Bally Bingo Cypress Gardens

[Brunswick Brawler]

Bingo Websites:
Here you will find links to Bingo games parts suppliers (including rails and backglasses)
www.bingo.cdyn.com
www.danny.cdyn.com

Also if you listen to podcasts, there is a new one that specialises in Bingo games.  They are short daily podcast that have being going for about one month. I got the links above from Episode 2:
www.foramusementonly.libsyn.com

Rail orientation:
The photo you have of the alternate machine is not what I would have expected.  I thought the rails were always 'flat' not 'tall'.  Have a look through the websites above - there is a good chance you will find your two machines.

History:
The person you bought from is not the owner from DOCs (the owners name is tony), but the machines were definitely stored at 70 Lygon St east Brunswick.  I'd like to believe in the nice story that they were obtain from the rear room of the former Cafe L'Amore two doors up.  (The name L'Amore now appears at the top of the front facade of the new building of Gelobar).
Oh well he was tall, but the dark skin is a southern trait. Near enough :).

[Austwide]

Brunswick Brawler
I am pretty sure they are the ones you saw, too many things line up for it to be otherwise.
I just remembered there was a small wooden crate with some bits in it when I picked them up, was that there or my guy could have added that.

I am going to try some 35mm ish dowel and see how it looks, if no one here knows what they should look like then I figure no one else will notice.

Thanks for all the help so far. With the help, this is going better than expected.

[Brunswick Brawler]

Following through 'Danny.cdyn.com' pages here are photos of Cypress Gardens:

http://danny.cdyn.com/cgpa.htm

The flyer on ipdb.org is also consistent with a simple rounded top rail:
http://ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=620&picno=5781

...Be sure to provide updates of your renovation on this post.

[bingopinballs]

Hello from the United States: It is always Great to see a nice pinball forum like this one and it is Great to see you guys discussing the Bingos. I think it is Very Cool to see you working together to save a few of them and piece together such wonderful history. The Bingos are somewhat rare to begin with and the Baseball games down your way are Very Rare. Keep up the good work guys and write (email me) if you'd like to talk and share more. It would be nice to hear from you. Cheers - Danny

[millsy]

Great to see more Bingo banter on the forum - Love my Bingo 
Welcome to the forum Dan - Tons of info on your site. 

[goodolddays]

Very interesting thread ..

I can't believe the condition of those glasses you have there Daniel

[ddstoys]

Very interesting thread ..

I can't believe the condition of those glasses you have there Daniel

Had

[Brunswick Brawler]

I found this website that does reproductions part for Bally bingo games, including backglasses.

http://www.coos.net/bingo_e/


It was mentioned in For Amusement Only EM and Bingo Podcast, Episode 48 (or was it Episode 49?).

[Brunswick Brawler]

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[Strangeways]

Ironically I'm getting a call a week to either repair or sell a Bingo. They are appearing all over the place !

[Austwide]

Just out of curiosity, how many in this forum have a bingo, working or not?

[ddstoys]

I have two one not working and one unknown

[millsy]

one - 1958 Bally Carnival Queen

[Strangeways]

Just out of curiosity, how many in this forum have a bingo, working or not?

Miami Beach - restored - but in need of a better playfield.
Cypress Gardens - In really nice shape. Will be restored
Showtime - In really nice shape. Will be restored
Beach time - In really nice shape. Will be restored

[oldskool1969]

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Miami Beach - restored - but in need of a better playfield.
Beach time - In really nice shape. Will be restored

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Okay okay, you had me at beach! love to see one, pics or sale?