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CABINET RESTORATION - TZ - to assist others

I have taken a short break from my landscaping duties in the new house and just completed a Twilight Zone cabinet restore. As I have said before, there are many guys that do really nice resto work, and this thread is really to assist someone who is considering taking the step to have a go themselves....

VPGL 15 - Post Pass - Rules

Hi Pinballers,

Welcome to arcade gaming competition with VPGL 15. This tournament is the 3^rd of the new decade and part of the overall VPGL 2020 and all gamers worldwide are welcome to play. You can join in at any time and play.

Competition:
The player with the most points...

MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner - RULES

Hi Gamers,

Welcome to arcade gaming with MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner. This is the second tournament of the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF ESPORTS for 2020. All gamers worldwide are welcome to game. You can also join in at any time.

Please watch the trailer below for the official...

Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

gottlieb sea belles 1956

so, how many years does it make her?

bill picking up a project in the next few days, a very dirty, neglected old 50s woody.

so good these are still out there, though very rare now.

lets start with the new playfield plastics...

Announcement: Western Australia set to have its very own Pinball Festival

Hi folks!

We’d like to share some exciting news with you all…

Western Australia is set to have its very own Pinball Festival 😊

With Western Australia starting to ease restrictions from tomorrow, we thought what better time to announce plans for a pinball festival...

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Stern Quicksilver restoration by flynnyfalcon Started by flynnyfalcon, 20 December 2019, 08:52 AM	54 responses 972 views 1 like	Last Post by flynnyfalcon Today, 09:01 PM
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MGLXLIV - Game 4 ~ Toobin' (closes 19-Jul) by OOO Started by OOO, 1 July 2020, 12:26 PM	57 responses 455 views 1 like	Last Post by magrinder Today, 07:04 PM

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Reply to Stern Quicksilver restoration

by flynnyfalcon

Finally, the time has come to start repopulating. I wanted to keep the re-cleared playfield bare for as long as possible. Feels nice and hard now.

I’ve ordered some new black oak rails from Reese Rails in the US. They original weren’t in bad shape, but weren’t perfect. Should finish...
- Channel: Solid State (SS) Pinball Restorations
Today, 09:01 PM
Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 5 ~ Son Son (closes 26-Jul)

by megaderek

101,300

...
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Today, 08:57 PM
Reply to T2 playfield inserts

by Ballypinball

they are not decals they are screen printed directly onto plain inserts, i have the inserts new plain...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 08:54 PM
Reply to Fish Tales F114 & F115 check fuses

by kramer

Go into the test menu and into switch edges. Press the start button and see if you get a response....
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 08:52 PM
Reply to Gottlieb Ship Ahoy

by kimbleseven

Has been sitting for ages at my sister's. Going over her right now.
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Today, 08:42 PM
Reply to Gottlieb Ship Ahoy

by Crafty

...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Today, 08:40 PM
Reply to EM Chime unit rebuild

by Autosteve

Could be but it could be mechanical. Make sure the plungers are polished, sleeves aren't damaged or the plunger tips aren't shorter than the others. The plunger tips do wear down and can break. Make sure the tips are all the same size or swap the plungers around to see if it effects the operation....
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 08:08 PM
Reply to EM Chime unit rebuild

by kimbleseven

Still working on the chimes tonight. So all is working fine but on 500 and 5000 points the chimes are sometimes only dinging 3 or 4 times. Coil is still firing but not reaching the chime bar. Could it be dirty contacts on score motor?
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 07:53 PM
Reply to Duncan Parking Meter

by JohnJones

Sold elsewhere.

Thanks for looking!
- Channel: For Sale - General
Today, 07:49 PM
Reply to Stereo Repair

by Ryan555

Yes do fix gear like that at work sometimes. Will need to know what is wrong with it though once found out.
- Channel: General Chat
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Reply to TRADE (SA) - Various Systems. Game, box and manual spares --> trade for your spares

by extra_anchovy

WANT LIST

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"2 Pak Special - Alien Wars, Hoppy" "Game, Box, Manual" PAL-AU
"2 Pak Special - Cavern Blaster, City War" "Box, Manual" PAL-AU
"2 Pak Special - Dolphin, Pigs 'n' Wolf" "Game, Box, Manual" PAL-AU...
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Today, 07:17 PM
TRADE (SA) - Various Systems. Game, box and manual spares --> trade for your spares

by extra_anchovy

FOR TRADE

Atari 2600
Gremlins Manual Only PAL-AU Very Good
Space Invaders Cart only PAL-AU Average

