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2nd Pin. How'd I do? COMPLETED

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#1 12 years ago

JDN

The day is here, I finally got number 2. It's a DE JP. Same year and manufacturer as my TFTC. It is in bad condition. The previous owner did not know anything about pinballs. It doesn't work, the backbox is broken, translite glass is in pieces at the bottom of the cabinet. The owner did not know how to put the glass on so it has 7 years of dirt. I lifted the playfield and the guy said, I didn't even know that did that. The worst is I found a mouse nest the size of a basketball. (I'm sure there are a few chewed wires in there.) The boards actually look okay despite backbox damage. No leaking batteries.

Even though it has all of these issues, I'm okay with it because I payed $0. The owner said it did not work and it was filthy. I asked if he had checked fuses, connections, and solders. He said he didn't know it had fuses so I told him I would be down Saturday. Not sure how to fix the backbox, going to start cleaning it Tuesday, then it is time to troubleshoot.

Give me some positive vibes...I need them. Here are some pics

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#2 12 years ago

SCC

mrgone

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Casper, WY

12y 119K 5,181 4 54

the play field looks good. no wear in the scoops. everything can most likely be repaired. trans lights are available. and you got it free. at worst you can make some cash to put towards another pin by parting it out.

#3 12 years ago

MAT

Anim8ormatt

Inactive member

Highlands Ranch, CO

12y 54,400 2,193 5 21

looks totally restorable, I would have carted that home all day. I bet i could get it playing within 4 hours

#4 12 years ago

MAK

teachp8

Inactive member

13y 57,800 146 2 97

That's the kind of challenge I love - and for free!! Nice pick up.

#5 12 years ago

JEN

Jnewton

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Scottsburg, IN

13y 46,550 520 6

First off, you can't beat free!! Just clean it up,and start checking things out electronically. I am sure that you will have it up and running in no time. This is my wife's favorite so I have to track one down some day. Congrats on a great pick up!

#6 12 years ago

DSD

Winball_Pizard

Inactive member

Austin, TX

12y 75,400 1,104 12 54

JP for free?! Awesome score!

#7 12 years ago

AAW

Firebaall

Inactive member

Regina, SK

12y 61,150 1,741 4 9

Quoted from mrgone:
the play field looks good. no wear in the scoops.

That's the nice thing about broken machines! They don't get played (until you fix them, that is).

#8 12 years ago

RPW

rwalters21

Pinside member

Carlisle, PA

12y 63,300 515 5 1

Play field should clean up real nice!

#9 12 years ago

JLW

jrrdw

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White Hall, MD

14y 56,100 2,144 1 12

Lucky...

#10 12 years ago

???

romulusx

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Evansvile, IN

12y 110K 7,549 11

Good haul and Good Luck!

#11 12 years ago

LAW

dung

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12y 86,050 5,580 6 30

The head isn't a big problem. A couple large clamps and some gorilla glue will fix it. As long as the artwork on the sides isn't damaged no one will ever know. Black paint is easy to match. The sheen should be satin.

The electronics are going to be another matter. I would suggest disconnecting the pf for the time being. If you had mice and they chewed wires then you are in for some fun. Disconnect the pf harness. I would go ahead and pull the pf. It will be easier to see if anything is chewed up. I would also go over every inch of wiring in the cabinet. Do this before you attempt to boot it up.

You need to find out what the bare number of plugs to boot the cpu are. Then add the sound card back in. Next add the dmd and then the pbb. After that, disconnect the sound and dmd boards. You don't want to risk frying them if you have some bad wiring.

Put the pf back in and connect things in sections. If you plug everything in and something is bad, you may damage more. I would expect issues regardless, but with any luck you can avoid adding new ones.

You will want a tumbler for this game. Harbor freight has a cheap one that comes up for sale. If you were closer to Indianapolis I would let you drop the stuff and tumble it for you. I would suggest cold blue for the ramps unless you have access to a rivet press. You can pick cold blue up at a gun store, gander mountain, etc. Sand the ramps clean and follow the directions. It won't come out as nice as new ones, but it is much better than rust.

The pf should clean up nicely from what you posted. This will be a project, but for free it will be well worth it.

#12 12 years ago

PBH

PinballHelp

Mystic Krewe

New Orleans, LA

12y 69,550 2,887

Can't beat that price. It's looking like 2012 is going to be a good year for us pin-pickers. I'm heading out to get a new machine this afternoon. Not free, but a pretty good deal.

#13 12 years ago

DRM

dmacy

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12y 173K 11,064 1

Looks like a diamond in the rough. Like it was left in Jurassic Park lol, but congrats and I think you'll be showing off the after pics soon enough and nobody will be able to tell the difference after some hard work.

#14 12 years ago

IAN

ianwho

Inactive member

North Fork, CA

14y 53,900 729 2

I bought a beautiful JP yesterday. Never knew a restored pin looked so good. Nice pick up for free. You'll get it running. Us pinheads are a determined bunch. I see that rough looking pin, and all I think is "wow, you got a JP for free!!!"

