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Title: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: Strangeways on August 26, 2012, 08:48:56 PM
These are NEW Gottlieb 27 inch chrome non-ribbed legs as was factory on Gottlieb Electro Mechanicals, SYSTEM 1 and some SYSTEM 80 games (front legs). They are commonly installed on games starting in 1976 - 1990. If you have the manual for your game, the correct sizes will be denoted. If you are not sure, PM me the name of your game and I will look it up.

Here's the deal ;

I am selling in sets of four legs for a price of $100 + Shipping.

They will be shipped in either long tubes, or boxes. Whatever it costs me to ship to you - that's what you pay. I'm not making anything on shipping. I THINK it will cost around $18 to NSW and $27 to Perth. Just add the cost of the Aussie Post Tube. I'll have more info as I take orders.
Maximum of TWO sets per member for this first batch - so EVERYONE gets the opportunity. There will be more available at affordable prices.
Pick up is welcome in Thomastown 3074.

PM me your order with the address, and I will provide the shipping quote.
Direct Deposit only at this stage.

Leg Levellers and leg bolts are available through RTBB. I don't have these in stock at this time.

Here's a picture of the legs. Around 20 sets will be available and what does not sell on AP will be sold on eBay.

(http://aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/misc/27inch.JPG)

First in, best dressed.  ^^^ ^^^

Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: MartyJ on August 26, 2012, 09:02:36 PM
Too cheap sir.   :lol

+1 to the post tubes for shipping legs.  Unfortunately many others don't and they get damaged.

Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: Strangeways on August 26, 2012, 09:06:25 PM
Too cheap sir.   :lol

+1 to the post tubes for shipping legs.  Unfortunately many others don't and they get damaged.



Thanks Marty. I think these are GREAT for high end restorations or to replace the tired, worn and commonly incorrect legs that are on collector's machines. The legs are individually wrapped in plastic and will be packed properly.
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: ddstoys on August 26, 2012, 09:49:10 PM
 WOW

 WHAT A BARGAIN

NOT SURE IF I HAVE ANYTHING WITH OLD LEGS TO SUIT WILL HAVE TO TAKE A LOOK
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: swinks on August 26, 2012, 11:11:27 PM
pm sent
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: pinballahq on August 27, 2012, 08:25:44 AM
PM Sent
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: Pop Bumper Pete on August 27, 2012, 08:49:25 AM
Will take two sets

I will pick them up sometime
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: indazone gav on August 27, 2012, 01:22:41 PM
Bargain!!, ordered and paid. Thanks ^^^
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: Strangeways on August 31, 2012, 10:23:56 AM

First batch of legs have been sent off.  ^^^
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: indazone gav on August 31, 2012, 02:40:42 PM
I have received mine already and have installed them on my Surfer. What a difference they make. Great job Nino, thanks :)
ps. you should charge extra for bubble wrap mate. I reckon mine had 20 meters wrapped around them ^^^
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: swinks on August 31, 2012, 06:38:17 PM
paid for these and early bally's  ^^^
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: Strangeways on August 31, 2012, 09:32:17 PM
I have received mine already and have installed them on my Surfer. What a difference they make. Great job Nino, thanks :)
ps. you should charge extra for bubble wrap mate. I reckon mine had 20 meters wrapped around them ^^^

The packaging is leftovers from the last container. All good ! I'm trying to keep the prices low and also recycling the packaging  ^^^
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: Strangeways on September 04, 2012, 10:22:56 AM

All orders up to yesterday have been dispatched !
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: 4_amusement_only on September 09, 2012, 07:41:08 PM
I will take a set! Shall I contact you during the week to organise a time to pick up? How many sets do you have left?

Cheers
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: Strangeways on September 09, 2012, 08:12:38 PM
I will take a set! Shall I contact you during the week to organise a time to pick up? How many sets do you have left?

