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by ralph
Mon Nov 19, 2018 3:09 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Wonders Hit-N-Run restore
Replies: 34
Views: 21175

Re: Wonders Hit-N-Run restore

Hey Ralph, I'm in Perth but sold the last Wonders allwin over a decade ago so can't help you with looking at another original sadly, which of course is the best way to go with jobs like this. I have a few other allwins awaiting restoration and various parts though again nothing Wonders. What is act...
by ralph
Sat Nov 17, 2018 5:57 pm
Forum: See it Operate!
Topic: Vintage Slots in Films and Newsreels
Replies: 280
Views: 170943

Re: Vintage Slots in Films and Newsreels

Shane 1958 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE3mHhpGV2A Trade Stimulator on the bar , One of my favorite old Westerns, it's a must see . Try not to look at the trade sim . [attachment=1]ee83c7de936123864fd1bab4a15d2ead,12.jpg as Shane beats the shit out of the bad guys or shoots them! !!CHEERS!! gett...
by ralph
Sat Nov 17, 2018 4:14 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Wonders Hit-N-Run restore
Replies: 34
Views: 21175

Re: Wonders Hit-N-Run restore

If I ever get an Aussie bandit still on pennies, I'll have to import some. Your 'tanners' are insanely expensive over here. I gather you kept a high silver content right to the end. 92.5% silver from 1910 till 1945 then 50% silver through till 1965. We went decimal in 1966. I bought a 100 early one...
by ralph
Sat Nov 17, 2018 4:02 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Wonders Hit-N-Run restore
Replies: 34
Views: 21175

Re: Wonders Hit-N-Run restore

Are pennies hard to find in Australia? No I just ordered a 3kg bulk lot of them. I had a few dozen already, but not enough really seeing it might take more than that to hit the jackpot. I will convert it all back to use pennies now, after reading all the replies, plus I was wrong about the thicknes...
by ralph
Tue Nov 13, 2018 5:21 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi from West Australia
Replies: 5
Views: 5682

Re: Hi from West Australia

Thanks for all the welcome ... Topic split & continued: Wonders Hit-N-Run Restore - Site Admin.
Cheers all
Ralph
by ralph
Tue Nov 13, 2018 5:21 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Wonders Hit-N-Run restore
Replies: 34
Views: 21175

Re: Wonders Hit-N-Run restore

Part of the payout ratchet system at the lower part of the vertical payout arm is missing and the ball trip lever appears to be stuck in the down position. These photos may be of help. Yes that's the part that is missing, the small ratcheting lever. I have a fitter machinist friend that can make th...
by ralph
Sun Nov 11, 2018 8:42 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi from West Australia
Replies: 5
Views: 5682

Hi from West Australia

Hi From Perth W. Australia. Studied electronics at high school for 3 years during the early 1980s, before starting an apprenticeship as a electronics tech. We even had a Gottlieb Card Whiz in the classroom and a tesla coil amongst other cool stuff. The card whiz wasn't working but, as an older kid h...
by ralph
Sun Nov 11, 2018 8:42 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Wonders Hit-N-Run restore
Replies: 34
Views: 21175

Wonders Hit-N-Run restore

Copied from Hi from West Australia Site Admin. ...my latest find was saved from a skip bin by a friend - a Wonders Hit-N-Run. I am working on it atm and need tips with the restoration work. I will make a new post with some pics and a few questions. The Pics I show are of the game removed from the l...