Jennings Chief Info

[emmadog]

I'm aware of the out of print, 2 volume set by Bueschel. Which by the way, if anyone knows where a set is please let me know. So I'm trying to track down info on the Chief machines. I've found plenty of pics online but little info on specific models such as why that particular model was made, when, design changes, casino variants, etc. I haven't found a comprehensive site detailing this or are there other books out there specific to Jennings in general or have a food amount of related info?
A couple more questions:
The Chiefs with the same front design as the light ups (Sun Chiefs,etc) but look like all metal. Are these more desirable or rare than the plastic fronts?
I'm making an assumption but these slots in general seem to be built fairly sturdy. Much like Gottlieb EM pins. They rarely break but at times just go out of adjustment. That said, are there any spare parts to have on hand or "problem areas" I should know about for a Jennings Continental?
Thanks.

[WS65711]

http://www.crowriver.com/books/bk10802.htm

http://www.crowriver.com/books/bk10805.htm

[kepmr]

Are you looking for the 2 book set Jennings Slot Machines 1906-1990
Try Hoflin Publishing 303-420-2222 they published the books.

[emmadog]

Thanks for the links. I ordered Vol 5 of the Coin Op Collector books and yes, the books that kepmr mentioned are the ones I'm after. I tried the phone number and no joy and the website is Hoflin Dog books but I'll keep searching. Could be more than one Hoflin publishing.

[kepmr]

They sell Dog books. But last year I bought a copy of The guide to Mills QT slot machines. Hope they still sell slot machine books. Try during the week 9-5

[SLOT DYNASTY]

I wouldn't waste my time with Hoflin Publishing. They could care less about the coin-op hobby any longer. They originally published magazines
for most all dog breeds. They were the last ones to take over "The Coin Slot" magazine, after going through several publishers since the 70's.
Things were going strong at first, when the hobby was in it's 'hey-day', until Hoflin sued Dick Bueschel over a book venture that he had with
someone else. They figured that anything Dick did, they had the rights to. The lawsuit went on for a year and a half. When it was over Dick
ended up with the short end of the straw, but at least he was free and clear from Hoflin, forever. Just before this happened, I was working
with Dick, in revising "100 Most Trade Stimulators" Vol.1 & 2. Since Vol.2 stock was running lower, Dick decided to work on it first. We got
everything in order, with replacing about 40 photo's, changing some mistakes, and adding more history. It was sent in, but sat in Limbo, til
Vol.1 was done, so they could be run at the same time. This is when the lawsuit came about. Dick decided to cease work on revising Vol.1,
and we put everything aside. During this time, Hoflin decided to run Vol.2, because he knew by now, that Vol.1 was not going to be coming
his way. This is why there are only copies of the revised edition of Vol.2 in existence. After the law suit Dick never had the time to finish up
Vol.1, and seek a new publisher. It was ashame, as about 80 of the 100 photo's were being changed, with much new history.

The thing that irritates me the most about Hoflin Publishing, is that shortly after "The Coin Slot" went down, He ordered ALL remaining copies
in stock, to be thrown in the dumpster. I was shocked at this report, as now, new collectors coming into our hobby, would not be able to get
any back issues. You would think that as greedy as Hoflin was about getting revised Vol.2 on the market, he would never have done this.
I just wished that I had heard about the dumpster incident sooner, and backed my truck up to it. Oh Well!