el_timbo's Funhouse Restoration...

[el_timbo86]

Hey guys,

Well its been quite a while in between posts. I've spent the last three weeks stripping, cleaning regraining and polishing each and every assembly that makes up this game. I have kept as many original parts as possible, while replacing things that were really worn out. All coil sleeves were replaced, along with the flipper coils.

It was a slow process, but one that was well worth the effort.

Just a few photos of the game being rebuilt...

I started with the Pop Bumpers and targets...


Then posts and slings...


Starting to take some shape now...Its amazing how quickly this happens...


Metal guides polished and installed...


Same goes for my old pal Rudy...


Home sweet home...minus a bottom lip (which i will fix)...


Final glamour shot...I think Rudy looks pretty proud here...


Still a few more plastics to add here and there, along with all loom wiring to resolder and clean. But i think another week should see my first game. As always, thanks for reading guys. Shouldnt be too long before a video post of the first game...

el_timbo

[ktm450]

Almost there, great job on your first resoration mate 

[beaky]

looking great, just love the mirror playfield

[ajlaird]

Well, I have to say that this is an unbelievable level of work.

Great job! This thing will play great and shouldn't cause you any problems for years.

[pinnies4me]

This is such a pleasure to watch, thanks for sharing.

Is Rudy going to get some lippy??

[Strangeways]

Absolutely astounding ! Thanks for installing white rubbers - I HATE black rubber 

Awesome machine 

[ddstoys]

Looking good Tim and plus 1 to Ninos comment on the white rubbers this bright game definately needs white 

[el_timbo86]

Thanks for the kind words guys - And yep white rubber is the only way to go for this game (IMO). I think i'll order some coloured cliffy post rubbers when its finished.

And Rudy's lip will be getting some lipstick, i just had to see how he looks back at home.

When the game is finished, i'll have to have a few guys around for a game or three...not much of a meet though as this is my only pin... 

As always, thanks for the motivational words. Just got the lamp and switch loom back in this afternoon...No errors thus far, fingers crossed!! 

el_timbo

[MartyJ]

Thanks for the kind words guys - And yep white rubber is the only way to go for this game (IMO). I think i'll order some coloured cliffy post rubbers when its finished.

And Rudy's lip will be getting some lipstick, i just had to see how he looks back at home.

When the game is finished, i'll have to have a few guys around for a game or three...not much of a meet though as this is my only pin... 

As always, thanks for the motivational words. Just got the lamp and switch loom back in this afternoon...No errors thus far, fingers crossed!! 

el_timbo

Timbo,

I got my wifey to redo the lips on rudy.  Not a job for us blokey blokes.!

[ddstoys]

Thanks for the kind words guys - And yep white rubber is the only way to go for this game (IMO). I think i'll order some coloured cliffy post rubbers when its finished.

And Rudy's lip will be getting some lipstick, i just had to see how he looks back at home.

When the game is finished, i'll have to have a few guys around for a game or three...not much of a meet though as this is my only pin... 

As always, thanks for the motivational words. Just got the lamp and switch loom back in this afternoon...No errors thus far, fingers crossed!! 

el_timbo

Timbo,

I got my wifey to redo the lips on rudy.  Not a job for us blokey blokes.!

    What no good at putting lippy on other blokes Marty 

[el_timbo86]

Thanks for the kind words guys - And yep white rubber is the only way to go for this game (IMO). I think i'll order some coloured cliffy post rubbers when its finished.

And Rudy's lip will be getting some lipstick, i just had to see how he looks back at home.

When the game is finished, i'll have to have a few guys around for a game or three...not much of a meet though as this is my only pin... 

As always, thanks for the motivational words. Just got the lamp and switch loom back in this afternoon...No errors thus far, fingers crossed!! 

el_timbo

Timbo,

I got my wifey to redo the lips on rudy.  Not a job for us blokey blokes.!

 

Good call Marty, Rudy may end up looking more like the Joker from The Dark Knight with my Makeup skills...haha.

[Mr Pinbologist]

Jeezuz that playfield looks good 

It'd almost be a shame to risk scratching that up by putting a steel ball on it

Excellent job 

[el_timbo86]

Hi Guys,

Well, my Funhouse restoration is nearing its completion. I spent the last few days soldering and neatening up as much of the loom as possible, as well as polishing up the remaining metal parts.

In between playfield work, i refinished the coin door MartyJ generously donated to my cause. I really wanted this restore to reflect the game pictured on the original flyer, so it was important that i had the door to match as well...

Rebuilt...


Some minor details that add to the whole package...


Once the playfield was back in the cabinet, i was able to get to work...

Ready to go...


Here is the underside of the playfield. I split the three looms up and colour coded the cable ties, so in future i know exactly what im looking at...


With everything wired up, and all tests completed (and passed thank goodness!!) i grabbed the camera to take a few glamour shots.

I still have to install the steps ramp, but i need to rivet the entrance flap first up. If any of the Geelong guys have a riveting tool, could you please let me know if you could help me out 

Anyway, here are a few glamour shots of the game from various myspace influenced angles 

From the right...


Middle...I need to correct that pointing hand plastic too...


Left...


Above...


And last but not least...

Rudy back home asleep...


I still have a few more updates, but just thought i'd post my progress thus far.

Hope everyone is having a pinball filled weekend, like me!

Thanks for reading,

el_timbo

[tonyt]

Amazing job Tim, you should be very happy with what you have achieved.

[MartyJ]

Looks great Timbo.

You might need to put some sunnies on Rudi from the playfield glare!