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Mark Jackson Introduction
« on: May 11, 2009, 08:16:41 PM »
....By way of introducing myself .... I played a lot of pinball between the years 1963-1968 in particular. I began collecting pinball machines in about 1990. I still have the 'Sweethearts' that I bought from Mike Shalhoub; this was my first. Since then I have learned some things about restoring electro-mechanical machines. With my wife's invaluable assistance with artwork and colour matching, I've restored many machines over the years. My collection was bigger years ago, but I began to run out of room. Some of the great machines I've had include 'Spot A Card', 'Buckaroo', 'Bank-A-Ball', 'Bowling Queen', 'Gigi', 'Top Card', 'Teacher's Pet', 'Quick Draw', 'Pretty Baby', as well as the digital machines 'Gorgar' 'Centaur' 'Flash Gordon' 'Eight Ball', 'Indiana Jones' and a 1957 magic squares Bally Bingo 'Showtime'.
..... I'm currently looking for a suitable machine that requires restoration. On restoring I'd say that every machine has some things the same ... (like the flippers, bumpers, score reels, and other components), BUT every machine has individual artwork, and individual problems). I just go slowly, and try to be as thorough as I can be with each project .... you've got to be careful just what you line yourself up for ... some problems are very hard to mend once a machine has been worn &/or abused beyond a certain point.
..... I'm currently looking to buy or trade for an 'Ace High', as well as a few others. My main interest is for Gottlieb's from the 50's 60's and 70's. 
...... by the way; I got my 'World Fair' backglass shipped. I used MyUS.com and can recommend them as an alternative to US mail.
...... when I was about 10 there was a 'Daisy May' in a milk bar opposite St Joseph's hospital at Auburn. That's the earliest machine I remember  having played.   Anyway, cheers to you all on this great pinball site. Mark 

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Re: Mark Jackson Introduction
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2009, 08:22:02 PM »
Welcome mark i wouldnt say sweet hearts around here im sure there are a few members chasing that game but youve had a great selection over the years

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Re: Mark Jackson Introduction
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2009, 08:25:13 PM »
Great introduction Mark,

Imagine finding a Daisy May today!

I have seen pix of your games, maybe if you don't mind you could post so the rest of Aussie Pinball can drool at your work  *%*

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Re: Mark Jackson Introduction
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2009, 08:28:11 PM »
Hi & welcome Mark!

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Re: Mark Jackson Introduction
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2009, 08:28:51 PM »
welcome and yep we would luv some pics!

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Re: Mark Jackson Introduction
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2009, 08:40:58 PM »
Welcome to the forum!!! Resto threads are king here so pics ahoy  ^^^
« Last Edit: May 11, 2009, 10:22:11 PM by Ford Fairlane »

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Re: Mark Jackson Introduction
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2009, 09:09:27 PM »
Great intro, and  %)%

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Re: Mark Jackson Introduction
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2009, 10:15:40 PM »
Hi and welcome Mark.

Nice line-up of pins you've had over the years . How many of them do you still own . Great to see your missus enjoys getting involved in your resto's too .. ^^^

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Re: Mark Jackson Introduction
« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2009, 11:09:32 PM »
G'day & welcome Mark, some cool pins there.
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Re: Mark Jackson Introduction
« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2009, 11:13:20 PM »

 $.$ Mark and  %)% to AP !


Great intro post - and I hope you will show us some pictures of your restorations !
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Re: Mark Jackson Introduction
« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2009, 12:23:11 AM »
Hi there and welcome.

Sounds like you will fit right in here.

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Re: Mark Jackson Introduction
« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2009, 10:13:12 AM »
 %)% Mark ! Looking forward to seeing some Pics of your games .  *%*

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Re: Mark Jackson Introduction
« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2009, 12:23:28 PM »
 %)% Mark

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Re: Mark Jackson Introduction
« Reply #13 on: May 12, 2009, 02:28:01 PM »
G'day Mark. Welcome to Aussie Pinball. Looking forward to seeing/hearing about your pinball restorations.  <..>
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Re: Mark Jackson Introduction
« Reply #14 on: May 12, 2009, 02:49:07 PM »
AS THE THREE STOOGES WOULD SAY  $.$   $.$   $.$