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Re: Black Hole Resto
« Reply #135 on: August 11, 2009, 09:24:16 AM »
This thing is going to look close to new when finished!

A far cry from the project machine we first saw!!

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Re: Black Hole Resto
« Reply #136 on: August 11, 2009, 08:07:24 PM »
This thing is going to look close to new when finished!

A far cry from the project machine we first saw!!

Its getting there slowly!  Machine was  still in good nick to start with - just needed a bit of elbow grease. 

The cabinet is now at home and I can begin to put everything back in her now.  Legs are on, cabinet brackets etc to go in then power section..


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Re: Black Hole Resto
« Reply #137 on: August 11, 2009, 08:50:40 PM »
that is an awesome cabinet job. You gotta be impressed with the outcome (probably better than original)
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Re: Black Hole Resto
« Reply #138 on: August 11, 2009, 09:21:59 PM »
that is an awesome cabinet job. You gotta be impressed with the outcome (probably better than original)

I'm very happy with the job my mate did.  For a first time effort I cannot be happier.  The stencils are good - not perfect but I know its very very hard to make them..

We finished up putting a flat clear on - which makes it look 100% original (was done Sat night!)..

On with putting her back together.  I'm being super careful and almost need bonnet guards to hang over the side!


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Re: Black Hole Resto
« Reply #139 on: August 11, 2009, 10:23:21 PM »

One Word;

"Stunning"

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One Question - Do you have the original Chrome legs ?
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Re: Black Hole Resto
« Reply #140 on: August 12, 2009, 08:19:24 AM »

One Word;

"Stunning"

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One Question - Do you have the original Chrome legs ?


No chrome legs unfortunately.  I've got the black (powder coated) ones which I believe are 27" GTB legs but I could be wrong.  I may order a set at a later stage but the 'spend-o-meter' on this one has gone off the clock so far!

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Re: Black Hole Resto
« Reply #141 on: August 12, 2009, 08:41:56 AM »

One Word;

"Stunning"

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One Question - Do you have the original Chrome legs ?


No chrome legs unfortunately.  I've got the black (powder coated) ones which I believe are 27" GTB legs but I could be wrong.  I may order a set at a later stage but the 'spend-o-meter' on this one has gone off the clock so far!

I was thinking that (about the spend-o-meter) a bit earlier in the thread! It will be a brilliant result, though.

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Re: Black Hole Resto
« Reply #142 on: August 13, 2009, 06:48:21 PM »
Back together,

As always a few bugs to iron out...Namely a few playfield inserts (possibly connector issue), damm lower ball gate to kicker and when sound 6 is activated it gets stuck in loop.

Otherwise not too bad at all!


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Re: Black Hole Resto
« Reply #143 on: August 14, 2009, 11:27:04 PM »

Stunning  ^^^

It will finish off nice with the polished siderails. Exception dedication.

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Re: Black Hole Resto
« Reply #144 on: August 15, 2009, 12:34:32 AM »
I'm quite jealous, my cab is very average, compared to this I don't think I'll ever put a photo up here! Great job, thanks for sharing the progress.
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Re: Black Hole Resto
« Reply #145 on: August 15, 2009, 02:40:22 AM »
Thats looks so good Marty you must be so proud of all your effort.    ^^^



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Re: Black Hole Resto
« Reply #146 on: August 15, 2009, 04:11:01 AM »
I saw a movie tonight that had this pinball in it...the movie was called "Reindeer Games" starring Ben Affleck and the part of the movie was shot in a casino which had a brand new street fighter 2 and a real good looking Black Hole pinnie next to it....
p.s- excellent work n dedication ^^^
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Re: Black Hole Resto
« Reply #147 on: August 15, 2009, 09:18:19 AM »
I saw a movie tonight that had this pinball in it...the movie was called "Reindeer Games" starring Ben Affleck and the part of the movie was shot in a casino which had a brand new street fighter 2 and a real good looking Black Hole pinnie next to it....
p.s- excellent work n dedication ^^^

Ah, I have seen that movie - next time it comes along I will look out for the pinball machine.

Hope you can sort out those bugs soon, Marty.

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Re: Black Hole Resto
« Reply #148 on: August 15, 2009, 11:47:43 AM »
Been following your every step Marty, well done, can't wait for the utube vid &&

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Re: Black Hole Resto
« Reply #149 on: August 15, 2009, 11:51:13 AM »
Fantastic work Marty  ^^^