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1st Pin bought. Needy newb with questions...

By Ryno

6 years ago


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#1 6 years ago

I just bought my 1st table today. I'll have it in my possession tomorrow evening. Super stoked since I've been wanting one forever, and now I'll finally get to have one in my home. Got a 1975 Chicago Coin Top Ten machine. It's going to need some TLC, but I'm willing to take the time to learn.

As of now, I know for sure the flippers and the ball return do not work. Looking for some advice as to what to do to try to fix before I look to try to replace part(s). Until I dive further into it, and if I wasn't lied to, everything else is functional as far as I know.

Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!

#2 6 years ago

Someone may respond directly, or tell you to run some searches (which is always a good idea). You might also try here, these guys may be of help: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/chicago-coin-club-right-here

#3 6 years ago

Start working your way through http://www.pinrepair.com/em

#4 6 years ago

Cool. Thank you both. I wasn't sure if I had posted in the right area on the forum.

#5 6 years ago

Not to mention for playfield restoration vids guide is a godsend, also his cleaning wacing thread.

#6 6 years ago

Thanks again for the links and advice! I really do appreciate it!
Any incite on where I might find schematics for my pin and possibly a file with the image for the back glass? I did find a BG on ebay for $100, but I wanted to look into having someone print it on the original glass I have. It's current state is pretty flaky. Not sure what that would end up costing. Figured it might be cheaper than buying off ebay.

#7 6 years ago
Quoted from Ryno:

Any incite on where I might find schematics for my pin

Pinball Resource is the most likely place to have schematics. http://pbresource.com/mansch.html

Quoted from Ryno:

and possibly a file with the image for the back glass? I did find a BG on ebay for $100, but I wanted to look into having someone print it on the original glass I have. It's current state is pretty flaky. Not sure what that would end up costing. Figured it might be cheaper than buying off ebay.

You won't be able to fix the one you have for $100. BG Resto has done a Top Ten, so he has the files to make another one. http://bgresto.com/?p=718
If you're hoping for fast or cheap he's probably not the right supplier for you. Do your research.

#8 6 years ago

Ryno; Welcome to "our thing"! Always happy to see a new Pinhead!! Have fun!!Do not take any negativity personally!! The EM club would be a nice fit for you here! I had 1 Pin,once They multiply!! :)Stay cool!!! If a Pot Head,check into the Cannibis Club ! Were all especially crazy ! Boozers welcome as well!! We also have some of the best pets you'll likely to see!!Glad your here!!!

#9 6 years ago

Hahaha! Thanks man! I'm looking forward to the day my pin has some siblings!

#10 6 years ago
Quoted from Ryno:

Hahaha! Thanks man! I'm looking forward to the day my pin has some siblings!

It won't be long lol welcome bro

#11 6 years ago

Thanks man!

#12 6 years ago

Show us some pics when you get a chance, always good to see a work in progress! How do those drop targets look (they are the cool ones with the LP records on them, right?)

#13 6 years ago

I will for sure. Yes they are the LP's. All in good condition too. The playing field has def got some ware on it, I'd assume to be normal being its age. Need to touch up paint in the blue triangle scoring area, and the ball launch lane has got a rather large groove from being played so much over the years.

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