Williams Flash Restoration

[Operator68]

Thanks for the info Nino, I will give it a shot and see how I go.

[johnwartjr]

Curious how the CPU works with the RAM chip at IC13 missing? Is there some sort of Sys 6 mod I'm not aware of?

I have 2 waiting for me on the bench, so I'm curious.

You use a 6802 processor , remove  jumper J1 and install a 4.7K resistor at R4.
This enables the 6802's internal ram and you don't need the 6810 at ic13 anymore.

Good info, thanks :) I will remember this!

[pinball god]

Great work there Nino. The braiding under the playfield, is it difficult to source? I have never seen it on any supplier sites. Where do you get yours from?

[Strangeways]

I was not happy with the black area of the headbox on both sides. So I masked off the white and red areas and repainted. I also touched up areas with my airbrush.




Backglass is finished and the touch ups are an improvement.





Apron cards done and I spent some time tuning the game and testing everything 100% before the new owner picks up the machine.





Spinner art is printed (thanks Wotto !). Looks great on the game.





The game is finished and plays 100% ( as it should ). The owner should be pleased 








The correct legs are cleaned, polished and installed. I see too many of these machines with the incorrect legs, or the EM style 28 1/2 inch Williams legs with the broader top. New leg levellers and bolts and were are done !


The game should give Tim years of trouble free enjoyment. Might have to adjust the tilt to be a little more liberal 

[spacejam0]

Well she's home   and as you can see she looks very happy next to her new brother and sister.
Big thanks Nino it's above and beyond my expectations. Plays like it would have when it first came out of the box 30 plus years ago. I have adjusted the tilt a little and as you can see from the pic I have installed a custom topper. The high score you put in it whilst testing is already gone.
Nothing to do now but enjoy.

[Strangeways]

Looks great in your line-up Tim and I'm pleased it has gone to a good home. Remind me to pop by for a six month service so I can play the BK2000 !

I guess you are now in the market for a "Bad Cats" as you already have the topper on the Flash 

[GORGAR 1]

Congrats on a great machine she looks awesome nice work Nino

Peter

[spook]

Absolutely fantastic job Nino .... my all time favourite machine! It has come up beautifully. I would love to find another Flash one day and try my hand at restoring. Good job and nice pics.

[Strangeways]

Absolutely fantastic job Nino .... my all time favourite machine! It has come up beautifully. I would love to find another Flash one day and try my hand at restoring. Good job and nice pics.

That's what I like to hear ! The main reason I've documented and posted my restores is so that members can "have a go" at restoring their own games. It WILL become an addiction !

[rustalan]

What did you use with the magic eraser to clean the playfield?

[Strangeways]

What did you use with the magic eraser to clean the playfield?

isopropyl alcohol - Available at Bunnings. I also use "Servisol" from Jaycar (NA-1067). It is in a pressure pack, but better value for money. Always spray on the Magic Eraser and not the playfield !

[goodolddays]

Stunning looking Restoration Nino