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Aussie Pinball Forums => Restorations => Topic started by: Strangeways on October 28, 2014, 12:17:11 AM
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This game has been in the Restoration queue for a LONG TIME. I did start it a while ago, and it is slowly coming together. There are a few games that I need to document that I need to catch up on, and this is the first. The game was an import and needs a fair bit of work to be presentable. This has been earmarked to use the "Pinball Protectors" - which arrived a while ago.
Objective
This machine needs new cab art. The factory decals are scratched, missing or peeled. A previous owner tried using it to mix paints at some point ! This will be more a restoration as the cabinet needs a lot of work. As mentioned, the playfield will have the Playfield Protector installed.
Condition report
Cabinet - 4/10 - Not presentable. Scratches and mixed colours all over the place. Holes in the front panel. Needs work and will have new decals installed.
Playfield - 8/10 - VERY solid. Has some wear that will be an easy fix in the CPU insert area. Fillthy playfield. Will clean up well. Broken plastics and other items that will be addressed.
Electronics - 8/10 - One of the better Terminator 2 board set. No major hacks.
The teardown
Here's the starting point. Setup and a couple of games have been played. Very sloppy, but it has potential !
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20001.JPG)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20006.JPG)
Filthy playfield
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20007.JPG)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20009.JPG)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20011.JPG)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20035.JPG)
This is the point most stop and clean around posts and pop bumpers. Shortcuts in my view !
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20057.JPG)
Under the playfield - EVERYTHING will be rebuilt.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20074.JPG)
Filthy plastics - I mean really filthy !
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20116.JPG)
Here's a section of the playfield that has been briefly cleaned, and there's already a huge difference !
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20144.JPG)
.. as opposed to a section I have not touched !
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20145.JPG)
The stripped cabinet ;
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20149.JPG)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20152.JPG)
Decals removed and basic prep work commenced.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20169.JPG)
End of Part 1
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Looking good Nino, Guessing that PF had all the original rubbers etc ^^^
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Looking good Nino, Guessing that PF had all the original rubbers etc ^^^
what gave it away %.%
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"Filthy playfield"?
Nothing that a rag and bottle of nifty won't fix! !*!
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Watching with interest Nino,
My T2 restoration has started!
Will you be doing playfield repairs before adding the protector. If so, very keen on seeing the process and products you use. My playfield has repairs need around the CPU and bumpers.
Cheers
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Looking good Nino, Guessing that PF had all the original rubbers etc ^^^
I think they were a good chance to be the originals :D
"Filthy playfield"?
Nothing that a rag and bottle of nifty won't fix! !*!
nifti is harder to get these days !
Watching with interest Nino,
My T2 restoration has started!
Will you be doing playfield repairs before adding the protector. If so, very keen on seeing the process and products you use. My playfield has repairs need around the CPU and bumpers.
Cheers
Basic cosmetic repairs - yes. The CPU area will be repainted and built up to be level.
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I love this Terminator 2 machine. One of the BEST ever translites in pinball history.
One with a set of brand new cabinet decals added is just spectacular.
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Looking good Nino, wow that thing was dirty, are you rebuilding the gun on this resto? Watching with interest as this will be my first resto. Good luck. Cheers
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The decision had been made to have the playfield clearcoated. It was not part of the original plan, but it worth worth investigating. This was to be the first APR / Platinum Pinball playfield project, so we were keen to get this moving along.
Here is a picture of the playfield before sending off to Tim and Stu ;
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20211.JPG)
Here is the finished playfield after touch ups and a clearcoat ;
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20214.JPG)
Pictures don't do it justice. It is so hard to get the right amount of light without creating the "wave effect" from the light passing through the roof.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20219.JPG)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20221.JPG)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20228.JPG)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20230.JPG)
So now it is ready for re assembly !
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Looking good Nino, wow that thing was dirty, are you rebuilding the gun on this resto? Watching with interest as this will be my first resto. Good luck. Cheers
Gun will be sent off to the platers. Will be chromed !
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CC is the way to go, looks way better than new, T2errific &&
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CC is the way to go, looks way better than new, T2errific &&
Very true and makes it play like Arnie on roids %.% super fast and tough
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Outstanding! That's going to be one very special game when it's finished.
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The filth on the play field reminds me of when I first got my getaway.
Looks great!
