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Williams Indiana Jones High End Restoration

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Strangeways:
This Restoration is one of four Indys that are in the queue. Two will be done in quick succession, along with other High End games simultaneously.

This example was a typical game that was very tired, but as with all these restorations, the starting point is not important, other than a nice playfield.

Objective

High End restoration - APR "Nearly In Box"

Condition Report

Cabinet - 6/10 - As with all Indys, faded artwork. Structurally good, but some separation at the front of the cabinet.

Playfield - 7/10 - No wear, but it will have some repairs and a clear to lock in the work and ensure the colours "pop".

Electronics - 8/10 - Boards are really good, but all the updates will be done in-house.

Translite - 8/10 - looks fine and will clean up well.

Starting point


The game is set up for testing and evaluation. at this point I collate a list of parts that are missing, broken, about to break or that I want to add..










The cabinet decals will be replaced..


Playfield is very good for a game that was thrashed on location !









Display was working !




Some playfield "before" pictures used as a reference.






Teardown begins - and I start to document the process.







Every detail recorded..




End of Part 1..

Strangeways:
Under the playfield was also documented ;





Many of the parts from the top of the playfield are retained, but will not be re used on this project. Metal screws and posts will be discarded ;





While the playfield is being worked on, I moved to the cabinet as I wanted to complete another cabinet while the weather held up !



Original colours !




Stripped, sanded and now I can see what part of the cabinet needs repairs.



More sanding and prep work post repairs..




Undercoat done and now the topcoat is completed. at this point, I check for any issues that need to be addressed.





End part 2 !

pinnies4me:
Nothing looks better than a freshly re-decalled Indy! bring on part 3!!

Strangeways:
Decal installation ;


















The edge of the cabinet has the sides matching with the front.






And I'm done !





Moving on to the playfield components next update !

pinnies4me:
That's what I'm talking about!!

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