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Re: Bally Old Chicago Reconditioning
« on: November 27, 2017, 03:30:04 PM »
Here is one of the "repairs" on the game. Totally unnecessary, the coin switches were cut and then rejoined and left hanging without any insulation. Accompanied with a hack on the score motor, this game was perpetually running ball after ball, without ever advancing to the next ball or player.




After sorting through the numerous hacks and "repairs", the game works well, and is a very good playing game for sure !





The rebuild of all the mechs, and returning the game to a 20c, 5 ball per game machine is completed.






















I took these photos right before a massive Thunderstorm, so they are a little on the "dark" side.

The owner of the machine wanted the game mechanically rebuilt, and the playfield restored. No touch up work or clearcoat and the cabinet had to remain original. The backglass for this game was broken or missing (I can't remember), so it has the CPR backglass - which is stunning.


























The game is currently being enjoyed in it's new home. Another Bally EM in a collection.
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