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Many thanks for all the lovely comments and interest, and a big thanks to Bryan’s Fan for posting the crucial photos I needed of the lower cash box. This looks pretty straightforward so I will dig out a piece of Galvi tin and form it the best I can. With regards to getting the machine to run smoothl...

I haven’t posted for a long time as have been very busy with work and two young children but plan to contribute more where I can to keep this brilliant forum alive for all our fellow collectors to enjoy. Please find enclosed some photos of my scratch built Bryan’s Gap-Win project. Just got the brass...

Topic moved & merged - Site Admin. Hi I have always displayed my allwins and other wall machines on side boards, console tables etc. The main reason for not permanently fixing them to the wall is my collection has been in spare bedrooms and hallways and anywhere that the wife will allow. I’m su...

Does anyone know wether JC’s arcade is still open in Brighton. Me and my wife were thinking of visiting Brighton at the weekend and would like to pay it a visit if possible?

Some very smart engineering, what year of manufacturing are we looking at roughly?

As has already be said, many thanks to the organisers of the event and the people who brought their machines down to sell. Some nice machines on offer and obviously the main reason most people were there was for the vast array of spare parts and goodies available for reasonable prices. Some very use...

Many thanks for your help, hopefully I can print one out to a reasonable quality.

I have just finished building a new cabinet for the Ruffler and Walker Win a Penguin door I bought at the last Coventry auction. The main play field artwork is fine but unfortunately I don’t have a topflash so I was wondering whether anyone had an image of an original or a decent photo? Any help wou...

So after a short hiatus I have finally got around to finishing my Long Shot kicker/ catcher. After scarfing in new oak and restoring the cabinet I managed to source a new top marque from Crow River Trading (highly recommendable and great communication). I also managed to persuade my old Man to machi...

Interesting, they look like some nice machines, shame that they have all been converted. Would be intrigued as to how much they sold for?

Great photo Shame we couldn’t time travel back and have a go on some of those machines!

I would like to add to the positive feedback regarding the Coventry auction. It was my second after last year's. I thoroughly enjoyed it and was nice to speak to many like minded people about the hobby we all love, It’s not often I bump into people with similar interests in slots so it was good to h...

I'll miss the Coventry auction this year, first one I've missed in 7 years. I like to stay in Coventry the night before, have a curry at one of the best curry houses I know (and I know a LOT), get to the club early to move a few things around for the two J's, claim my usual table and comfy chair, a...

Thanks for the info, I have sent a PM so just waiting for a response. I assume JC still uses the forum?

I am restoring an Oliver Whales Allwin de luxe but am missing a few bits, the main thing that I require is the payout knob and shield (see photos) . Ideally it would be nice to source an original but I’d imagine those are getting pretty sparse these days. Was wondering whether anyone still has any n...

Thanks widget, your photos and info where invaluable and cleared a lot of things up, cheers

I have finally got my corner pieces back from the chromers so I have managed to get the machine back together. I’ve had everything ready to go for weeks now so I am glad that I could get it all up together and try it. Just need to paint the infills in the corner pieces. I have to say I am very chuff...

Topic merged - Site Admin. I have just started my latest project, the restoration of a Long Shot ball catcher trade stimulator. I am starting with the cabinet as it has been beaten about and is missing some wooden moulding. As you can see from the photos, it is also missing both the front knobs and...

Cheers mate, I will try my best to fabricate one.

I have recently completed the restoration on a Fill ‘em Up door and mechanism I bought a while ago. I only had the door and mech so had to build a new cabinet using photos I found online, but as there is no separate cash compartment I’m guessing there must be a removable cash box that fits into the ...