This is another restore I completed around 3 years ago. The machine is within a collection of machines I have restored for a Collector in Melbourne. At the time he purchased this machine from me, he had the Jacks Open, Genie and Space Invaders that I had restored. I think this machine was then sold to a Sydnay based collector - I'm not sure. The reason I've posted this restore, is because I've been "flat out" with other things (Videos and other coin op work), and I have not had time to start another "real time" restoration. Within the next two months, I will have started a couple of CLASSIC EMs and another Classic Bally - more on that later. But for now, I thought I'd post this restore.
HistoryWas bought new and operated from somewhere in the late Seventies and then removed from route in the mid eighties. It sat in the storage buiding, gathering dust. While it was in storage, it gathered a lot of dust, and parts were removed from it continuosly. I pulled it out of storage and stored it in my garage for a few years.
ConditionCabinet - 8/10 - Really good for its age. A few scuff marks, but it retained its vibrant colors, and had no damage
Playfield - 8/10 - Part contact (not mylar). This machine was covered AFTER it had some wear - noticeably over ball swirl marks in the yellow areas. Fine lines could be seen (cracks), and I knew that if I tried to remove this contact, it could end up a disaster (like the Playboy I attempted). The playfield was in good condition, so I left the contact. Some platics were missing. The apron was missing. Several mechanism missing - flipper bases, sling bases and assemblies.
Electronics - 5/10 - Boards missing. Also - the displays were poor. Total rebuild of all boards and replacement displays will be needed.
Backglass -9/10 - Perfect except for one scratch.
Initial picturesThis is exactly how the machine was found in storage. In very poor condition, but worthy of a challenge.
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Removal of the playfield - Plenty of filth !
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Playfield stripped - with only the dirt left behind
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First pass - Nifti in one hand and a rag in the other. Is this the same playfield ?
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You can just see the lines where the mylar meets the playfield. This machine didn't suffer from the usual shrinkage of the contact. I didn't even "test" removing the contact. It was still "soft" - unlike contact that had been dried out and starting to peel.
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Cabinet stripped and cleaned with nifti and a bucket of water. Left in the sun to dry out, and it will be left alone for the time being while I work on the playfield.
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There's the end result of the first "session" of this restore. I do recall being VERY pleased with the playfield.
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