My First Pachinko Restore , broken front glass

[kamyar22]

just got my first pachinko machine last night from craigslist and all i know is that it is a Nishijin not sure of the model the front glass is cracked in the corner, and i have been looking all morning for a guide on how to remove and replace the glass and what the size of the glass is if anyone can give me a link to that info it would be appreciated , the sooner i can start the restore the better.

[hanabi]

Hello,

You will be able to get all the information and advice you need to help you restore your machine here at PachiTalk

Are you able to take pics?? If you could post good clear pics of the front and also a pic of the rear workings, someone will be able to advise you on what model / type it is and point you in the direction of the correct info and / video of one in action

If you are unsure how to attach pics to your post, this link will explain How to Post Pictures!!

Welcome to PachiTalk!!

[JACKSJE4]

Welcome to PachiTalk!

As Hanabi mentions, we would love to see pics of your machine.

On the back of the machine on the right side there is a vertical lever made of thick wire with a finger loop. Slide that wire/lever up until the front door pops open. That will allow you to access the glass. You can get replacement single strength glass at most hardware stores, and other members here like to use Plexi because it dampens the noise of the balls hitting the glass. Either will work fine as long as it's approx. 1/8" thick.

There are two channels or slots in the door frame, so make sure you put the new piece of glass/Plexi in the slot closest to the pins. That will help keep the balls from jamming.

Let us know what else we can help you with.

Jeff

[owennewton]

one thing to note is glass size varies from model to model so as long as you can get the detentions from your broken glass then it is easy ti get it cut so you know it will fit your machine

[mxfaiman]

there are many people on this website that will give you as much help as you would ever need.

there are many different types of nishinjins out there. To tell which one you have we would need to see some pictures of it. Also if you are looking for some manuals to the machine here is a link for the anuals for a model A and B nishinjin. http://vintagepachinko.wordpress.com...-instructions/

As for taking the glass out, on the back of the machine there is either a latch or a loop in the middle of the machine on the right side. all you have to do is pull it up and push it forward and the fram in the front will pop open.

Also it is a good idea to put plexi in the slot closest to the nails because it lessens the chances of the glass ever shattering again. If you want you can also put a pane of glass in the front slot, this makes it so people can't cheat on the machine with magnets and it also makes it a little quieter.

[pinball wizard]

[Moparformances]

Welcome to Pachitalk

If ya take a look at my Model "A" Vid, at min 3.27 or so it showes how to opem the glass... im sure your machine has something verry similer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRtCSJlsufA
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or for a model "B" machine it is 4:30 or so to open that style of glass

http://www.youtube.com/user/moparfor.../0/kEhvJSQqQA8

[Drunkenclam]

Welcome to the Site that never closes.
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We love pictures here. If you can post one, We can assist you in your quest

[owennewton]

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[kamyar22]

Ok i found the latch to open the front of the machine and was able to replace the glass, thanks for everyones help will be posting pics tonight.

[kamyar22]

IMG_0119.jpgIMG_0121.jpgIMG_0120.jpgIMG_0123.jpg IMG_0118.jpg here are the pictures of my machine after i replaced the glass still has some rust though that needs cleaning and dust, among other things.

[Drunkenclam]

That looks great I like the hearts and the central feature.

[takethecastle57]

Thats a very nice Early 1920's -1950's Pachinko ( alot of metal in the back ) Welcome to the site and your New Extended Family

[JACKSJE4]

That is an early 1950's Narita single ball machine - quite rare! You have a real gem there. I own several early 1950's machines and they are my favorite kind to play. I like the sound that the balls make as they travel/fall through all of the tin pathways and ring the bells. Better than the newer machines with lots of plastic installed, in my opinion.

Welcome to the club!!

[Moparformances]

Great looking machine... love the old tin work on the back... dont think i have ever seen one with a split feed system like yours...

Nice find...

[kamyar22]

yeah its fun especially since people i know have never seen one everyone keeps asking questions , and a couple have friends have asked me to find them ones for their houses too.
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by the way can someone tell me if this is a good price SANKYO STAR WARS PACHINKO MACHINE with cabinet for $700 in running condition is all i know so far.

[Moparformances]

SANKYO STAR WARS PACHINKO MACHINE with cabinet for $700 in running condition is all i know so far.

unless it is in the super cool R2D2 cabinet it is way over priced... even in the R2D2 cabinet its probably over priced

[pachiwall]

Very cool machine! I keep saying, "7 is enough!", but if I had seen that one; I would have bought it! I also have never seen a feed system like that! Now I'm on the hunt. I would like to see some close up shots of the various working parts. A video of the back in action someday would be way cool. thanks for the pics, and welcome to PACHITALK!

[kamyar22]

ok i can do a video of the back pretty soon , and as for the star wars it says it comes in cabinet have to call and see if it is the r2d2 cabinet or just a plain one.