1963 Gold Crown 4x8 Pro

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Bought a house that came with this table. Had a guy in to repair some cracked slate and it turns out all three pieces are badly cracked and damaged. Trying to find out if Brunswick can supply replacement. Am I right in assuming I should be trying to save a classic??

The former homeowner also painted the pedestals black . I'm assuming it's a 1963 because the pockets are hand enscribed with 10-16-62, etc. would love to find the Brunswick decal that bonehead painted over. Where about would it be located? Thanks guys
 
If you mean the sticker with the model# it should be on the stringer, right side, center, top. Right as you are standing at table to break.
 
The stringer being the white painted area on your avatar?
So right centre, like two or three inches from the top?
 
On the stretcher (stringer) that's bolted between both pedestals.
It should be located top center, either side if the table was apart.

If the stretcher has been painted, it might have been sanded off.
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save the classic?...more than likely worth it

You can order a new set of slate from a local Brunswick dealer or Brunswick if no dealer nearby. The new set of slate however will more than likely have to have a slight modification done to match the original set. The original set has two spots at the edge ground off to be a relief area for the score wheels to lay down flat without hitting the slate. I have ordered a set of 9' before and it came to somewhere between $600-700, then went on to grind the relief spots myself. I assume an 8' set would be a little less.

If it has stationary feet, you will want to get the feet threaded so that you can level the table easier. If the feet are threaded already, that would be a bonus.

If the rail tops are beat up badly, bad rubber, cracked, broken or rotted wood anywhere, it may be a candidate to sell to someone as a project or for parts. Ken Hash at Classic Billiards in Maryland will have replacement parts and decals, etc. Good luck!
 
9-ball B said:
You can order a new set of slate from a local Brunswick dealer or Brunswick if no dealer nearby. The new set of slate however will more than likely have to have a slight modification done to match the original set. The original set has two spots at the edge ground off to be a relief area for the score wheels to lay down flat without hitting the slate. I have ordered a set of 9' before and it came to somewhere between $600-700, then went on to grind the relief spots myself. I assume an 8' set would be a little less.

If it has stationary feet, you will want to get the feet threaded so that you can level the table easier. If the feet are threaded already, that would be a bonus.

If the rail tops are beat up badly, bad rubber, cracked, broken or rotted wood anywhere, it may be a candidate to sell to someone as a project or for parts. Ken Hash at Classic Billiards in Maryland will have replacement parts and decals, etc. Good luck!
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Can't thread the aluminum feet if they're not threaded already, there's no real thickness of aluminum to thread, which is why the cast was changed to make a new adjustable foot I believe in 1963.
 
threading feet

realkingcobra said:
Can't thread the aluminum feet if they're not threaded already, there's no real thickness of aluminum to thread, which is why the cast was changed to make a new adjustable foot I believe in 1963.
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What about 3/8x16 threaded rod into the feet for leveling? You don't think it's thick enough? Just wondering..
 
Wow, you guys are awesome. Finally some real answers. And thanks for the heads up on the legs. They are aluminum and don't have any threads. Should I get those from ken and do it right?
 
gc feet

I have run a tap through the feet and it will make threads for a 3/8x16 threaded rod. It was pretty easy and seems plenty sturdy. Getting a set up from Ken will be a bit more expensive, but a true conversion and a beefier leg.
 
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