kimbleseven Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) Been looking for this game for along time. This one is going to take awhile with lots on the to-do list. The good news is there are lots of spares available. Sent from my AGM A8 using Tapatalk Edited September 5, 2019 by Arcade King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Arcade King Posted September 5, 2019 Administrators Share Posted September 5, 2019 I just fixed the alignment of the pics up for you. Good to see more love for the old girls of late. Thanks for taking the time to share :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbleseven Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 Thanks for that I'm a bit off today Sent from my AGM A8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illawarra_steelers Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 I just fixed the alignment of the pics up for you. Good to see more love for the old girls of late. Thanks for taking the time to share :) jesse, gotta say i find your posts very inspirational. as trav mentioned above it's great to see some love for these old pins, pity there aren't more restos here. waiting for a pin that i'll be rebuilding from the ground up soonish and will document as i go. keep up the great work mate :023: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 That looks really solid and original, but no matter how many spares are out there, touch ups on the playfield scare me off. Great game Jesse. Always wanted one, but I want the lot. Ha.[emoji2957] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 jesse, gotta say i find your posts very inspirational. as trav mentioned above it's great to see some love for these old pins, pity there aren't more restos here. waiting for a pin that i'll be rebuilding from the ground up soonish and will document as i go. keep up the great work mate :023: Good to see your finding the love again Tony.[emoji1690] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbleseven Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 jesse, gotta say i find your posts very inspirational. as trav mentioned above it's great to see some love for these old pins, pity there aren't more restos here. waiting for a pin that i'll be rebuilding from the ground up soonish and will document as i go. keep up the great work mate :023:Thanks Tony. I got back into vintage pinball machines and then restoring them after reading your restos (also Rob's and Millsy's and judge). They were very inspiring. Thanks guys. Without information and advice directly from AA members I would not have a clue how things work. All the guys that share their knowledge here (and for free) is very generous. Sent from my AGM A8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Arcade King Posted September 5, 2019 Administrators Share Posted September 5, 2019 We need more resto threads for sure like the good old days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodolddays Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Congrats on finally finding one and enjoy your resto journey . Looking forward to seeing your progress with this one Sent from my SM-A520F using Aussie Arcade mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbleseven Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 That looks really solid and original, but no matter how many spares are out there, touch ups on the playfield scare me off. Great game Jesse. Always wanted one, but I want the lot. Ha.[emoji2957] Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYeah I get scared of playfield touch ups too. This machine has been in storage for 11 years! Eek. And the playfield is way beyond me. The cabinet isn't original it has been completely redone and with a new design on the front (see horseshoes) Luckily I already have most of the spares for this project. And the game came with a Wade Krause reproduction playfield so I won't need to do any touch ups there. Sent from my AGM A8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbleseven Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 Congrats on finally finding one and enjoy your resto journey . Looking forward to seeing your progress with this one Sent from my SM-A520F using Aussie Arcade mobile appThanks Dave. I may need some reference photos down the track for a few things if you don't mind. Sent from my AGM A8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Yeah I get scared of playfield touch ups too. This machine has been in storage for 11 years! Eek. And the playfield is way beyond me. The cabinet isn't original it has been completely redone and with a new design on the front (see horseshoes) Luckily I already have most of the spares for this project. And the game came with a Wade Krause reproduction playfield so I won't need to do any touch ups there. https://www.aussiearcade.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=153061 Sent from my AGM A8 using Tapatalk I didn’t know you could get a repro playfield? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejudge Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Great project. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbleseven Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 I didn’t know you could get a repro playfield? Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWade Krause in the USA does limited runs of old gottlieb EMs. Google Wade Krause wordpress. He is doing a centigrade 37 for me too. Sent from my AGM A8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1966 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Thanks Dave. I may need some reference photos down the track for a few things if you don't mind. Sent from my AGM A8 using Tapatalk Here’s the stencils if you haven’t already seen them http://www.pinballpimp.com/?page_id=1196 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbleseven Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 Thanks Rob yeah I will get a set. Cheaper if I get 2 sets as delivery is a killer. I will start a separate post and see if anyone wants to share delivery costs. Sent from my AGM A8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbleseven Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 I'm also gonna have to hit up my mate @Railways next week for a backbox metal cover. There's a piece of timber there painted grey. And a new set of side rails to suit. Sent from my AGM A8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiredoug Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 timber is an upgrade its quieter. dont rush to replace it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbleseven Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 I could line the metal one with the timber inside it. Then it's quieter and looks original. Sent from my AGM A8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railways Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Thanks Rob yeah I will get a set. Cheaper if I get 2 sets as delivery is a killer. I will start a separate post and see if anyone wants to share delivery costs. Sent from my AGM A8 using Tapatalk As per @fridgejams post about using "shopmate" I've decided to give it a go and have an order coming from Marco for a Tommy. The order is still in transit. As most of you know Marcospec uses I-global. At this stage including re-directing to shopmate it "should" turn up here at about 40% less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illawarra_steelers Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 We need more resto threads for sure like the good old days. mate gotta be honest that has me concerned. what happened to the people out there restoring games at home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOKERPOKER Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 mate gotta be honest that has me concerned. what happened to the people out there restoring games at home? Think our tanking dollar Tony. I’ve considered doing a couple more and every time I start the parts list I get a huge headache!!! It’s just too cost prohibitive lately. Well for me anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
em_pins Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Think our tanking dollar Tony. I’ve considered doing a couple more and every time I start the parts list I get a huge headache!!! It’s just too cost prohibitive lately. Well for me anyway. JOKERPOKER, I totally agree with you. The cost of new parts and freight can be scary when undertaking any restore. I am currently working on a Williams 'Winner' EM which I started well over 12 months ago. I purchased the title well over 5 years ago, and at the time of purchase did not open the back box. On opening I found all stepper units and 60% of relays bodies all rusted. I have been slowly dismantling steppers and relays, sandblasting, repainting and reassemble (Very time consuming). I recommend if purchasing any pinball title for a restoration, it is wise to fully inspect what you are buying first to minimise rising restore costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgie Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 The cost of parts alone from PBR for my El Dorado restoration was $700 approximately. I purposely try not too remember how much these things cost due to the fact that if you were ever to sell them you would be hard pressed to cover the costs associated with the restore. EM's don't seem to be cost effective to restore I think it's more a labour of love. - - - Updated - - - Glad its got the ball gate as they are unobtanium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbleseven Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 I got a few ballgates before they were out of stock. Pbr may get them back in eventually Sent from my AGM A8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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