Little Duke Parts Wanted

[rtmccurdy]

Hello-
Just got in an unrestored 1-cent Little Duke (#3347 small coin entry/single jackpot) with very nice casting paint and gum vendor. The mechanism needs work but is complete. Looking for an original cashbox (saw Squires & Corrie's---yikes$$$). Also there is an issue with the front part of the wood base. So if anyone has a damaged base (usually rear damage) with a good front please let me know. PM or post. Thanks, Robert

[captkid]

Robert

Finding a original base will be tough! - you would still need to do the following:

To fix -
remove wood base from sides - slice the damaged front 1 - 2 inches (make sure its square) - glue new quarter sawn oak replacement strip on the front and clamp - let dry thoroughly
sand base to duplicate original shape and refinish - reglue sides into base

if you dont have the wood working skills - find a local repair woodworker - task is very easy!

[rtmccurdy]

I concur with the difficulty in finding a base section. Have the repair skills but not the skill and tools needed to recreate the front from scratch!

[SLOT DYNASTY]

Robert:
Would like to get two pics from you, of your #3347 "Little Duke", to include in my serial files.
Just two full-shot front, right & left angle would be fine. Send to (slotdynasty@sbcglobal.net).
Thanks

Also: Someone on our Forum, had a "Duke" destroyed in shippment, sometime last year. It may
have been Rick. Not sure. If so, maybe he has a decent base wood to part with. I'm sure whoever
will jump in with a reply.
Bill

[rtmccurdy]

Thanks. Took the vendor off to have a key made. Will send pics ASAP.

[Rick-okc]

Wasn't me with the destroyed Duke from UPS. Can't remember who that was either.
I'm looking for a new base for a Duke as well. One recently sold on eBay. I was wanting to contact the seller and see where he got it. My second choice is to make it myself. If so, I'll make a few of them.
Rick

[Rick-okc]

Bill,

I need to send you some pictures of my Dukes and my Duchess.

Rick

[SLOT DYNASTY]

Wasn't me with the destroyed Duke from UPS. Can't remember who that was either.
I'm looking for a new base for a Duke as well. One recently sold on eBay. I was wanting to contact the seller and see where he got it. My second choice is to make it myself. If so, I'll make a few of them.
Rick

Rick:
Someone was reproducing "Little Duke" cases, back in the 1980's, but I do not remember who it was.
There may be someone that still has a few sitting around. I haven't seen one advertised on eBay either,
but maybe one of our members knows who was doing them, or where some wood pieces might be sitting.
Bill

[SLOT DYNASTY]

Bill,

I need to send you some pictures of my Dukes and my Duchess.

Rick

Rick:
All I need for the files on the "Little Duke", is a right angle, and left angle shot of the complete front,
when you send the serial number. I never started logging the "Dutchess" models, but a pix would be nice.
Bill (slotdynasty@sbcglobal.net)

[rtmccurdy]

Saw one of the "newer" Little Duke wood bases sell on ebay (moparman*1) and although made of oak (straight grain) it did not have the slight bevel on the edge and front "nails" so it really wasn't an accurate recreation. On June 25th there was a Duke cabinet/casting/parts auction from the same seller ($430 + shipping) sold. At the time I didn't need a base (Murphy's Law). Perhaps the person who bought it is on the forum so if you want to sell the cabinet PM me! I'd be a buyer of a base if done right!!