Classic Mode

C.O.C.A. Times

Issue: 2001-March - Vol 1 Num 1

COIN-OP GROCERY STORE
By Tom Gustwiller
I was recently told that many people don't know where to get parts for machines, supplies and award
cards. I have included the most up-to-date list that I could find for the person who wants to fix a
machine. You will find that most slot machine parts can be found but that trade stimulator parts are
much more difficult to obtain. This is because of the huge variation in design of trade stimulators.
Award cards are not as difficult as back doors and mechanism parts to obtain on trade stimulators.
You probably will have to borrow another machine to get your part made. I'm sure I missed some-
one in the business, but this is a pretty good representation.
Reel Strips and Award Cards
Evans & Frink, 2977 Eager, Howell, Ml 48843; 517/546-7470
Bernie Berten, 9420 South Trumbull Avenue , Evergreen Park, IL 60642; 708/499-0688
Bill Whelan, 23 Palmdale Avenue, Daly City, CA 94015; 650/756-1 189
Gumboil Parts
Barbara Larks, 8444 Lawndale Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076; 773/764-8460
Kaps Vending, 593 Lavina CD, Hemet, CA 92544; 909/658-4620
Dan Davids, djdavids@earthlink.net; 310/376-1310
Slot Machine and Trade Stimulator Parts
Bernie Berten, 9420 South Trumbull Avenue, Evergreen, IL 60805; 708/499-0688
Tom Krahl, 140 North Western Avenue, Carpentersville, IL 60110; 847/428-8476
Jack & Nils Brink, 13052 Raymer, Sr Dept. G, North Hollywood, CA 91605; 818/764-2680
Fred or Larry Debaugh, 222 East Thomas Avenue , Baltimore, MD 21225; 410/789-4811 or 410/817-4421
Juke Box Parts & Equipment
Roy Dean, jukebox@mylink.net; 912/935-2721
Ken Arnold, www.Kenarnold.com; 888/850-6421
Kern Tisdale, 8402 North 18th Avenue, Phoenix.AZ; 602/944-8444
Coke Machine Parts & Equipment
Fun-Tronics, Middletown, MD; 301/371-5246
Home Arcade, I I 08 Front Street, Lisle, IL 60532; 630/964-2555
Pinball Parts
Jeff Wager, jeffrwager@mediaone.net; 978/475-0144
Kenis Pinball, Webster, TX; 281 /338-6767
Machine Plating (Nickel, Copper, etc.)
Craig Bierman, Houston, TX; 7 13/921-0235
Roger Kislingbury, Pasadena, CA; 626/792-4461
Scale Parts
Bill Berning, Chicago, IL; 708/587-1839
UNIQUE ''ARCADE'' SCALE OR
WEIGHT AND LIFT TESTER
by Jim and Merlyn Collings
The face of the scale reads as
follows: "Canadian Automatic
Scale Co. (Limited) Amherst,
Nova Scotia. This scale is tested
with standard weight. All rights
protected. Dated Feb. 3rd
1903. "
We recently acquired a truly wonderful two in one
scale. To the best of our knowledge, only two of
these scales exist. Inscribed on the footplate of ours
is: "Canadian Automatic Scale Co., Amherst, N.S."
The other known arcade scale has a footplate inscrip-
tion saying: "The Colonial Scale Co., Boston."
The scale pictured, measuring 65 1/4" high, was
probably exported to Nova Scotia, Canada as the
directions on the face are also written in French. The
scale has a very attractive and ornate marquee having
the inscription: "weight and lift test - one cent each."
The bezel and neck
are also ornately
casted with a beaded
and
emblematic
design. The lifter is
decorated on both
sides with a leaf and
flower design The
round cash box on
the side of the base
also has a flowery
design. The base and
footplate have a flut-
ed
appearance
around the edges.
Ornate lifter and ornate
round cash door
Arcade scale showing
marquee face, and neck.
Directions
"To lift, stand on side platforms,
swing bar over scale platform,
lift steadily and lift will be indi-
cated in pounds on the dial.
Don 't jump machine or you lose
your cent. "
The directions are repeated
in French.
Lifter moved over
in "lift" position. Side
platforms also show
The width of the scale footplate which includes the
side platforms measures 20-1/2" width. The lifter
itself from handle to ground level is 29-1/2" height.
The scale has an excellent silver-gray paint finish,
which we feel is all original. This is truly a unique
scale inasmuch as you have a choice to test your lift-
ing strength or see your actual weight.
This wonderful scale was found m the
Charlotte, N. C. area a few years ago. We are
happy it found its way into the mountains of
western North Carolina where we live.
Arcade scale full length
in weight position.
''Happy Scale Collecting"-----

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