Firepower 1980 Williams Full 3-Stage Restoration Update
This Firepower restoration project is near to completion.Boards have been upgraded, and all the parts you see used, are always stocked here.With these older Williams, which have the one piece flipper assembly base, be aware, it's a easy change over to the new style base with the removable coil stop. So, if your doing a rebuild it the perfect time to make that change, as the mounting holes are a direct match.It's a good idea to add the 2.2uf suppression ...
Phantom of the Opera 1990 Data East Full 3-Stage Restoration Completed
Well Phantom Of The Opera is now completed, and living it's new life in Louisiana.Such a overall beautiful machine, with a very impressive musical score.Just going to add a bunch of photos, not much to say .Now finishing a Williams Firepower.Just started a 2-stage restoration on a Gottlieb
Firepower 1980 Williams Full 3-Stage Restoration Update
Backbox is almost complete, did run into a paint issue, and waiting for the cure-up of a very thick clear to decide if i'm going to sand off the one side and re-paint it.The main body is completed and re-populated with the harness, coin door, side rails. and legs.Playfield wire harness was cleaned, and tightened up with over 120 extra cable ties; swap is almost complete.Backbox is almost ready to be fitted onto the main body.All solenoids assemblies ...
Phantom of the Opera 1990 Data East Full 3-Stage Restoration-Update
Since this receives a decal set rather than paint, only the back, riser, and edges have to be painted.This crates a lot of mist over spray onto the wood, which is very fine beading. It has to be sanded off, prior to applying any decal(s).I've included a couple photos showing that.To apply decals correctly, first the excess should be trimmed off, then proper sizing can be done; ensure your surface is free from even the tiniest piece if debris. then fix ...
Firepower 1980 Williams Full 3-Stage Restoration Update
Getting prepped for the playfield swap on this project.Main body is in the paint booth, and should be completed by Oct.03, then the backbox can be started.All the cabinet and playfield metal has returned from being bead blasted, and powder coated.Solenoid assembly rebuilding / cleaning has started.Board sets need to be rebuilt/ upgraded yet.Many photos of the underside, and inside of the cabinet painting process were lost when my camera ...
Phantom of the Opera 1990 Data East Full 3-Stage Restoration-Update
Both cabinet pieces are complete, repainted, and decals applied.All the metal has be bead blasted and powder coated.The wiring harness has been cleaned, tightened up, and transferred to the New playfield.Playfield rails have been repainted, and clear coated.All small playfield metal has been tumble polished, to a shiny new finish.Solenoid assemblies are being cleaned and rebuilt.Board sets have been cleaned, and upgraded.Reassembly has ...
Firepower 1980 Williams Full 3-Stage Restoration Started
Here is a table that always received a ton of play back in the day.So much so, that most playfields are completely worn out.This one is being revived to a better than new status.Both the head and main cabinet bodies have been sanded off, and all the damage repaired.They will be in the paint booth this week.The playfield has been stripped both top side, and underside.Solenoid assemblies are awaiting a full teardown, clean, and rebuild.All ...
Star Trek 1979 Bally Full 3-Stage Pinball Restoration Completed
Well, this table is complete, and offered here for sale.All features are working 100%.A true collector quality showpiece.The playfield is signed by William
Phantom of the Opera 1990 Data East Full 3-Stage Restoration-Update.
This will be receiving a new playfield.All the interior, and exterior metal will be bead blasted, and powder coated Metallic Mahogany.Plus, all under playfield solenoid assemblies as well.The playfield metal will be re-finished in a gloss white.The playfield rails will be in a Blue/Turquoise.The cabinet decals have arrived from Croatia.All new playfield plastic set, and decals, will be installed.She will be beautiful, once
Cyclone 1988 Williams Full 3-Stage Pinball Restoration-Update-Completed
The initial power-up went well. All systems (GI lamps, controlled lamps. switches, sounds, and solenoids) worked 100%After that was confirmed, playfield build out started.This classic 1988 pinball is now offered for sale!Many photos of the build-out process are posted here.Some changes were made, all plastic playfield supports were changed to blue, as well as the lane guides, pop caps, and playfield rails.As you can see all exterior, and ...