Cheers

I still have some sets left - PM me the order and the number of sets you would like. You are more than welcome to pick up  ^^^
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: swinks on September 09, 2012, 08:43:16 PM
I got mine on Friday Nino, haven't unpacked yet but a big thanks  ^^^
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: Pauly540 on September 13, 2012, 09:50:42 PM
Thanks Nino, received my new legs one working day after your dispatch email. Even the postie asked "bloody hell, what's so heavy in this tube?"
Still can't believe, you spend you're time packing, labeling and shipping at such a low cost. You're a champ  @@*
Dam!!!! Just wish I had some more 70's Gottlieb's, as these legs are hard to find.
Bugger it. I'm going to order one more set before you run out, or eBay them.  ^^^

 
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: Strangeways on September 14, 2012, 10:04:27 AM
Thanks Nino, received my new legs one working day after your dispatch email. Even the postie asked "bloody hell, what's so heavy in this tube?"
Still can't believe, you spend you're time packing, labeling and shipping at such a low cost. You're a champ  @@*
Dam!!!! Just wish I had some more 70's Gottlieb's, as these legs are hard to find.
Bugger it. I'm going to order one more set before you run out, or eBay them.  ^^^

 

No problem Paul. A few members have made similar comments regarding the weight of the tube. I wanted to give collectors a cost effective opportunity to either replace their rusted old legs, or install the correct legs for their games without breaking the bank !

Once the legs have run out of stock, we will be ordering more.
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: The pinballist formally known as Dean Morgan on November 22, 2012, 09:16:04 PM
Do u have any 31 inch Gottlieb legs Nino?
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: Strangeways on November 23, 2012, 10:05:11 AM
Do u have any 31 inch Gottlieb legs Nino?


Dean - PLENTY left over. PM me your postal address for a shipping quote  ^^^
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: ajlaird on November 23, 2012, 08:09:24 PM
My machine is Cactus Jack's (System 3) - part number for legs is 26684. Do you have anything to suit?
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: Strangeways on November 23, 2012, 10:30:24 PM
My machine is Cactus Jack's (System 3) - part number for legs is 26684. Do you have anything to suit?

The manual should state the leg size. either 27 1/2 or 31 inch. I have both sizes which are suitable for most games of this era. I recall my Street Fighter had ribbed legs, but the flyer has non ribbed. So they may have changed them over the years. Best thing to do is measure yours and report back !

At a guess I'd say they are 27 1/2 inch.
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: ajlaird on November 26, 2012, 07:40:06 AM
Yes, I can measure, but how do I know it has the right legs on it to start with?

In the manual all it says is the part number!
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: The pinballist formally known as Dean Morgan on November 26, 2012, 08:45:59 AM
Yes, I can measure, but how do I know it has the right legs on it to start with?

In the manual all it says is the part number!

If you go to the Pinball Resource web site, click on cabinets and then legs it explains what was used on Gottlieb Pins, they were either type b or on system 3. This is what Nino is selling
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: ajlaird on November 27, 2012, 07:58:50 AM
Yes, I can measure, but how do I know it has the right legs on it to start with?

In the manual all it says is the part number!

If you go to the Pinball Resource web site, click on cabinets and then legs it explains what was used on Gottlieb Pins, they were either type b or on system 3. This is what Nino is selling

Still lost on this one - Pinball Resource says check manual for 1990+ machines!
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: Strangeways on November 27, 2012, 10:07:38 AM
Yes, I can measure, but how do I know it has the right legs on it to start with?

In the manual all it says is the part number!

If you go to the Pinball Resource web site, click on cabinets and then legs it explains what was used on Gottlieb Pins, they were either type b or on system 3. This is what Nino is selling

Still lost on this one - Pinball Resource says check manual for 1990+ machines!

This is where the issue is confusing. System 3 games have 27 inch legs with ribbing. The ribbing is not the length of the leg like Bally/Williams, but shorter like SYS9/11. The only way to check is via the flyers on IPDB. For this title, they are no help. But look at Stargate or Street Fighter II and you will see what I mean. I don't think anyone supplies these original SYS3 legs.

http://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=2847&picno=5159&zoom=1 (http://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=2847&picno=5159&zoom=1)

Your lest bet is the standard 27 inch legs.
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: ajlaird on November 29, 2012, 07:51:50 AM
OK, I'll check if the current legs have the ribbing and take it from there.
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: Strangeways on August 01, 2013, 09:58:28 PM
Sold Out !

