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by runner
Tue Sep 28, 2021 8:41 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Peter Simper Atlantic fruit machine
Replies: 8
Views: 916

Re: Peter Simper Atlantic fruit machine

The pins in those plastic sockets are held in place by small prongs, there are various small tools for each type and size that allow you to remove the pins and replace with new. Head down to your local DIY electronics store with a sample and they'll have what you need. Thank you gameswat You might ...
by runner
Tue Sep 28, 2021 5:45 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Peter Simper Atlantic fruit machine
Replies: 8
Views: 916

Re: Peter Simper Atlantic fruit machine

Aristomatic, I just added another photo - it is of the wires coming from the power supply that have been cut, and the plastic connector which I assume would marry together with another plastic connector. Where would I get hold of the correct connector? Or should I cut the existing connector off and ...
by runner
Tue Sep 28, 2021 4:49 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Peter Simper Atlantic fruit machine
Replies: 8
Views: 916

Re: Peter Simper Atlantic fruit machine

Thanks Dicky
by runner
Tue Sep 28, 2021 2:14 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Peter Simper Atlantic fruit machine
Replies: 8
Views: 916

Peter Simper Atlantic fruit machine

I picked up a Peter Simper Atlantic model fruit machine from Bristol yesterday. I travelled a fair few miles to collect it. It had been stored outside in a yard, the only thing protecting it from the elements was some aluminium sheets. I knew what kind of condition it was going to be in before I got...
by runner
Wed May 12, 2021 5:31 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Peter Simper Pay Rise fruit machine
Replies: 11
Views: 3093

Re: Vintage Pay Rise fruit machine

Rare machine, they didn't let many escape. There may be some appearing for sale on the internet sites soon, as when I went to look in this cellar there were another four or five there. The one I bought seemed to be the best as the back door was locked shut, and also came with the schematics, and an...
by runner
Wed May 12, 2021 5:26 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Peter Simper Pay Rise fruit machine
Replies: 11
Views: 3093

Re: Vintage Pay Rise fruit machine

Many thanks all. After looking up Bulgin connectors, it appears that the old Marshall amps used to use them, so it appears that I may be taking up the electric guitar soon!! any requests?
by runner
Wed May 12, 2021 5:02 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Peter Simper Pay Rise fruit machine
Replies: 11
Views: 3093

Re: Vintage Pay Rise fruit machine

What is odd is that, assuming the pins are earth, N and L, normally the earth pin is different in shape or size, so you don’t accidentally connect incorrectly causing injury or damage. They all look the same. Just noticed that the top pin is longer than the other two. In picture two, of the electri...
by runner
Wed May 12, 2021 1:03 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Peter Simper Pay Rise fruit machine
Replies: 11
Views: 3093

Peter Simper Pay Rise fruit machine

I recently got hold of a vintage fruit machine (early seventies) rescued from a cellar in Accrington. A builder who had bought the building was selling everything in there to clear it out, so nothing known about the machine. It didn't come with a power supply lead. It is a three pin circular fitting...
by runner
Sun Mar 28, 2021 9:48 am
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Oh Boy Gum vending machine
Replies: 36
Views: 13684

Re: Oh Boy Gum vending machine

A shred of info regarding Goudey Gum & The Bristish Chewing Sweets connection. In April 1927 Harry Lauder a great chewing gum fan (the Prince Of Wales at the time was also a fan) was on a tour of America and Canada with a Major Hugh A Green. During this short time they purchased a $10,000 inter...
by runner
Mon Dec 14, 2020 5:58 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Wrigleys PK gum vending machine
Replies: 16
Views: 5123

Re: Wrigleys PK vintage vending machine

You probably wouldn't notice it if it was high enough on the wall, and depending on your height :D but I like to try and put faults right if it is possible, after all we are caretakers for these machines.
by runner
Sun Dec 13, 2020 7:10 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Wrigleys PK gum vending machine
Replies: 16
Views: 5123

Re: Wrigleys pk vintage vending machine

I think it will straighten out ok as well treefrog, I could get hold of the correct hammers and striking back plates and do a half decent job on it, it's just the sides which concern me, so better to take to a specialist on this occasion.
by runner
Sun Dec 13, 2020 6:25 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Wrigleys PK gum vending machine
Replies: 16
Views: 5123

Wrigleys PK vintage vending machine

Topic merged - Site Admin. A couple of weeks ago I was the highest bidder on this vintage Wrigleys PK vending machine through Amersham Auction Rooms. Well what a disappointment it was. This was the first time I had bought from an auction house. On receiving the machine, I find the top of the machin...
by runner
Tue Oct 27, 2020 5:44 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Wrigleys PK gum vending machine
Replies: 16
Views: 5123

Re: Wrigleys PK gum vending machine

Could you put a picture of your vending machine on here please.
by runner
Fri Oct 23, 2020 5:25 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Wrigleys PK gum vending machine
Replies: 16
Views: 5123

Re: Wrigleys pk gum vending machine

The camera that I am using isn't taking the sharpest of pictures at the moment, so I think that is the best image that I can get. Are you looking to get the image made for your machine? I have seen some adverts for OK gum that show a clearer image. I wouldn't say the print of the gum picture on my m...
by runner
Thu Oct 22, 2020 4:28 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Wrigleys PK gum vending machine
Replies: 16
Views: 5123

Re: Wrigleys pk gum vending machine

I have ran out of space to put any more on the walls in the room that they are in, I have now got 4 machines that I call floor hangers :HaHa:
by runner
Thu Oct 22, 2020 12:59 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Wrigleys PK gum vending machine
Replies: 16
Views: 5123

Wrigleys PK gum vending machine

Just acquired this little lady, Wrigleys PK gum 1950s / 1960s era ? in working order. Never seen another, just need to get hold of some Wrigleys PK gum packets now... There is a company in Normandy that sell war memorabilia, including rations that had PK gum supplied. They also sell some other vinta...
by runner
Thu Oct 01, 2020 9:49 am
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Auction today
Replies: 17
Views: 7827

Re: Auction today

Some great looking machines on sale there, I have to say, if it wasn't for the internet I wouldn't have the vintage vending machines I have now, after visiting multiple antique shops, all I would have have amassed so far would be a vintage condom and tampax machine :dammit: I have not been to a spec...
by runner
Wed Sep 30, 2020 4:07 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Oh Boy Gum vending machine
Replies: 36
Views: 13684

Re: Oh Boy Gum vending machine

Can't seem to fathom how the coin mech works. Not pulling all the way out at the moment. I thought the three holes at the front were for coins at first, but these are not big enough to sit a half penny, so must be for putting your fingers in to push up the gum to release it?
My brain hurts...
by runner
Sun Sep 27, 2020 3:10 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Oh Boy Gum vending machine
Replies: 36
Views: 13684

Re: Oh Boy Gum vending machine

Thanks, I hadn't heard of Plus Gas before, I might try some. With WD 40, if you don't wipe it off, it can go into a hard to remove residue, as I found out when I sprayed a lot on my motorbike one winter. One of the screws had to be drilled out as it was so rusty. It is a good idea to put a lot of ma...
by runner
Thu Sep 24, 2020 4:58 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Oh Boy Gum vending machine
Replies: 36
Views: 13684

Re: Oh Boy Gum vending machine

Just got back from the locksmiths who managed to get her open, just means now the machine can be mounted on a wall again, the screws holding the gum drawer are seized solid though, wd 40 time I think, I have enclosed some close up pics of the front decals as well.