1933 Mills Silent Golden Roman Head

I like to call this classic slot the "dump machine". In 2005 this machine was found in a trash dump in Dallas, TX. The paint was almost gone and the oak cabinet was rotted badly. All the paper was gone and it was simply a basket case.
The photos below and on the next page show the transformation this machine took.

Keep in mind the original wood and all the internal parts were kept intact and used!

The first think you will notice is the paint is 98% gone. The castings were completely cleaned and polished to a shine. The paint style is factory correct. The castings are made of aluminum and after some intense buffing, they shine like new!

Paint removal is accomplished with a special type of blast media which does not harm the soft aluminum castings. When repainting I use only the highest quality enamel paints which will not chip or fade easily. All castings are polished to a shine. Parts such as the handle are chrome plated, just as they were originally.
Originality is very important to me!

Along with bringing the castings back to vibrant life, I also refinished the oak cabinet. The cabinet was in terrible condition after sitting outside in the weather. Yes, the cabinet on the right is the very same one!
Along with the cabinet turning out great, I also used all new plated cabinet bolts and factory correct Mills decals. The handle was cleaned of the rust and chrome platted and is the only part of the machine chromed.
Attention to detail and making sure every aspect of a machine is the way it was when it rolled off the factory line is my primary concern!
 

Above It may look like the back bonnet was replaced or chrome plated - it's not. That is simply the product of some hard work at the buffing wheel! The machine was missing the back door and a reconditioned one was used. 

So what does the inside look like?
Click Here To See The Inside and Mechanism