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Offline ddstoys

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Re: 1955 GOTTLIEB MARATHON RESTORATION
« Reply #45 on: April 28, 2009, 06:29:45 PM »
Well the playfield is almost done  $#$  Just need to connect the bumper rings to the coils and either fix or make a new wooden apron and replace the playfield nails and a few guides.   

 
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Re: 1955 GOTTLIEB MARATHON RESTORATION
« Reply #46 on: April 28, 2009, 06:33:35 PM »
I couldnt decide which of these pics looked best so you decide
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Re: 1955 GOTTLIEB MARATHON RESTORATION
« Reply #47 on: April 28, 2009, 07:42:31 PM »
I vote the 1st Pic Daniel .. shows more shine ... refresh my memory .. exactly what new parts have you had to buy for this game? .. it seems none to me  *!@
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Re: 1955 GOTTLIEB MARATHON RESTORATION
« Reply #48 on: April 28, 2009, 08:49:40 PM »


mate  dosent look much different from when it left my pile  factory
at least you could've cleaned it ....



well done

mark
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Re: 1955 GOTTLIEB MARATHON RESTORATION
« Reply #49 on: April 28, 2009, 09:07:42 PM »
Fantastic job - looking like a real winner now, whichever photo you pick.
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Re: 1955 GOTTLIEB MARATHON RESTORATION
« Reply #50 on: April 28, 2009, 09:17:58 PM »
Feel the love for these old games....my vote for the last photo looking up the playfield between those flippers  *%*
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Re: 1955 GOTTLIEB MARATHON RESTORATION
« Reply #51 on: April 28, 2009, 10:09:02 PM »
Well so far for this game ive had to buy???????   Rubbers and Globes?  Yeah thats all
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Re: 1955 GOTTLIEB MARATHON RESTORATION
« Reply #52 on: April 29, 2009, 03:36:44 PM »
Very nice Daniel  ^^^ Second photo without flash
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Re: 1955 GOTTLIEB MARATHON RESTORATION
« Reply #53 on: April 29, 2009, 04:08:15 PM »
Thanks Matt
                       Im glad i posted both as there is a mixed response
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Re: 1955 GOTTLIEB MARATHON RESTORATION
« Reply #54 on: April 30, 2009, 01:58:58 PM »
Quote from: ktm450 on April 29, 2009, 03:36:44 PM
Very nice Daniel  ^^^ Second photo without flash

I agree. Without Flash always brings out the natural colors.
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Re: 1955 GOTTLIEB MARATHON RESTORATION
« Reply #55 on: April 30, 2009, 05:20:47 PM »
Im pretty happy with my attempt at repairing the delaminating playfield i didnt really get any good photos of it before but it turned out ok
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Re: 1955 GOTTLIEB MARATHON RESTORATION
« Reply #56 on: April 30, 2009, 07:30:27 PM »
Daniel,

Do you have one of these for your game? http://www.pbresource.com/signatur/gtb48.jpg

If not let me know and I will send one down

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Re: 1955 GOTTLIEB MARATHON RESTORATION
« Reply #57 on: April 30, 2009, 09:13:33 PM »
Looking forward to a game on that one Daniel, seeing Matt broke it last time...
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Re: 1955 GOTTLIEB MARATHON RESTORATION
« Reply #58 on: April 30, 2009, 10:21:42 PM »
Hey Tony
               I do have one but it has been broken and glued back together . If you have a spare that would be great
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Re: 1955 GOTTLIEB MARATHON RESTORATION
« Reply #59 on: April 30, 2009, 10:23:11 PM »
Hey Nick
               Your more than welcome to have a game once i get the playfield finished ill get you to come over before i start the cabinet respray as that might take me a while
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