Love that table but I think you have a GC2. 
New owner of GC1
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Love that table but I think you have a GC2.
DeeDeeCues
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Mine has non-leveling feet, ashtrays, and figure 8 nut plates.
My big question right now is what to do about the rubber. I know they don't make the correct rubber, I hear the k55 is close. I have the tools to modify, but I hear conflicting reports of whether it is worthwhile.
Also, 860hr?
Your table is a Gold Crown I. That being said, leg levelers and floating nut plates were introduced during the GCI production.
As for the rubber, the modern K55 profile does not have the same dimensions as the Monarch SuperSpeeds the GCI came with. As a result, if the modern rubber is installed on the GCI subrails, the playing surface would no longer be a true 100" x 50" but rather 99.75" x 49.75" and the nose height may or may not be correct. Some claim to have installed it successfully with no ill effects other than the decrease in playing dimensions. I and others chose to have the subrails calibrated by a qualified mechanic to properly accept the modern rubber to retain the 2:1 playing surface (100" x 50") and the proper nose height. IMO, it's doing the job properly. As for the specs of the bevel, I do not know. My mechanic told me it can vary table to table.
DeeDeeCues
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Thanks for the reply. I'm mostly concerned about the nose height, I don't believe the little difference in LxW would be noticed. I've seen the nose height specs and as I said, I have the equipment.
Appreciate the advice.
You bet. Playing dimensions can come into play with the diamond system and multiple rail kicks. If you have the tools, it would be worthwhile to research the knowledge to do it properly; perhaps some PM's with the mechanics that perform the work regularly. Maybe they will share some knowledge. Search the mechanic's section for posts by bradsh98. He's shared quite a bit of info on the topic. Are you tightening up the pockets?
DeeDeeCues
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I didn't measure the pockets when I disassembled the table, but they definitely weren't buckets. I'm probably going to aim for fair 4.5" corners.
I hear you on the multi rail kicks.
What holds me back from just going for it is that I kind of live by 'first do no harm' on things like this.
But didn't you also say, "Do it right or do it over"?
DeeDeeCues
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Inner conflict, friend, inner conflict.
That guy in the mirror's a jerk. Don't give in!
If its an original GC Im sure the corners will be at least 5", maybe as much as 5 1/4". I would leave the pockets big before installing thick facings. I had my rails modified for current cushions and now I also have 4 1/2" corners, if I ever need to replace the cushions again they are waiting on the shelf for me. If would think if Monarch Superspeeds were ever going to be reproduced that they would be out there already. Once the original Monarchs go bad you pretty much lose that "do no harm" option. Even so if Monarchs ever magically reappeared the sub-rails could be remodified back to original Brunswick specs. Have fun.
DeeDeeCues
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Valid points.
DeeDeeCues
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Progress! Looks great!
DeeDeeCues
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Thanks. Was working on the rails yesterday. might be done one of these years.
Haven't hit a ball since COVID, I might not even like pool anymore...
LOL! Don't get discouraged. The journey is more fun than the destination.
Did you buy the rubber for the rails yet?
DeeDeeCues
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A lot of thought went into that. My original rubber seems to be in excellent shape, so I'm going to try it for a while. May be a mistake, I may hate the large pockets, but I'll deal with that as it comes.
Sound plan. You can always take it apart and address it down the line.
I'm Irish & Jewish (important to this story).
Just exited a great concert at Radio City Music Hall and my car was parked right there at the '30 Rock' parking garage, possibly most expensive place to park in mid-town Manhattan. As we rounded the corner to head into the garage, an Irish Pub appeared across the street like an oasis and it began calling my name.
Leave the car in hock with the meter running or a tall cold Guiness Stout and meet some new friends...
Don't tell me about inner conflicts.
Yes, it tasted delicious.
Enjoy your GC1. I have one and can confirm, these are lifetime treasures.
best,
brian kc
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Good story, Brian. Not to derail the thread, but have you recovered from your bout with COVID?I'm Irish & Jewish (important to this story).
Just exited a great concert at Radio City Music Hall and my car was parked right there at the '30 Rock' parking garage, possibly most expensive place to park in mid-town Manhattan. As we rounded the corner to head into the garage, an Irish Pub appeared across the street like an oasis and it began calling my name.
Leave the car in hock with the meter running or a tall cold Guiness Stout and meet some new friends...
Don't tell me about inner conflicts.
Yes, it tasted delicious.
Enjoy your GC1. I have one and c an confirm, these are lifetime treasures.
best,
brian kc