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    Default '52-'53 Renpatsu-shiki All 15 Rehab

    Thought I'd post a few pictures of the rehabbed, partially restored '52-'53 Renpatsu-shiki machine I picked up last month.
    Thanks to the forum and members for all the great reference materials!

    I completely dismantled, cleaned, soaked, and polished the front and back sides, and reassembled with stainless steel screws (only ended up with one extra mystery part).
    Windex, Formula 409, Evapo-Rust, Miracle-Cloths, and vibrating tumbler have been my friends the last 3 weeks.
    I did not enjoy polishing the nails in place one by one, but didn't want to take a chance on damaging the original playfield.
    There were a few parts that had separated due to failed welds which I repaired with JB-Weld. Don't know if they will hold up, but I put several hundred balls through the machine tonight with no problems. The machine plays excellent, and I enjoy the different sounds of the plastic-free machine and real glass front.

    Next, I want to find replacements for all the bumpers, clean up the shooting mechanism, and work on the wood frame (which still smells somewhat of mice).
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    Default Re: '52-'53 Renpatsu-shiki All 15 Rehab

    Nice!!

    "Blowing smoke rings at the moon."

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    Default Re: '52-'53 Renpatsu-shiki All 15 Rehab

    Nice work
    When things don't go right the 1st time , Step back ,Take a break and come back renewed. RGS

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    Default Re: '52-'53 Renpatsu-shiki All 15 Rehab

    looks good - great job!

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    Default Re: '52-'53 Renpatsu-shiki All 15 Rehab

    Very nice!

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    Default Re: '52-'53 Renpatsu-shiki All 15 Rehab

    It's a "beauty"!
    What if...​the ​HOKEY POKEY, is what it's all about?

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    Default Re: '52-'53 Renpatsu-shiki All 15 Rehab

    I have been making replacement bumpers on my 3D printer, and I have already posted Nishijin versions. I can make whatever you need based on a couple measurements if you are interested.

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