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Help or advice - Thanks!

Posted:
Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:38 am
by bgammon11
Hi -
I'm new to this and just acquired a nice Mills 25c Poinsettia machine.
It needs a little work but seems complete.
Looking for some help on identifying the year. The serial number appears to have been chisled off - wondering if there is another place to look for it?
Others I've seen on the internet don't have the 3 individual glass panes over the reels.
Also looking for parts or restoring help in the Denver/Colorado area.
Appreciate any wisdom!
BG
Mills 25 cent slot

Posted:
Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:04 pm
by radiorich123
HI
I had this machine and the 3 seperate glass over the reels are correct The bar that is attached to the clock meck in the back looks not original. Something fishie here. The year is 1930 oe 1931 the serial # should beetween 248000 and 273000.
Rich

Posted:
Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:31 pm
by Heavy D
looks like a spring....not a bar
How much did you spend on it?
Dean

Posted:
Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:55 pm
by radiorich123
HI
Spent $850 for the machine and parts to restore it. Sold it 7 years ago.
Rich

Posted:
Fri Oct 16, 2009 6:34 pm
by bgammon11
Here is a better shot of the back of the mech.
I bought this machine for 560 in Colo.

Posted:
Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:03 pm
by Dave
BG:
What part of Denver are you in? I am in Broomfield.
I don't have any parts for sale, but I know a guy who has a lot of random parts.
I sell the DVD which documents the complete restoration of a Mills Castle Front. The escalator and jackpot are completely different on your machine but the mechanism basics are the same.
If you get stuck let me know and I might be able to help you out.
Dave
mills 25 cent slot

Posted:
Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:14 am
by radiorich123
HI
You are missing the timing lever hub assy. This attaches to the clock with a shorter spring. Your machine may not work proper with out this part.
Rich