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by geofflove
Wed Apr 05, 2023 3:20 pm
Forum: Build a Slot Machine
Topic: Love Test Machine.
Replies: 5
Views: 2733

Re: Love Test Machine.

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing!
by geofflove
Tue Apr 04, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Universal Products Inc. Gold Mine - very long shot
Replies: 6
Views: 1272

Re: Gold Mine - very long shot

So maybe I’ve jumped the gun here. After the post from tallstory I did a bit of Googling…. The first ribbon cable was invented in 1956 and the first commercially produced IC in 1961! Both much earlier than I thought. I always associated early ICs with the mid 70s when they were the big new thing whe...
by geofflove
Mon Apr 03, 2023 4:41 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Universal Products Inc. Gold Mine - very long shot
Replies: 6
Views: 1272

Universal Products Inc. Gold Mine - very long shot

I’ve just grabbed one of these Gold Mine trade stimulators from the US. Looked fun and couldn’t resist but won’t receive it for a couple of weeks. I can see very little info about it online: a couple of pics, a flyer and and the fact it was made in 1965 by Universal Products Inc. (UPI). The electric...
by geofflove
Mon Apr 03, 2023 4:27 pm
Forum: Build a Slot Machine
Topic: Love Test Machine.
Replies: 5
Views: 2733

Re: Love Test Machine.

Looks good! Be interested to see the mech design….
by geofflove
Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:47 am
Forum: Resources
Topic: Electro-mechanical Bally bandit service manuals
Replies: 5
Views: 1476

Electro-mechanical Bally bandit service manuals

Bally Service Instructions & Parts Catalogue Manual No. 2200, Dec 1, 1972 for:
Model 742 Standard Series
Model 802 Quick Draw
Model 804 Big Apple
Model 816 Reel Deal
Model 869 Fire Dance
Model 903 Mustang
Model 931 Circus
Model 946 Rhino

bally 2200 - service and parts danish models.pdf

by geofflove
Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:10 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: E/M Bally bandits
Replies: 122
Views: 32286

Re: Bally

I’ve found a manual schematic. Not sure this is for the right model but might give some clues. Not great ones, you’ll need to trace the wire back to see where it came from first. Happy to help with any questions once you’ve dug a bit further. Bally Slot Machines (bandit) Manual No. 2200 It’s pretty ...
by geofflove
Thu Mar 30, 2023 7:32 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: E/M Bally bandits
Replies: 122
Views: 32286

Re: Bally

Do you know which model number this machine is?
by geofflove
Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:15 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: E/M Bally bandits
Replies: 122
Views: 32286

Re: Bally

Never done one of these before. EM pinball machines and other EM amusement stuff is usually my main thing but would have been happy to take a look. Sadly I’m in Newcastle on Tyne which prob means it’s out the question unless you happen to travel up here on business or something.
by geofflove
Tue Mar 28, 2023 11:05 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: 1936 Groetchen Twenty One trade stimulator
Replies: 38
Views: 10656

Groetchen Twenty One strip down

Topuc moved & merged - Site Admin. I've had one of these sat around for a couple of years and finally getting around to smartening it up a bit. It works fine, but needs painting. The front cover will come off fine but I'd ideally like to get the main lever and plate off the side too for paintin...
by geofflove
Tue Mar 28, 2023 6:17 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Oak Manufacturing Co. Premiere Card/Gum & similar vendors
Replies: 36
Views: 18768

Re: Oak Manufacturing Co. Premiere Card/Gum & similar vendors

After posting I actually found some images of fortune predictions, converted them to text and have just printed and cut 100 of them. All working nicely now. Less of a job than I thought. I didn’t consider getting an AI tool to do it though. Amazing!
by geofflove
Tue Mar 28, 2023 3:01 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Oak Manufacturing Co. Premiere Card/Gum & similar vendors
Replies: 36
Views: 18768

Re: Oak Manufacturing Co. Premiere Card/Gum & similar vendors

Thanks to all your help on this one. Here’s how it turned out…. B92FCC4B-F5C7-40BB-B80A-01CAF8098230.jpeg I’m waiting on some new Perspex to replace the scratched windows and new locks. I had to drill the old ones but found out there are std gum ball machine locks so a couple on their way from the U...
by geofflove
Wed Mar 22, 2023 4:51 pm
Forum: Tips and Tricks
Topic: Paint stripping
Replies: 7
Views: 841

Re: Stripper not working (ooo err!)

Thanks for all the suggestions. Helpful stuff. Having left the stripper on for about 6 hours some parts have started to soften. I’ve scraped what I can and re applied. I’ll pop some more on later and leave it overnight and see how it looks in the morning. Failing that, I’ll investigate the ideas giv...
by geofflove
Wed Mar 22, 2023 2:15 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Oak Manufacturing Co. Premiere Card/Gum & similar vendors
Replies: 36
Views: 18768

Re: Oak Manufacturing Co. Premiere Card/Gum & similar vendors

The original scratch card! That’s interesting.
by geofflove
Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:51 am
Forum: Tips and Tricks
Topic: Paint stripping
Replies: 7
Views: 841

Paint stripping

Topic moved - Site Admin. Trying to remove the paint from metal on a 50s vendor. Not sure what paint it is but guessing the original spray paint. My B&Q paint stripper does absolutely nothing to it. Covered it, left an hour. No softening, no impact whatsoever. Can anyone suggest a stripper/meth...
by geofflove
Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: Tips and Tricks
Topic: Painting tips
Replies: 40
Views: 16787

Re: Painting tips

Good tip. I’ll go with a combo of both I think.
by geofflove
Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Oak Manufacturing Co. Premiere Card/Gum & similar vendors
Replies: 36
Views: 18768

Re: Oak Manufacturing Co. Premiere Card/Gum & similar vendors

I managed to strip the machine into its parts. Found a 10 centime coin inside and the mech works on these so that puzzle is solved. The machine had some hand cut Disney postcards in the windows by F. Nugeron. I’m guessing the operator popped these in and put some Disney trading cards in. I can’t tra...
by geofflove
Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:03 pm
Forum: Tips and Tricks
Topic: Painting tips
Replies: 40
Views: 16787

Re: Painting tips

Yes - that was sort of the plan I had in my head. Good to know it might have some chance of success! Thanks
by geofflove
Tue Mar 21, 2023 4:37 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Oak Manufacturing Co. Premiere Card/Gum & similar vendors
Replies: 36
Views: 18768

Re: Bolts

Ah yes. Should be able to chop a 1" down a bit. Thanks!
by geofflove
Tue Mar 21, 2023 4:00 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Oak Manufacturing Co. Premiere Card/Gum & similar vendors
Replies: 36
Views: 18768

Bolts

Topic moved & merged - Site Admin. Back again! I want to replace these bolts from the oak premier vendor with some with less rust and more shine! They appear to be 2BA (or very similar) about 5/8 inch long. However I’m struggling to find any with a plain domed head. I could possible go with an ...
by geofflove
Tue Mar 21, 2023 3:56 pm
Forum: Tips and Tricks
Topic: Painting tips
Replies: 40
Views: 16787

Re: Painting tips

Thanks. Will give it a try.