So you're restoring a prewar pinball machine...

       and you need information on a problem that you may have. Or, you may be interested in
    restoring a prewar pinball machine and want to see what it involves. Either way, this
    is the website section for you.

         You may not believe this, but not all unrestored original prewar pinball machines look
    as nice as this 1948 William's Cyclone at left does. In fact, many of our favorite vintage
    machines once were in pretty bad shape. If you would like to see an actual ongoing
    prewar pinball machine restoration, just click on the 'Airway of 1937' link at the menu at
    the top of the page to see the restoration of a Bally Airway of 1937 pinball machine.
 
        If you have a problem with some part of a restoration or would like to see some
    tested restoration methods, click on the 'Restoration Hints' link in the menu. Need an
    110VAC power supply for an early 1930's 'battery powered' pinball machine? Just
    click on the 'Library Files' link in the menu to see how to make one.

        Can't find that special part to finish your restoration? The 'Materials Sources' link in
    the menu may help you find the parts, paints or other restoration supplies that you may
    need.

       Looking for parts for your project? Have extra parts to sell or trade?  Don't put them on
    Ebay... we have a free classified ad section in the menu at the top of the page.

        All of these files are ongoing projects... if you have hints, patent numbers or other   
    information that you would like to show in these pages, please email the webmaster
    stating your input... every little bit helps.