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Issue: 2003-July - Vol 2 Num 8 - Page 6

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would have to be redeemed from the owner or pro-
prietor. They also changed the payout in the later
production from 2-4 to 2-8 to try and spur more
interest in the machine. The exterior of the machine
is painted a flashy yellow. There are two polished
horse heads on the front of the machine in the cast-
ings and the payout information is on the marquee
on top.
would be greatly appreciated. The information will
be posted in an upcoming issue of the C.O.C.A.
This is not a list of who has what, and no names or
personal information will be published. I would ulti-
mately like to find out, as close as possible, what
serial number was started with and what final num-
ber was ended up with, when the payoff changed,
when it was offered from 2-4 payout to 2-8 payout,
and when the back door color went from a dark
I have heard stories of some dealers who have been brown to a light tan color. I am also trying to include
around since the beginning of time taking 2 or 3 what machines still retain the bolt-on jackpots.
Reliance's to coin-op shows in the 70's and early Please email me at BallyReliance@msn.com with
80's. Those days are over as most machines have any information you may have, as I am very inter-
found a home in someone's collection. I have con- ested in learning more about the machine. I have
sulted with knowledgeable dealers and collectors information on several machines so far, but I know
who have been in the business for many decades, that there is much more that other collectors can
and their best guess is that there are a few hundred contribute. The only way to find out any more infor-
machines total in existence. I am trying to compile mation on the Reliance is for collectors to share it!
a list of Reliance's regarding their denominations, The photos of the Reliance's in this article have
payouts, serial numbers, back door colors, and been completely restored by Two-Bit Restorations.
whether or not they have bolt-on jackpots. If you Jeff Frahm has brought these machines back to life.
could please email me any information on a Now, they look and play like the day they were
Reliance that you or someone you know has, it made: perfect!
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