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Wanted replacement back for groetchen Sparks Champion

PostPosted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 7:34 am
by d12bn
I need an original back , please contact me

Re: Wanted replacement back for groetchen Sparks Champion

PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 1:44 am
by SLOT DYNASTY
Original doors are very seldom found for these Groetchen machines. There is a member of this Forum that
makes recasts of the "Liberty" door only. It has a slightly different contour at one point, but can be made
to work, as I altered one for a restoration several years ago. That is the only solution at this time.

Re: Wanted replacement back for groetchen Sparks Champion

PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 6:27 am
by d12bn
Thank you for your time.
The good news is it came with a very well made replacement back. It doesn't have the coin window or gumball replacement door. i still want an original however I can be patient.
I thought maybe the replacement back was to close to the penny ejector because they are getting jammed. However now I'm not sure if its the back or just the coin mech. Will be testing today.
Thanks Jack

SLOT DYNASTY wrote:Original doors are very seldom found for these Groetchen machines. There is a member of this Forum that
makes recasts of the "Liberty" door only. It has a slightly different contour at one point, but can be made
to work, as I altered one for a restoration several years ago. That is the only solution at this time.

Re: Wanted replacement back for groetchen Sparks Champion

PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 3:27 pm
by d12bn
Today's project

Re: Wanted replacement back for groetchen Sparks Champion

PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 4:27 pm
by MJFHouston
I have an all original machine with the back door that if your interested and want the whole machine. It has been sitting on a shelf for the past 2-3 years. It has the original cigarette reel strips.
Currently if you pull down on the handle it does not feel like its connected to anything and the reels don't spin. You can PM me with an offer if your interested
Groetchen machine.jpg

Groetchen back door.jpg

Groetchen back door 2.jpg

Gretchen trade stimulator 015.JPG

Re: Wanted replacement back for groetchen Sparks Champion

PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 6:27 pm
by d12bn
I sent you a PM thanks


MJFHouston wrote:I have an all original machine with the back door that if your interested and want the whole machine. It has been sitting on a shelf for the past 2-3 years. It has the original cigarette reel strips.
Currently if you pull down on the handle it does not feel like its connected to anything and the reels don't spin. You can PM me with an offer if your interested
Groetchen machine.jpg

Groetchen back door.jpg

Groetchen back door 2.jpg

Gretchen trade stimulator 015.JPG

Re: Wanted replacement back for groetchen Sparks Champion

PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 3:28 am
by SLOT DYNASTY
Wow! This is a very good offer. Hope it works out for you. It will save a lot of hassle, and an original back door to boot.

Re: Wanted replacement back for groetchen Sparks Champion

PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 6:24 am
by d12bn
Thanks for the offer however it's priced fairly including a back which is more than I can pay considering I just want the back. So still looking patiently

Re: Wanted replacement back for groetchen Sparks Champion

PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 6:55 am
by mrslot1
email me the measurements please, I actually might have a repro of this door,
mrslot1@aol.com
thanks Dave

Re: Wanted replacement back for groetchen Sparks Champion

PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 8:45 am
by d12bn
Hey Dave
Does the repro have the coin window and gumball loader? I have a repro back without those.
I will send you demensions

Thanks
Jack

mrslot1 wrote:email me the measurements please, I actually might have a repro of this door,
mrslot1@aol.com
thanks Dave