[Jukebox-list] Rusty Rock-Ola Ultra 437

[Jeff Black]

I've been following this thread with great interest as many members will
know I own an Ultra 437 purchased ten years ago from an operator closing
down his business.

My 437 served most of its working life in small western Queensland
(Australia) town hotel and when I purchased it for $A1000.00 it was
still working - though many parts had been removed or replaced.

 

One door speaker came from a television set, the animation was intact
but the motor was burnt out, the chrome was pitted, the pin-striped
glass missing, the "Aztec Sun motif intact" - thankfully there was no
rust, just a heady smell of rum and tobacco.

 

I cleaned it up at that time, but now have gone back inside the jukebox
and am giving it a full showroom condition restoration - rechromed, new
glass, replaced the animation motor, two-packed the cabinet interior,
new veneer, powder-coated the magazine struts, and cleaned up the
electrics.

 

I was hearted to see that some members view this model as collectable,
as in South-East Queensland is was a fairly common unit, and a big part
of my childhood. I'd watch "Jetson's City" (the futuristic cityscape)
for long periods of time, marveling at it.  But for a 14 year old in
1969 it really was the stuff of dreams.

 

After the 437 is reinstalled, I've an AMI G-200 awaiting!

 

BTW - if anyone wants a Photoshop .psd of the "Aztec Sun" motif, please
contact me off-list.

 

Jeffrey Black

blackj at usq.edu.au  

 

 


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