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United 1962 Tropics 16ft ball bowler-resto notes

By wayner

5 years ago


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    #8 5 years ago

    Great Job!!! So I am picking up a 1959 United League Bowler and have some dumb questions.....what tools do I need to take it apart? I have to drive an hour or so to get it and I want to make sure I have everything I need. I have seen a bunch of pictures of guys removing and restoring the pin deck. Does this come out easily? I want to get it in as many pieces as possible because of course it is in a basement. I will start a new topic for the restoration. I can't wait to dig into this little winter project!!! Any and all help around taking this thing apart would be appreciated!!

    #13 5 years ago

    Thanks Wayne. I was able to completely disassemble with no issues. It is going to need a little more TLC than I initially thought regarding the cosmetics but nothing wood glue and some paint can't fix. I was able to get into the mechanical aspect of it and I think it just needs a good cleaning and getting rid of 50yrs of gunk. The lights in the pin head are gone but the wiring is all still there so that will be an easy fix. I def own Clay's DVD. It has already been worth the money.

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