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14221
I'm looking for a beat up Ice show. Doesn't need a backglass or plasics and a good cabinet. Just need complete mechs.I will drive if somewhat close. No...
Mark Thomson
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Sep 1, 2008
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14222
I have a Recel (spanish) pinball for trade. It is the same as a gottlieb as far as parts. I have completely mastered the machine and it is just sitting now...
Louis Adamich
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Sep 2, 2008
4:45 pm
14223
Hi everyone, Now that my Magic City is practically finished and playing like a dream, thanks, in part, to some terrific help from the members of this group,...
mdolshan
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Sep 2, 2008
7:07 pm
14224
I bet it was the one I like that was on Ebay for about $250 bucks last week. Send me pics. Thanks TexasSteven...
Steven Rothrock
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Sep 2, 2008
8:23 pm
14225
My email address was wrong in the message I sent below about the recel checkmate. Here it is mailto:ladamich@... Sorry guys. Louis...
Louis Adamich
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Sep 2, 2008
10:20 pm
14226
Looking for one for a Pop-a-Card, but anything from the 1960s to the late 1970s would work, I think. Please email me with cost and condition. Thanks....
Todd Newman
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Sep 3, 2008
2:44 am
14227
Ok, this has been a real pain for my partner and I an we need to end it, so we asked the owners for a bottom line price. here is all the list of what we...
marty stepalavich
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Sep 3, 2008
3:06 pm
14228
I'm looking for a complete roto-target unit for a 1961 Gtb. Corral....I don't need the reset coils, just the basic unit. I'm not sure what other early 60's...
Larry
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Sep 4, 2008
12:04 am
14229
Larry, Iis it the same as a Liberty Belle from the same era? Send me a pic if you can. I have one from a LB. Rick...
Rick Glasgow
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Sep 4, 2008
2:50 am
14230
Hi Rick, Those are two different Roto-Spins I believe. Liberty Belle uses 10,20,30,40 and 50 while Corral uses 1,2,3, etc. He would have to replace all the...
Mark DeFrayne
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Sep 4, 2008
1:45 pm
14231
Hello Larry, The roto-spin target wheel with 15 targets and the bakelite contact plate that mounts underneath it are game specific. These 2 parts must come...
John Parlove
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Sep 4, 2008
1:57 pm
14232
This reply is directed to Rick Glascow, Mark DeFrayne and John Parlove: I was afraid the roto unit was game specific. I thought it was but since I have never...
Larry Wolfe
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Sep 4, 2008
2:48 pm
14233
Hi Larry, Although I have had to totally rebuld three Roto-Spin units on two different machines, I still bow down to John's experience and knowledge. If you...
Mark DeFrayne
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Sep 4, 2008
3:26 pm
14234
Larry, Wow!  I can't believe you have never owned a Roto Target game given how many of them that Gottlieb made! But as Mark said it may be a simple matter of...
Bob Herbison
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Sep 4, 2008
4:14 pm
14235
Larry, Welcome to the wonderful world of Gottlieb roto-targets. The unit is really just a big one-way stepper unit. A huge coil to give it some zing. Not that...
John Parlove
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Sep 4, 2008
4:17 pm
14236
I'm getting ready to tear down my first roto-unit (GTB Wagon Train), so this thread has been a huge help. Thanks for sharing the info, guys! To:...
Mike Mills
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Sep 4, 2008
4:23 pm
14237
Bob H. and Mark D.....Thanks so much for your input. I already feel better about the unit I have, based on your replies..... Over the years I have owned over...
Larry Wolfe
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Sep 4, 2008
4:33 pm
14238
Wow, John..That was great!....If I can't follow these instructions I need to find a new hobby! I have disassembled enough units that I should be able to get...
Larry Wolfe
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Sep 4, 2008
4:39 pm
14239
Hi, Mike.....It looks like you and I are the roto target virgins in room! LOL....Goos luck! Larry ... From: Mike Mills <kypinguy@...> Subject: RE:...
Larry Wolfe
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Sep 4, 2008
4:40 pm
14240
Hi Larry, One more tip! If you find the shaft does not move use some PB Blaster, just a few drops, and let it soak in. So far all three Roto- Spins I did...
Mark DeFrayne
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Sep 4, 2008
5:15 pm
14241
Mark,    Thanks for this tip. I'll make sure I get rid of those burs.....I'm not familiar with PB Blaster....What is it and where is it sold? Larry ... From:...
Larry Wolfe
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Sep 4, 2008
6:01 pm
14242
Hi Larry, It is sold at Auto Parts stores. It is like Liquid Wrench on steroids. I think it works much better than Liquid Wrench for disolving rust. Suerte, ...
Mark DeFrayne
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Sep 4, 2008
6:23 pm
14243
Larry, Masquerade has the under playfield projection roto-spin. Same unit. It just sits horizontal instead of vertical thru the p/f. Big lightbulbs project...
John Parlove
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Sep 4, 2008
6:37 pm
14244
You're right, John. I had forgotten that......I sold my Masquerade over 10 years ago. I guess I had forgotten about that horizontal roto unit. My Masquerade...
Larry Wolfe
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Sep 4, 2008
7:12 pm
14245
Thanks, Mark...I'll pick up a can..... Larry ... From: Mark DeFrayne <defrayne@...> Subject: [empinbalmachines] Re: WTB: Roto-Target Unit To:...
Larry Wolfe
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Sep 4, 2008
7:13 pm
14246
WOW Larry, Why did you let that Masquerade go? I got one and I love the layout of the game. 4 flippers, roto targets all over the p/f. Multi-bumper to increase...
John Parlove
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Sep 4, 2008
10:38 pm
14247
I was just given a Gottlieb Astro. The playfield and backglass are almost perfect. I was told the machine worked before being put in a crawl space. Somehow,...
jimcasamento
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Sep 5, 2008
12:44 am
14248
Tri-Flo lube does an excellant job at getting those steppers and leg levelers unstuck. It is sold at Ace Hardware stores. R...
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Sep 5, 2008
2:21 am
14249
To tell you the truth, John, a guy made me a ridiculous offer that I just couldn't refuse. He gave me $900 for that game 10 years ago...I bet you would have...
Larry Wolfe
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Sep 5, 2008
2:29 am
14250
Thanks for the tip.... L ... From: tenn_pin <tenn_pin@...> Subject: [empinbalmachines] Re: WTB: Roto-Target Unit To: empinbalmachines@yahoogroups.com ...
Larry Wolfe
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