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Title: Addams Family
Post by: faza on February 18, 2010, 12:09:22 PM
Just bought a repro playfield of Mark C now all i need is a machine to put it in.
Obviously want one with a worn out playfield to restore .
Cheers
Title: Re: Addams Family
Post by: Caveoftreasures on February 18, 2010, 03:38:53 PM
how much u want to pay for a addams ? i know of such a machine. PM me.
Title: Re: Addams Family
Post by: faza on February 23, 2010, 10:35:26 PM
Just recieved from Mark C
Hmm now all i need is an Addams to put it in.
Title: Re: Addams Family
Post by: Caveoftreasures on February 26, 2010, 01:19:44 PM
The only problem with any machine with a really worn playfield, is that it usually comes with really worn out everything else and crappy mechanicals.

fazza, hit my mate up again to do ya a better price for the couple he has. ya never know.  !@#   worth a try. he also has a spare set of brand new decals he might throw in if u guys can do a deal. give it another go.
cheers Caveman.  ^^^
Title: Re: Addams Family
Post by: faza on February 26, 2010, 08:43:37 PM
The only problem with any machine with a really worn playfield, is that it usually comes with really worn out everything else and crappy mechanicals.

fazza, hit my mate up again to do ya a better price for the couple he has. ya never know.  !@#   worth a try. he also has a spare set of brand new decals he might throw in if u guys can do a deal. give it another go.
cheers Caveman.  ^^^

Caveman

I dont think he will budge on price, he even put me onto another Addams for sale .
Not in a huge hurry will have patience something is sure to come along.

Cheers
John


Title: Re: Addams Family
Post by: faza on March 01, 2010, 10:13:37 PM
What would be the best way to store a playfield until i find a machine to put it in.
Im Guessing flat on its back to try and prevent warping???????????
Title: Re: Addams Family
Post by: markc on March 03, 2010, 09:59:28 AM
we store ours flat packed
but at this stage we dont have many left at all  , we did have heaps of them but seem to have been short shipped
hoping we can get some more soon
mark
Title: Re: Addams Family
Post by: wonder on March 04, 2010, 11:28:42 AM
What would be the best way to store a playfield until i find a machine to put it in.
Im Guessing flat on its back to try and prevent warping???????????

Laying it flat under the bed is a good spot.I did start by leaving mine standing up but some did start to warp ,but now all flat on a special floor trolley to move them when I have to.
Title: Re: Addams Family
Post by: faza on March 04, 2010, 03:47:45 PM
Cheers

Looks like under the bed it goes
Title: Re: Addams Family
Post by: Strangeways on March 04, 2010, 04:30:30 PM

They should be laid flat. I take my repro playfields straight out of their shipping boxes and simply leave them upright against a wall for 2 months - then under the bed on bubble wrap.
Title: Re: Addams Family
Post by: Duckman on March 04, 2010, 07:28:34 PM
Same here, Back in the bubblewrap and under the bed.
Title: Re: Addams Family
Post by: faza on March 10, 2010, 09:18:12 PM
Where have allthe Addamses gone???????????????? !@#
Title: Re: Addams Family
Post by: Strangeways on March 26, 2010, 11:59:21 PM
Where have allthe Addamses gone???????????????? !@#

Just need to be a bit more patient !
Title: Re: Addams Family
Post by: faza on May 07, 2010, 07:15:00 PM
Must admit im not the most patient man surely there has got to be a few out there some where??????????? !@# !@#
Title: Re: Addams Family
Post by: Caveoftreasures on May 07, 2010, 07:45:34 PM
not for 2500 or 3 grand  !@#

anyone who has a addams wants 4 grand upwards. a trashed addams with a trashed playfield usually means everything else is trashed as well.

only the euro sellers would probably have a trashed addams you can pik up cheap enough to put a new playfield into.
 
Title: Re: Addams Family
Post by: faza on May 07, 2010, 11:04:19 PM
Six months ago i could have picked up two for $2500 each should have grabbed one then .
Title: Re: Addams Family
Post by: Caveoftreasures on May 07, 2010, 11:06:33 PM
there will be someone who has one for sale sooner or later. i will keep a look out for ya.  ^^^
Title: Re: Addams Family
Post by: faza on May 07, 2010, 11:20:08 PM
Thanks cavey

By the time you restore the machine it would probably be cheaper to purchase one already done , but i am looking forward to it every man needs a project in his garage preferably one in close proximity to the beer fridge.
Title: Re: Addams Family
Post by: pinmadd on May 08, 2010, 06:48:41 AM
That's the problem, there were cheap TAF pin's out there untill they made the new playfield's   !*!
Title: Re: Addams Family
Post by: Caveoftreasures on May 08, 2010, 10:54:36 AM
Faza, what are u willing to pay for a addams family. ?

I understand you will put in the new playfield. You will then probably buy some new ramps, unless the old ramps come up a treat, given that anything placed on a brand new playfield will look crappy against the mint playfield, if it is not in real good nick.

I understand you will probably redecall the machine as well (I would). So u just need a addams which is complete, but it doesnt have to be in great condition so to speak, just as long as there is nothing really missing, that cant be repurchased.

How much will u pay up to for a addams ? 
Title: Re: Addams Family
Post by: johnwartjr on May 08, 2010, 01:06:58 PM
Everything being worn out is not an issue - a game with a new playfield deserves freshly rebuilt everything. Anything in between is cutting corners.
Title: Re: Addams Family
Post by: faza on May 08, 2010, 01:20:28 PM
I agree but the enjoyment is in doing it yourself and learning along the way.
Title: Re: Addams Family
Post by: Caveoftreasures on May 08, 2010, 08:22:29 PM
Everything being worn out is not an issue - a game with a new playfield deserves freshly rebuilt everything. Anything in between is cutting corners.

I agree, but sometimes a fully shopped machine in excellent condition can be more financially viable than spending 60 or 80 hours on another pin that has worn out everything and needs alot of money spent on it.
If Faza has your skills John (or skills close enough to tackle every single problem incl board repairs, and he can rebuild everything that has issues inhouse), then why not go ahead n do a full resto and playfield changeover.

Personally, i would love to se the addams family resto done by Fazza. I have tracked down a great addams fam, just need to get the price right now for him.  ^^^ ^^^
Title: Re: Addams Family
Post by: faza on May 11, 2010, 06:08:40 PM

Let me know how you go with the Addams Caveman after reading all the restores on Aussie pinball i am really keen to give it a go myself and i know that if and when i get stuck with something the support on here is great .
Title: Re: Addams Family
Post by: wonder on May 13, 2010, 11:23:37 AM
I agree but the enjoyment is in doing it yourself and learning along the way.

There nothing better than attempting to do one yourself.Time and lots patient and if you do stuff something up,well plenty of people to help you out.You will be amazed at how much you do lean,and how much it will help you down the road with fixing other things.

If i expected to get my money back for my hours spent on them, the price would be ridicules.But for me ,it something i like doing and enjoy doing it.

One will come along for the right price,just got to be patient. *%*