1930s Atlas / Gottlieb Grip Tester

[ddstoys]

Yes another piece for the museum but compared to my next piece I'm in the process of purchasing this is nothing   

Stop teasing everyone.....

Once its in my shed I will ;)

[Strangeways]

Yes another piece for the museum but compared to my next piece I'm in the process of purchasing this is nothing   

Only Daniel could better the effort on the Grip Tester. I expect nothing less !

[faza]

Looks great Daniel have you seen this one on Ebay?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1920s-GOTTLIEB-1-Cent-Test-Your-Grip-Coin-Op-Amusement-Game-Barn-Find-/121279699966?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c3cd55bfe

[ddstoys]

Thanks Faza no I don't even look on ebay anymore lol.  But I'm glad you pointed it out as my back door was missing so I can copy that one. 

  Exactly the same as mine I think atlas and gottlieb are the same people I've seen a few of the same machine with different branding

[ddstoys]

[Crashramp]

Looks fantastic Daniel, very nice work. 

[Ford Fairlane]

ok I have to know.. how do you get rid of all that rust??

[ddstoys]

Lots and lots of wd40'and elbow grease mate.

   Wire brush in my angle grinder is usually my first step once I get as much off each piece I coat it with ranex rust converter then hit it with a coat of silver rust kill paint ;)

[Ford Fairlane]

I would have thought nothing less than a sand blaster would get rid of that mess! well done mate, really showing some awesome skills. I would kill for that ability 

[ddstoys]

Now that you mention it I did sandblast some of the parts aswell

[Ford Fairlane]

and some hammertone paint! the before and after shot is unbelievable! The restores I see on this site always impress!

[Slash]

Great before and after pics. It's come up a treat!

[Cursed]

The before and after shots are simply amazing! Nice work.

[4_amusement_only]

Only somebody with true passion could have the patience to achieve that finish. Top work 

[studley67]

just fantastic,wow.