Hi all,
I’m looking to find a ball bowler for my basement. Any idea where I can look online to find one?
(Topic ID: 259936)
Boulder, CO
Search for Ball Bowlers here. There is someone in Eugene Oregon with 7 of them for sale.
https://user.xmission.com/~daina/classified/index.html
And if you want fancy,
https://www.stl-bb.com/
Shit. I forgot Mickey.
http://www.coinopny.com/ball-bowlers.html
1 week later
I have one in Colorado Springs that I'm looking to part ways with. 1956 United. Clean. All Original. Missing coin door. Some minor mechanical issues (2 pin only retracts part of the time, missing one trip lever on pin deck, multi-player function only works part of the time). I've had it for 7 years, prior to that was in a barn for years (covered no water or rodent issues). $500 as is, where is (comes apart into three pieces - scoring section, front half of lane, back half of lane w/ pin deck). Has service manual and schematics. Ping me at [email protected] if you have interest.
bowler 1 (resized).jpgbowler 2 (resized).jpgbowler 3 (resized).jpgbowler 4 (resized).jpgHoly crap you’re gonna get inundated with wtb emails. I’m halfway across the country pondering the time off and vehicle requirements to come get that $500 bowler. I’d say glws but I don’t think you’re gonna need it.
Quoted from BCrom24:I have one in Colorado Springs that I'm looking to part ways with. 1956 United. Clean. All Original. Missing coin door. Some minor mechanical issues (2 pin only retracts part of the time, missing one trip lever on pin deck, multi-player function only works part of the time). I've had it for 7 years, prior to that was in a barn for years (covered no water or rodent issues). $500 as is, where is (comes apart into three pieces - scoring section, front half of lane, back half of lane w/ pin deck). Has service manual and schematics. Ping me at [email protected] if you have interest.[quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]
That's a nice price for a "near functional" bowler. Looks well kept, and as you mentioned - clean!
Hello All!
Looking to find out what this 1961 United Dixie Bowling Alley is worth as is. It lights up, Pins retract when bars are pushed, changes players with button. The balls were returning but, now stopped. It's dirty but, would clean up nice. I need to move it as house its in sold! Attempting to move it out Sunday, Feb. 2 2020.
This is my first time moving one. any advice 
IMG_20200116_1333305521 (resized).jpgWow! That appears to be in decent cosmetic shape.
EVERYTHING on these puppies (though my only experience is with my Chicago Coin and Bally bowlers) disassembles quite nicely. The head will come off and you may even be able to remove the back board that houses all of those heavy relays by unplugging a Jones plug and lifting on the hinge when it is open.
The pin hood should remove with a few screws and the pin deck will come off as well. You may choose to label screws and plugs, but *generally* there is only one logical place for each plug to go in to. The lane breakdown should be easy to figure out, but watch the wiring harness. There is probably a plug in the coin box area; unplug it before you pull the lanes apart and do NOT damage the Jones plug on it!
Get a couple of beefy friends to help. Dissemble it as MUCH as you can to make it manageable - and I hope you don't have any stairs or stairwells to deal with!
My United (56) came apart "easily" into 4 sections. Score board box, ball return box, lane with pin hood, lane with coinbox.
I'd not recommend taking pin hood off, just my opinion.
Sounds like a thorough cleaning (including motor) and you'll be golden!
Yes, it's way heavy, and stairs are tricky. I removed the railing to get mine out.
Oh, and value wise? Well, pretty subjective. Free - $1500. Considering it NEEDS to be removed soon, I'd go closer to the free end.
No stairs, I'd say $1000 or less is a good bet.
Stairs, I'd start at $750 and lower.
Either way, given decent condition, I'd offer $300 maybe if you really want, free removal if your just toying with the idea.
10 months later
Quoted from shimoda:Any bowlers for sale these days?
Im going to list mine soon. (1957?) Queen big ball bowler in Michigan.
Quoted from shimoda:Any bowlers for sale these days?
What are you looking for?
Quoted from Bowlerguy:What are you looking for?
I created an ad, I threw a number out there based on what I paid for it but open to offers.
Also note, if theres a raspberry pi solution for these I think this wouldnt leave the house. Has anyone gone that route with their bowler?
Quoted from huo:Also note, if theres a raspberry pi solution for these I think this wouldnt leave the house. Has anyone gone that route with their bowler?
Whats that?
Quoted from Bowlerguy:Whats that?
Like modernizing the computer with something like a raspberry pi to control the bowler.
There are solid state bowlers out there for sale, but i have never heard of anyone destroying a EM version to do that, not that it has not been done before by someone over the years.
Coin Op Amusements has a minor ball bowler project listed for $1250 on 12/21
Go to link below and scroll down through the posts.
https://www.facebook.com/coinopamusement/
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Quoted from tdiddy:Any bowlers available in ohio area
I shoot about a 160. Is it a weekly league? lol Sorry wish I had room for another bowler. Big boy toys.
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Quoted from Bowlerguy:Anyone have any ball bowlers for sale?
Your site is looking Sold Out! I look all the time around here, nothing but shuffles. I can't believe I found 2 within a month when I started looking for them. Now, zero.
Quoted from RonSS:Your site is looking Sold Out! I look all the time around here, nothing but shuffles. I can't believe I found 2 within a month when I started looking for them. Now, zero.
Always looking for different games. We have many in stock, but I do like the variety.
Quoted from Pbpins:Got a Strike Master available.
Thankyou, I am looking for the bowlers from 1956-1973.
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Quoted from BCrom24:I have one in Colorado Springs that I'm looking to part ways with. 1956 United. Clean. All Original. Missing coin door. Some minor mechanical issues (2 pin only retracts part of the time, missing one trip lever on pin deck, multi-player function only works part of the time). I've had it for 7 years, prior to that was in a barn for years (covered no water or rodent issues). $500 as is, where is (comes apart into three pieces - scoring section, front half of lane, back half of lane w/ pin deck). Has service manual and schematics. Ping me at [email protected] if you have interest.[quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]
INside of your bowler, the switches, are gorgeous!!!!
3 months later
Anyone have a EM Williams Ten Strike Bowler for Sale, or know of one for sale? PM with any info., thankyou.
1 month later
Thinking of letting go of my 16' United Amazon.
Covid has ceased all social gatherings here it seems. Maybe you've got a circle of friends that would enjoy it?
PM if you're interested.
Thinking $4k.
Looks like this.
http://www.pinrepair.com/bowl/amazon.htm
1 year later
Anyone know of any ball bowlers for sale lately? Starting my search again and hoping to either put one in my house, or at a local establishment.
2 months later
does anyone have a bowler for sale or looking to move over the next 6 months if so please contact me .... [email protected]
Quoted from Frogeyes:does anyone have a bowler for sale or looking to move over the next 6 months if so please contact me .... [email protected]
Adding your location is helpful.
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Quoted from Frogeyes:does anyone have a bowler for sale or looking to move over the next 6 months if so please contact me .... [email protected]
www.stl-bb.com
Quoted from jleng:Anyone know of any ball bowlers for sale lately? Starting my search again and hoping to either put one in my house, or at a local establishment.
www.stl-bb.com
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