Atari 5200
Mario Bros Manual only NTSC-US Very Good

Atari 7800
Pole Position II Cart only PAL-AU Average

Gameboy Colour
...
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by magrinder

131,440

...
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by magrinder

1,298,552

...
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Today, 07:04 PM
Reply to Stereo Repair

by Limorange

I used to do them years ago but same problem, I'm in VIC.
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 06:47 PM
Reply to Fish Tales F114 & F115 check fuses

by Bishop

Ok. Found and rectified the fault. Now the start button doesn’t work and can’t start a game....
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 06:44 PM
Reply to Thomas the tank engine. TTTE.

by BIG Trev

Thanks everyone for the kind comments. It's not all my work though. I designed the plastics, engine shed and the translite but Stuzza did the absolutely gorgeous cabinet and playfield artwork and Carson at Noodle shirt did an awesome job getting the playfield and engine shed cut and the vinyl printed...
- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
Today, 06:41 PM
Reply to Gottlieb Ship Ahoy

by kimbleseven

Sold pending payments.
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Today, 06:38 PM
Reply to EM Chime unit rebuild

by kimbleseven

Due to covid. I think they did send stuff but customers were complaining at wait times. They usually don't get paid until the stuff arrives. I had a work around with shipito but they were a rip off with fees and charges. So for the time being they were not shipping internationally. ...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 06:37 PM
Reply to Gottlieb Bronco/Mustang LH Passive Slingshot Plastic

by ocyen

Hi Trev,

Grab then individually from RTBB (Clear PETG Fender Washers – 3/4, 7/8 & 1″ – RTBB) or in packs of 10 from PSPA (Search results for: 'washer disc') and Babak (Update Your Browser | Facebook)....
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by visualmagic

After the reshuffle DAG ! Need some new kegs too
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by ocyen

Hi Andrew. I have a spare latch in my parts box. Give me a few days to dig it out as it's currently in storage.
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Reply to Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

by Gemini2544

Tony, have you tried Michael Shalhoub, he has a big stash.
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Today, 06:03 PM
Reply to EM Chime unit rebuild

by Gemini2544

Why aren't they shipping to OZ?
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 05:52 PM
MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ZACCARIA .NOW SOLD.

by The Pinball Shed

I'm having a big cleanout and would like to sell all of these Zaccaria parts in a bulk deal. All of the circuit boards and displays are being sold as is, not working, may need some work, as I have no way of testing any of them here. The transformers should be all fine as they were removed from working...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Today, 05:48 PM

Reply to Stern Quicksilver restoration

by flynnyfalcon

Finally, the time has come to start repopulating. I wanted to keep the re-cleared playfield bare for as long as possible. Feels nice and hard now.

I’ve ordered some new black oak rails from Reese Rails in the US. They original weren’t in bad shape, but weren’t perfect. Should finish...
- Channel: Solid State (SS) Pinball Restorations
Today, 09:01 PM
Reply to Fish Tales F114 & F115 check fuses

by kramer

Go into the test menu and into switch edges. Press the start button and see if you get a response....
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 08:52 PM
Reply to EM Chime unit rebuild

by Autosteve

Could be but it could be mechanical. Make sure the plungers are polished, sleeves aren't damaged or the plunger tips aren't shorter than the others. The plunger tips do wear down and can break. Make sure the tips are all the same size or swap the plungers around to see if it effects the operation....
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 08:08 PM
Reply to EM Chime unit rebuild

by kimbleseven

Still working on the chimes tonight. So all is working fine but on 500 and 5000 points the chimes are sometimes only dinging 3 or 4 times. Coil is still firing but not reaching the chime bar. Could it be dirty contacts on score motor?
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 07:53 PM
Reply to Fish Tales F114 & F115 check fuses

by Bishop

Ok. Found and rectified the fault. Now the start button doesn’t work and can’t start a game....
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 06:44 PM
Reply to Thomas the tank engine. TTTE.

