JENNINGS 4 STAR Chief

[JHSS-1944]

Hello;
I'm looking for a Jennings 4 star Chief lower back door, original would be nice But, a quality reproduction will do.
any clue who might have one ?
thank you .
jeff H .

[oldslotman]

I think Dave at mrslot1.com may have some repo.

[Richard13]

Hey Jeff go for an original! It may cost more and take more time to find one but years ago when I had a Jennings Today
Vendor I bought a repop back and cash door and the fit and finish was horrible. To make the back door fit I was going to have to cut it lengthwise and add 3/8-1/2 inch of aluminum weld to make it big enough. These shrunk after coming off the mold used. Who'd ever made them then needed to make the mold bigger to compensate for that.

But quality may have improved in 20 years. JMHO

HA I bought a machine yesterday should be here next week when I may be in hospital dammit! You will
have to wait for photos it's another front vendor. I'm not lucky like you picking these up around town but
someday even this blind squirrel may find an acorn.

[SLOT DYNASTY]

Not having bought any recast doors from Dave, I have no comment. But have also heard zero complaints
from anyone else. He may have someone doing his castings, that knows exactly what to do, regarding the
shrinkage factor. On average, both aluminum & brass, have 3/16" to the foot, of shrinkage, and on a large
door for a slot, like the Jennings doors, can make a huge difference. Even in the smaller lower door. The
main thing you have to do when ordering a recast door, is to take EXACT measurements of your case, and
in turn, get the EXACT measurements of the recast, before ordering. You don't want to deal with the hassle
of sending it back. Even the smaller trade stimulator doors do not fit correctly, if nothing has been done to
the original pattern beforehand. I have built-up many castings in the past, that involves more labor than is
profitable, but the results were worth the effort. There is only one other person that I know of, that has taken
the process a step farther with his trade stimulator doors, and they all fit perfect when cleaned up. He is a
member of this Forum, and am sure he will respond, when someone needs a door that he has in stock.

On the other hand, I would not advise anyone buying ANY Recast parts on eBay, from the Vegas Butcher. They
have to be the WORST examples of a recast that I have ever seen. Most appear to have been sanded with 20
grit paper, and then when he polishes the surface, they look even worse. As in CRAP!

[Richard13]

Nope not Dave but someone else in Illinois 20 or so years ago. I have had nothing but good luck buying from Dave and am planning another order this weekend.
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[JHSS-1944]

Sorry for my delay guys ! I don't get home from work till mid night.

I already talked to Dave, no originals or repros. in stock. waiting for other parts for the "1950" Pace I bought a few weeks back, from him. Will defiantly keep the measurements for the door in mind for any I see (listed as original or not).
so far it cleaned up well. will monkey with the casting paint job tomorrow , maybe.
Richard , nice to hear you picked up another "oldie ", which you love. Since we're local to each other, I'll keep my eyes peeled on other machines for sale & let you know. I have 18 now, no more real space , ect. ....

jeff H.

[Richard13]

Ha ha Jeff you mean NO MORE REEL space not real!
Richard

[JHSS-1944]

Yea Richard........
just got in contact with a guy today with about 7 slot machines for sale. various conditions & all priced a bit high for each condition. but, will talk to see on at least the one I like. nothing special about any of them. all out of the 1940's - 1950's.
jeff H.

[Richard13]

Hey Jeff here is my contact info:
Cell/text 970-270-5561
Email reomanager1@aol.com

Some 40's machines might be ok but the high top era does not excite me as much as the Art Deco stuff.

Please keep me posted and if you want to get them all I have a truck, can't lift crap but I got a truck lol.