Wanted: Model S Skee ball parts, rear legs, box bracket, lower marquee bracket, red plexi, balls

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Hey guys, working on a model S i brought home.

It's missing the rear legs, a lower box to lane L bracket (this one i will have a friend make if necessary), the lower marquee bracket and the red plexi that goes over the display.
I'm also missing the wooden balls, these look to be kinda valuable, not totally sure if i must pay up for originals or if repro's are good enough to hold me over for a while.
Could also use a few of the carriage bolts that hold the box to the lane, they have a 1 inch head.

Thanks,
Joe
 
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Think I have plexi, also few balls will check when I get to my shop. Have several switches for scoring, ball count, nos. Maybe some other stuff.
John
 
I have a plexi that has a frosted finish and score window. I've seen clear windows, red tinted windows, this is the only frosted one I've seen. It doesn't have its 'knob' and there are two holes for a knob.
 
Thanks guys, I'm going to guess that I just need the front red plexi like seen in this ad.
 
Yeah, I measured the gap, looks like it's about 1/16 and I can find a red translucent 6x12in on ebay for like 10 bucks. I didn't really know there a diffuser. But that's what I will do.

I think most of the skeeball stuff on ebay is for the desperate buyer. One company and particular appears to control most of it at crazy prices. I see complete machines for less than they ask for just a couple parts.

If someone knows the measurent of a leg, I'd appreciate it. I'll make a set if I don't find them quickly. I want to really get it set up to dig into it, it's just hard on the ground.
 
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Yeah, I measured the gap, looks like it's about 1/16 and I can find a red translucent 6x12in on ebay for like 10 bucks. I didn't really know there a diffuser. But that's what I will do.

I think most of the skeeball stuff on ebay is for the desperate buyer. One company and particular appears to control most of it at crazy prices. I see complete machines for less than they ask for just a couple parts.
That white layer in the ebay ad looks like a 'diffuser' layer that would disperse the light and prevent bright spots from the individual lamps. You could probably just put "contact paper" over your red plexi and get the same overall effect too (walmart - kitchen drawer lining area). Probably be all in for less $20

That ebay wizard seller has been gouging desperate buyers for years. I don't know him personally but in terms of keeping old machines running - he's doing as much bad as he is good by selling his old stock of parts at those prices.
 
I've updated some pics in my help page.
If you guys see something missing other than what i've already listed, let me know.
Thanks,
Joe

 
This is what I have.
 

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Ok, looks like i'll be acquiring JB's pile of parts above.
So that would leave me still needing:

4 more balls
Rear legs
And was there a plexi clear cover over the balls on the top slot?
 
Yes on plexi over balls top spot, we also ran plexi over ball release spot leaving just enough room to get ball out. Kept kids from reaching balls and pulling them out. He careful with ball release solenoid it's 110 volt ac. We also put shirts along the alley to keep kids from getting under them and messing with ball release.
 
I could also use a set of 100 holes, but it appears ICE sells them in white as 10,000 holes for like $20. Though it's kinda odd, it says $21 and ships in a day, but instead of adding to a cart it says request quote. Not sure that makes sense, why do i need a quote, they already have it priced.

If one of you guys reading this has leg dimensions that would help, such as total length, square measurement and length to floor. I may just make them.
 
So, i had a friend make me a set of legs, way overkill, but they look and fit right, they are just solid steel, lol.

Still need at least 4 more balls, i'd prefer to get these from you guys, not ebay.
Little light cover that goes on ticket dispenser
 
hey i have some extra bonus rings and probably that ticket light. but i am not exactly sure about that one.

either way i definitely have the real skeeball bonus pockets.
 
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