by SLOT DYNASTY » Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:28 am
I don't have an extra marquee for this machine, nor do I know anyone that has reproduced it.
The similar marquee that was used on the Caille "Jr. Bell" models, and looks the same, has been
reproduced, but will not fit correctly on this case, because the mounting tabs are different. The
Caille marquee has two tabs on the backside, with holes, and is mounted using two wood screws.
The marquee for your machine, has two threaded shafts, molded into the bottom of the casting,
which stick out about an inch or so, and protrude through two holes, already in the top of your
case, which is secured with two nuts & washers from the inside.
Your machine appears to be in nice original condition. So if you want to keep it this way, resist
the temptation, and do not mount an incorrect casting on the top. The Vegas Butcher has had
recasts of the Caille marquee on ebay before, but that is not the one you need, and besides his
recasts look like crap. He must deal with 'A Foundry from Hell', because most everything I see
on there looks like junk. You can also be sure that all the recast back doors he has listed, have
not had the patterns built-up, to allow for shrinkage, and will not fit your machine correctly.