robm Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Well i thought i would kick off another resto before the next bub comes along, or at least get a start on the shed stuff to do with the resto. I had intended on keeping this Indy for myself, however i am running out of room in the games room, and had a local very keen. So once the resto is done (and play tested!) it will go. This machine came from this thread http://www.aussiearcade.com/showthread.php/60027-I-like-containers?highlight=container Here are a few before shots taken a couple of weeks ago http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz299/rjmilla/P1030803_zpshehhgxoc.jpg Appears OK, although look at this one...plenty of mould and delaminating at the back, and headbox rear panel all swollen http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz299/rjmilla/P1030804_zpsyt8wqryu.jpg Cabinet is shagged, too much delamination to repair with any confidence of it lasting http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz299/rjmilla/P1030806_zpsbcxcpcme.jpg Playfield appears pretty good http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz299/rjmilla/P1030809_zpsqog9swd1.jpg http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz299/rjmilla/P1030810_zpsnfvvyo4k.jpg A bit more mould proliferating around the edges of inserts!! http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz299/rjmilla/P1030819_zpsl2egtwcj.jpg So basically ripped the playfield out and stripped the cabinet of all hardware. Some people have asked how you keep track of where everything goes back together - all i do is take a photo like below, of every piece i remove. This way, you just view the pictures in reverse order to put things back. Obviuosly stuff like lane guides can all be done together rather than photograph each one - although i always highlight stuff that might be a bit different such as the far lane guide post that is different to the other screws. http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz299/rjmilla/P1030869_zpscetfxxbz.jpg Probably will splash out and buy some new lane guides.... http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz299/rjmilla/P1030870_zpsciost815.jpg Back panel is also shagged, all delaminating. I have used the old one as a template, and cut up a new one and painted it http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz299/rjmilla/P1030884_zps0p9qrtsv.jpg Fast foward a few days and here is replacing the back panel of the headbox. Again, it is a fairly straightforward job - just measure exact dimensions, cut it out, splodge some liquid nails down and its all done! http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz299/rjmilla/P1030856_zpsph8slqom.jpg I haven't shown it here, but the tiny gap between the frame and the new piece is filled with bog http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz299/rjmilla/P1030857_zpsqnsw1epi.jpg New cabinet was built by a mate - thanks @AlexMc, but they still require a reasonable amount of work of bogging, sanding multiple times to fill all the grain and take out imperfections - even in new ply http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz299/rjmilla/2017-01-08%2013.50.17_zpsx5lhhnrw.jpg http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz299/rjmilla/2017-01-15%2017.48.56_zpsmoepjmeo.jpg So now the thread is up to date, have primed, sanded and painted black inside the cab and the corners - will allow that to cure and see when i get time to install decals and start cleaning the playfield and hardware. Bub is only 10 days or so away, so may not get straight onto it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I'm continuously blown away but what you guys can do. I wouldn't dream of trying to resurrect a machine with this many problems. It take my hat off to you. It takes both a lot of courage and a lot of skill to do this! Please keep the photos coming, this really is fun (and educational) to watch! Michi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliagillard Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 What a score, Looking forward to seeing this one play out, I just had a chance to read the thread that documented the container haul that this came from...WOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLEX Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Cool Rob, been wondering when this one would surface! ;). Good luck with it, and the new bub!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blown36 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Big project Rob! I can vouch for the mini playfield opto board upgrade, its fixed mine up nicely.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoiorson Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 This is why I love the forum. Seeing amazing work like this . Good luck with it. Sent from my iPhone using Aussie Arcade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire_Power Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 ... and see when i get time to install decals and start cleaning the playfield and hardware. Bub is only 10 days or so away, so may not get straight onto it!! Does this mean we wont get to see your traditional picture of a very pregnant wife helping with the cabinet decals - I see that as part of your standard thread :lol Seriously great work and thread as usual - thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robm Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Does this mean we wont get to see your traditional picture of a very pregnant wife helping with the cabinet decals - I see that as part of your standard thread [emoji38] Seriously great work and thread as usual - thanks. Ha. We will see what we can do over the next week. Might be a final opportunity as not sure there will be any more kids after this one! Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOKERPOKER Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 (edited) Ha. We will see what we can do over the next week. Might be a final opportunity as not sure there will be any more kids after this one! Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Make it so!! It won't be the same without your pregnant wife helping out and being in the thread. Think of the poor little Bub when he/ she gets older as say " why aren't I in a restore thread like the other kids. " Bordering on child abuse already Rob :lol and the little tracker isn't even born yet. Edited January 16, 2017 by JOKERPOKER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauly540 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Following thread to pickup further tips :) Dam you work at a good pace, with that temperature up in Townsville! