Pinball find.

[Sport181]

So I purchased a 1975 pinball machine for a winter project this past summer. A friend of mine got me interested in this and about a month ago we started tearing it down to clean it and check it over to see what parts we'd need to order. When we removed the coin door and the coin slots imagine my surprise when I took the one apart. Here are the pictures of what I found, no idea whatsoever as to how or why this came to be, but what a nice surprise!

 

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[traveller777]

So I purchased a 1975 pinball machine for a winter project this past summer. A friend of mine got me interested in this and about a month ago we started tearing it down to clean it and check it over to see what parts we'd need to order. When we removed the coin door and the coin slots imagine my surprise when I took the one apart. Here are the pictures of what I found, no idea whatsoever as to how or why this came to be, but what a nice surprise!

That brings back memories.
Ever since I was a young boy, I played the silver ball. From Soho down to Brighton, I must have played 'em all.

 

[ajaj]

Cool, a penny!

Kidding. Neat find.

aj

 

[DCMatt]

Wow. That's a bonus!

I have a 1980 Nitro Ground Shaker (currently not working). Too many years in the basement, I suppose. It came with my house in 1992. I'm told those mid-late 70's machines are the most finicky as they were making the transition to solid state. Mine was designed to take quarters and Susan B. Anthony (SBA) dollar coins. Where are you getting parts?

 

[Sport181]

Wow. That's a bonus!

I have a 1980 Nitro Ground Shaker (currently not working). Too many years in the basement, I suppose. It came with my house in 1992. I'm told those mid-late 70's machines are the most finicky as they were making the transition to solid state. Mine was designed to take quarters and Susan B. Anthony (SBA) dollar coins. Where are you getting parts?

Try Pinball Resources. From what I'm learning there not that bad. Usually a lot of cleaning and checking contacts and coils.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Now that's a bonus !

 

[Sport181]

Now that's a bonus !

An awesome surprise that's for sure.

 

[boogeyman]

An awesome surprise that's for sure.

Can't beat that! A restore & a paycheck too!!

 

[villagenut]

No wonder the coin slot jammed, some not so smart rich kid was trying to hog up the game to himself.

 

[Sport181]

Can't beat that! A restore & a paycheck too!!

I hear ya! $100 off the cost, or a $100 toward parts, either way 👍

 

[Digger RJ]

So I purchased a 1975 pinball machine for a winter project this past summer. A friend of mine got me interested in this and about a month ago we started tearing it down to clean it and check it over to see what parts we'd need to order. When we removed the coin door and the coin slots imagine my surprise when I took the one apart. Here are the pictures of what I found, no idea whatsoever as to how or why this came to be, but what a nice surprise!

Very Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[oldmxrat]

Score! Congrats on a cool discovery!

 

[Surf_Pirate]

Wow. That's a bonus!

I have a 1980 Nitro Ground Shaker (currently not working). Too many years in the basement, I suppose. It came with my house in 1992. I'm told those mid-late 70's machines are the most finicky as they were making the transition to solid state. Mine was designed to take quarters and Susan B. Anthony (SBA) dollar coins. Where are you getting parts?

I have a friend in the business of games/coin operated equipment etc. I could find another source if you need?

 

[Gare]

That brings back memories.
Ever since I was a young boy, I played the silver ball. From Soho down to Brighton, I must have played 'em all.

OK Elton NOW we KNOW YOUR REAL NAME !!!!

 

[Gare]

Or should i have said Reginald ?

 

[traveller777]

Or should i have said Reginald ?

Nice music. Strange cat.