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Title: Cavalier 27 parts Post by: Kaleid20 on July 03, 2012, 04:25:06 pm Guys, I have an opportunity to purchase a Cav 27 at a very reasonable price. The rarity of the machine is what has me intrigued. HOWEVER...it is missing the interior drum\barrel and the outside turn wheel. I don't want to make the purchase if it is going to be next to impossible to find these items. Does anyone have a spare or one they would be willing to part with? Sharon at Soda Jerks told me worst came to worst they may be able to reproduce the turn wheel.
Title: Re: Cavalier 27 parts Post by: MaineT on July 03, 2012, 05:39:21 pm Next to impossible just means get it really,really cheap!!! May take years to find the parts, but worst case you can part it out.
Title: Re: Cavalier 27 parts Post by: Slapshot42 on July 03, 2012, 09:05:26 pm I have seen a few 27's never have been complete. Rare isnt always good when it comes to parts. I wouldn't offer much. Educate the seller and explain that you cant offer much due to the rarity of the machine.
Title: Re: Cavalier 27 parts Post by: MoonDawg on July 03, 2012, 09:27:26 pm Just go for it! Even if it doesn't vend or cool, it's still a cool looking cabinet.
I sold a complete 27 to a guy once, who only wanted to use it as a slot machine stand. Title: Re: Cavalier 27 parts Post by: Kaleid20 on July 03, 2012, 10:00:43 pm I'm worried about the barrel. I just think the odds are slim to none I ever find one. Hell, it's hard enough to find a V23 tub and there's a million of those machines. If I can get it cheaper, then I may pull the trigger. Just to say I'm one of a select few to own one.
Title: Re: Cavalier 27 parts Post by: MaineT on July 03, 2012, 10:24:17 pm I'm worried about the barrel. I just think the odds are slim to none I ever find one. Hell, it's hard enough to find a V23 tub and there's a million of those machines. If I can get it cheaper, then I may pull the trigger. Just to say I'm one of a select few to own one. Wanna throw out there what price reasonable is for an incomplete one??? Title: Re: Cavalier 27 parts Post by: Kaleid20 on July 03, 2012, 10:28:16 pm She wants $750...I've heard that complete unrestored should go around $2k STARTING. My feeling is this is a $500 machine.
Title: Re: Cavalier 27 parts Post by: Kilroy on July 03, 2012, 10:49:37 pm $500 is a lot to be tied up for a few years waiting and looking for parts. But the question is, is it worth it to you?
I say the thrill is in the chase sometimes when I really mean %$!*#)* waste of a tank of gas :) Title: Re: Cavalier 27 parts Post by: Slapshot42 on July 03, 2012, 11:38:14 pm I would offer 300 tops it not complete they have parts, you need parts.
Its a fair deal for both. You may check with SJW I believe they were working on some reproduction parts.... Jared |