Gold Crown IV Questions

[cjohnsonjr]

I recently bought a GC IV. I will have it set up by a professional shortly after closing on my new house. The table is in excellent condition and I don't want to replace the rail rubber to accomodate a subrail extension. However, I would like to tighten the pockets a little (4.75" corners). I have the following questions about the GC IV, specifically. I know these issues have been addressed, generally, before.

1. Are the pocket angles and pocket shelf different on a GC IV and GC III?
2. Is there a reason the rails cannot be moved in slightly to tighten the pockets on a GC IV?
3. I've seen 1/4 inch neoprene shims recommended to tighten pockets. How does neoprene differ from the standard Brunswick facing material? Is neoprene the best facing material?
4. Can a 1/4 inch neoprene facing/shim be tapered to change the pocket angle a little?

I would really appreciate your help in answering these questions. Thanks, Chuck

 

[Cuephoric]

Where are you, who's doing it, and how come they don't know about neoprene.... red lights just lit up. Sorry.
Diamond uses neoprene with a durometer of 60. You can order it direct I believe, unless Dartman or someone on here has some on their site for sale.
Sorry fellas, been on the road alot lately and haven't been able to check on updated webpages:wink:
You can also check and see if there are any rubber companies in your area that have some in the correct specs, and aren't trying to make you buy a bunch of it.
I used to get mine from Capital Rubber in Sacramento, now I'm trying out places in Dallas/Ft.Worth.

 

[cjohnsonjr]

Gc iv

Thanks for the reply, Cuephoric. I haven't identified a table mechanic yet. I'm in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC, and I would like to have someone pick-up the table this weekend and deliver it and set it up early next week. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Chuck

 

[Dartman]

Thanks for the reply, Cuephoric. I haven't identified a table mechanic yet. I'm in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC, and I would like to have someone pick-up the table this weekend and deliver it and set it up early next week. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Chuck

I'd recommend you check the sticky in this section - Mechanics Directory
Several guys in your area that could do the job.