Guys,
I bought my first upright slot, a Caille Puck. It finally arrived yesterday.
Being my first, I though it would be nice to include you guys as I start learning how this upright works and starting the restoration process.
I'm hoping input from you guys will make this restoration better than if I did it all by myself.
The first thing I wanted to address is determine the actual finish on all of the outside metal parts. See pictures below.
The Puck was offered with either a nickel or antique bronze. This machine has what appears to be a brass finish.
Once I was able to get my hands on the machine and take a closer look, it appears to be painted gold.
On the back side on the coin head look at the glass in one of the windows. I also found a run on the back side of the coin head back plate.
Judging from worn spots on the front of the coin head, my guess is someone painted it because the nickel finish was coming off.
I'd like your opinion. Would you restore it or leave it as is? Why?
Most machines I get are in such bad shape they have to be restored. I try to restore them as close to original as possible.
What I'm seeing with this machine is a very ugly paint job where it shouldn't be. I've noticed a trim piece is missing on the cabinet, the back piece above the back door lock is chewed up and the cabinet is showing gaps in some of the joints.
Rick