Flash Gordon 1981 Bally 2-Stage Pinball Restoration
Starting on a 1981 Flash Gordon 2-Stage Restoration, meaning usually no work done to the cabinet.I have started doing a wee bit of cabinet work, just because damage was so visible in the affected areas. If not corrected it would detract from the effort applied to the playfield.There is some mylar to remove from the playfield, and paint touch-up required prior to clear coat being applied.All solenoid assemblies will be rebuilt.All cabinet and ...
Big Game 1980 Stern 2-Stage Pinball Restoration
This Big Game 2-Stage restoration is now complete.Play testing is happening this weekend, so far, no major issues.As on most restorations, the Siegecraft Electronics LED adapter set was added to the lamp driver output lines, to prevent LED flickering; but 4 bulbs still flickered.So, after looking for other issues, such as the sockets, bulb, pins, scr's, metering the resistors on the affected adapter boards, then scratching my head for a day, I decided ...
Big Game 1980 Stern 2-Stage Pinball Restoration
The cabinet received some touch up, then it was cleared with acrylic enamel. This protects it from future scuffs, and dings, as well as providing a high gloss, wet look finish.All the solenoid assemblies have been rebuilt, but still waiting on the new 1-9 drop targets which were mailed on the May.3rd, and are still in the USA.USA shippers please do not use these 3rd, party services, just ship with USPS!! What use to take 2-weeks, now takes 6, what was ...
Star Trek 1979 Bally Full 3-Stage Pinball Restoration
The main cabinet for this pin is now in the paint booth.The solenoid assemblies are being rebuilt.Looking into having the side rails customized.This will be receiving a new CPR playfield that was signed by William
Big Game 1980 Stern 2-Stage Pinball Restoration
The Big Game restoration is progressing. Electronics are being upgraded. Some photos included of the power/rectifier board being upgraded.Cabinet has been stripped down, and a few minor touch-ups being completed. Cabinet insert board have been stripped of components, so they could be painted.The playfield side rails were repainted same color as the insert boards.All metal is off to the sandblast powder coat station.Underside of playfield has been ...
Flash 1979 Williams Full 3-Stage Pinball Restoration
Well the Flash Restoration is now complete. More play testing will be done, just to make sure no issues develop.I will be changing out the lamp socket in all 3 pops, back to the original, as just not happy with how high the bulb sits in the 555 style socket.The "NMP" magnetic drop target sensors are remarkable, and I highly recommend to anyone that you switch out the older, original Williams horseshoe style swipe reader.In the restoration pipeline at ...
Big Game 1980 Stern 2-Stage Pinball Restoration
This is a 2-stage restoration, so cabinet will not be repainted; just a good cleaning, and a few touch-ups here and there.The difference between 2 & 3 stage is explained under "the restoration process"The playfield will be stripped, cleaned, touched up and clear coated.The mylar has been removed in advance of the cleaning.Solenoid assemblies have been removed, and are being cleaned, and rebuilt.The playfield metal is now in the ...
Flash 1979 Williams Full 3-Stage Pinball Restoration
Update on this restoration. Harness swap on underside of playfield is completed, all solenoid assemblies, switches, and lamps have been re-attached.All solenoid assemblies were torn down, cleaned. and rebuilt.Once underside is done, add back in the playfield side rails, then it can rest on the rails which provides depth, while you add back in all switches and targets.Then, on the topside add the wire forms, and any metal posts. Important: If the old ...
Flash 1979 Williams Full 3-Stage Pinball Restoration
Ok the playfield swap is now complete. The harness & underside of this playfield was so filthy I just took it to the carwash and cleaned the bulk of the grime off there. There was still areas that needed de-greasing, and that was all done by hand; then the harness was tightened up with added zip ties. Found 15 bad lamp sockets, changed them out.As usual all lamp traces, tee-nuts, and switch markings were added to the new playfield prior to jumping the ...
Black Knight 1980 Williams Full 3-Stage Pinball Restoration Update
This Black Knight restoration is now complete. Just in the process of play testing, which should reveal if there are any problems that need attention.It has the following new components: mirrored backglass, LED player displays, playfield set, plastic set, playfield glass, and cabinet paint.Plus, many, many new smaller parts.The Black Knight can now thunder down the path of justice for another 44 years.You may notice I did change out the protective ...
