Pinball find.

Sport181

Greenie
Jan 30, 2022
17
42
Alexandria, PA
Detector(s) used
White's
V3i, Spectrum XLT, Eagle II SL, Surfmaster II
So I purchased a 1975 pinball machine for a winter project this past summer. A friend of mine got me interested in this and about a month ago we started tearing it down to clean it and check it over to see what parts we'd need to order. When we removed the coin door and the coin slots imagine my surprise when I took the one apart. Here are the pictures of what I found, no idea whatsoever as to how or why this came to be, but what a nice surprise!
 

Attachments

  • 20211230_184516.jpg
    20211230_184516.jpg
    195.4 KB · Views: 204
  • 20211230_184610.jpg
    20211230_184610.jpg
    165.8 KB · Views: 181
  • 20211230_184455.jpg
    20211230_184455.jpg
    122.3 KB · Views: 168
  • 20211230_184427.jpg
    20211230_184427.jpg
    125.2 KB · Views: 170
  • 20211230_184253.jpg
    20211230_184253.jpg
    213.7 KB · Views: 178
Upvote 20

traveller777

Gold Member
Aug 20, 2017
5,435
17,432
East Tennessee
Detector(s) used
Minelab CTX 3030 & Explorer
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
So I purchased a 1975 pinball machine for a winter project this past summer. A friend of mine got me interested in this and about a month ago we started tearing it down to clean it and check it over to see what parts we'd need to order. When we removed the coin door and the coin slots imagine my surprise when I took the one apart. Here are the pictures of what I found, no idea whatsoever as to how or why this came to be, but what a nice surprise!
That brings back memories.
Ever since I was a young boy, I played the silver ball. From Soho down to Brighton, I must have played 'em all.
 

DCMatt

Gold Member
Oct 12, 2006
10,356
13,478
Herndon Virginia
Detector(s) used
Minelab Equinox 600, EX II, & Musketeer, White's Classic
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
Wow. That's a bonus!

I have a 1980 Nitro Ground Shaker (currently not working). Too many years in the basement, I suppose. It came with my house in 1992. I'm told those mid-late 70's machines are the most finicky as they were making the transition to solid state. Mine was designed to take quarters and Susan B. Anthony (SBA) dollar coins. Where are you getting parts?
 

OP
OP
S

Sport181

Greenie
Jan 30, 2022
17
42
Alexandria, PA
Detector(s) used
White's
V3i, Spectrum XLT, Eagle II SL, Surfmaster II
Wow. That's a bonus!

I have a 1980 Nitro Ground Shaker (currently not working). Too many years in the basement, I suppose. It came with my house in 1992. I'm told those mid-late 70's machines are the most finicky as they were making the transition to solid state. Mine was designed to take quarters and Susan B. Anthony (SBA) dollar coins. Where are you getting parts?
Try Pinball Resources. From what I'm learning there not that bad. Usually a lot of cleaning and checking contacts and coils.
 

Last edited:

villagenut

Gold Member
Oct 18, 2014
5,748
10,224
florida
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
No wonder the coin slot jammed, some not so smart rich kid was trying to hog up the game to himself.:laughing7:
 

Digger RJ

Gold Member
Aug 24, 2017
19,315
33,475
SW Missouri/Oklahoma
🥇 Banner finds
1
🏆 Honorable Mentions:
2
Detector(s) used
Minelab CTX 3030; Minelab Equinox 800;
XP Deus 2
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
So I purchased a 1975 pinball machine for a winter project this past summer. A friend of mine got me interested in this and about a month ago we started tearing it down to clean it and check it over to see what parts we'd need to order. When we removed the coin door and the coin slots imagine my surprise when I took the one apart. Here are the pictures of what I found, no idea whatsoever as to how or why this came to be, but what a nice surprise!
Very Nice!!! Congrats!!!
 

Surf_Pirate

Life's Short - Dig Deep
Mar 31, 2013
297
1,421
Eastern NC
Detector(s) used
Fisher F75, Minelab Equinox 800
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Wow. That's a bonus!

I have a 1980 Nitro Ground Shaker (currently not working). Too many years in the basement, I suppose. It came with my house in 1992. I'm told those mid-late 70's machines are the most finicky as they were making the transition to solid state. Mine was designed to take quarters and Susan B. Anthony (SBA) dollar coins. Where are you getting parts?
I have a friend in the business of games/coin operated equipment etc. I could find another source if you need?
 

Gare

Gold Member
Dec 30, 2012
7,366
13,879
Canton Ohio Area
🏆 Honorable Mentions:
2
Detector(s) used
Presently using Deus 2's & have Minelabs, Nokta's Tesoro's DEus's Have them all . Have WAY to many need to get rid of some
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
That brings back memories.
Ever since I was a young boy, I played the silver ball. From Soho down to Brighton, I must have played 'em all.
OK Elton NOW we KNOW YOUR REAL NAME !!!!
 

Gare

Gold Member
Dec 30, 2012
7,366
13,879
Canton Ohio Area
🏆 Honorable Mentions:
2
Detector(s) used
Presently using Deus 2's & have Minelabs, Nokta's Tesoro's DEus's Have them all . Have WAY to many need to get rid of some
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Or should i have said Reginald ?
 

Top Member Reactions

Users who are viewing this thread

Latest Discussions

Top