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Back in the saddle again. ^^^
Here are sold photos of the AWESOME cabinet repaint and redecal that Timbo and Stu did for me last year. These are old shots that I only now realized I had not posted. The cabinet is completed, and I'll post up photos of that shorty.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20233.JPG)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20234.JPG)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20235.JPG)
But for this update, I have recommenced the playfield re assembly. All the parts have been cleaned, polished and worn / broken parts are identified and replaced. I used to tumble the old springs, but now I simply replace them.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20236.jpg)
Assemblies rebuilt with new parts ;
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20246.jpg)
Lamp boards cleaned, pins resoldered and then refitted. I use wire leads for the pop bumper sockets and then solder them into the wiring harness.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20241.jpg)
Around the pop bumpers I install adhesive mylar rings. All new parts for the rebuild. Guard rails are all regrained. Posts are simply tumbed and re installed.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20249.jpg)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20250.jpg)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20251.jpg)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20252.jpg)
Under the playfield is almost done. Just waiting on flipper kits and new flipper coils ;
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20253.jpg)
The underside is almost done - this game was missing the entire single Drop target Assembly. The assembly is in two parts - the DT and the reset assembly. Both are sourced and re fitted. At the time I started the restoration, the mounting plate for the reset assy was unavailable and the bracket assembly was difficult to locate. Now the entire DT assy is available as an assembled unit.
:D
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Here's the new DT sub assemblies fitted to make the one unit ;
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20255.jpg)
The metal ramps and been returned from the Plater. They were chrome plated. These will look amazing !
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20257.jpg)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20259.jpg)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20258.jpg)
The apron and head brackets will be powdercoated. Waiting on new spot targets to finish the playfield off and the front door will be finished as original.
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This game is going to be a 12 out of 10 when completed *%*
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Where are the complete drop target assemblies available from Nino
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Where are the complete drop target assemblies available from Nino
http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=3803 (http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=3803)
^^^
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Where are the complete drop target assemblies available from Nino
http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=3803 (http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=3803)
^^^
Is RTBB planning to stock these and the associated parts?
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Looking Fantastic Nino, Seems to be a popular title ATM &&
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Where are the complete drop target assemblies available from Nino
http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=3803 (http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=3803)
^^^
Is RTBB planning to stock these and the associated parts?
Can do if there's enough interest. The problem is that the plate for the reset coil (small coil) is hard to stock due to availability.
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Most of the parts for this restoration have arrived. Hold up is some of the plastics that need replacement.
The flippers need to be rebuilt with new parts. In this case, the flipper coild had non factory wrappers and didn't measure correct. For more easier to replace the coils along with the flipper kits. Baseplate is cleaned and polished. It is these (time consuming) minor details that make the difference.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20282.jpg)
Mounted into the game with new EOS wires.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20266.jpg)
Lower area completed
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20267.jpg)
But not before NEW targets are installed ;
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20280.jpg)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20265.jpg)
Close up of the playfield progress ;
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20277.jpg)
Genuine Cliffy posts
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20278.jpg)
Playfield mounted in the cabinet.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20274.jpg)
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Hi Nino,
You do fantastic work. A couple of times in your restoration you mentioned "tumbling". Can you tell me what that is please.
Thanks and regards,
Dan
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"Tumbling" is the process of using a vibratory tumbler to polish metal pinball parts. You can buy a tumbler from a gun shop. you need tumbling media - untreated corn cob - and also a cleaning solution - Turtle Wax that you can buy at bunnings.
You wash the parts, dry them, then place them in the tumbler with the media and cleaner. come back in 4 hours, and the parts will appear completely polished.
I have polish screws etc - they are OK to polish in a tumbler, but I like them to look better then new.
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As mentioned in it's own thread, I lost all my photos of restoration work on current machines I've been working on, so there is a gap between where I was prior to the disk failure, and where I'm up to now. So I'll try to continue this thread with recent photos.
The left metal ramp had a rusty old flap, so the flap is removed and I will repaint and refit the flap.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20304_resize.jpg)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20305_resize.jpg)
I've had great results with these products, unfortunately - only available from the USA.
On to the cabinet - the door needs a complete repaint, which I do for all restoration work.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20310_resize.jpg)
The picture below shows an issue that I had on the game after reassembly - see if you can pick it out #@#
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20313_resize.jpg)
The door is stripped, prepped, primed and then re painted
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20321_resize.jpg)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20322_resize.jpg)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20325_resize.jpg)
Cab bolts are painted and cleared. Just about the only "bling" I add - they look so much better !
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20326_resize.jpg)
One of the great things about working with other professional restorers, we can share knowledge and resources. Thanks to Tim at HRP - his chrome plater did an EXCEPTIONAL job on the trigger housing.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20329_resize.jpg)
I painted and cleared the bolts
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20300_resize.jpg)
The Cannon motor assembly and driver board were repaired with the correct parts and two new switches installed.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20331_resize.jpg)
At long last the underside is almost done !
