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Offline Strangeways

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Re: Bally 1965 Aces High Restoration
« Reply #105 on: May 04, 2011, 12:05:40 AM »
WOW! WOW WOW! I didn't realise how much work you have put into this machine until I saw the before and after of the pop bumpers!
IT LOOKS BRILLIANT NENO!

Looking and realising the amount of time, Effort and $ into this machine...
How much do you think it would be worth in Aus?? ^&^

Not sure if I can place a $ value on this game, Mitch. I think this restore has gone BEYOND worrying about recouping my time, as it has been a learning curve, and I find this to be more rewarding than being paid "top dollar". This machine was in poor condition and I deleiberately targetted this machine to test Greg's Bally Star Jet score motor issue and it "grew" from there. The score motor rebuild took HOURS. Learning to replate metal took WEEKS. Researching and learning airbrush techniques took weeks and is an ongoing process. I would LOVE for this game to take pride and place in a Pinball Museum. At the very least, I'd like it to be in a good home. Interestingly enough, a collector in the USA has shown keen interest in buying it, but I'm not entirely sure whether it is a legitimate offer or not. At the moment, I'm just pleased with what this restore has GIVEN ME. I can't put a $ value on that. It HAS tested my abilty and opened many doors to new methods of restoration.


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