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Offline oldskool1969

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Re: My first EM resto GTB2001 ( 1971 )
« Reply #60 on: April 05, 2013, 10:22:19 AM »
Next time maybe, I must admit I do prefer the MATTE finish though as gloss was looking too artificial on this old girl ( for me any way )
Thanks for the feed back  ^^^ and I am definitely still going to do another game with this product although at least SS/DMD era.
I won't re paint a WHOLE play field ever again if I can help it though - pffffftt !
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Re: My first EM resto GTB2001 ( 1971 )
« Reply #61 on: April 05, 2013, 05:25:57 PM »
Just put it back together already, I want to play this thing.   @@*
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Re: My first EM resto GTB2001 ( 1971 )
« Reply #62 on: April 05, 2013, 09:21:41 PM »
Did you manage to eradicate the air bubbles by blocking back?
Have you given it a final coating yet?
I would have gone for a clear satin finish myself  *%*

How about this for your next project? (see pic)


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Re: My first EM resto GTB2001 ( 1971 )
« Reply #63 on: April 05, 2013, 10:03:55 PM »
you will have to wait and see as I started the electrical this arvo and having a MASSIVE win! Should look good under glass  &^&
YEAh that a nice guitar
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Re: My first EM resto GTB2001 ( 1971 )
« Reply #64 on: April 06, 2013, 04:28:01 AM »
That's looking good Andy. It will look great when populated, cant wait to play it ^^^
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Re: My first EM resto GTB2001 ( 1971 )
« Reply #65 on: April 12, 2013, 10:02:30 PM »
Quote from: ralph67 on April 06, 2013, 04:28:01 AM
That's looking good Andy. It will look great when populated, cant wait to play it ^^^
Cheers Big Ears.
Been busy today and started getting majority of bits on the old ride.
Starting to look like a pinball now - phew!  &&
There is still a lot of tweaking to do yet, but have rebuilt the flippers, bumpers, sling shots, top ball eject, replaced coils and springs and put on new repro bits when I could. Lots of leaf contacts to adjust and some sticky issues with the right 10 bank drop target. We WILL get there though.
The plastics from Pinball Rescue look shit hot ( I think ) Cheers Lee, they fit  %.%
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Re: My first EM resto GTB2001 ( 1971 )
« Reply #66 on: April 16, 2013, 09:00:56 PM »
Plugged the old girl in and guess what. Didn't blow up ?   ^%^
I must admit I did give her a quick test before energising.
Quite a few hiccups that all appear to be originating from a dodgy free play hack. We shall see  *!@
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Re: My first EM resto GTB2001 ( 1971 )
« Reply #67 on: April 19, 2013, 07:24:17 PM »
Nice job Andy will have to come around and have a look. This is the standard of restoration I would like to achieve on the Top Card that I'm currently doing.
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Re: My first EM resto GTB2001 ( 1971 )
« Reply #68 on: April 19, 2013, 08:08:14 PM »
Quote from: Adrian on April 19, 2013, 07:24:17 PM
Nice job Andy will have to come around and have a look. This is the standard of restoration I would like to achieve on the Top Card that I'm currently doing.
Cheers mate
If I can help in anyway I will be more than happy to. Pop in whenever dude, thanks for the kind words  ^^^
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Re: My first EM resto GTB2001 ( 1971 )
« Reply #69 on: August 14, 2014, 09:25:45 PM »
After being on the back burner for a while, finally started this old girl again and after many hours of frustration and head fxxks. I asked for help. Ralph( em guru )and Anthony( another EM noob ) answered my frantic call as the Perth Pinball Collectors and Restorers meet is on at my place on the 24th August. Well it is finally playable just need to tickle up the score reels and, motor brake and final adjustments. My inspiration is that my SC is nearly here! happy days.
Classic 2 inch flipper game. Let's hope I can finish it for all who attend to enjoy.
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Re: My first EM resto GTB2001 ( 1971 )
« Reply #70 on: August 15, 2014, 01:02:02 AM »
I hope you get her going soon. I've enjoyed reading your posts.
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Re: My first EM resto GTB2001 ( 1971 )
« Reply #71 on: August 16, 2014, 10:51:00 AM »
Quote from: oldskool1969 on August 14, 2014, 09:25:45 PM
After being on the back burner for a while, finally started this old girl again and after many hours of frustration and head fxxks. I asked for help. Ralph( em guru )and Anthony( another EM noob ) answered my frantic call as the Perth Pinball Collectors and Restorers meet is on at my place on the 24th August. Well it is finally playable just need to tickle up the score reels and, motor brake and final adjustments. My inspiration is that my SC is nearly here! happy days.
Classic 2 inch flipper game. Let's hope I can finish it for all who attend to enjoy.

Make sure you post pictures of the completed game and the meet. Hopefully the Surf Champ will arrive in time.
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