Just picked up a (1970s?) Daiichi Vanguard over the weekend in very good condition . Never seen a pachinko machine before in my entire life. Looking forward to learning more about the thing by watching your videos!
I don't know why RUclips suggested your video, but I'm glad it did. New subscriber! After watching, then some google searching, I figured out my old machine is a 1975 nishijin model B. My aunt sent it to my family when she was stationed in Okinawa in the late 70s. It's been jammed up since my son and his friends played it too hard about 20 years ago. I think it's time to figure out how to fix it, touch up some paint, and bring it back to life. Thanks for the motivation!
Toying with the idea of buying one, so this is great help! When I was 9 or 10, I had one that had been left behind by a tenant in my parents' old house that they were renting out. This was probably around 1974-75, maybe a couple years later, so the machine was most likely late '60s vintage (?). I think it was NIshijin, just because that sounds really familiar, but that may have just been the name imprinted on the balls. Since the house the tenant left it in was not terribly from from Pachinko Palace in San Mateo, CA at that time, there's a good chance it was from there. Anyhow, a Japanese childhood friend taught me to launch balls far more frequently than I originally thought, and replacing the ancient lead acid battery suddenly made a lot of things work that hadn't when I got it! I gave it to some young kids of family friends when I went off to college in '82 and didn't really think about it again - until NOW. For whatever reason, I now think I really need one in my TV room!
I can not express my gratitude enough, I have restored my 1977 Sankyo and that plastic lever was driving me crazy I tried lube , looking for adjustments, I spent hours on the problem so hopefully this might work so I can have a fully working Pachinko machine.
I am up to 7 machines now and 6 of them i bought as "i dont know if it works" the exception was the one I got from you a couple years ago. People get these from estate sales and resell and they dont know the ins and outs and so far i have been lucky and had no issues, its either the seesaw in the wrong direction, or its fine and just needs a deep clean, but majority is they have no balls, so they cant test. As long as i see all the expected pieces and nothing is missing i will take the chance on it, given the price of course. I definitely not afraid to buy an "as is" if its a complete machine. If i relied on the seller showing me it would work i would have 1 machine, at least in my area unless you pay hundreds, all your gonna get is "unknown". I will not pay more than $75 on an unknown, but if its complete, and is just no balls to test for $75 or less, sure ill take that chance, if anything its a learning experience trying to get it working.
Came across my first machine at a flea market and had no idea how it worked. Over the years I’ve expanded my collection and learned how to service them. However one thing that I’ve found in two different machines is that they were jammed up by people using some random ball bearings of the wrong size. Also I agree some of these old machines on eBay for example are wayyyyy overpriced
Hey Dan i was wondering where I would buy the lights for a Nishijin Model A / all electrics. I got mine for 40$ and completly works, but it lacks electrical components.
I sell a complete power kit, including a 12VDC power supply, light bulbs and a new fuse. Send me a text after the 23rd and let me know that’s what you want. I won’t be back home until then. 585-760-9104 Dan
That sure is beautiful Pachinko sign you have!
Thanks for the info. That pivot is always a problem.Thanks to your advice that problem has been fixed on 2 of my machines!!!
Thanks for taking the time to make this video and sharing your experience with the rest of us.
My pleasure!
Just picked up a (1970s?) Daiichi Vanguard over the weekend in very good condition . Never seen a pachinko machine before in my entire life. Looking forward to learning more about the thing by watching your videos!
Sounds great! Let me know if you need any help.
I don't know why RUclips suggested your video, but I'm glad it did. New subscriber!
After watching, then some google searching, I figured out my old machine is a 1975 nishijin model B. My aunt sent it to my family when she was stationed in Okinawa in the late 70s. It's been jammed up since my son and his friends played it too hard about 20 years ago. I think it's time to figure out how to fix it, touch up some paint, and bring it back to life. Thanks for the motivation!
Awesome! Thank you! Let me know if you need any more help.
Toying with the idea of buying one, so this is great help! When I was 9 or 10, I had one that had been left behind by a tenant in my parents' old house that they were renting out. This was probably around 1974-75, maybe a couple years later, so the machine was most likely late '60s vintage (?). I think it was NIshijin, just because that sounds really familiar, but that may have just been the name imprinted on the balls. Since the house the tenant left it in was not terribly from from Pachinko Palace in San Mateo, CA at that time, there's a good chance it was from there. Anyhow, a Japanese childhood friend taught me to launch balls far more frequently than I originally thought, and replacing the ancient lead acid battery suddenly made a lot of things work that hadn't when I got it! I gave it to some young kids of family friends when I went off to college in '82 and didn't really think about it again - until NOW. For whatever reason, I now think I really need one in my TV room!
Great story! I hope you find a good one and have lots of fun with it!
I can not express my gratitude enough, I have restored my 1977 Sankyo and that plastic lever was driving me crazy I tried lube , looking for adjustments, I spent hours on the problem so hopefully this might work so I can have a fully working Pachinko machine.
Do not use line on plastic and brass pivots. Just get them clean. If you did lube the pivot, I’d recommend cleaning them thoroughly.
I am up to 7 machines now and 6 of them i bought as "i dont know if it works" the exception was the one I got from you a couple years ago. People get these from estate sales and resell and they dont know the ins and outs and so far i have been lucky and had no issues, its either the seesaw in the wrong direction, or its fine and just needs a deep clean, but majority is they have no balls, so they cant test. As long as i see all the expected pieces and nothing is missing i will take the chance on it, given the price of course. I definitely not afraid to buy an "as is" if its a complete machine. If i relied on the seller showing me it would work i would have 1 machine, at least in my area unless you pay hundreds, all your gonna get is "unknown". I will not pay more than $75 on an unknown, but if its complete, and is just no balls to test for $75 or less, sure ill take that chance, if anything its a learning experience trying to get it working.
It’s obvious that you don’t have “pachinko ignorance “. I made that video for the first time buyers. Thanks for your input!
Came across my first machine at a flea market and had no idea how it worked. Over the years I’ve expanded my collection and learned how to service them. However one thing that I’ve found in two different machines is that they were jammed up by people using some random ball bearings of the wrong size. Also I agree some of these old machines on eBay for example are wayyyyy overpriced
Dan, your website didn't send a message back to me. Are you still this great restoration work?
I didn’t receive any email from you either. If you use the Contact form, I get an email and you should get an auto response from the site.
I’m still doing great restoration work!😉
Hey Dan i was wondering where I would buy the lights for a Nishijin Model A / all electrics. I got mine for 40$ and completly works, but it lacks electrical components.
I sell a complete power kit, including a 12VDC power supply, light bulbs and a new fuse.
Send me a text after the 23rd and let me know that’s what you want. I won’t be back home until then. 585-760-9104
Dan
FB marketplace list these daily. prices all over the place