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Re: How do you move your games? Dolly's, Hand truck's, Pinball jacks?
« Reply #30 on: November 27, 2018, 08:02:36 AM »
The fact it has hydraulics and better wheels makes it very tempting. Anyone want to buy my HF lift, cheap?

We would possibly be interested in it. We actually have three of the original WICO pinball lifts, but in some circumstances we think the Harbor Freight style lift would actually work better and we have been meaning to grab one for the barn.

Let me know via PM. We would also considering trading one of our Wico lifts out for your Harbor Freight if that interests you.

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Re: How do you move your games? Dolly's, Hand truck's, Pinball jacks?
« Reply #31 on: November 27, 2018, 08:13:15 AM »
Does anyone here have this pin dolly from Twisted Quarter?

http://www.twistedquarter.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=82_246&products_id=1315&zenid=tq0ln4si6h2l8m6las9380akt7

If you do, can you tell me if it is shorter than the old Wico pin dollies?

We have found that the old Wico dollies won't fit under the front of any of our newer games. It slides right under Bally Williams machines, but it will not fit under Stern or Jersey Jack games unless we lift the front of the game over the dolly (which is a huge pain in the dick).

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Re: How do you move your games? Dolly's, Hand truck's, Pinball jacks?
« Reply #32 on: November 27, 2018, 08:21:24 AM »
Does anyone here have this pin dolly from Twisted Quarter?

http://www.twistedquarter.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=82_246&products_id=1315&zenid=tq0ln4si6h2l8m6las9380akt7

If you do, can you tell me if it is shorter than the old Wico pin dollies?

We have found that the old Wico dollies won't fit under the front of any of our newer games. It slides right under Bally Williams machines, but it will not fit under Stern or Jersey Jack games unless we lift the front of the game over the dolly (which is a huge pain in the dick).

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I have one like that.  I had no problem using it with Stern pins.

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Re: How do you move your games? Dolly's, Hand truck's, Pinball jacks?
« Reply #33 on: November 27, 2018, 08:24:43 AM »
I wonder if I could run over to Twisted Quarter and see it in action?

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Re: How do you move your games? Dolly's, Hand truck's, Pinball jacks?
« Reply #34 on: November 27, 2018, 08:27:21 AM »
I'd like to get an actual measurement of it's height if someone has access to one.

The website indicates two different heights - 17" and 19.5"
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Re: How do you move your games? Dolly's, Hand truck's, Pinball jacks?
« Reply #35 on: November 27, 2018, 09:50:38 AM »
I'd like to get an actual measurement of it's height if someone has access to one.

The website indicates two different heights - 17" and 19.5"

I can do that tonight.

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Re: How do you move your games? Dolly's, Hand truck's, Pinball jacks?
« Reply #36 on: November 27, 2018, 01:29:47 PM »
We would possibly be interested in it. We actually have three of the original WICO pinball lifts, but in some circumstances we think the Harbor Freight style lift would actually work better and we have been meaning to grab one for the barn.

Let me know via PM. We would also considering trading one of our Wico lifts out for your Harbor Freight if that interests you.

Steve
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Thanks for the reminder, I need to carry some of mine to the welders and have them wack an inch off each the bottoms, that will fix that problem.

 
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Re: How do you move your games? Dolly's, Hand truck's, Pinball jacks?
« Reply #37 on: November 27, 2018, 04:15:51 PM »
Does anyone here have this pin dolly from Twisted Quarter?

http://www.twistedquarter.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=82_246&products_id=1315&zenid=tq0ln4si6h2l8m6las9380akt7

This is defiantly the cheapest price I've seen for this life. I need to call and see if it's flat packed or already assembled. If it's relatively compact and anyone is interested, I can grab a couple and haul them over to Orlando to save on shipping.

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Re: How do you move your games? Dolly's, Hand truck's, Pinball jacks?
« Reply #38 on: November 27, 2018, 06:08:41 PM »
I'd like to get an actual measurement of it's height if someone has access to one.

The website indicates two different heights - 17" and 19.5"

Mine is 19.5”

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Re: How do you move your games? Dolly's, Hand truck's, Pinball jacks?
« Reply #39 on: November 27, 2018, 06:20:31 PM »
Thanks, Steve. That just barely clears as I am measure 19 3/4 from ground to bottom of front cabinet lip.

Looks like that is the one to have for the newer Sterns!


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Re: How do you move your games? Dolly's, Hand truck's, Pinball jacks?
« Reply #40 on: November 27, 2018, 08:45:22 PM »
Is it possible to just put shorter casters on a Wico cart to solve the problem?

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Re: How do you move your games? Dolly's, Hand truck's, Pinball jacks?
« Reply #41 on: November 27, 2018, 09:11:56 PM »
Thanks, Steve. That just barely clears as I am measure 19 3/4 from ground to bottom of front cabinet lip.

Looks like that is the one to have for the newer Sterns!

Matches the measurements on my ST as well.

Now I'm thinking I need to get one. Any one else want in?

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Re: How do you move your games? Dolly's, Hand truck's, Pinball jacks?
« Reply #42 on: November 27, 2018, 10:04:02 PM »
Is it possible to just put shorter casters on a Wico cart to solve the problem?

No, it needs the lower part chopped at least an inch. DIY- cut the 4 angle supports with a sawzall, remove the inch and weld it back together. Center hydraulic may need adjustments depending on what year/type used.

Now, back to the topic of how do you move your games? This is the best way to do it!!  Bring a buddy along to move the games. He wanted to use the new lightweight Cosco dolly with solid rubber wheels.
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Re: How do you move your games? Dolly's, Hand truck's, Pinball jacks?
« Reply #43 on: December 10, 2018, 07:15:55 PM »
Considering a run to TQ this week if anyone is interested.

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Re: How do you move your games? Dolly's, Hand truck's, Pinball jacks?
« Reply #44 on: December 11, 2018, 09:19:59 AM »
You have my order, sir. Let me know if I need to Paypal you some cash.

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