by BIG Trev

Thanks everyone for the kind comments. It's not all my work though. I designed the plastics, engine shed and the translite but Stuzza did the absolutely gorgeous cabinet and playfield artwork and Carson at Noodle shirt did an awesome job getting the playfield and engine shed cut and the vinyl printed...
- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
Today, 06:41 PM
Reply to EM Chime unit rebuild

by kimbleseven

Due to covid. I think they did send stuff but customers were complaining at wait times. They usually don't get paid until the stuff arrives. I had a work around with shipito but they were a rip off with fees and charges. So for the time being they were not shipping internationally. ...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 06:37 PM
Reply to Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

by Gemini2544

Tony, have you tried Michael Shalhoub, he has a big stash.
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Today, 06:03 PM
Reply to EM Chime unit rebuild

by Gemini2544

Why aren't they shipping to OZ?
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 05:52 PM
Reply to High Scores - Pleasure Isle

by Crafty

5 balls kimbleseven house. Pretty sure Jesse has a higher score to post

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Today, 05:15 PM
Reply to Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

by kimbleseven

Also you could try Stu pinballer he may be able to help.
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Today, 04:28 PM
Reply to Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

by Rob1966

Jason from Pinball classics might be able to help get it into the country in one of his containers
Worth asking anyway they can only say no...
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Today, 03:52 PM
Reply to Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

by illawarra_steelers

keep your fingers crossed. after searching for a few hours have located another collector around the new york area that has a body only for this game. have just sent him a message to see if he would part just with the playfield and associated parts from under the game.

so if this does come...
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Today, 03:30 PM
Reply to Thomas the tank engine. TTTE.

by thesav

Flipping heck, that’s ridiculously good! Your young fella is gonna be sooo stoked!
- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
Today, 02:12 PM
Reply to Thomas the tank engine. TTTE.

by oldhank

He gives good hugs too...
- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
Today, 01:57 PM
Reply to Thomas the tank engine. TTTE.

by furballx

Or better still post a pic on AA!...
- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
Today, 12:59 PM
Reply to Thomas the tank engine. TTTE.

by furballx

I reckon that is an understatement.
It is a bloody work of art Trav......BEST DAD EVER!...
- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
Today, 12:58 PM
Reply to Pinbot Extended - A 2.0 Project

by Jesder

I'm long overdue for an update on my PINBOT 2.0 project. It's been moving slower than I had hoped, but there's no real rush here. Also, for a 2.0 project like this, a lot of time gets spent on code and it's not easy to translate that into interesting posts for people to read. But there are some interesting...
- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
Today, 12:39 PM
Reply to DE Simpsons Topper

by furballx

That's a good looking job.
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 12:33 PM
Reply to Can't find the pin in the list?

by toads

High Scores - Pleasure Isle - Aussie Arcade ...
- Channel: Pinball High Scores
Today, 11:11 AM
Reply to DE Simpsons Topper

by Boof Head

Love it! I want one for mine....
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 11:10 AM
High Scores - Pleasure Isle

by toads

Pin Name: Pleasure Isle
Abbreviation: ??
Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Year of Release: 1965

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- Channel: Pinball High Scores
Today, 11:01 AM
Reply to EM Chime unit rebuild

by kimbleseven

I asked and got told not shipping to Australia. I think you were an exception Tony. That was in late may.
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 10:41 AM
Reply to EM Chime unit rebuild

by illawarra_steelers

if you ask steve he will, last order took about 10 weeks to arrive....
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 10:32 AM
Reply to EM Chime unit rebuild

by ajfclark

Are they shipping to AU again?...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 10:16 AM

Reply to seibu SPI - raiden fighters working one day, graphics issues the next

by iroczvinnie

thanks Berty

I've remove all the socketed chips on the game board, given them a light clean using contact cleaner. I've also cleaned the sockets with the cleaner and also sprayed the daughter board connectors.

I did these in 2 groups (there's 3 chips with hand written "raiden...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 05:34 PM
Reply to Mitsubishi/NEC Diamond Pro 91TXM 21" PC CRTmonitor - serial software needed

by buttersoft

Ah, well, that may take a while. The office building i work in burst a fire main on the roof, and they're not letting anyone in until they assess the damage and stuff. So even if i wasn't working from home I can't get to a decent scanner right now. If you haven't heard from me in say, three weeks I...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Today, 04:04 PM
Reply to 20 or 21mm t-moulding

by MaTBoY

Awesome, dude. Thanks for the tip.

