New member from Colorado

[Jackamo]

P1010758.jpgP1010761.jpgP1010763.jpgP1010766.jpgP1010768.jpgP1010769.jpgI have three Pachinko units that I've aquired over the years, with the thought that someday I would 'restore' them. Now I've got some time, but don't really know where to begin. Which one would be the best to start off with?thanks!

[JACKSJE4]

Welcome to the PachiTalk family! Thanks for taking the time to register and create an account. It's always nice to see more folks from Colorado join the site!

The best place to start your restoration is at the beginning. Pick the machine that appeals to you the most and dive right in. Here is a link to an article that should give you some tips and tricks to help get you started: http://www.pachitalk.com/forums/vint...o-machine.html

Other than that, the members here are anxious to guide you along and answer any questions you have. We are a very friendly and helpful bunch, and we do what we can to help members rescue these awesome machines.

Come visit us daily and post often!

Jeff

[dattia]

Welcome Jackamo!

[Moparformances]

Welcome to Pachitalk

ya have a few nice machines there... from a quick look i would not restore them... give them a good cleaning yes but a restoraion

there only original once and yours look to be in nice shape...

now after all that... if they had water stains or damage then yes... members have sold a few restored machines for nice money... but ill allways look at an original machine before a restored..

just my 2 cents

[Jackamo]

thanks for the link.

Steve

[beachcat]

Welcome to pachitalk. good luck with the clean up . get them running and enjoy them. they are a lot of fun to play!
I wouldnt know which one to start with . which one seems to grab your attention the most?

[mxfaiman]

looks like you have a few nice machines there. As for which one to start with I kinda agree with beachcat just pick one you like the most. (But just a recommendation I'd choose a model B as they are simpler to work on, they are the ones with the brown plastics on the back.)

If you have any questions feel free to ask. We'll try to get you an answer as quick as we can.

[Steve Cebu]

WELCOME!

[naha13]

Wow, now we have 2 "Jack's" from Colorado! I would start up the 2 model B's then go after the "A". Most of these clean up pretty easily and will be ready to play in no time.

[KimbaWLion]

Welcome!

[Microbus99]

Welcome fellow Coloradan!!!

[MrGneiss]

WELCOME!!!

[Drunkenclam]

Welcome Aboard

Remember, Never spray cleaning fluid on the playing field or grease in the works

[hanabi]

Welcome to PachiTalk!!

[takethecastle57]

Welcome to the Dark Side and enjoy the Cookies

[Card Shark]

Welcome to Pachitalk!!! This is by far the friendliest site on the web with the best group of members.

[yose]

WELCOME TO PACHITALK

[Microbus99]

Whereabouts are you in CO. Jeff or I could help you in figuring out your machines or whatever you need. Just send us a message.

[naha13]

Welcome! Nice starter collection!

[Jackamo]

I'm down by Del Norte, west of Alamosa. I see that you guys are from the Denver area. I'm working on oneof the B units, and have everything off, the playfield is cleaned, all the parts are cleaned, etc. The top layer of teh plywood frame is chipped up with pieces missing. I was thinking about either putting laminate or wood veneer on the face of the unit. I would do the same with all three units, and then build a cabinet to mount all three next to each other, either on the wall or with a stand. Any suggestions?
Steve