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« on: August 26, 2011, 09:15:51 am »

Hey guys - It has been a while since I have picked anything up, but I got this 1937 Wurly 616.  It is missing the coin mech and a couple pieces of small trim, but it plays and came with several record albums  -about 60 records -Now i need to figure out what i have.  Any idea on value or where I can get a coin mech ??  I like the outside original look, but the insides are going to have to be gone through.  I am pretty happy it works and it was local...  Thanks again !!!
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« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2011, 09:25:18 am »

Tommy Dorsey... I like the albums... you should frame some of those.. Who is the trio on the left...
Cool Juke!... Gotta be a Juke site with everything you need but I'm sure somenoe here knows.
Congrats!
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« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2011, 09:26:39 am »

I'm not sure on value, but I like it. I just about picked up one just like it about two years ago.
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« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2011, 09:28:58 am »

Eric,   a few Dorsey and Monroe albums - Each one of them has photos - like the trio - taped into the front and back covers.
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« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2011, 10:06:59 am »

Hi Bob,
is it the slug rejector you are missing or the whole mech or do you know?
If it is just the slug rejector, then I might be able to help.
See if you can find a pic of the mechanism somewhere and let me know.

I can't help but wonder "If that juke could talk?"
Who did it play songs for, who danced to it, whose favorite song did it play over and over. The stories it could tell!
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« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2011, 10:48:46 am »

Tom - i will look into it a little deeper this weekend... I do know I am missing the front bezel and some of the chute...not sure about the rest.   Hopefully I can find someone who has one - or I will get a hold of a manual....  Looks a little beyond me at first glance....
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« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2011, 11:08:11 am »

I recall seeing a few nice videos on youtube for the 616. One showed a restoration sequence and might give you some close up shot of parts.
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« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2011, 02:21:28 pm »

K, first off, it plays 78's, not albums.  The jukebox forums shred people for less. Then shred them again for not having bought the manual. 
check with Denny at Victory glass, they carry hunfreds of manuals, not the photocopied  unreadable stuff  you can find on Ebay. . They also carry repro and original parts, and Denny is quite knowledgable.

Te coin gear I'd check with Lloyd  at Coinopwarehouse, also for any other trim you or parts you may be missing  (coinopwarehouse.com) Lloyd also has a page on Facebook.

Durfee Coin-op  http://www.jukeboxparts.com/Wurlitzer-parts is another go to spot for parts. He also carries needles for most boxes.


If you can, ask the seller if he knows if the machine has been  serviced, ie the amp rebuilt.  70+ year old capacitors have a nasty habit of burning out,and blowing out.

Congrats and welcome to the jukebox club. It's cool to see the look on someone's face who has never seen a record play, let alone a jukebox that wasn't all Cd's or mp3. Even when it's not playing, it looks darn cool.
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« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2011, 05:59:27 pm »

It may not be the flashiest juke of its period but I like it. It looks like a nice piece of furniture. Its too bad it is not 45's just for functionality but I love the way it looks. Killer score! 1015's are everywhere since they have been repoped this is something you don't see everyday.
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« Reply #9 on: August 26, 2011, 06:25:13 pm »

Thanks for the info -   Yes, its not real flashy but the more I look at it - the more I like it.... Anyone have any idea on value Huh?   It is all original, nothing rebuilt and it does play....   I paid $500 for it locall,  just want to see how I did....
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« Reply #10 on: August 26, 2011, 07:11:13 pm »

Bob,
I think you did good for a pre-war box this original and still plays correctly!
From the photos, a good deep wood cleaning and spit-shine would really bring it back to lookin' good.
Get the manual and go through it as far as oiling/lubricating, cleaning off old gunk & grease off to ensure smooth operation.
Congrats on the acquisition ! ! !
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« Reply #11 on: August 28, 2011, 08:19:23 am »

I got a hold of lloyd - looks like my missing parts are not easy to find - so the search continues.  Anyone get on a good "juke site" that i could visit ?? 
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« Reply #12 on: September 08, 2011, 08:20:57 pm »

I got a bunch of missing parts from Bill Butterfield.  His web site is;

http://www.jukebox-parts.com/

I have a Wurlitzer 2250 & he had all the missing parts I needed. 
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« Reply #13 on: September 09, 2011, 06:01:07 am »

I have a friend who just sold off his grandfathers juke collection it was huge and he still has tons of parts Ill check for you this weekend.
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« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2011, 08:34:43 am »

Bob
  Bill Butterfield will probably your best bet for coin gear. Do a search for MFFE or Musical Fun For Everyone and you'll find him. The veneer looks nice on that box, enjoy!
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« Reply #15 on: September 10, 2011, 08:42:59 am »

Most of the pre war (pre 1015 model)  coin mechs and slides should work.
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« Reply #16 on: September 12, 2011, 09:07:34 pm »

I picked this up last weekend for $850.00. It's loaded with forty-fives and it works. I am replacing the needles and the records and I look forward to using it.
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