Sankyo Ebay purchase.

[GKK]

Last week I received a Sankyo Pachinko machine I won on Ebay for $41 plus another $59 for shipping. My grandmother bought me and my brothers a Pachinko machine similar to this one when I was a kid.

Over the years, my uncle had it in his house and recently I ask him if he still had it. He said it didn't work anymore and he got rid of it! I went on Ebay and finally have another one. It arrived in good working condition but, I did a lot of general cleaning. After finding this site, I read that you're not supposed to clean the playing field with any spray cleaners which I did before registering on this forum. I sprayed Simple Green and used a microfiber cloth to clean in between the nails.

So, far so, good! I built a little bench and attached some wooden feet for support. I also, went to Radio Shack and bought a couple of 7.5 volt light bulbs and used a 9 volt battery to power the lights using the stock micro switches. I also, purchased a pachinko manual on ebay which helped me a lot.

My family never new what a Pachinko machine was but, now they love to play it. I've learned a lot from this site already thanks!

1965 Sankyo


Win light


Balls out light

[Sid]

That is a Beauty!!! You have done a great Job of cleaning it up!!

and for the price what a steal!!

it looks brand new!! congrats on the new machine!!!

[birdbrain]

nice job!! most of the older ones have paper playfields rather than a plastic one like yours, hence the warning against liquids. WELCOME aboard!!

[dattia]

[Trey314159]

I also, went to Radio Shack and bought a couple of 7.5 volt light bulbs and used a 9 volt battery to power the lights using the stock micro switches.

Welcome to Pachitalk!

I gotta get with the program and hook up the lights on my vintage machine. I'm such a slacker!

[GKK]

Thanks for the nice comments everyone.

I also, installed another plastic window pane cut at a local plastic store for $5. This Pachinko machine only had one plastic widow panel so, I had another one made to complete the look.

I thought the window frame was missing another pane and my suspicions were confirmed here on the forum. Thanks again!

[birdbrain]

much quieter now?

[GKK]

I can't really tell that much. I asked for a 1/16" thickness of plastic because that's what was in there but, after looking at the space, I could have used an 1/8" thickness instead. I'm still deciding if I should replace both window panes with an 1/8" thickness which should be a lot more solid and quieter.

[chmer01]

I use two 1/8" pieces in all the vintage machines I referbish. The vintage machine that I have kept I use one plexie and one glass.

PS. Welcome to Pachitalk.

[hanabi]

to PachiTalk GKK!!



Looks like you did a super job on that Vintage, really Clean and tidy looking!!

and thank you for sharing the Pics toos!!

[Chris]

Welcome Onboard - Great Job You Have Done There!

[MrGneiss]

WELCOME!!!

[Jarl Ayari]

Looks great, would be nice to get an older one like that and what a great price :-)

Welcome to the forums, we dont bite unless you want us too

Andi

[GKK]

I just went back to the plastic store and had them cut two sheets of 1/8" thick clear plastic panels to replace the 1/16" panel I installed last week.

The thicker window plastic fills up the space in the frame a lot better and help to eliminate most of the window rattling in the frame. Cost was $14.

[slothappy144]

Try small pieces of foam tape in the glass track to quiet rattling. just need a couple on in each corner to hold it tighter. BTW nice machine welcome to the club.

[GKK]

Thanks, for the foam tape tip slothappy144.

[slothappy144]

Your welcome, Enjoy your machine and your next and the next, ....

[rdmkr1]

Man,,,verrry nice,I would cabinet this one Ex job!!!!!

[rdmkr1]

Meant to ask What year?

[GKK]

It was manufactured in April 1965.