the selection panel.
What kind of logo/decal/plate goes on the record cover? Mine looks like something
was there but removed leaving damage (roughness). I don't know what was
there.
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« Reply #27 on: February 20, 2012, 01:01:48 am »

Pbdude--if you look at the last batch of pictures posted by johnny you will see the multicolor diffuser in the first picture.  It mounts below the light  above the grille.  You can probably get that from Victory Glass.  The one for my Seeburg Model 161 is blue and white.  That extra color really makes the waterfall chrome on the front of that R really pop!

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« Reply #28 on: February 20, 2012, 07:08:15 am »

Pinballdude, The correct diffusor for a R is all blue  but I like the multicolor so I put a J diffusor in. It is a direct fit. like mznb1u said you can get it Victory Glass. The mech cover should have a big emblem. If  you go back to my first post there is a link to my photo album. there should be a good pic in there. You can also get them from VG although they are not excact to original.
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« Reply #29 on: March 14, 2012, 09:51:58 pm »

Johnny,

Sweet you did a great job , Love anything that lights up and plays music !
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