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« on: December 18, 2012, 06:16:05 pm » |
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Got lucky on this one...popped up on Craigslist two towns over from my new home in Charlotte. Looked like it was in good condition and I've always wanted one, even though it's missing a couple parts. Paid $50 for it! I couldn't get to the guy's house quick enough to make sure someone else didn't grab it.
Got it home and there's no rust on it to speak of, I was a little concerned about rust on the bottom, but it turned out to be some grease. Some quick fiddling and cleaning and it's working great, one quarter and five nickels.
I'll be placing an order at Funtronics for the missing pieces, but does anyone have a coin entry bezel or know if they are repopped?
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« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2012, 06:22:12 pm » |
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Merry Christmas! I need to find a deal like that!
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« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2012, 06:38:51 pm » |
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Awesome deal.
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MaineT
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« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2012, 06:40:57 pm » |
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$50... I take half a dozen, thanks!! Nice find!
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« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2012, 07:01:59 pm » |
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Sweet deal! Merry XMAS! Way to go!
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« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2012, 07:20:18 pm » |
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Wow. Great pick!
The seller must have known something about it. How as it listed?
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tkaz
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« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2012, 07:34:36 pm » |
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Seller didn't know a thing about it, I couldn't get out of there fast enough before someone else called with a better offer! The ad was a little off...not sure which part wasn't used!
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« Last Edit: December 18, 2012, 08:15:46 pm by tkaz »
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« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2012, 08:57:40 pm » |
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I have friends in Waxhaw...
Great Score ! ! !
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« Reply #8 on: December 19, 2012, 08:24:02 am » |
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I'm pretty sure you made the buy of the year. Congrats!
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« Reply #9 on: December 19, 2012, 09:47:04 am » |
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I have friends in Waxhaw... Sounds like Jim is starting up a southern Mafia! Better watch out Michigan!!   Nice find Tkaz! |
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« Reply #10 on: December 19, 2012, 11:14:49 am » |
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Sweet deal!!!! Congrats! Those deals don't come along very often!
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« Reply #11 on: December 19, 2012, 11:57:36 am » |
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I'm pretty sure you made the buy of the year. Congrats!
I agree and was thinking the same thing as Kilroy. At the end of every year TV stations re-broadcast some of the more important events of the year. Here it would be great to read a post highlighting some of the best finds at SMC. |
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« Reply #12 on: December 21, 2012, 11:14:17 am » |
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You must have been a very good boy this year, Santa was looking out for you Nice find Tom! |
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« Reply #13 on: December 21, 2012, 09:21:10 pm » |
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great deal, congratulations score
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tkaz
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« Reply #14 on: March 10, 2013, 11:48:38 am » |
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Did some work on the paint (wet sand, buff and wax), polished up the bezel and got my artwork from Funtronics...I think it'll be a great display piece! It was definitely repainted at some point, but I really like to keep it original. The insides are getting a good polish and should be done soon.
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« Reply #15 on: March 10, 2013, 05:18:58 pm » |
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That looks great, it is still amazing what you can run across for a good price if you just keep looking...
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« Reply #16 on: March 10, 2013, 06:09:32 pm » |
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Looks Awesome! Great Job!
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« Reply #17 on: March 10, 2013, 07:58:57 pm » |
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looks sweet
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« Reply #18 on: March 16, 2013, 09:50:30 pm » |
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Got the insides mostly done today, I had pulled everything apart and did some soaking in carb cleaner, then a good polishing. I'm pretty happy with the results, can't complain about the 80 degree day either!
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« Reply #19 on: March 16, 2013, 11:55:57 pm » |
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It's the coinmech and backplate only cleaned with carbcleaner and polished ?  They look re-coated/galvanized (or what it called in english) Very nice !!! |
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« Reply #20 on: March 17, 2013, 08:24:34 am » |
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Tom,
Is the coin block/receiver made from wood...?
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« Reply #21 on: March 17, 2013, 10:07:34 am » |
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It's not wood Jim, some kind of material I'm not familiar with, it's layered kind of fiberglass looking. Sure does look like wood now that you say that!
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« Reply #23 on: March 17, 2013, 10:43:25 am » |
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yep, that's it, Phenolic...that word wouldn't come to mind when I was thinking of it
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« Reply #24 on: March 17, 2013, 01:55:05 pm » |
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As long as you weren't thinking of phallic!!!
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« Reply #25 on: March 17, 2013, 08:43:50 pm » |
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Tom,
What did you use to polish the internals?
That looks awesome man...good job
Jeff
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tkaz
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« Reply #26 on: March 28, 2013, 10:20:16 pm » |
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The inside was a little bit of an experiment...I started with oven cleaner to get the initial layer of grime off, then pulled what I could off and soaked in carb cleaner for a few days. Then a fine wire wheel on a drill, followed by #00 steel wool with some chrome polish mixed in. To finish it off, I used one of those foam automotive wheel polishing cones with the chrome polish, which brought that mirror shine to the coin hopper.
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