No more 27 inch legs are left, but I will be importing more next year  ^^^

Thanks to all that bought the legs and supported this little venture  #*#
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: 4_amusement_only on August 01, 2013, 11:35:34 PM
Yes, I can measure, but how do I know it has the right legs on it to start with?

In the manual all it says is the part number!

If you go to the Pinball Resource web site, click on cabinets and then legs it explains what was used on Gottlieb Pins, they were either type b or on system 3. This is what Nino is selling

Still lost on this one - Pinball Resource says check manual for 1990+ machines!

This is where the issue is confusing. System 3 games have 27 inch legs with ribbing. The ribbing is not the length of the leg like Bally/Williams, but shorter like SYS9/11. The only way to check is via the flyers on IPDB. For this title, they are no help. But look at Stargate or Street Fighter II and you will see what I mean. I don't think anyone supplies these original SYS3 legs.

http://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=2847&picno=5159&zoom=1 (http://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=2847&picno=5159&zoom=1)

Your lest bet is the standard 27 inch legs.


Just to add to the confusion, in mid 1993, Gottlieb changed from a 27 inch leg to a 31 inch leg starting with Wipeout.


This can be witnessed by the location of higher leg bolt holes on the Wipeout, as opposed to the lower leg bolt holes on the Teed Off (which was the last Sys 3 game to use 27's.

Any game Gottlieb sys 3 after Teed Off with 27's looks and feels ridiculously low. I've put a set of 31's on a SF2 and was way too high, so it has to be set up with the correct sized legs. 

Did I secure the last set of 27's Nino? Glad your getting more in next year  ^^^


Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: Strangeways on August 02, 2013, 09:52:39 AM
"Did I secure the last set of 27's Nino? Glad your getting more in next year"

Three sets were packed yesterday for another member and yours is the last set put aside for you  ^^^
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: sriley50 on March 15, 2015, 10:02:38 PM
Do you know where I can get some of these?
I know its an old thread, but on the lookout for some replacement gottlieb legs.
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: Strangeways on March 16, 2015, 09:23:51 AM
Do you know where I can get some of these?
I know its an old thread, but on the lookout for some replacement gottlieb legs.

Unfortunately, you need to buy from Pinball Resource overseas. Very expensive shipping, but cheaper than the local alternatives (they used to be listed for $150 on eBay  !@#)
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: punkin on March 29, 2020, 11:31:13 AM
In need of some of these, have you thought about doing another run?
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: Slash on March 29, 2020, 02:02:01 PM
I would be keen on a set too!
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: Strangeways on March 29, 2020, 02:39:02 PM
In need of some of these, have you thought about doing another run?

Yes we have - But the price would be significantly higher, as the original run was done by container, whereas a new run would be air freight. We are looking at doing another container run, but that won't be for at least 12 months.
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: punkin on March 29, 2020, 04:31:59 PM
Would it be competitive with importing a set? Asked PBR this morning and haven't got a quote back, but $14~US per, x 4 = $110au odd. Plus shipping i'd reckon would be $80au at least. Much rather pay $150-200 here.
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: Strangeways on April 05, 2020, 01:23:31 PM
Would it be competitive with importing a set? Asked PBR this morning and haven't got a quote back, but $14~US per, x 4 = $110au odd. Plus shipping i'd reckon would be $80au at least. Much rather pay $150-200 here.

PBR are winding down due to the Virus, so it might be worth waiting until May (as they told me yesterday). I might ask if they can send out a few sets with pricing - the AUS$ took a beating 2 weeks ago, but it should improve.
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: Crashramp on April 06, 2020, 01:11:17 AM
I’d definitely be in for a couple of sets if you get them in Nino.
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: punkin on April 06, 2020, 04:56:12 AM
Going to get my set chromed unless i here that you are definately going ahead. PBR said $130US for one set for me, but it's hard to justify $400au and waiting however long when i can get chrome done for $300.


I know it will be close to $400 though once i put new levellers, protectors and bolts on top.
Title: Re: For Sale - NEW Gottlieb 27 inch legs - complete sets - APR Promotion !
Post by: The pinballist formally known as Dean Morgan on April 19, 2020, 07:17:35 PM
I’m
After some gottlieb legs for a 1971 em think they are 31.5 inch? Does this sound right? If so and your doing a bulk order Nino I would be up for some