Aristocrat Nevada Restoration

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Aristocrat Nevada Restoration

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Hello Guys,
I'm new to the forum and I would like an honest opinion on my attempt to restore vintage Aristocrat Nevada slot machine. I have bought the machine over e bay and at the time didn't realise what I was getting involved in. Don't get me wrong ...I love the slot... my only regret is I didn't do my home work and apparently lots of parts are missing, the machine needs full service, the exterior needs re chroming...
What's the best way forward with this project? Would you recommend someone capable of doing this and would you roughly estimate the costs?
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Galin
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Welcome to the forum.
Pictures paint a 1000 words although sadly I probably know exactly what it looks like... However, we can advise what may be suitable options. People may have differing opinions so make sure you listen to all points before deciding which option is best for you at this time. May be a good idea to advise location too.
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Woukd be nice to see pictures, but in my experience the chrome would cost more than the machine is worth but that's just my opinion, other people will have their opinion soon enough

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Well Aristo has more experience than most as he has had a few rechromed. I believe I have one of them and believe he has explained the woes of frame warps around the escalator window. Think BP had one done once as well.......

I wonder if it is the machine posted about recently......

Look anything like below?
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As everyone says... we need photos and your location. If you're looking to re chrome just the front door I guess about £180, perhaps a little more.
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The machine plays, but doesn't pay correctly or not at all. I'm not sure what way to go. Obviously it needs a complete overhaul...
What do you think?
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This was for sale in Wales. Where in the country are you? I assume you were shown it working by the seller.

If you want someone to restore, Henry Powell will do it, but I would put over 500 quid at least to do. Do your self with chroming at least 300 quid.....

The one I have shown above was also on eBay just before Xmas, so ones with good chrome occasionally turn up.... I guess it is whether you want to spend the extra money, keep, cut your losses and buy a better condition one. All tough decisions, but fixing payout may be the first place to start. Maybe you can explain what actually happens, e.g. certain payouts, all payouts, inconsistent etc....
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Thanks for the pictures and, as anticipated, it is the one previously discussed on the forum prior to you purchasing it on eBay.
But don't be too disappointed, some things are easily resolved and others you can take a view on whether you wish to move forward on or not.

The jackpot is present, so that's a good start. Likely to have been on a sixpence originally with the award cards scratched out and replaced with 1np awards.
If it is a sixpence mech just running the correct sixpence coins through it may resolve some, maybe all of the issues.
I need to see your pictures on my pc to look through pictures properly.

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Not a huge fan on these but doesn't look too bad. If it was mine, personally I would get it working if possible, and I would put a high gloss respray on it to save paying out the price for chrome which will probably not increase the value of the machine by much anyway. If you're wanting to keep it as a permanent one to your collection them consider splashing out for the chrome work.
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There's an apt saying that applies to this - "Choose your Battles". That's a low end machine and looks decent enough as it sits - do the minimum to get it working correctly and leave it be. You just purchased hands-on training to ensure your next purchase will be far better!
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Thanks for your advice. I'm based in Loughton, Essex, IG10 post code. I think sorting out the mechanism will be a good place to start. Then I'll hopefully find out more about restoring the exterior. I would appreciate if anyone with proven track record of restoring such machines contact me with a quote.
Thanks
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You've just been given excellent advice in the posts above.
Tree Frog has an excellent memory, I did once have one re-chromed, it was the early '90s and the front door alone (didn't include the handle). I don't remember getting any folding change out of £400.

If you want to return it to showroom condition then I'd really suggest a different machine. I have no idea where you'd get a rotary escalator for starters. Then after throwing a shed load of money at it, you'll exceed its value and won't have a top end machine anyway.

If I were you, I'd go for the "Fairground Operators" look ...... well used and kept operational, merely to earn money.
Go down to Halfrauds and peruse the spray cans of paint, yellow or red ..... or both.
Study the mechanism and how it works, until you understand the operating cycle.
Take the mech out of the case, into the garden and plonk it on your Work-Mate. Mask off the reels and the pay-out slides, then over the course of a couple of days use a can of WD-40 where ever you see old grease. Work at the gunk with your wife's toothbrush.

Your incorrect pay-out amounts (as already suggested) are probably because 1np coins are thicker than the old 6d. So you'll either have to live with that or get yourself anything up to 500 tanners.

Once you've decided what to do ..... have a go, and come back to ask questions.
You've got a bomb proof mechanism and will get an immense feeling of satisfaction from tackling it yourself.
It's difficult for anyone to give you an estimate for undertaking the work on your behalf as there could be all sorts of other problems we don't yet know about.
As soon as you tackle the above you'll have a much better idea what's what.

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Thanks again. Everyone's advice is much appreciated. I get the picture now. The escalator must be that round mechanical bit which is missing and holds the coins... I guess. In that place I've got a made up "1p play" sign...is that correct? Ok...
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galinz ...... Stop worrying about others' approval.

It's your machine, whatever you decide is fine. It depends on your objective. As I said, if you want to recreate a showroom version of the 1960s original then you need to refit the circular escalator, plus any other parts that might have disappeared during the last 50 years. Chrome the door and handle, track down original locks, sow very deep pockets in your trousers ..... blah, blah.
If you go for the Fairground/Arcade/End of the Pier .... appearance, then choose your look as if you were the owner/operator and follow the advice as above.

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Now we can see photos I'm surprised how good it looks compared to what you first said! Widget's plan for the case sounds good, definitely return to 6d, should solve some problems and I hate 1p machines anyway. I'd be surprised if the mech needed any more than a good clean. Buy a can of the WD40 specialist de-greaser but remember the golden rule with bandits, don't get oil or anything like it onto any part that handles coins. If you do, clean them. In fact, clean those parts anyway... The only real work other than a clean I think you must do is remove the payout slides and clean them. This is very easy. If you need advice, just ask here.
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