Large bowlers don’t get a whole lot due to the size and difficulty moving.

Condition is part of the equation, can you post a few pictures?

You did the restoration? Very nice!

I’d love to have a bowler but no room. Im no expert on bowlers so hopefully someone will chime in.

Isn't Mopar a local expert?

Beautifully restored machine

Mopar is one of the members of Pinside who seems to have a lot of experience with bowlers and shuffle alleys. I'm hoping he will see himself mentioned and then chime in with his thoughts.

You’d need to tag him Mopar

Yep, "mopar" is def a great dude and very knowledgeable on these bowlers!

The front hood is not original but appears to have been nicely recreated. The originals were circular - not square and had different artwork. If you find the right customer, it should bring $2500-3500. But due to size and weight, they often go for $500-1000. Are steps involved?

Mopar here. Just spotted this. A little while back your Husband called saying he bought a
bowler from me, but oddly enough, I don't remember the transaction, but I do remember
this bowler. I've done a few ABC Bally's, and found pics of this certain one and can tell because
of the only flaw in the blue area on the front portion of the lane..
Bally made solid bowlers. The Score Reels, Pin Deck, Ball lift, everything I like about Ballys.
Most restored small ball bowlers I've sold between $3,500.00 - $3,800.00, but have sold one for
$4,000.00 I have seen them go for $4,500.00 I have sold them on Craigs List, but I'd also place
an ad on Mr. Pinball and would ask $3,800.00 and go no lower than $3,500.00 If I'm not mistaking,
that'll still leave you some to cover your traveling expenses (Buffalo to Newark and back) and time..
You can let them know it was restored at a professional level, and I'm pretty sure there's at
least 170 hours into that restoration. I remember getting it in with no pin deck, no pin hood, and no
head, but had parts enough to make it a complete and nice playing game. It's a nice machine. With
a little patience, I'm pretty sure she'll sell..
btw: I'm not saying making that square pin hood doesn't take time, but it's so much easier than
making a triangular one with the rounded front, and with the bowling figure, I actually like the
square pin hood better. My last few I made square. Here's one I had in a local Ice Cream Parlor over
the Summer "Mr. Coolee's".
Edit: I should have said here's the one of yours (before and after pics) and the last pic is the one
that was in the Ice Cream Parlor.
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That's some great work!

Thanks Guys! It's much work, but having the extra parts,
I'd much rather save the vintage machines then parts and
scrap them out. I still have a few more in the barn I eventually
plan on saving..