Next in the DMD Restoration / Reconditioning Queue is a Williams Whirlwind. One of my favorite Williams titles that I enjoy playing. I have a deadline to prepare this game for a friend of mine - Christmas or bust !
ObjectiveRestore / recondition the machine in time for the Holidays ! The game is in very good condition for it's age and I don't think it needs any major work. It is playable - albeit sloppy - but there are no major faults.
ConditionPlayfield - 8/10 - Factory mylar. No raised inserts (a miracle for this title). Some wear around the Cellar door and above the spinning disk. A couple of broken plastics (above the drop Targets). I think it will clean up really well. Ramps seem to be ok.
Cabinet - 9/10 - Really nice. No major dints or scuff marks. Translite is fine. Front door is straight and clean. Lock down bar will be discarded.
Electronics - 9/10 - Best I've seen on a SYS 11 machine.
Let's Begin - The "Before" pictures
![](http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/Whirlwind/Whirlwind%20013.JPG)
![](http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/Whirlwind/Whirlwind%20014.JPG)
![](http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/Whirlwind/Whirlwind%20016.JPG)
![](http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/Whirlwind/Whirlwind%20017.JPG)
Ramp flaps need attention and there's a target missing !
![](http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/Whirlwind/Whirlwind%20030.JPG)
Black rubbers look like crap on this game.
The teardownThe spinner unit will be rebuild with new decals
![](http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/Whirlwind/Whirlwind%20065.JPG)
Scoop assemblies are not broken at all and won't need to be repaired (sorry Marty !)
![](http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/Whirlwind/Whirlwind%20067.JPG)
![](http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/Whirlwind/Whirlwind%20116.JPG)
As I always say "take plenty of photos", because even the smallest detail can be captured and you will be able to check the photos during re assembly.
![](http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/Whirlwind/Whirlwind%20150.JPG)
![](http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/Whirlwind/Whirlwind%20178.JPG)
Under the playfield - The flippers had GREASE on the plungers. All that does is attract dirt and filth and over time, it seizes.
![](http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/Whirlwind/Whirlwind%20186.JPG)
Cabinet is filthy and will be stripped !
![](http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/Whirlwind/Whirlwind%20205.JPG)
That's the first night on the job done !