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Overview of my first restoration: scared stiff
« on: December 06, 2010, 11:24:06 AM »
Hi guys,

This year I started my first restoration, Scared Stiff.

Because I am a rookie at this I had (a lot of) help with the tear down and rebuild from spliffsecond (also a member here, from Belgium). He clearcoated the playfield and patched up the cabinet. I cleaned and rebuild all parts and even flamepolished the ramps!

I made a lot of photo's, but not everything has been captured. I will try to make chapters, enjoy!

Part 1: the original state

Cabinet is faded and damaged




Translite is in perfect state


Playfield has boney flippers, dancing boogieman, candleflames, red leds in skullpile and leds all around.




Playfield is dirty and has some damage here and there.
















 

Next part: the tear down.





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Re: Overview of my first restoration: scared stiff
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2010, 11:43:57 AM »

Part 2: the tear down


Starting to empty out the playfield. And yes, there is another SS in the background which spliffsecond allready finished.




Step by step taking off parts




Fliped upside down






Empty!







Next part: clearcoating the playfield.




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Re: Overview of my first restoration: scared stiff
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2010, 12:04:38 PM »

Part 3: first clearcoat and repairs


Bottom of playfield is sanded


Playfield is cleaned


First layer of clearcoat






Before and after repairs

















Next part: cleaning the parts



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Re: Overview of my first restoration: scared stiff
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2010, 12:27:56 PM »

Part 4: cleaning the parts


Sorted parts








The wire harness hanging to dry after being put in the dishwasher


Parts can get very dirty in 10+ years!


Replaced all sleeves, cleaned all parts, sanded and polished all metal parts and flamepolished the ramps (forgot to take pictures)













Next part: second clearcoat.




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Re: Overview of my first restoration: scared stiff
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2010, 12:31:26 PM »

Looking good !

Scared Stiff is my second favorite DMD and they are a heap of fun to restore.
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Re: Overview of my first restoration: scared stiff
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2010, 12:34:13 PM »

Part 5: second clearcoat


The second layer of clearcoat
















Next part: the rebuild


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Re: Overview of my first restoration: scared stiff
« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2010, 12:46:19 PM »
Part 6: the rebuild


Finally: starting to rebuild










The tricky part
















Almost there


Patched up cabinet






How it used to be  :D



Next part: finished product

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Re: Overview of my first restoration: scared stiff
« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2010, 12:59:32 PM »

The last part: finished product


This is how it looks today, some months after the rebuild, about 200 games have been played since. It's so fast that I can't get near my old highscore (85M)  ^&^
Nice to have a new challenge  *%*





















Hope you enjoyed it, I know I did!

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Re: Overview of my first restoration: scared stiff
« Reply #8 on: December 06, 2010, 01:23:50 PM »

Some (poor quality) video's

Skull topper: 


Dancing Boogieman: 


Monster multiball: 
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Re: Overview of my first restoration: scared stiff
« Reply #9 on: December 06, 2010, 01:59:16 PM »
Looks absolutely Brilliant!!  #*#

Great work, and nice write-up too  *%*

Thanks for sharing, Scared Stiff is a great game, and one i hope to own one day

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Re: Overview of my first restoration: scared stiff
« Reply #10 on: December 06, 2010, 02:22:04 PM »
REALLY nice work  ^^^
LOVE the LED work around the playfield - especially the green under the return lane bones - very imaginitive  #*#

Only one issue with it - Not a fan of the topper though - but I dislike all toppers
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Re: Overview of my first restoration: scared stiff
« Reply #11 on: December 06, 2010, 03:04:58 PM »
Looks very very professional.  well done.

You have more patience than me. That was a big job but well worth the effort.  ^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^
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Re: Overview of my first restoration: scared stiff
« Reply #12 on: December 06, 2010, 05:28:06 PM »
Amazing! A real credit to you  @@*
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Re: Overview of my first restoration: scared stiff
« Reply #13 on: December 06, 2010, 05:55:58 PM »
You missed a spot...
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Re: Overview of my first restoration: scared stiff
« Reply #14 on: December 06, 2010, 06:08:28 PM »
Quote from: vinito on December 06, 2010, 05:55:58 PM
You missed a spot...

 %.%

Stunning job - I really like the LED placement.

What is your next restoration ?
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