Getaway - High Speed 2 Resoration WIP

[Supremicus]

Well needed a new project so when a getaway project pin came up i couldn't resist since it's one i've wanted for awhile. Appears to be some water damage or something on the front with the previous owner doing some weird repair job as seen down the page. So far i've only found a couple of wear spots, so when i get that far i'll see if i can get some suggestions on how to repair them. Judging by how much dirt and cigarette ash i've found in the playfield while stripping it down so far makes me wonder if it had ever been cleaned.

[Supremicus]

Playfield before i started stripping and part progress of stripping.

[MartyJ]

That should clean up very nicely....I used a TreasureCove kit on my Getaway playfield and it gave very good results (mine is in resto section here).

Re the front panel...Hmm.  I would assume you're planning on decaling the machine?  If so, I depending on level of damage might be too much to fill.  If the coin door piece can be removed cleanly, maybe worth taking to a cabinet maker to see if they can make a new one?  Or if you're handy on the tools DIY!

[Strangeways]

Now that what I call a "project" - I'd be looking to replace the front and bottom panels if possible as per Marty's suggestion.

Playfield looks nice !

[Supremicus]

Yeah once i've finished pulling the playfield out the cab is going into the shed to see what i can do, most likely i'll knock the front off and cut a new one.

[pinnies4me]

Great game, I love playing Matt's (KTM450), best of luck with the restoration.

[MartyJ]

With one of Marks cheap doors it will come up like new!

Great fun game and I love cheat mania!

[Supremicus]

Got too dark over at the machine to finish stripping the playfield so figured i'd camp infront of the tv and start polishing the supercharger ramps. Looks so much better than the lovely tarnished dirty look it had before.

[GORGAR 1]

Coming along nice-I'll be interested to see how you tackle the front panel.

Peter

[Supremicus]

Cab decals turned up this morning, so it was enough to motivate me to get the playfield and harness out this afternoon so i could get started on the cab. Dosn't the cpu board look yummy, i think i'll bite the bullet and get a new one (amazingly the machine ran fine). Getting the playfield out allowed me to see what the metal plate on the front of the cab was for, as you can see theres a nice chunk of wood missing completely, looks like i'll be making a whole new front.

[MartyJ]

Decals look good.  I assuming you'll use a coin door filler when installing?  Its a must have!

BTW it looks like someone actually used a jig saw to cut around to get the old door off?  Novel way if you loose the key!..

[Supremicus]

Yeah marty i'll get a new coin door, more concerned about fixing the cab first. Pic of the plate and door taken off.

[Strangeways]

That front panel looks like be a REALLY big challenge, but I'm sure it will work out well. Just take your time !

The CPU board looks like it has had a few repairs !

[Supremicus]

Shouldn't be too bad a job provided i can get 18mm plywood in town, which i see as the bigger problem so hopefully mitre 10 or home hardware will have some when i look tomorrow. Then its just a matter of removing the old piece, cutting the new piece, getting the joints right then attaching it. Cabinet is bare right now, just have to detach the backbox. The sub is absolutely perished so i'll just have to put up with the pinball pro speaker kit (sarcasm :P) after hearing the difference of it in my dr who i'd love to put the kit in every dmd i buy.

[Extra Ball]

Looks to have had alot of moisture in the cab at some stage. Whats under the PF look like?
Ranex time!