(Topic ID: 200061)

1956 United 11' Ball Bowler for sale/trade

By Mopar

6 years ago



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    #1 6 years ago

    I have for sale (or possible trade) an 11 ft. United small ball bowler.
    The mechanics have been gone through from front to tail with some
    extras added. It plays flawlessly. Selling for $1,950.00 and I'm always
    interested in hearing trades. I would like a Pleasure Isle (not working is
    fine), but open to all trading offers..
    A total refurb is like 100 hrs. I have about 55 hrs. into this one.
    15-20 cosmetically, 35 - 40 mechanically..
    The machine's in Upstate N.Y. (Newark).. (T)

    #2 6 years ago

    Today I took a few snaps of the bowler. The right side (ball return side) has some
    bumps and bruises but if possible it's nice to have the ball return side along a wall if that
    option is there. The left side is pretty decent. The pin hood had been painted an off
    color, so I sanded, body filled, and repainted to a more presentable matching color.
    From this era, Uniteds Strike/Spare step up unit wipers commonly bowed outward so
    I add thin metal flat stock which prevents this from happening thus keeps the strike/spare
    backglass lights bright and the units responsive..
    Despite the one sides bumps and bruises, I could sense while going through the machine
    that if it was on location for a long period of time, it was put in a bad place. It very much
    appeared not to have been extensively played like I had seen with many others. The ball lifts
    bottom roller had no play at all. Just had to clean and grease. These machines were hot in their day.
    I worked on some that were worn so much that I had to insert a sleeve inside the roller in order to
    take out the excessive play..
    Anything can happen any given time with mechanics, but I did everything that I could do to increase
    the chances for this machine to be problem free for a long time..
    The backglass has a couple missing paint spots in the solid blue which I have sealed..
    Also, if you notice, the one pins number (1) is offset. There's no question that these are the original
    pins, so I left it as is.. (T)

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    1 year later
    #3 5 years ago

    Tim, do you still have this?
    Joe

    #4 5 years ago

    Sorry Joe. I traded it for a Wedge Head and two EM Arcades..
    He had it pre-sold for 4K

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