Case restoration work

[Denny]

Hi

Is it better to take the case apart or not take it apart when doing restoration work on the outside?
And has anyone ever taken their machine to Montana Slot or C.A. Restorations for restoration work?

Thinking about using one of them in case I can't do it myself.

I did get an estimate on my machine from a person in southern California and he's asking $2400 (40 hours X $60 an hour) and that doesn't include restoring the case. I think this guy doesnt work on many vintage mechanical slot machines and therefore works real slow. Theres another place up in the San Francsco area also does very good restoration work on machines but I heard they are just as expensive as the other down in southren california. Is there anyone who know how to restore these machines here in California that's reasonable.



Thanks, Denny

[YourBestBet]

Hi Denny,

You should post a few pictures of your machine on this forum first so we all have an idea of the make/model/condition. Those factors heavily influence the cost of a restoration.

[Midcoast Vintage]

bill at slot dynasty is among the best you will find.
he is in California, and, posts on this site.
if he does it, it will be RESTORED correctly, NOT customized.

[Denny]

Hi Denny,

You should post a few pictures of your machine on this forum first so we all have an idea of the make/model/condition. Those factors heavily influence the cost of a restoration.

I'll post some pics later. I got a estimate from C.A. Restorations back east there are some missing parts like the kicker that's used for the vending part of the machine and a couple more i can't remember. Another part needs to be welded or replaced if a replacement can be found. Al the owner said the internal mechanism looks good. I emailed him a bunch of pics. $1200 + shipping , which is about $250 both ways on his ups account. 3 year waiting list!

Denny