HELP - Gottlieb Volley must be finished by 14th April

[ktm450]

Hi guys, I am starting this thread so all you EM gurus around here can help me out as soon as I post my questions, as I really do not have enough time to search or work out things for myself, with family life, work and finishing this pin I'm really under the pump.


As some of you know I recently purchased a Gottlieb Volley on ebay, I plan on restoring it for my fathers 60th birthday in April, he has played tennis most of his life and it is from the era when he was in his early 20's, he has also been talking about setting up a games room since us my youngest brother left home so I thought it would be a great gift.

I plan on posting a resto thread when I am finished but here are a few photos off the ebay listing:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260723517544&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT



So.....

Question 1.
I still have not recieved the pin but I am pretty sure I do not have a manual or schematics for it, does anyone have a copy they could photocopy for me?  I am happy to pay for them and postage, send me a pm if you can help out.

Thanks,
Matt.

[ddstoys]

While your waiting on the machine matt check out the step by step instructions on rebuilding steppers and score reels.  These are usually 90% of EM issues.    And if you need any parts be sure to let me know.   

[Strangeways]

I own a Volley and I think I have the schematics. If not, I'm about to place an order with PBR and I can grab one for you.

Just keep us posted on this thread and we will monitor it so it will be ready on time !

[beaky]

step by step instructions on rebuilding steppers .    

how many steps does it take to rebuild a stepper? 
sorry, i just had to point it out

[punter]

I will be receiving a manual and schematics for Volley in an order from PBR this week.I am also giving mine a full makeover and have a big order due.If you get what you need put a post up,if not i will copy everything for you and post it to you.

[ktm450]

Thanks for your replys guys, I have found out the pin has arrived down here at the Melb depot, I will be picking it up on tomorrow (Wednesday) morning.
If it definately does not have a set of schematics I will get you to add them to your order Nino, thankyou very much for your offer.  I'll send you a pm to confirm tomorrow.





Now to...

Question 2.

Not knowing the last time the flippers were rebuilt I will put a kit through and rebuild them, I have not noticed any local suppliers selling them in 'kit' form, so, what individual items do I need?  Not having a manual, and not being familiar with pins of the era, I need some help.




Is this the plunger and link? http://www.pinballspareparts.com.au/index.php?crn=271&rn=3052&action=show_detail


Are these the flipper bearings? http://www.pinballspareparts.com.au/index.php?search%5Bterms%5D=flipper+bearing&search%5Bmode%5D=all&search%5Bcat%5D=&search%5Bsort_by%5D=name_asc


What Coil Sleeves do I need?


What Coil stops do I need?



Thanks again guys, I'm sure i'll have a few more questions tomorrow after I pick it up 

[Strangeways]

Matt - I THINK I have a spare PBR flipper kit that I can provide you with that has all the parts and more. I'll check for you tonight.

The only other mandatory parts you will need are ;

A new hold coil, ball, rubber kit..

I'll see if I have the complete set of schematics.

[Retropin]

The pinball i rebadged, including PF restore, full cabinet repaint, new BG and all problems solved took me 4 weekends and quite a few weeknights to complete.

here she is again;

http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=4732.0

Now im not for one minute suggesting you go this far with VOLLEY. But what i am saying is that it is very possible to get your VOLLEY fully working and looking tidy for your dads birthday... Good Luck!

[Strangeways]

I cannot find the schematics and I don't have a new flipper rebuild kit. I will be placing an order with PBR within the next week and it is easy for me to add the parts you may require.

I think you have PLENTY of time, Matt. Even if you present it to your Dad "as is" and do a full resto at a later date ?

[ktm450]

Well I picked her up today and she is standing on her rusty legs (i'll grab that set off you Daniel)
Cab definately needs painting so I'll have to get a stencil set off you Gav.
PF has been mylared, not the greatest job, would love to remove it but that is only if I get time so I doubt it, I dont want to worry about paint coming up with it at the moment.
I'll concentrate on the cab first and external hardware first.

[ktm450]

I cannot find the schematics and I don't have a new flipper rebuild kit. I will be placing an order with PBR within the next week and it is easy for me to add the parts you may require.

I think you have PLENTY of time, Matt. Even if you present it to your Dad "as is" and do a full resto at a later date ?

Thanks Nino, I will definately get a few things added to your order, I will sort out what I need tomorrow and get back to you mate.

[ktm450]

On to ...

Question 3.

What colour 'white' do people recommend painting the cab with? I have a gravity feed gun and can spray myself so no probs there just wondering best brand and colour name.

Also for any volley owners who have painted theirs, what green and red do you suggest?

Can someone post a link to how to apply the webbing I know it has been covered a few times

Do I put a satin clear to seal after painting?

[FirePower]

Can someone post a link to how to apply the webbing I know it has been covered a few times

The TOP 1 dvd might be worth getting hold of - it shows how to do webbing and I think maybe mentions the name of a colour for GTB white (nut maybe for earlier machines?) anyway the DVD is well worth watching.

http://www.pinrepair.com/top/

[ktm450]

Can someone post a link to how to apply the webbing I know it has been covered a few times

The TOP 1 dvd might be worth getting hold of - it shows how to do webbing and I think maybe mentions the name of a colour for GTB white (nut maybe for earlier machines?) anyway the DVD is well worth watching.

http://www.pinrepair.com/top/

Thanks, but I can't really wait for the DVD to be sent over from the states, I have a few other TOP dvds they are great 

[ktm450]

Question 4.

I was thinking of replacing the drop targets anyway so I thought I'd see how they clean up with Novus 2, it took the paint off the face 
What do you use to clean them??
Can you re-apply the artwork to them?
Does someone sell a decal you can peel and stick?