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Offline noj472

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Re: I like containers...
« Reply #15 on: July 19, 2013, 10:01:36 AM »
Two of these finds in less than 12 months ^^^
Awesome stuff.

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« Reply #16 on: July 19, 2013, 10:15:14 AM »
Fells like a episode of that show American Pickers, great find and story mate  *%*

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Re: I like containers...
« Reply #17 on: July 19, 2013, 11:16:24 AM »
Brilliant find again Rob!!

You have a BSD at last - hahahaha
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Re: I like containers...
« Reply #18 on: July 19, 2013, 11:33:53 AM »


You do have the sniffer dog genes!! Well done!
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Re: I like containers...
« Reply #19 on: July 19, 2013, 12:49:13 PM »
Nice score.!

I would love to find a stash of pins too, just not in that kind of condition. :)
I'm glad you're the one who found them because you obviously have the skills, and the get up and go, to restore them.

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Re: I like containers...
« Reply #20 on: July 19, 2013, 01:25:56 PM »
Wow, great story, I look forward to the resto threads, you sure have your work cut out for you  *%*

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Re: I like containers...
« Reply #21 on: July 19, 2013, 01:40:01 PM »
Great purchase and judging by the possum pins they have been sold to the right man for bringing these back to life!

Can't wait to see the restoration threads as you get stuck into them.  You might have to extend your holidays so you can get started ASAP.

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Re: I like containers...
« Reply #22 on: July 19, 2013, 02:07:03 PM »
great story and great find, thanks for sharing

we have our own Aussie Pin Picker - looking forward to the resto threads  ^^^
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Re: I like containers...
« Reply #23 on: July 19, 2013, 07:30:44 PM »
cool

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Re: I like containers...
« Reply #24 on: July 19, 2013, 07:36:41 PM »
 Great haul Rob, years of work ahead of you with this lot of 16, congrats
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Re: I like containers...
« Reply #25 on: July 19, 2013, 10:43:36 PM »
If it isn't broke, it isn't pinball.

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Re: I like containers...
« Reply #26 on: July 22, 2013, 09:57:22 PM »
Great find, great post, thanks for sharing  ^^^.
Good luck with the restorations.
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Re: I like containers...
« Reply #27 on: July 23, 2013, 11:19:26 AM »
well done Rob  ^^^
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