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Re: Bell-Fruit Manufacturing Co. bandits

Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:55 pm
by out of date fruit
Good idea, thanks again.

Re: Bell-Fruit Manufacturing Co. bandits

Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:57 pm
by out of date fruit
Topic split & moved from Introductions - Site Admin.

Here are some pictures of the mech.

Re: Bell-Fruit Manufacturing Co. bandits

Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:58 pm
by out of date fruit
Unsure why all my pictures upload upside down.
Corrected - Site Admin.

Re: Bell-Fruit Manufacturing Co. bandits

Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 8:53 pm
by badpenny
Don't worry about it, it does happen at times on here.

I have noticed when it's happened to me in the past that opening the photo in an editing suite (even MS Paint), moving the aspect through all 90 degree positions and saving it every time before finally saving it in the position it should be, does the trick.
I don't know why, but it seems to stop the randomness.
It was a trick I picked up from another forum I frequent www.tickle_my_arse-with_a_feather.com

BP :cool:

Re: Bell-Fruit Manufacturing Co. bandits

Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 11:57 am
by pennymachines
out of date fruit wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:58 pm Unsure why all my pictures upload upside down.
I believe the orientation of the camera when you take the picture is recorded in the file's metadata, but I'm sure there's more to it than that.

Re: Bell-Fruit Manufacturing Co. bandits

Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 4:29 pm
by pennymachines
Here's the inside of the back door. I've added the drawings.

Re: Bell-Fruit Manufacturing Co. bandits

Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 7:56 pm
by out of date fruit
!!THUMBSX2!! thanks penny

Re: Bell-Fruit Manufacturing Co. bandits

Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 8:08 pm
by out of date fruit
Looking at my mech it actually has two slots in the top of the coin mech. Would this be to run it on coins as opposed to tokens?
Also, is it a good idea to use engine degreaser to clear all the grease out before lubing it up with fresh oil?

Re: Bell-Fruit Manufacturing Co. bandits

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 2:31 pm
by pennymachines
This rather ratty model spotted on US ebay, showing the semi-electric mechanism.

Bell Fruit Nevada mech on Ebay

Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 7:30 am
by dickywink
Topic moved & merged - Site Admin.

Hi Guys
I'm not sure if this is good or not or will interest someone... whilst browsing through the Ebay Jukebox section I came across this auction... seems strange it's under jukeboxes but it caught my eye as it's a mech that I believe is not very common .. a Bell Fruit Nevada mech... it's in poor condition but looks like it's built like a brick out house. :)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BELL-FRUIT-R ... 3955956369

all the best
Dicky

Re: bell fruit Nevada mech on Ebay

Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 8:04 am
by coppinpr
This Bell fruit machine has a similar mech. I always assumed they were built from old Pace mechs.


Pictures from the Bell-Fruit section of www.penny-arcade.info

Re: bell fruit Nevada mech on Ebay

Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 8:21 am
by treefrog
They are a bit optimistic expecting £178 for an old mech missing bits. I would expect the whole machine for that, in fact that is closer to what they go for...

For some reason these machines have never appealed to me, but if I had one it would be the smaller rotary escalator version, with good chrome of course and non flaking graphics..the handles are the best bit

Re: Bell-Fruit Manufacturing Co. bandits

Posted: Fri May 29, 2020 1:40 pm
by pennymachines
Another Model 7-T Tic Tac Toe seen on eBay a few weeks ago.

Re: Bell-Fruit Manufacturing Co. bandits

Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 1:11 pm
by pennymachines
This Bell-Fruit Gemeni Jack sold for £240 at Arthur Johnson & Sons last week.

Re: Bell-Fruit Manufacturing Co. bandits

Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 6:04 pm
by aristomatic
Ad

Watney's Red Barrel!!

Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 8:03 am
by coppinpr
Topic moved & merged - Site Admin.

I haven't bought a machine in ages...but I just couldn't turn this one down. I've always regretted selling a Bell-Fruit "Flowers Brewery" themed machine some years ago and have had my eye out for a replacement, and I've been lucky enough to buy this classic "Watneys Red Barrel" version. The chrome looks good and I can make the new glasses. I have high hopes for it.

Re: Watney's Red Barrel!!

Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 6:41 pm
by treefrog
Looks prime and luckily the chrome looks a cracker…..good luck |/XX\|

Re: Watney's Red Barrel!!

Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 7:00 pm
by marivo10
Nice slot, is it from the sixties?

Re: Watney's Red Barrel!!

Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 10:49 pm
by coppinpr
I now have the machine, and I love it. It works fine but needs a good clean, the chrome is great and only needs a polish, I might spray the case. I don't remember the other one I used to own having this payout set up. only one slide, a single barrel shifts the slide halfway and pays 2 (advertised as "doubles your money" ) three of a kind shifts the slide all the way and hits a switch firing a solenoid and paying a token.No other payouts. loads of 6d coins and tokens inside.
Thought Id make a start on the belly glass and,as usual, went on the finish it. :lol: A terrible beer for sure..but an icon of the 60's and 70's !!CHEERS!!

Re: Watney's Red Barrel!!

Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2021 7:51 am
by geofflove
Good job on the glass. Looks great. Must get myself a bandit some time. I have never owned one!