Bally Corvette Reconditioning

[RottyGuy]

By far the best car themed pinball IMO. Mine was lots of fun even though it wasn't working 100%. I had problems with the drag strip.

This must be a common problem as one of my vettes doesn't race up the track? I've checked the Opto's which look fine???

That was the same issue I had. I never found out the problem with mine as I sold the game as is. The buyer was an OP and had his own tech who was going to take a look at it.

Nice job Strangeways. It's looks pristine now.

[Strangeways]

Thanks for the comments guys. I might be doing another one as my Son loves the game 

[tonyt]

As usual Nino, great attention to detail, looks great.

[GORGAR 1]

Can't remember ever playing this title but it looks like a ton of fun and fast! Nice job Nino it looks a million dollars.

Peter

[johnwartjr]

PSP has all 4 factory Corvette protectors. I know this, because my prototype game was manufactured without any, and I had to add them as within a couple hundred plays, the LT5 ramp was cracking.

http://www.pinball.co/Products/1444-01-13601.aspx
http://www.pinball.co/Products/1419-01-13434.aspx
http://www.pinball.co/Products/1418-01-13433-1.aspx
http://www.pinball.co/Products/1420-01-134361.aspx

Don't forget the custom protector from Cliffy for the skid pad ramp, since WMS never made one for that ramp!

http://www.passionforpinball.com/vette.htm

[Strangeways]

PSP has all 4 factory Corvette protectors. I know this, because my prototype game was manufactured without any, and I had to add them as within a couple hundred plays, the LT5 ramp was cracking.

All good. James from Pinball Inc had a surplus of protectors and threw them in with the other Pinball Inc Ramp that was received during the week 

The next Corvette I do will have exactly the same setup. Pinball Inc LT-5 Ramp with factory protectors.

[johnwartjr]

Glad to hear James has ramps - there was a shortage of them in the states recently when a friend needed one.

My game has only 200 plays on the playfield, including all parts, so I will live with a slight crack under the protector :)

[Strangeways]

Glad to hear James has ramps - there was a shortage of them in the states recently when a friend needed one.

My game has only 200 plays on the playfield, including all parts, so I will live with a slight crack under the protector :)

I checked with distributors and RTBB had one loaded one left. Greg then checked with James, and James found another loaded ramp for me (already received). I have the remaining decals to come and some protectors, but it looks like all my Corvettes will have new Pinball Inc Ramps. Which is great because I've never seen a restored Corvette (or shopped) with a NEW ramp. They are always damaged. Given this title has a VERY intricate ramp with lots of parts central to the game - it HAS to be 100%.

I'm hoping James will repro more of these ramps as I really like this title, and you just can't play a game that is not looking or playing 100%.

I'd love to see pictures of your game, John. It sounds like a very very nice example.

[Caveoftreasures]

Awesome results. The photos of the finished machine look excellent.
Well done on a perfect job.

[coon82]

Great work  , looks excellent.
I've never played Corvette but after hearing all the feedback sounds like one to look out for, for a game or two.

[Strangeways]

Great work  , looks excellent.
I've never played Corvette but after hearing all the feedback sounds like one to look out for, for a game or two.

Absolutely a sleeper title and worth a game or two. Multiball is excellent. I'm no car nut, so the theme does nothing for me, but the game is very, very good.

[RottyGuy]

I rate Corvette a mile above Getaway, but the majority of people would choose a Getaway.

[johnwartjr]

I rate Corvette a mile above Getaway, but the majority of people would choose a Getaway.

I agree, but I want both :)

[ktm450]

Nice work Nino, looks great 

[Strangeways]

Thanks for the kind words guys 

The machine was shipped off to WA to a collector. I actually miss the game  But I have another three to do