2021 Tommy Resto

This thread is to document a Data East Tommy machine I'm doing for a fellow pinsider.
We recently decided to do a thread on this, so I didn't take any before shots, but I'm just getting started.
Current status, removing playfield parts.

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We will be using alternative art cabinet decals from Retro Refurb, which will really improve the look of this machine.

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Playfield restored and cleared by Neo.

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I think these cabinet decals will look great on this machine. I had local vinyl sign shop laminate a gloss clear over everything.

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Original wood rail was junk. Made new one from 1/2" thick oak, sprayed semi gloss black.

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Yes, he did a nice job.
Starting to populate underside of pf.
Rebuilt flippers (waiting on new coils),
New stapled lamp sockets/braid, cleaned reflowed lamp boards. I'll mount all mechs before I'm ready for the harness.

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I'm going to see if WPC pf supports will work in this machine.
These were bad design from the start.

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Pinsound (with shaker), pinwoofer, pinstadium lighting.

New inlane guides, flippers, posts, rubbers, and pop parts from Zitt.

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Most mechs and assemblies cleaned and mounted to pf.
Waiting on coil wrappers.

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Looking to pull harness from old pf this weekend.

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And once pf is out, I'll get started on cabinet.
I'm going to replace the bottom panel rather than try to sand/clean this one.

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Populating top side of pf.
We will be getting the full Cliffy set of protectors, but he is swamped at the moment.

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Harness removed and cleaned (dishwasher). All micro switches will be replaced.
Relay removed before cleaning.

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Since owner is going with stadium lighting, I see no reason to reinstall these spots, with the ugly wiring.

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Its like they made no effort to conceal any of it.

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Back in town, and back in shop.
I replaced all of the rollover micro switches, and placed the harness.
I use the lamp board connectors and stand up targets to guide me.
This has got to be one of the heaviest harnesses I have dealt with. Feels like 30 lbs.
I should have it hooked up tomorrow, and will start in on cabinet repair.

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New coindoor from Pinball Life.
$69! Includes pretty much everything. Even the damn lightbulbs.
Such a great deal.

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Just picked up these custom apron cards.
Printed on steel, nice touch on a restored machine. I'll include these on every game I do from here on out.
Made by local buddy djsolzs.
Hit him up.

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Cabinet stripped of parts, ready to remove bottom panel.

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My main reason to replace bottom panel is because these sag over the years due to moisture and the weight of the transformer.
But it also allows me to replace the destroyed plywood edge at bottom of machine.

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Looks like the glass was shattered on this machine at one time.

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I cut 3/4" up from bottom of cabinet edge. That will put me right at top of mdf panel.

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I checked that 3/4" measurement by drilling a hole at the edge.

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Filler applied to inside of cabinet. I'll sand, prime, and paint the inside before I attach bottom panel to get clean paint line where the new unfinished mdf meets the sides.

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