#15 12 years ago

JDN

futurepinhead

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12y 81,800 3,358 25

Sorry this was a double post, I have two of these going on now. The playfield looks great other than mouse shit and kitty litter and 7 years of dust. That is the first thing, I will be cleaning that up. The owner had dropped it against a wall so that is why the backbox is shattered and no translite. Luckily he didn't know how to get the glass in so at least I only have backbox glass on the playfield. The boards all look fine, actually better than fine despite the backbox damage. I am not going to plug it in until I check every wire. I am terrified of frayed wires touching.

Can Armor-All work on cleaning up the apron?
What is the best way to clean plastic ramps short of flame polishing? (they don't look worthy of a flame polish.)

#16 12 years ago

JDN

futurepinhead

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12y 81,800 3,358 25

Quoted from ianwho:
I bought a beautiful JP yesterday. Never knew a restored pin looked so good.

Way to rub it in...

#17 12 years ago

LAW

dung

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12y 86,050 5,580 6 30

Don't flame polish until you have broke ramps to practice on! It is very easy to ruin plastics when trying to flame polish.

I would just use novus 3 followed by novus 2 on the ramps. You would be surprised with the results.

I would do the same with the apron. I would skip the armor all treatment.

#18 12 years ago

WOW

terrable

Inactive member

Bolingbrook, IL

13y 30,900 647 5 17

#19 12 years ago

%#!

FlipperMagician

Pinside member

12y 64,800 1,099

Free is a good price! Have fun with the restore.

#20 12 years ago

HDC

HELLODEADCITY

Inactive member

15y 72,650 5,822 8

nice score - good luck with it

#21 12 years ago

desertT1

Tucson Pinball

Vail, AZ

12y 72,550 4,033 23

I'd love a restore to be my second pin. Certainly can't beat free, enjoy the process.

#22 12 years ago

MST

mystic

Inactive member

Nashville, TN

12y 34,900 1,763 19

Ah I emailed this guy right after he posted it on CL on Thursday early evening and asked if it was for real or if he was just collecting emails, he said yes it was for real. I said, when can I pick it up.. no reply. Oh well, at least it went to a pinsider!

#23 12 years ago

JDN

futurepinhead

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12y 81,800 3,358 25

Quoted from mystic:
Ah I emailed this guy right after he posted it on CL on Thursday early evening and asked if it was for real or if he was just collecting emails, he said yes it was for real

That's hilarious he told me about you. He said and some guy actually called and asked if I was just collecting emails.

Quoted from mystic:
Oh well, at least it went to a pinsider!

I figured I would hear that at least once.

#24 12 years ago

JAY

Fliptastic

Pinside member

14y 56,300 905

The most positive vibe is that awesome price tag!

#25 12 years ago

MJN

mickthepin

Inactive member

Brisbane

12y 64,400 2,333 2 25

Free Pin!! Thats all that needs to be said. I dont think i can ever expect that kind of luck.... please ..please pinball gods.. I have been good all year.

#26 12 years ago

GLM

ovfdfireman

Pinball Pro

12y 115K 4,915

What a score, congrats

#27 12 years ago

CAL

Wickedquickss

Inactive member

Louisville, KY

12y 32,650 915 1 11

Nice score....now get to work

#28 12 years ago

MKY

tilt-master

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13y 115K 2,153

Free is the best way to start on a project, especially a good title like JP, nice score & good luck!

#29 12 years ago

MST

mystic

Inactive member

Nashville, TN

12y 34,900 1,763 19

OP
Quoted from futurepinhead:
That's hilarious he told me about you. He said and some guy actually called and asked if I was just collecting emails.

Oh well, he didn't have a phone number in his ad and I see "free pin, email me" and I'm hesitant. Then when he didn't respond to my second email for more info and asking him to call me I figured it was just a scam. Perfect project pin, the one I've been looking for all winter. Good luck with it and let us know how it goes!

#30 12 years ago

HWR

taz

Pinside member

12y 91,400 1,689 9 17

Congrats! You might luck out on the playfield. I had a similar experience with a BF, though it wasn't free by any stretch, but technically worked. The playfield was so gunky that the filth may have protected it. It cleaned up nicely and then I hit it with a Treasure Trove polishing kit and it gleams now. Hopefully your mechanized dino and ball launch gun work okay. Good luck!

#31 12 years ago

ALX

donjagra

Pinside member

14y 72,100 3,402 10 34

JP is a really fun pin and even though it is goin to cost some cash to get it running, it looks like it will clean up really easy.

