I would bet 2 bucks, look at the smile/smirk on her face.

Looks great Jeff, the Playfield really pops now!

Ken

looking good

Glad you saved it and are bringing it back to its former glory.
Even if it were to only lite up but not work properly, it would still be a cool addition to the collection and gameroom. Great theme and artwork - looking better. Way-to-go Way2wyrd!

I have never wanted to even start working on a bingo pin. I helped a friend empty an old building of those about a year ago, they are even heavier to move than they are hard to work on. We removed about thirty in different stages of condition. There were several cypress gardens pins as I remember. If your in need of parts I can check with him to see if he still has them in storage.

Yes, Jeff is a brave man indeed.

Well Jeff, Does not sound too bad yet, just the usual stuff so far, clean,clean, and minor repairs.

No major parts missing so far is a good sign.

Ken

The switch on the edge of coin door above the lock is an anti-cheat item and should be permanently defeated (adjusted closed) so you can run the game and troubleshoot without fooling with it each time. These are also on one or both back door locks (I don’t remember if they tilt the machine or shut it off). The other one that’s mounted to the cabinet is for a lamp so the operator could read the meters.
Didn’t see the wire you mentioned but it’s likely for another meter. (It’s a long story but these could accept up to three of them).

Steve Smith
Richmond VA

Not interested in my offer of free instruction and score cards? Or at least a "No thank you. I have a nice set already"?

I'll be watching this thread too. You will be my inspiration. We have a beautiful 1949 (50?) Turf King in the corner of our studio. It looks cleaner inside than most pins I've dragged home but my girlfriend won't let me touch it. She's afraid she'll lose me for months with that thing! And she's probably right, but it's so clean inside!!! I'm anxious to start her up! (Note: my GF is not a pin-hater, just the opposite, she's a hell of a player and does all the polishing and waxing around here, she just knows that thing is a beast!)

Oh man - I really want a Turf King - What's the outside like? (and the top buttons)
I have a nos bakglass on the wall. It's one of the best looking one-ball hosre race glasses there ever was - this one is a 9.7 out of 10. So much mirroring on it you could shave and tie your tie.
Never played one but was told by a few that Turf King is really fun and one of the best.
Trade you a nice Top Hand for it !? ...
If you do, I don't know where I'll put it - but like Dennis once told me - get it first, you always find room.
Oh yeah - Dennis do you need another wood lockdown bar for your new bounty? I have about three left. I know Hugh has top plates for 'em but I think he's all sold out of control buttons.

Steve Smith
Richmond VA.

There was one for sale a while back local to me on Craig's List and never sold as far as I know but I think they wanted $800.00 at the time.

Ken

I did not know you were also a one-ball horserace fan Steve. Unfortunately, there is even less love for the one-balls than bingos. The good thing for us is they can usually be had for a song. I have had many over the years and have a Universal "Winner" and a rare Keeney "Favorite" which is a payout in my permanent collection. The Bounty is still in transit. I will let you know the condition of the front rail. I have a good supply of N.O.S. control buttons so I am O.K. in that department.

I don't want to hijack Jeff's thread, I'll be sure to start my own when I start working on the TK (Sorry Steve Smith, looks like I'm keeping her, besides, the thought of moving her again scares me!)

Our Turf King is in what I would call great condition cosmetically. I had to really look hard to find a tiny spot of damage on the backglass. The playfield looks clean, despite missing the PF glass, The slide out nuclear core with kickstand looks clean as can be and finding the manual, score cards, schematics and hand written notes dated as recent as 1957 were a big plus! Motivated, I plugged her in last night just to see if she'd light up. She didn't....but here are some pics of her, one of our oldest games, next to our newest.

Sorry Jeff! Finding this thread is very inspirational. End of hijack.

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What Jeff said - if that doesn't do it maybe a quick cleaning of the jones plugs . (Figuring you flipped on the power switch).
It’s a real beauty and certainly a PILP.

Steve Smith
Richmond VA

I am absolutely fascinated by this thread.
Looks can be deceiving. First look at the exterior, it looks like a pretty simple PF with a lot of backbox lights. Easy to assume there won't be very much EM stuff inside.

Those look like a real challenge!

I was wondering about the goal of game play. Is it high score like a conventional pin, or does it pay out like a gambling machine?

The easiest way for me to explain them is to let someone else do it. … =) … so here’s a video of my pride and joy (well, one of them) being demonstrated by a friend.

Looking great.

Side note: My brother just moved from Maine to Austin this weekend. I hope to visit him soon and we will plan a trip over to pinballz. Would be great to meet you too Jeff.

If your Em skills are sharp, they aren't too bad to work on. It just takes a little while to understand 'bingo' logic. I have one, which is more than enough for me. It was the first game I ever rebuilt. That helped later on because once I got into pinball it seemed simple compared to the bingo.
If you really want to have fun, tear down a 6 player bowler! That's a good time 004.JPG 005.JPG

How many hours to go through the back box PinballShawn ?

Good vid Pinball Muggle - thanks for sharing

All and all about 7 hours. But 7 solid hours. That bowler was very filthy and had more spider webs in it than I have ever seen in my life! It was like a spider graveyard. Steppers were already marked so everything broke down and went back together pretty well.

Like others here, I'am fascinated by this thread and I'm glad to see bingos being discussed. After watching the videos, parts 1 and 2, I'm beginning to understand the attraction of these beasts. The game play has always alluded me but I think I get it now.

Best of luck W2W, I'll be following along!

Randy

I'll be watching, too.

A friend of mine expressed interest in acquiring one of these so I'm on the lookout for one...

There is a bunch of them on C-list in NEPA.^^

Yeah, I've noticed that lately...a little pricey though I think.

I'm loving this thread. Thanks for starting it!

Jeff - What's the latest on this bingo? I have a line on two here in Oregon that I am considering.....

Oh man - I really want a Turf King

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