Now to find some green 13/16!
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 01:25 PM
Reply to 20 or 21mm t-moulding

by The_debs

Nah man I used 13/16 . 3/4 = 19mm which is too small.

Had to order from t-moulding.com but it only took 2 weeks to come. Fits perfect....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 01:23 PM
Reply to 20 or 21mm t-moulding

by MaTBoY

The_debs , did you end up using the 3/4"? Was it wide enough?
I'm restomodding a LAI TMNT cab and the current moulding looks to be between 20-21mm too.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 01:13 PM
Reply to Mitsubishi/NEC Diamond Pro 91TXM 21" PC CRTmonitor - serial software needed

by Arcade King

buttersoft
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Today, 08:01 AM
Reply to Mitsubishi/NEC Diamond Pro 91TXM 21" PC CRTmonitor - serial software needed

by Impulse921

Hi, I apologise for digging up such an old topic. I have this monitor as well. Having some issues and need to take it apart. Could you upload the service manual? I can't seem to find it anywhere.

Thanks!...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Today, 07:11 AM
Reply to MVS RGB amp THS7374

by Zebidee

I literally just ordered some THS7374's from Digikey and received them in 4-5 days tops.

There's a US$50 threshold for free shipping. The stuff came from 2 places in USA, one in Korea and one in Hong Kong. It all came together and was delivered to me in rural Thailand (where I am somewhat...
- Channel: PCB mods and hacks
Today, 12:37 AM
Reply to CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by thegrunta666

You would think so, but could have been cut in 1981 ! on purpose...not that we had RCD's back then, but I did have hair back then . Its totally isolated in the cabinet, so not really a danger to Joe Public....But hopefully the collective brain can shed some light on this....
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 11:16 AM
Reply to CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by andysa

In first instance I would be measuring the resistance between active, neutral and chassis (totally disconnected from the mains of course). Could be all manner of things causing this; the line filter componentry prior to the rectifier, degause coil, various leaky capacitors, to name a few.
...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 11:15 AM
Reply to CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by Gemini2544

Could have been an earlier mistake, so the wire was cut. Some chassis were a chassis ground only & not earthed. Very early 1950's B/w TV's the chassis was active (Live) so they were death traps to the untrained....
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 10:49 AM
Reply to CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by Manny65

But Grant didn’t you say you found where the original ground had been cut - so this would imply that this chassis was originally grounded?
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 10:45 AM
Reply to CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by Gemini2544

Some older chassis are not ground to earth.
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 10:00 AM
CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by thegrunta666

Hi All
I recently got a new arcade and found the earthing in the cabinet was not 100% up to scratch. So I re-wired the cabinet and fixed the earthing. Prior to this, the whole cab worked.
I found that the earth strap to the CRT metal chassis had been cut, so I put a new earth connection...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 09:45 AM
Reply to MVS RGB amp THS7374

by Rustler77

I found them on DigiKey and figured they would take a month or more to get here like every thing else I've order from the US lately. Anyway have ordered them now so we'll see how they go.
Cheers for the reply waali
- Channel: PCB mods and hacks
11 July 2020, 11:39 PM
Reply to Sega Astro City Mini

by pinballsc

Ordered - let’s hope it arrives!
- Channel: Arcade
11 July 2020, 08:55 PM
Taito Operation nThunderbolt/Space Gun Recoil

by wyldcat34

Hi Guys,
Does anyone have an Original Operation Thunderbolt setup that can tell me exactly how the recoil is wired. I know there is an Auxiliary Board used for the Recoil in the original, but need to know the voltage input from Transformer to it, and how it is wired output. Sadly, I cannot seem...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
11 July 2020, 05:01 PM
Reply to Game Elf Controller Issues

by Gemini2544

I've got a Blue elf 2 and found a wiring error on mine. If I remember correctly a wire on the Jamma harness is a GROUND and not a switch as advised in the instruction booklet. It's a printing error. Pins #28 or #29 comes to mind but I'll need to check it for you.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
11 July 2020, 10:06 AM
OUTRUN cockpit plans & ideas.

by Gemini2544

I have been given six 1200mm x 2400mm MDF sheets and an thinking of building a sit inside driving cockpit. Has anyone got plans of one made? I'm looking for inspiration. I have a XBOX Outrun2 setup currently that works great.