#32 12 years ago

JDN

futurepinhead

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12y 81,800 3,358 25

UPDATE: I need someone to take some up close pictures of the front left scoops coils. Especially the one on the right. I had some chewed completely off. Diode missing and I need to know what kind it is. Would appreciate someone sending me those. jdneible (AT) gmail (dot) com or here if you want. After using about a roll of electric tape on exposed wires I was ready to plug it in. I stopped and decided to check the fuses. One of the big boys was bad so I replaced it and plugged it in. It fired right up but said missing ball. Took out the ball trough and realized there was some kitty litter under one of the switches. Cleaned it out and that was solved. Found a roll over switch that is bad (or dirty) and I found a ramp switch that is bad (or dirty). All coils work except the upper flipper. And the DMD worked but all of the plastics that it is mounted to are broken off. I was so excited that it worked since they are pretty pricey and have had to buy one before. But then I noticed no sound. I looked every where for chewed off wires. That was when I realized that I turned it all the way down when I first got it. All of that said I will be mailing the guy $100. Its not much and you all are probably saying why he said free but that is just what I have decided. I will wait til after I have her shining so I can send him some pictures.

#33 12 years ago

JIM

jimjim66

Pinside member

Madera, CA

12y 73,550 2,577

OP
Quoted from futurepinhead:
All of that said I will be mailing the guy $100.

Nice gesture. I believe in karma.

Half the joy is getting it up and running. Good luck, and keep the posts coming as it comes along.

#34 12 years ago

WIL

pinwillie

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Santa Rosa, CA

12y 74,050 1,215 4

He might want you to mail him $1000 when its done.

#35 12 years ago

DRM

iceman44

Pinside+ Pro!

Boerne, TX

13y 162K 26,902 28 49

Well....good luck with that POS Love to see the finished product if that thing can be rebuilt....

#36 12 years ago

FYA

Pin_Crazed

Inactive member

Unknown City, MN

12y 56,650 2,080 10 71

Deal of the century, have fun getting her going, great find!!

#37 12 years ago

JDN

futurepinhead

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12y 81,800 3,358 25

Going to go buy media for my first tumber experience, I have it shopped out all the way to the first scoops. It looks great. I have one insert that is coming up on the corner in front of the left Scoop. It says "C" I believer. Should I just take a fine razor and cut off the little section that is popping up?

#38 12 years ago

JDN

futurepinhead

Pinside member

12y 81,800 3,358 25

Starting backbox repair. Top left. It works, not gorgeous but def.player's quality.

2012-02-13_13.51.20.jpg

#39 12 years ago

DAD

TZ68

Inactive member

Greenbrier, TN

13y 20,900 175 8

Nice score FP!!

#40 12 years ago

JON

jonnyo

Pinside member

Oakland, CA

14y 57,150 2,873

That doesn't look too bad, just dirty. Also, you got free mouse pets out of the deal. You can make custom keyfobs with their pelts.

#41 12 years ago

MAL

Angyalpor

Inactive member

MaglÃ³d

12y 50,900 965 2

Nice, I think, this is the real hobby,not just trade and play on them...
Respect!

#42 12 years ago

MEF

LouMatt

Pinside member

12y 76,800 824

Great find. I'm sure it will look awesome when you are finished fixing it up. Always nice to see someone bring a machine back to life.

#43 12 years ago

CAL

mojozone

Pinside member

Fort Dodge, IA

12y 51,400 2,557 4 32

Good Luck, i would love to try my hand at something like this. keep us updated.

#44 12 years ago

JDN

futurepinhead

Pinside member

12y 81,800 3,358 25

LouMatt I'd like to have it finished by the expo but we'll sre. I don't even know if they still have room.

#45 12 years ago

JDN

futurepinhead

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12y 81,800 3,358 25

Playfield cleaning is complete. Everything works except one scoop is missing a diode and unattached wires. Have to fix the bottom corner of the backbox. I need to change hinges and rails put a new lock in the coin door, take stuff out of tumbler, reattach, clean out cabinet again. Paint backbox fix ups and then play. The game is 100% functional other than scoop.
by the way, I found the secret to mylar removal. It is years of exposure to mouse piss. comes off easier than a banana peal.
Oh I also need a new translite and glass and trim for it.

#46 12 years ago

%#!

FlipperMagician

Pinside member

12y 64,800 1,099

Awesome, this just keeps getting better. Free and not too much to fix, how did you get so lucky?

Let's see some pics of the after, since we already saw the before...

#47 12 years ago

RND

RawleyD

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Roanoke, VA

14y 67,650 3,243 36

OP
Quoted from futurepinhead:
by the way, I found the secret to mylar removal. It is years of exposure to mouse piss. comes off easier than a banana peal.

#48 12 years ago

BUK

pinballslave

Pinside member

Litvinov

12y 138K 6,384 133 149

JPs must attract rodents... I had one in my garage where rats had decided to nest in there... re-soldered the chewd wires and it was all good to go! A great find indeed, good luck with it... and I hope the smell's gone!

#49 12 years ago

JDN

futurepinhead

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12y 81,800 3,358 25

Quoted from pinballslave:
JPs must attract rodents

I wish I could fire up the dinosaur and let him eat one of those dirty b@stards.

#50 12 years ago

PCB

PaulyB18

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12y 43,950 766

Wow, great pick up. Doesn't look terrible and should be a cool project!

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