1955 GOTTLIEB MARATHON RESTORATION

[ddstoys]

Does anyone know if id use Side rail nails to hold the flipper button surounds onto this game????

[ddstoys]

Well i finally bought some side rail nails but they are too long and will go straight through the cabinet will have to hit the hardware and see what else i can use.     

  And i keep forgetting to post pictures of the original manual for this game Sorry to anyone who wanted to see it

[goodolddays]

Well i finally bought some side rail nails but they are too long and will go straight through the cabinet will have to hit the hardware and see what else i can use.     

 

Bugger

[FirePower]

Well i finally bought some side rail nails but they are too long and will go straight through the cabinet

If they have the correct head and look the part , why not just cut them down to length and use them anyway?

[ddstoys]

I will do that if o cant find anything suitable the heads on the nails look larger than original any way 

[ddstoys]

Well for anyone who was interested i remembered to take some photos of my original 1955 Schematic

[ddstoys]

I personally find it amazing that original paperwork can still be found for things like this over 50 years old and still in great condition.  My instuction manuals for anything i buy go straight in the bin with the box 

[markc]

manual nearly cost u as much as the pin ...

[Strangeways]

What an awesome piece of history. Well done mate, you have shown a lot of persistance and dedication to this machine. I HOPE you never have to sell it.

[goodolddays]

Excellent Daniel . Always great to have the original paperwork.

+1 to Nino's comments as well .. Super work you have done on this game . 

[ddstoys]

Thanks Guys this machine wont be going any where anytime soon (Fingers crossed) And its still a work in progress a few little bits to go until its 100%.   One day...

[ddstoys]

manual nearly cost u as much as the pin ...

LOL  your probably right?  The paint for the cab and manual would have been more than the Machine

[markc]

manual nearly cost u as much as the pin ...

LOL  your probably right?  The paint for the cab and manual would have been more than the Machine

lol

[ddstoys]

I've finally got some stainless steel cut for inside the cabinet above the playfield originally had rusty old tin.  Since ive clamped and glued the cabinet tight again there won't be any room for the nail.   Was thinking about gluing them in place.  Any suggestions???

 Photos once there polished and in place

[elkor-alish]

Oh now I see were you got your avatar pic from.

I just read though this entire thread. Fantastic!

You really have to admire the amount of work that's gone into this machine.
These old machines look fantastic when they've been restored to this level.
I love the art on them, everything from the backglass to the playfield and the cabinet art.
I'd love to have a machine like this in my collection (if I had the space).