Neighbor brought this one over - was partially in a basket, but seems to be all there. Beautiful art deco look!

I wanted to put her together, make sure she works, then thought we'd take her back apart and start a real renovation. May sell if there's any interest?

Current situation - re-installed all mechanical pieces, even the slot mechanisms, these are sluggish, but work.

Added new power cord and the internal 120v smaller cord to the playfield (I take it - this goes to the small watch/timer section - that actually starts the power to the transformer) the clock works, and I can plug in a small lamp to this outlet inside the machine - but it comes on very very dim. Small hum for 10-15 seconds after I activate the watch/timer, but no other lights or power shown.

Thinking it's the transformer itself now. (12v?? for both the DC and the Lights connections) But I may have the transformer wired wrong too?

Also - there seems to be 3 different versions on this game - this looks like the original version. Pictures on the data base show a smaller coil just over this larger coil on the pay out unit - but there are no connections to add this other coil, so not sure it's needed here? There are 2 leads off the larger coil (there's a Jones plug connection that plugs this unit in) But not sure what these two leads are for?

Anyone have some info on this type of game? All help is appreciated! Thanks!

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Hey thanks for the responses! And agree, not for everyone, but I do think everyone can see the beauty in this one - or where it could be. A little work, nice paint job and some chroming, this thing may be amazing.

Question - I was about to run to home depot to get a 120v-12v step down transformer to try to get this one going. How do I by-pass the "T"? Are both the "DC" and the "Lights" - 12v?

Going to try the 12v supply as suggested, I'm sure I have one here somewhere.

For the playfield, what does the 120v line do? It jumps right from that service outlet right to the playfield - the timer/clock thingy..lol Is that all it's for?

Just hook up the 2 -12v connections and keep it powered on? Does that do away with the 120v need to the pf? just doesn't seem safe..lol

yep submitted to be members yesterday, hoping they'll let me join I'll keep an update on this one if I can

Under the playfield, they've stapled the "circuit" schematic! Although I can trace from bulbs, to switches, to relays, to jones plugs - but I do NOT see where the power is shown? 120v or 12v??? Am I missing something, or is this just the 12v circuit layout? (Excuse the wiring stapled over)

Looks like the timer mechanism was to keep power on/off and not continuously on, so if I disconnect the timer, I'll need to figure out how to by-pass?

Possibly just a 12v power supply (always on) to both the connections shown above in the other photo of the transformer ? 1 at the "DC" and 1 at the "Lites" - think that will do it? Much safer than 120v to the playfield??

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ahhhh, never seen a battery icon! But "cells" make sense. I'll give another update after I get the 12v going! Thanks again for the help!

Hey guys thanks for the help and interest. I’m always willing to help do my part for the community - so just remove the staples and scan this? (Then re-staple it back to keep original?)

I did the computer power supply - applied 12v to both the “DC” and the “Lites” - get nuttin. But I don’t know how to confirm all else is even working (as in - I may be getting the correct power but the other items may be bad - lights (very old screw in type. I’ll find some replacements). But not sure the payout unit works or what ever else needs power. ?? Like the ball ejector coil.

And I’m not sure of actual operation.

I can place nickels in the slot mechanism and can crank the handle and coins drop to next level- as if waiting for the payout unit to release - if I manually move the arm to the payout unit- the coins then drop to the chute. So looks like some parts are working.

Just to be sure I’m even doing this correctly - where are you guys seeing I should attach the 12v power and grounds ?
Pin 3 on the 12 pin Jones plug - power
Pin 1 on the 12 pin Jones plug - ground

Pin 4 was to a fuse holder - not using now

I also see Pin 9 on the 9 pin Jones plug - is this another ground? Or power. Hard to tell how to hook up 12v from this schematic with the batteries.

Have a possible lead on someone to rebuild the transformer - to get it back in somewhat but safe operation

Update - had the mod competed as mentioned (bypassed the SR but kept installed for looks) and the rectifier installed. Looks like I'm getting 6v on each set of outputs - DC & LITES. I've also bypassed the timer - looks like as it was wired - after the timer stopped the electric quit flowing - so wired direct thru.

Hooked up the three loose wires to the tilt mechanism remnants - per the schematic - but still no action.

I can place nickels in - with power on and transformer humming (inside mounted switch in either direction) and rotate the slots mechanism, nickels drop, timer starts anyhow even tho not connected, but nothing after that. No ball pushed in by the smaller outhole coil, no impacts when manually pushing on the "multiplier" lanes switches at the top or the lane/ball landing sockets at the bottom - no lights (ever - even have new bulbs 6.3v to match existing installed) - no nuttin.

Could it all be the pay out unit? I would think part of this would work, but if that unit is the "CPU" of the machine, it could be causing it not to work at all?

Any ideas? Just thought I'd ask here, then maybe the FB group ??

Thanks again!

Further update - and progress!!

Disconnected the 3 wires from the tilt mechanism remnant. And kept them tied together - viola we have a working machine ! Whoop whoop. Getting the bonus lights to work and the pay out unit to work now. Still needs cleaned up and adjusted but working now

Still have the bottom lights to work on then break her down for a full restore. Now that we know she works - she’s worth the work I Believe I’ll post further updates as we go on this one

Adding some updates and photos as we go here...as stated, I'm not a cabinet painter (so far). But I think the legs turned out nicely. 3rd photo down from the start of this thread shows the condition the legs were in. Just wish I could get the cabinet to behave as well!

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Compared to post 1, photo #2 this piece polished up and a little paint made it pop!

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Playfield really didn't need much, just a good cleaning and waxing (No Novus here!) Missed a spot!

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And now playfield re-assembled. Looks much better Getting there!

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Finished painting and clear coating the cabinet. Added some crush velvet ribbon for under the glass on each side. New tempered glass ordered. Can’t wait to put this one all back together!

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More updates. Getting there.

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Using gel strips instead of the original colored tissue paper (keeping it all in a box inside but this will look much better)

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More updates and photos. She’s all back together and playing. A few bugs to work out but she looks better than new! Love the “Art Deco” look of the day. Amazing this one was able to come from a basket case to this! I’ll attach some “work” photos first

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Now some photos as she sits today. Did I say she has sexy legs?

The “slots “ mechanism was beautifully brought back to life by the neighbors who sent me the game in the first place. Amazing work there! Smooth as “buttah”!

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Anyone interested? Any trades out there?

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