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I have two Cavalier machines one is a CSS-141F and the other is CSS-12-141. Both are very similar and seem to be a bit of an odd-ball model. And as it happens, both need to have the inner door liner replaced. I am not finding a replacement, so I was wondering if anyone has used a different material to fabricate a new inner door liner. Galvanized or stainless sheet metal? I also read that fiberglass reinforced plastic might be good. If anyone has experience with this or an educated opinion I would appreciate your feedback.

91 Restorations / General / Inner Door Liner Replacement on: June 16, 2025, 10:28:02 am
Started by Subcooling - Last post by Subcooling
I have two Cavalier machines one is a CSS-141F and the other is CSS-12-141. Both are very similar and seem to be a bit of an odd-ball model. And as it happens, both need to have the inner door liner replaced. I am not finding a replacement, so I was wondering if anyone has used a different material to fabricate a new inner door liner. Galvanized or stainless sheet metal? I also read that fiberglass reinforced plastic might be good. If anyone has experience with this or an educated opinion I would appreciate your feedback.

92 The Coin Return / Other Coin-Op's / Re: Recently Completed Restoration on a Rowe Diplomat on: May 15, 2025, 06:04:11 am
Started by Jim - Last post by Jim
Quote from: mznb1u on May 14, 2025, 10:41:28 pm Jim, Isn't that the same machine that Mrs. Bundy bought cigarettes from in "The Birds"? Tim Appears to the same model; however, it may be larger and coin entry bezels are different. Good eye though ! ! !

93 The Coin Return / Other Coin-Op's / Re: Recently Completed Restoration on a Rowe Diplomat on: May 14, 2025, 10:41:28 pm
Started by Jim - Last post by mznb1u
Jim, Isn't that the same machine that Mrs. Bundy bought cigarettes from in "The Birds"? Tim

94 The Coin Return / Other Coin-Op's / Re: Recently Completed Restoration on a Rowe Diplomat on: May 10, 2025, 08:49:57 pm
Started by Jim - Last post by Ltransam
Very nice work Jim !! Your aways top notch !

95 The Coin Return / Other Coin-Op's / Re: Recently Completed Restoration on a Rowe Diplomat on: May 10, 2025, 05:57:19 pm
Started by Jim - Last post by Zerbie
A beautiful job Jim!!

96 The Coin Return / Other Coin-Op's / Re: Recently Completed Restoration on a Rowe Diplomat on: May 01, 2025, 05:45:36 am
Started by Jim - Last post by johnieG
looks very nice Jiom! I love the Blue...

97 The Coin Return / Other Coin-Op's / Re: Recently Completed Restoration on a Rowe Diplomat on: April 29, 2025, 04:23:33 pm
Started by Jim - Last post by mznb1u
Excellent work Jim! Tim

98 The Coin Return / Other Coin-Op's / Recently Completed Restoration on a Rowe Diplomat on: April 25, 2025, 06:13:03 am
Started by Jim - Last post by Jim
Hello All, Just sharing a restoration project that will be available for sale should anyone have an interest. This is Rowe Diplomat cigarette vendor that has nice illumination including the red "cigarettes" marquee!

99 The Coin Return / Other Coin-Op's / Coin ops for sale on: April 23, 2025, 07:45:00 pm
Started by RetroPetro - Last post by RetroPetro
Bringing Gottlieb Mini Cycle pinball, Challenger fresh hot nut vender, some gumball venders, and a Lyon 200 to sell at Metro Petro show this Sunday 4/27 in Pompton Lakes, NJ.

100 The Coin Return / Other Coin-Op's / Re: Stoner Candy Not See too Often on: April 22, 2025, 03:01:07 pm
Started by Jim - Last post by mznb1u
That is a great looking survivor. I have one that is similar in the darker woodgrain. Tim