Stock were 5" corners and 5 1/2" side pockets.
p.s. Here is the GC3 Service Manual : if you need help with anything, parts, cloth, cushions or pockets feel free reach out!
I bough 10 from the PIttsburgh area that came out of a Movie theater balcony that had 18 up there. There was another theater about 30 minutes from there that had 15 more. I am assuming he bought it from the same guy who I purchased the 10 from. Maybe @rellek will chime in and tell us?
Honestly I bought it 3rd hand. I do know that they came from a company in Pittsburgh that buys and sells tables from places that are closing up, but that's about all the details I got. The guy I know went out and got 3 tables from them and I paid him, so I never had any interaction with the actual seller.
I know who it is. The tables are solid.
Early 3's had the dowels. the frame sills also were like the 1 & 2, short sill goes in between the long sills. those are the original slates.
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Thanks Trent, I have been looking at their website. I have a buddy who has access to powder coating and said he could shoot my powder. I was kind of hoping to find a color that was really close to the rail trim because they are in really decent shape already, but I get what you mean making them all the same would be cool.Powder Coating Powder, Colors & Supplies | Prismatic Powders
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Powder Coating is a great option and mostly the solution I use.
There is an applicator finder on their site. So many different colors and styles.
I use the "vein" style for castings that are pretty beat up. It has a texture, but, still smooth. Be sure to get a clear coat on all the finishes. Makes it super durable and maintenance is a breeze. Does not peel off or chip.
TFT
p.s. getting them coated back to original will likely be expensive, if its even available in your area. I pay about $250 for powdercoating. takes about 2-3 lbs of powder per job for all the pieces. The rail trims on GC3 are a PAIN to get off, take your time an be careful!
p.s.s. some of the counters a son of bitch to get apart too! Getting every piece of metal on the table makes it look AWESOME IMO
Finding a "match" is gonna be hard. This is the closest I have found that I liked. I forget which one it was though!
One thing to lookout for with powder coating old cast parts: outgassing. This is more of a concern with the smooth finishes and one of the reasons some choose the textured route because the texture tends to hide the small imperfections. The coater who did my pieces had to do some several times due to outgassing (small blisters/bubbles) in the finish. I went with almost chrome to mimic the anodized aluminum finish of original Gold Crown I's.
NOT out gassing the parts was likely the issue.One thing to lookout for with powder coating old cast parts: outgassing. This is more of a concern with the smooth finishes and one of the reasons some choose the textured route because the texture tends to hide the small imperfections. The coater who did my pieces had to do some several times due to outgassing (small blisters/bubbles) in the finish. I went with almost chrome to mimic the anodized aluminum finish of original Gold Crown I's.
Yup. My guy precooked them and some still outgassed. It's hit and miss with 50+ year old parts.
