Talkin' BaseBall Pinball machines

[David W]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Here's mine...

A slightly earlier model than those posted by Ted and Max. Mine has fewer "bells and whistles", but lots of aesthetic appeal. It's a "one player" game that works great, with the exception of two burnt out lights. Anybody know who to contact for routine maintenance of these? (Max - we're close geographically, so perhaps you have a contact?)

The one thing I really miss on my Machine are the Home Run "ramps". As a kid, I used to love launching those homers into the "grandstands". IMO, nothing in the hobby has more charm than these wood-rail games with the runners circling the bases behind the glass...

Great thread!

I used to work for a video game outfit in Northern Indiana. The owner had all kinds of parts/old games/etc....

I am sure if you contact a local vending/amusement company in your area, you might have a good chance of finding replacement parts.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by David W

I used to work for a video game outfit in Northern Indiana. The owner had all kinds of parts/old games/etc....

I am sure if you contact a local vending/amusement company in your area, you might have a good chance of finding replacement parts.

Thanks! Will try that, and Google as well. The Yellow Pages were pretty much worthless... about as "old school" as these great machines!

Ted... apparently yours is actually from 1955 and mine is from 1953, according to the database.

[tedzan]

Are you alluding to the possibility that my machine is now on "steroids" ?

Hey ole buddy, I guess your old score (and mine) will have to be "asterisked"....


Well, next time you are in Pennsylvania, you'll have to better your old score. Then I can remove the asterisk.

Incidently, the steel balls are hit so much harder now, that it is much tougher to get the 50-Run bonus shot.

Take care old friend.


TED Z

[tedzan]

Thanks for this info......

"Ted... apparently yours is actually from 1955 and mine is from 1953, according to the database"


TED Z