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20334_resize.jpg)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20335_resize.jpg)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20336_resize.jpg)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20338_resize.jpg)
Inside the cabinet
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20339_resize.jpg)
Speaker Pro kits installed. All boards rebuilt. New cables used also
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20365_resize.jpg)
Some projects take longer than others and sometimes things have a way of taking time - too long ! Here's a snippet of plastics I wanted to use - I ended up replacing a few - but the ONLY supplier didn't have all the plastics available at one time. so I ordered the LHS and some upper plastics and had them in my cart waiting for the RHS to be released. Received the email that they are in stock, but the LHS plastics were removed from my cart.. While exchanging emails the upper plastics (around the skull), sold out. Unimpressed, I requested that I will pay for what is in stock, and WAIT for the ones I missed to be remade.
Does not sound like too much of a drama. Only took THREE MONTHS until everything was available !
But, they were worth waiting for - here's a snippet !
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20328_resize.jpg)
More to folllow..
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As mentioned earlier, I lost my hard disk with most of the re assembly, so I'm posting photos from more recent progress.
The game is fully assembled and is being tested and checked for issues. The mods on this game were particularly a problem as they use cheap wire and the electrical work is poor. But the aesthetics are VERY cool. I rewired and had the lengthen most of the mods to fit. I've used Cointaker or Ablaze Super Brights throughout. There are some standard LEDs, particularly the GI areas. I also installed the RED playfield protector set, which looks incredible on the game. It gives the plastics a deeper look, and provides the red border which matches the playfield. I LOVE them !
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20345_resize.jpg)
Overall, the game look spectacular lit up !
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20346_resize.jpg)
Instruction cards were found on the interwebs. They look great !
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20347_resize.jpg)
The three mods. They interact with the game's lamp matrix and are not at all overbearing. The entrance clear plastics are new.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20353_resize.jpg)
Ball's eye view !
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The LEDs behind the translite are all superbright #555. The warm whites give the central picture of Arnie a more "human" look than the cool whites that are behind the machines. Red behind the title and eyes of the Terminators.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20428_resize.jpg)
A bit of a glare on the photo below - which highlights the RED plastic protectors.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20432_resize.jpg)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20433_resize.jpg)
The obligatory "bling" outdoor photos to finish off !
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20376_resize.jpg)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20377_resize.jpg)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20378_resize.jpg)
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(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20380_resize.jpg)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20381_resize.jpg)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20383_resize.jpg)
The PinballInc / Starship-Fantasy Ramp !
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20386_resize.jpg)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20420_resize.jpg)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20426_resize.jpg)
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Under the bonnet - EVERYTHING is rebuilt. Most moving parts are new. This is where the hours are often well lost ! But the finished product must PLAY as good as it looks !
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20408_resize.jpg)
Speaker Pro Kit installed
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20411_resize.jpg)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20412_resize.jpg)
The Door - refinished.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20417_resize.jpg)
The Gun Assembly. Chrome plated and fitted.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20393_resize.jpg)
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Final outdoor pictures of completed game !
Special thanks goes to Tim and Stu at Hot Rodded Pins - they did the cabinet work, the playfield clearcoat and helped out with the Chromeplating and powdercoating. This standard of restoration is not really possible without leveraging on each other's talents !
ALL parts for this restoration are genuine parts supplied by RTBB.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20400_resize.jpg)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20401_resize.jpg)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20394_resize.jpg)
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(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20371_resize.jpg)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20374_resize.jpg)
Game DONE <..>
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/Restorations/T2/T2%20373_resize.jpg)
$#$
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Looks absolutely rad! Well done Nino
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Wow stunning work Nino, the finished game looks sensational! I have to say I enjoy seeing the finished photos of the underside of the playfield and inside cabinet as much as the finished game. It really shows where much of the hard work goes and the level of detail in the finishes.
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Amazing job!
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Looks better than new!
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Fantastic result, detailed skull looks awesome :)
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WOW that is one SWEEET lookin' T2 @@* @@*
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Only problem with a game looking that good is I'd be scared to play it lol just to nice to play

awesome work Nino.
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Love it, absolutely beautiful... very nice work
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WOW, superb result.
Great work as always Nino, it's really cool ()
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Great looking machine! :D
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Nice work again Nino how great do they look done up properly
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Thanks for all the kind words. Game is now with it's new owner. %$%
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Game is now with it's new owner. %$%
Hey Nino,
Yes it’s all set up now in its temporary home while I make some room at home,
Anyway thanks again for the Awesome T2 & amazing workmanship & killer light show,
In the end it all panned out well, All the best Nino with APR/RTBB,
you have tons of resto work infont of you & can’t wait to check out your next finished machine
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Game is now with it's new owner. %$%
Hey Nino,
Yes it’s all set up now in its temporary home while I make some room at home,
Anyway thanks again for the Awesome T2 & amazing workmanship & killer light show,
In the end it all panned out well, All the best Nino with APR/RTBB,
you have tons of resto work infont of you & can’t wait to check out your next finished machine
Wow looks awesome Luke
congrats.
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Congrats Luke, machine looks awesome!