Bell-Fruit Manufacturing Co. bandits
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Here are some pictures of the mech.
Here are some pictures of the mech.
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Unsure why all my pictures upload upside down.
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Don't worry about it, it does happen at times on here.
I have noticed when it's happened to me in the past that opening the photo in an editing suite (even MS Paint), moving the aspect through all 90 degree positions and saving it every time before finally saving it in the position it should be, does the trick.
I don't know why, but it seems to stop the randomness.
It was a trick I picked up from another forum I frequent www.tickle_my_arse-with_a_feather.com
BP
I have noticed when it's happened to me in the past that opening the photo in an editing suite (even MS Paint), moving the aspect through all 90 degree positions and saving it every time before finally saving it in the position it should be, does the trick.
I don't know why, but it seems to stop the randomness.
It was a trick I picked up from another forum I frequent www.tickle_my_arse-with_a_feather.com
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I believe the orientation of the camera when you take the picture is recorded in the file's metadata, but I'm sure there's more to it than that.
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Here's the inside of the back door. I've added the drawings.
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Looking at my mech it actually has two slots in the top of the coin mech. Would this be to run it on coins as opposed to tokens?
Also, is it a good idea to use engine degreaser to clear all the grease out before lubing it up with fresh oil?
Also, is it a good idea to use engine degreaser to clear all the grease out before lubing it up with fresh oil?
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This rather ratty model spotted on US ebay, showing the semi-electric mechanism.
Bell Fruit Nevada mech on Ebay
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Hi Guys
I'm not sure if this is good or not or will interest someone... whilst browsing through the Ebay Jukebox section I came across this auction... seems strange it's under jukeboxes but it caught my eye as it's a mech that I believe is not very common .. a Bell Fruit Nevada mech... it's in poor condition but looks like it's built like a brick out house.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BELL-FRUIT-R ... 3955956369
all the best
Dicky
Hi Guys
I'm not sure if this is good or not or will interest someone... whilst browsing through the Ebay Jukebox section I came across this auction... seems strange it's under jukeboxes but it caught my eye as it's a mech that I believe is not very common .. a Bell Fruit Nevada mech... it's in poor condition but looks like it's built like a brick out house.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BELL-FRUIT-R ... 3955956369
all the best
Dicky
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Re: bell fruit Nevada mech on Ebay
This Bell fruit machine has a similar mech. I always assumed they were built from old Pace mechs.
Pictures from the Bell-Fruit section of www.penny-arcade.info
Pictures from the Bell-Fruit section of www.penny-arcade.info
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Re: bell fruit Nevada mech on Ebay
They are a bit optimistic expecting £178 for an old mech missing bits. I would expect the whole machine for that, in fact that is closer to what they go for...
For some reason these machines have never appealed to me, but if I had one it would be the smaller rotary escalator version, with good chrome of course and non flaking graphics..the handles are the best bit
For some reason these machines have never appealed to me, but if I had one it would be the smaller rotary escalator version, with good chrome of course and non flaking graphics..the handles are the best bit
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Another Model 7-T Tic Tac Toe seen on eBay a few weeks ago.
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This Bell-Fruit Gemeni Jack sold for £240 at Arthur Johnson & Sons last week.
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Watney's Red Barrel!!
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I haven't bought a machine in ages...but I just couldn't turn this one down. I've always regretted selling a Bell-Fruit "Flowers Brewery" themed machine some years ago and have had my eye out for a replacement, and I've been lucky enough to buy this classic "Watneys Red Barrel" version. The chrome looks good and I can make the new glasses. I have high hopes for it.
I haven't bought a machine in ages...but I just couldn't turn this one down. I've always regretted selling a Bell-Fruit "Flowers Brewery" themed machine some years ago and have had my eye out for a replacement, and I've been lucky enough to buy this classic "Watneys Red Barrel" version. The chrome looks good and I can make the new glasses. I have high hopes for it.
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I now have the machine, and I love it. It works fine but needs a good clean, the chrome is great and only needs a polish, I might spray the case. I don't remember the other one I used to own having this payout set up. only one slide, a single barrel shifts the slide halfway and pays 2 (advertised as "doubles your money" ) three of a kind shifts the slide all the way and hits a switch firing a solenoid and paying a token.No other payouts. loads of 6d coins and tokens inside.
Thought Id make a start on the belly glass and,as usual, went on the finish it. A terrible beer for sure..but an icon of the 60's and 70's
Thought Id make a start on the belly glass and,as usual, went on the finish it. A terrible beer for sure..but an icon of the 60's and 70's
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Good job on the glass. Looks great. Must get myself a bandit some time. I have never owned one!
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