Mills Extraordinary back bonnet casting

[mbarthelow]

Looking for the back bonnet casting for a Mills Extraordinary

Hope I’ve got the name right: this is the casting that is in contact with top of the back door.

The one I have is damaged and doesn’t allow the door to latch.

thanks!

[oldslotman]

Can you post a picture of yours

[mbarthelow]

Here's a photo of the damaged back bonnet.

Looks like someone didn't have the key to the back door and forced it open.

[oldslotman]

Just so you know, there are like three different versions of that back bonnet. If you ever want to sell that one let me know. I maybe interested.

[mbarthelow]

That's interesting.

Would you have pictures you can upload that illustrate the differences between the three back bonnets?

thanks

[oldslotman]

I do not have any pictures. The one for a fifty cent machine is different. The one for the Page Boy Extraordinary is different. And I also believe the the back bonnets for the console machines and tabletop machines are different. So there maybe 4 different ones. Yours is most likely for the upright console machine.

[rtmccurdy]

The bonnet on my standard gold award model is MLB 3914. On my vender front it is FOK 3827. Will not fit each other although they look similar. As mentioned, the Page Boy console and 50-cent models have different numbers and designs. So check the casting number in your bonnet and look for a similar version.

[mechanic]

Extraordinary Rear Bonnet.jpg

that casting can be repaired. Since it is not part of any design or polished area you should be able to take it to your local welding shop and have them build up the broken area. Grinding and filing the casting will be necessary then painting should make it look like it was never damaged.

[mbarthelow]

The bonnet on my standard gold award model is MLB 3914. On my vender front it is FOK 3827. Will not fit each other although they look similar. As mentioned, the Page Boy console and 50-cent models have different numbers and designs. So check the casting number in your bonnet and look for a similar version.

Thanks for this very useful information!

I checked, and my Extraordinary Club Console bonnet is MLB 7164.


Michael

[mbarthelow]

Extraordinary Rear Bonnet.jpg

that casting can be repaired. Since it is not part of any design or polished area you should be able to take it to your local welding shop and have them build up the broken area. Grinding and filing the casting will be necessary then painting should make it look like it was never damaged.

thanks mechanic!

I don't know much about welding and didn't realize aluminum could be welded. Is it a tricky operation?