...
- Channel: Arcade
11 July 2020, 09:52 AM
Reply to Pacman Pcb Repair help needed

by channelmaniac

I use a pre-made JAMMA adapter on my test bench. Works quite well.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
11 July 2020, 02:14 AM
Reply to Konami 054544 Reproduction Board

by channelmaniac

The solder pads on the bottom side need to be the absolute minimum in size to help keep from bridging under. If yours is designed that way, I'll take 10 boards, shipped to Texas....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
11 July 2020, 12:05 AM
Reply to Konami 054544 Reproduction Board

by cwispy

Here is the 054986A module so far. Need to error check it before I send it off for the test run of boards.

...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 05:12 PM
Reply to Konami 054544 Reproduction Board

by cwispy

There is nothing on the bottom, which is why I do not show it. All the components are on the top and the pads for the 44pin Asic are standard TQFP44 landing pads. The pads on the one you show also looks about the right size, but it is hard to tell from a photo....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 04:08 PM
Sega Blast City audio cable for MAME setup

by Necron

G'day,

I've got my MAME setup almost complete, now I just need to get audio from my PC to the cab's amp/speakers. From what I've researched, there's the expensive way (buying a 600-7143-001 loom) or a few cheap ways, one which involves sending audio from the PC to the Line Sound L/R pins...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 03:50 PM

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Sneaky Wednesday August - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm comp from 6:00pm. We have a terrific friendly player group and new...
1 Sep

Sneaky Wednesday September - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm comp from 6:00pm. We have a terrific friendly player group and new...
6 Oct

Sneaky Wednesday October - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm comp from 6:00pm. We have a terrific friendly player group and new...
3 Nov

Sneaky Wednesday November - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is the last event in this seasons fixture. Sneaky Wednesday is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly IFPA listed club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm...
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TRADE (SA) - Various Systems. Game, box and manual spares --> trade for your spares

by extra_anchovy

FOR TRADE

Atari 2600
Gremlins Manual Only PAL-AU Very Good
Space Invaders Cart only PAL-AU Average

Atari 5200
Mario Bros Manual only NTSC-US Very Good

Atari 7800
Pole Position II Cart only PAL-AU Average

Gameboy Colour
...
- Channel: For Sale - Console
Today, 07:14 PM
Stereo Repair

by JustAnotherRat

Anyone have experience in repairing this type of thing?

I'm told it doesn't work, but don't know much more at this stage. The guy that owns it bought it brand new from his first ever pay check and would like to get it working again....

4 Photos
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 03:32 PM
Williams SYS-11 / WPC Light panel brackets & latch

by Jesder

Hey guys,

I'm after some brackets and a latch from a Williams SYS 11 or WPC light panel (that sits behind the translite).

If you have any or all of these, please let me know

Cheers!...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 03:15 PM
EM Chime unit rebuild

by kimbleseven

Hey guys. Rebuilding the chime unit on El Dorado. Are the bits on top of the chime bars meant to be loose or tight? Should there be some play in them?...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:08 PM
MGLXLIV - Game 6 ~ Galaxian (closes 26-Jul)

by OOO

Galaga’s mum …

MGLXLIV – Game 6 ~ Galaxian

Nominated by gamers: Joonas and MrPitchy

ROMSet 106: galaxian (namco set 1)

Game Story:
A game where a spaceship flies back and forth shooting aliens in space.

Score Submi...
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
8 July 2020, 09:12 AM
Cps Darksoft Kit

by Pac daddy

Hey guys ive recently been intrested in a cps darksoft kit
i know theres alot of threods that spoke about it but generally older threafs
im having troubles to find where to buy it from
is it still for sale or anyone looking to sell one
Thanks
- Channel: Wanted - Arcade
Today, 11:27 AM
Bally Vector

by Railways

You know the saying. You can't have them all. So its time now to move on my 1982 Bally Vector.

