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Offline MartyJ

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Re: Re: finally got this after looking for ages
« Reply #15 on: January 22, 2014, 07:57:46 PM »
Might pay just to grab a new set Rob.  Not that expensive and not worth breaking old glass
cost not an issue, where can I get a set or two? Does Greg supply or do I need to go os? Thanks mate

I'll have to try to dig up the link.  There was a bloke OS doing it....I don't think Greg has them, but then again, he might.  I really don't know!

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Re: finally got this after looking for ages
« Reply #16 on: January 22, 2014, 08:00:55 PM »
I don't think this guy had a website from memory....

Maybe just google his email address and check on pinside to make sure he is still active.

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Re: finally got this after looking for ages
« Reply #17 on: January 22, 2014, 08:20:01 PM »
I don't think this guy had a website from memory....

Maybe just google his email address and check on pinside to make sure he is still active.
will do thanks. You wouldn't believe how long I have been Goodling for the plastics and BG so a bit more won't hurt.
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Re: finally got this after looking for ages
« Reply #18 on: January 22, 2014, 08:34:17 PM »
Anyone dealt with action pinball as they have the trims it seems?
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Re: finally got this after looking for ages
« Reply #19 on: January 22, 2014, 08:48:14 PM »


I did buy some stuff from them probably six or seven years ago without any issues, but that's a long time ago Rob.
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Re: finally got this after looking for ages
« Reply #20 on: January 22, 2014, 09:28:25 PM »
I brought one from Marco's awhile ago but just checked there web site and there out of stock. Never dealt with action pinball though.
One thing I learnt when putting the new trim on my FG backglass is that you have to be very careful and keep your eye on the back (painted) side of the glass. If the trim is tight then you can easily lift the paint. I chipped a bit out of my glass but fortunately it wasn't much and the trim covered.

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Re: finally got this after looking for ages
« Reply #21 on: January 22, 2014, 09:33:58 PM »
I brought one from Marco's awhile ago but just checked there web site and there out of stock. Never dealt with action pinball though.
One thing I learnt when putting the new trim on my FG backglass is that you have to be very careful and keep your eye on the back (painted) side of the glass. If the trim is tight then you can easily lift the paint. I chipped a bit out of my glass but fortunately it wasn't much and the trim covered.
thanks for the tip will try to be very careful then. And thanks Nick I think I might give them a try.
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Re: finally got this after looking for ages
« Reply #22 on: January 22, 2014, 09:55:15 PM »
If this is Ray from Action Pinball being referred to I have ordered a part from him about six months ago with no problems.

Only downside is like some US businesses they have a minimum order charge for international shipping ($28?) regardless of the size of the item - mildly annoying when the item you needed only costs $3.99.

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Re: finally got this after looking for ages
« Reply #23 on: January 22, 2014, 10:15:36 PM »
Wow that backglass has to be one of the rarest find ever .

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Re: finally got this after looking for ages
« Reply #24 on: January 29, 2014, 09:01:25 PM »
Here is a photo of the original glass I have and the main problem area
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Re: finally got this after looking for ages
« Reply #25 on: January 29, 2014, 09:20:52 PM »
Also got my partial set of used plastics. Very happy no cracks, breaks, chips or scratches. Anyone in the future requiring scans are welcome. I needed the set for two plastics, the middle one which was broken and a smaller one that was completely missing
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Re: finally got this after looking for ages
« Reply #26 on: January 29, 2014, 09:28:26 PM »
Can't help it here a of shot no matter how poor a quality. My next step is either restore the apron, or pf or cabinet.
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Re: finally got this after looking for ages
« Reply #27 on: January 29, 2014, 10:03:37 PM »
I'm jealous, beautiful looking game you have there Rob and what a score with both the glass and plastics even is they are second hand they must be the find of the year for sure.

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Re: finally got this after looking for ages
« Reply #28 on: January 29, 2014, 10:07:40 PM »
The funny thing was I have been looking for ages and finally found the plastics as I got sick of watching all the rubbish TV shows my wife watches. I'm CSI'd out big time.

Then I joked to her the next night that I'll find a back glass and within minutes I got one. I should have picked some tattslotto numbers as I must have been in the zone. I could have millions to spend on pinballs  @.@
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Re: finally got this after looking for ages
« Reply #29 on: February 10, 2014, 09:58:57 PM »
Finally got the glass off the floor and installed. Looks supa and as promised some shots of the new and old
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