New Here and restoring an Imp
Posted:
Mon Oct 31, 2011 6:47 pmby Eric J
Hello> I thought I would introduce myself. I have been restoring cars,gas pumps and tin toys for some time now and have just aquired a Imp trade stimulator. It seems to be all there and just a week spring or two. I was wondering: Is the air pump rebuildable? it seems to work okay... can I get the cigarette decals for the wheels? and is there a place that I can get the small rivets for the name plate, window frame, etc?
Any help is appreciated
eric
Posted:
Mon Oct 31, 2011 11:24 pmby Ken Layton
Over on the pinball forums, we use these rivets and rivet press:
http://www.pinrestore.com/Riveting.html
They have assortments of rivets used in the coin-op equipment.
Crow River carries parts for antique gumball machines and slots:
http://www.crowriver.com/index36.htm
I have a friend who has been looking for an IMP slot for years.
Posted:
Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:21 amby Eric J
Thanks. Thats a good start!
Posted:
Mon Nov 21, 2011 8:05 amby drwstr123
eric, I've found the pumps easily repairable. Usually the gasket...cut a new one from leather and grease it.
The new seal works fine.
Posted:
Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:58 pmby Eric J
Thanks. I rebuilt the pump with no problem.