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afeott Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Nice work Rob Look forward to seeing the end product Sent from my iPhone using Aussie Arcade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robm Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 Have got a bit done over the last couple of evenings. Been continuing to clean up bits like the coin door, lockdown bar receiver, leg brackets etc. Also got onto the decal job. Did the head one arvo with Lewis the apprentice! http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz299/rjmilla/2017-01-19%2013.09.59_zpsqkny7795.jpg I cut almost half the backing off, then stick it back on (so now there is a cut with some overlap in the middle of the backing). Then line up everything after triple checking, then put something heavy on one end (then check again for alignment!), and peel the backing off the unweighted end, and stick down. The pic below is with the lower end of the head stuck down (the weight is just there for good measure), then applying the top section - the head is quite doable by yourself. http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz299/rjmilla/2017-01-19%2013.11.09_zpscea7cyjk.jpg Finished product after trimming http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz299/rjmilla/2017-01-19%2014.44.18_zpsxmxo4s9c.jpg Then the 'typical Rob resto pic' with wife 4 days before giving birth - what a trooper!!! http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz299/rjmilla/2017-01-20%2014.24.02_zpslfgpofjs.jpg Same process as the head box with applying the decal, although there is a bit more room for error with the larger decals. We can put the 3 main cabinet decals on fairly quickly now after having done a few Mmmmm shiny! http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz299/rjmilla/2017-01-20%2014.49.25_zpsd5aebxpl.jpg I then put the metal cabinet protectors on, with leg bolts, screw in the small screws to hold them in place and cut approx 1 - 2 mm away from the edge of the protector, then peel that part of the decal off. Photo below is after that is done. http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz299/rjmilla/2017-01-20%2020.02.09_zpsancgftdw.jpg Then this one is with the cab protector installed http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz299/rjmilla/2017-01-20%2020.38.03_zpsgwpa5hat.jpg I now use round headed screws to hold the cab protectors on (not the countersunk head ones supplied), as i have found it allows the leg a tad more clearance if it is not screwed on straight - minimising risk of one side hitting and marking the new decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny65 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Looks great Rob!! And like how you got the wife shot in for prosperity Sent from my SM-G800Y using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blown36 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Really brightens the cabinet up ! I might have to reconsider doing mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saber Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Really looking good mate. On the plus side it would make a great looking cot. [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robm Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 Really looking good mate. On the plus side it would make a great looking cot. [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ha ha. I will run that past Melinda! Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robm Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Well, bub has come into the world, however we have been back and forth to the hospital with a few issues, but all sorted now. I am in the middle of 2 weeks off, so have managed to put some time into getting this up and running once kids are sorted out of an evening. I have been slack at documenting any photos during the playfield rebuild, and only have a couple of shots of the cab at the moment. Anyway here are a few shots of the almost finished product. http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz299/rjmilla/IMG_8442_zpslmimm2jt.jpg http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz299/rjmilla/IMG_8445_zpsqonipv4j.jpg http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz299/rjmilla/IMG_8444_zpsxoinsedg.jpg http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz299/rjmilla/IMG_8453_zpso1vhnsdw.jpg Some things i did were replace the EMI filter - as with machines that have been left in storage for years liek this one, they always seem to go soon after firing up, and much easier to replace with the power box out of the machine. Replaced a couple of switches and optos, also had an unusual problem with the idol lock always being 180 degrees out....turned out the motor was wired back to front - switched the plug around and it all was sorted. Had not played an Indy for quite a few years, and really forgot how much a fun machine it is, also got 1.4B on the first game after the rebuild so was stoked with that! Not sure what makes it so good, maybe the fact that there are quite a few shots from either flipper that actually progress things (ie: start mode, progress mode, progress multiball, progress captive ball, loop/ramp jackpots, get path of adventure), so there is always something to do and you are not biasing towards one or two particular shots. Plus the music and sounds are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPZ Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Congrats on the new member of the family @robm . Indy looks great! Well done! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexMc Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Looking good mate. Well done Sent from my iPhone using Aussie Arcade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weedy Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Fair dinkum that looks tops! Well done. If I'm ever up in Townsville I'll join the long line of pinaphiles hoping to visit and learn a thing or two off you. Sent from my iPhone using Aussie Arcade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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