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Offline MartyJ

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Restoration of a Flintstones
« on: August 06, 2010, 09:26:08 PM »
Hi guys,

I will be embarking on a restoration of a Flintstones over the coming months, in between all of my other work commitments.  This game is going into the private collection as the wifey has been a fan of this game for a long time, since playing one at MarkC's about two years ago (thanks Mark!).
After seeing the brilliant job Wotto did with his, I'm going to be giving mine similar treatment..

Thanks to Oscar for doing me a great deal on this game..

Overall a great base to start with.  Playfield is in very nice condition.

All flippers will be replaced along with a full rebuild of all other components!

The apron was in reasonable shape, but I stopped in and briefly saw the Duckman this morning who gave me a great deal on a new one - although I did have to give him a whopping great tip to keep quiet!

Underside of playfield is free from hacks, which is always a nice starting place.

Nice dirty cabinet - just how I like them!
« Last Edit: August 09, 2010, 11:45:20 AM by MartyJ »
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Re: Restoration of a Flintstones
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2010, 10:03:21 PM »
Glad to see you grabbed it Marty.
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Re: Restoration of a Flintstones
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2010, 10:13:12 PM »
Looks pretty good to me. After the clean and flipper kits, a quik flame polish on the ramps and she will sparkle.  ^^^

Well done mate. A good pick up.
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Re: Restoration of a Flintstones
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2010, 01:01:21 AM »
Good start point Marty I did one of these up fornmark not that long ago and was Anglos player once finished.  I may have some bowling pin decals lying around some place ill let you know
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Re: Restoration of a Flintstones
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2010, 04:50:48 AM »
Excellent choice. I've got one in storage I'm hoping to get to someday.

I could use a new apron, but the freight from overseas is killer. Hey Duckman, how about you come back to Bloomington this summer, and bring me an apron? :)
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Re: Restoration of a Flintstones
« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2010, 07:49:05 AM »
Good stuff Marty, FS is a fun machine.  You probably know that I am the proud owner of Wotto's old FS machine now.

A common problem with this machine are the two flaps/diverters at the top of the playfield - both of them should open up to allow the ball to flow around the top of the playfield.  On both of the FS machines I have had, they haven't worked properly.  I'm sure you will figure the machine out but if you need a hand with anything just give me a yell.

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Re: Restoration of a Flintstones
« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2010, 08:38:59 AM »
Looking forward to seeing the progress on this one Marty.
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Re: Restoration of a Flintstones
« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2010, 09:15:46 AM »
Great under rated machine with a few modes and shots simular to CFTBL, Great starting point it looks in great shape.
Good luck with the resto.
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Re: Restoration of a Flintstones
« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2010, 12:48:02 PM »

Good score Marty - underrated pin.

Looking forward to the resto !
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Re: Restoration of a Flintstones
« Reply #9 on: August 07, 2010, 03:08:27 PM »
Just love a good resto-Once Martys finished with this it will come up a treat/is it for sale once finished? #@#

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Re: Restoration of a Flintstones
« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2010, 06:17:28 PM »
Nice choice of game Marty,

Will look forward to the restoration...

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Re: Restoration of a Flintstones
« Reply #11 on: August 07, 2010, 06:28:26 PM »
Thanks guys, I'll try to update it when I can.  As its 'real time' it may be a slowish one!

Pete - At this stage the game is going straight into the collection as the next game was wifeys choice, although somehow the Star Wars which was also her choice we kept, so I'm not sure whats going on there!   *!@
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Re: Restoration of a Flintstones
« Reply #12 on: August 07, 2010, 06:31:18 PM »
Wides chic means one more game for the collection bloody beauty
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Re: Restoration of a Flintstones
« Reply #13 on: August 07, 2010, 10:15:49 PM »
Looks in good condition, look forward to the updates  *%*
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Re: Restoration of a Flintstones
« Reply #14 on: August 07, 2010, 11:12:41 PM »
Good to catch up with you Marty, This next resto look pretty clean. Should come up real nice. ^^^
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