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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Contact Athens95

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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Epoxy primer/sealer applied

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Single stage black applied.

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I use this, available at auto paint stores.

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New mdf panel glued and stapled in place.

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Inside cabinet I use this.
You must use primer/sealer on top of this before paint.

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No, I would not touch up, because sheen would rarely match. Paint it all or nothing.

New bottom edge glued and pinned.

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And inside looking like new.

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Says the guy who just bought his first dremel.
Hah

I repair and smooth the outside of cabinet with Bondo followed by this glaze.

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Then sprayed with this primer/sealer

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First primer coat applied. I'll block sand this with #800, and repeat before spraying color.

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Base color applied. I chose this color based on background of new decals

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Ive always loved the gameplay. The sound and the cabinet artwork always held it back in my opinion.
We will address both of those issues.
Im going to let the paint outgas for 3 days before applying the decals.

Decals applied.

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Some progress on cabinet.
These EZ Slides are a nice improvement.

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Thanks, I appreciate that.

Cabinet harness cleaned and mostly installed. Will be adding to it for sub, amp, etc.

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Most connections are finished below pf.

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Cliffy's, ball guides, etc, installed. I'll focus on wrapping up the topside of pf now.

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Yeah, I cannot stand the tower of power led flashers on anything anymore.

My solution to hide the ugly wiring is not perfect, but a whole lot better than stock.

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First time I've installed Pinwoofer.
Very impressed. Nice stuff.

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Yes..and a little shake to go with that boom.
Cant wait to hear this.

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Backbox sanded and ready for bondo.

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Smoothed and ready for primer

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Interior and bottom painted in single stage black.
Top and back will be painted in same blue as lower cabinet tomorrow.

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Retro Refurb translite ready to go.
I'll wait a few days to put decals on backbox.

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Backbox finished, boards installed.

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Not first time, I used these on an Apollo 13 a couple years ago. I think they do a nice job, especially with filling in gaps for machines that decals are not available for. I highly recommend the clear layer added by vinyl sign company. Looks and feels great.

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Speaker/dmd panel cleaned and repainted in satin black. I made a new lens for dmd from petg. Speaker grilles were junk, and I have modfather making us some new ones. Backbox speakers are part of the awesome pinwoofer kit.

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Backbox real estate becoming scarce.
Pinsound, Pinwoofer, Motion Control,
ColorDmd all need a spot.
And the pf harness is not installed yet..
Well engineered products all around.
Hope to have pf in this weekend.

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Good point. I'll check the 12v once we fire it up.

Powered up for first time today. I'll go thru troubleshooting and switch adjustments over the next few days.
Thanks Athens95 for the help.

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Thank you.
Powered up sound. Crazy good, really transforms the game. Love this.
The original synthesized crap really hurt this machine.

I really like how this is turning out.

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Downloads available at pinsound.
Original Who tunes.
Thankfully.

Thanks Bob.
I appreciate that.

New ones are being made by modfather.

This was put on hold for couple weeks while I finished up my 9ball.
Did some final troubleshooting today with help from Athens95, and found a couple diode issues, and a cooked transistor.
Should have speaker grilles from Modfather this week, and be 100%.

I really like it. I never liked the speaker systems offered themselves. This is a complete pkg that is very adjustable.
I waited to put in the stadium lights until I'm finished, so will do soon.

Thanks.
That's always my goal

This machine, like other Data East games, are too tight in my opinion to put anything on the sides that will show scrapes from pf. I put the felt strips on pf edges on this one to help preserve the paint.