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    64nish.jpg Here is the latest update on my 1964 Nishijin. About halfway done with the rear. It is remarkable for the amount of brass and copper parts on the rear. There is much less tin than I have ever seen on an old machine like this. And yes, the back was painted green originally, I repainted it a close match and sealed it. I am holding off on showing off the front until it's finished. This one did get a full rebuild including new playfield graphics. This one also has a whopping 3 lights behind the center attraction, and it looks REALLY bright when it flashes. I can't wait to fininsh and show off the video.

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    1964 Nishijin complete after nearly 2 months. Movie will follow soon, I'm going out tonight and down some brews in celebration!

    Before and after:

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    Wow, very nice!!!
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    very nice work there sir.

    I can't wait for the video.

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    what a change...
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    Looks like an authentic reproduction of the cell. It is amazing how much it had faded! Great work!

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    Well, the lower tray was completely smashed flat when it was shipped to me, and I thought I had done an adequate repair job. Unfortunately, the ball pathways were squished and twisted so badly that the balls would hang up after 2-3 jackpots. I've been working on this issue for two weeks now and it is infuriating. I have finally taken it down to a local metal shop to disasseble the tray, hammer everything out, make a few replacement parts for the parts that are too twisted, and then resolder it back together again. My sunk costs on this machine just went up by $150.00.

    Costly, but i refuse to sell a machine that does not work right no matter how cool it looks. Stay tuned for a video once it gets running right. Also of note, this machine does not have a "stop" light, but rather has a green "go" light that is illuninated when the rear tray has sufficient balls. Additionally, the balls that do not score make the coolest "bonk" sound when they hit the drain. Hopefully I can share that in the future video.

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