In good condition. Not mint but not a roughie either - somewhere in between but definetly better than average.
Only 3500 made.
Notable features; 4 flippers, split level playfield,...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
11 July 2020, 12:07 PM
MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ZACCARIA .NOW SOLD.

by The Pinball Shed

I'm having a big cleanout and would like to sell all of these Zaccaria parts in a bulk deal. All of the circuit boards and displays are being sold as is, not working, may need some work, as I have no way of testing any of them here. The transformers should be all fine as they were removed from working...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Today, 05:48 PM
CABINET RESTORATION - TZ - to assist others

by Glenn70

I have taken a short break from my landscaping duties in the new house and just completed a Twilight Zone cabinet restore. As I have said before, there are many guys that do really nice resto work, and this thread is really to assist someone who is considering taking the step to have a go themselves....
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
10 July 2020, 10:33 PM
MGLXLIV - Game 5 ~ Son Son (closes 26-Jul)

by OOO

Adventures abound …

MGLXLIV – Game 5 ~ Son Son

Nominated by gamers: timmell

ROMSet 106: sonson

Game Story:
Son Son must travel through many different stages fighting against Japanese enemies on his way to rescue his friends....
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
8 July 2020, 09:10 AM
DE Simpsons Topper

by iborg

Hi all,

I thought i'd show off a Simpsons inspired TV i made as a topper for my DE Simpsons pinball machine.

...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 09:35 AM
T2 playfield inserts

by kramer

I'm looking to buy some inserts from a t2 playfield if anyone has one for parts. Please see the picture for the inserts I'm after to replace my damaged one .....
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 08:33 PM
High Scores - Pleasure Isle

by toads

Pin Name: Pleasure Isle
Abbreviation: ??
Manufacturer: Gottlieb
Year of Release: 1965

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- Channel: Pinball High Scores
Today, 11:01 AM
Creature from the Black Lagoon

by visualmagic

Creech!

Selling for $8500 although I can probably fool around with price if I sell the backglass, and/or color DMD, and/or Swinks mod separately.

***********

Great machine, although it could be freshed up with new plastics and decals. Holo does not work (this...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 07:46 PM
Terminator 2 build from Scratch

by Brendo 78

Well where do I start I have been addicted to pinball since the early 90’s when I wouldn’t eat lunch at school to be able to drop $5 into Getaway and the Addams Family on the way home. When I left school and started my apprenticeship I used to get the Melbourne Trading post and see the machines...
- Channel: DMD (Dot Matrix display) Pinball Restorations
9 July 2020, 11:48 PM
CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by thegrunta666

Hi All
I recently got a new arcade and found the earthing in the cabinet was not 100% up to scratch. So I re-wired the cabinet and fixed the earthing. Prior to this, the whole cab worked.
I found that the earth strap to the CRT metal chassis had been cut, so I put a new earth connection...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 09:45 AM
Lazy Lifter

by c_mario

Because I am a lazy old guy I wanted a way to lift the front of my machines without making an effort.
I like to put furniture slides under the legs so I can move the machines around to work on them, but its awkward to lift the front (or back) by yourself and at the same time place the sliders...
- Channel: Pinball
11 July 2020, 04:55 PM
Gottlieb Bronco/Mustang LH Passive Slingshot Plastic

by Rich

Maybe someone has one, a pair, or a complete set they would sell?
A corner is broken off mine and I don't have the missing piece.
Not sure of the correct name these as they don't have kickers either side?...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 10:54 AM
This is too good not to share.

by Gemini2544

Check out who's in it.
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- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 04:21 PM
WTB Williams Comet

by illawarra_steelers

Have a friend looking to buy a plug in and play Williams Comet.

The game is for a 50th birthday present later in the year.

Game to come to the Illawarra area so will use Bill to ship
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 10:51 AM
Stern X-men pro or le

by DiGiTaLJaM

Hey guys
chasing stern X-men pro or le if anyone has one for sale at a reasonable rate...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
10 July 2020, 06:53 PM

WH20 for sale

by Noob-A-Tron

Up for sale is my Whitewater i love this machine and it is a regretful sale. I bought this sometime in 2017 and had some people on AA restore it and made friendships because of it hence the regretful sale.
What has been done is a lot.
Complete cabinet restoration including:
...

no idea 42.86%	3
no idea 57.14%	4

Channel: For Sale - Pinball

10 July 2020, 04:52 PM

Happy Birthday @Virgil Tracy

by Fairground

Celebrating today our long time member from Queensland, who knows how to strike up a good tune on the piano!
Happy Birthday Virgil Tracy
Hope you have a fantastic day ....
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 10:54 AM
Vector sling plastic

by Railways

A long shot I know but would like to find an intact LHS sling plastic for a Bally Vector. Used or NOS but needs to be intact.

thanks team.
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
10 July 2020, 05:47 PM