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Hi All,
So I was at my local swap meet, and I came across this Wagon Wheels Trade Stimulator from ABT. The price was right, so I bought it. When I got home, I took it apart to see the inside. The first thing I noticed was that the artwork was painted on. It was not on card stock, but rather painted on Plexiglass. This raised a red flag for me. I did not notice it at the swap meet. Looking at it some more, the internal parts also were looking a little too clean. So now I am wondering. Did I buy a reproduction? Or is it an original machine that someone restored? I know it is not completely original. Any insights that can be provided would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Phil

Hi Phil -
Other than the artwork / plexiglass issue, the machine looks to be original.
Quite good looking, in fact - as the cabinet is not beat up and the cash door has the paper ABT label.

Not ideal that the card/ glass top is not there, but as you pointed out, it's not something that is obvious from a player standpoint.
If you want to get a card and go to a clear glass cover I can help you out as I have the artwork for this.

Not really something you need to do - for now you can put it all together and enjoy!

-John

Hi John,
Good to know. Thanks for the information. I will PM you about the card. Just something about the plexi glass that makes it not seem right. I appreciate your help.

Phil

Someone put a lot of time into painting that plexiglass layout, but it does take away from the machine, being as it looks home-made.
Hope you are able to get the correct reproduction card & glass, for more originality. This is one card I do not have in stock.