Addams Family, The
Bally, 1992I used Vid's plans:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/vids-quick-and-dirty-rotisserie-guide
There is also this guy selling his take:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/gauging-interest-in-all-metal-pf-rotisseries-for-18000-shipped
Quoted from BobLangelius:You can still have mine if you feel like a trip to w.p.
I think in this case its easier to build my own since we already have all the parts, but thanks 
Quoted from russdx:Your building a pinball machine from scratch! Building the rotisserie is a walk in the park
I think you're right
I hear noises in the wearhouse, and one of our design/build guys got the building bug and started working on the thing without me. he's using the plans in the thread I printed out and it's already 65% done. I'll have one by the end of the day, heh.
We already had all but two or three of the needed parts in the warehouse already just sitting around un used heh.
Maybe I can get some more of the posts properly done tomorrow to test it out.
Quoted from centre-drain:made my own yesterday actually
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wireform laid out just need to weld the joints then it is done too.
Nice job on the TAF parts! I especially like how you made the A-15200 Thing Kickout. Makin' a few NLA TAF parts, also.
Wally
100_2718 (resized).JPGQuoted from Shredder565:i'm thinking of leaving it up all night just to see how stable i t is...[quoted image]
hopefully it does! its gonna get far heavier then that 
Quoted from Juicerc51:Shredder, youre probably gonna want to get the side rails on soon so the playfield doesn't warp or bend. Are you going with reese rails?
would these work?
I can put 'em in the next order with the remaining posts.
https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/A-12359-3
Quoted from Shredder565:would these work?
I can put 'em in the next order with the remaining posts.
https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/A-12359-3
Hes talking about the wooden rails that are mounted along the edges of the playfield itself...
You can get stock stuff and cut it yourself:
https://www.pinballlife.com/black-vinyl-wrapped-wood-rail-for-playfield-edges-1-18-x-12.html
But personally I would go with Reese Rails as suggested as they come cut and drilled properly ready to go (and made of solid oak... and coated nicely with black lacquer):
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/oak-replacement-playfield-rails-wh2o-and-taf-ready-to-ship-or-york
Quoted from luch:on the top
like I said, still a complete newcomer..so please bear with me as I figure all this out.
Luckily I tend to be a fast on the fly learner.
if this thing ever gets done, and not only that, works, I should throw a party .
Quoted from Shredder565:like I said, still a complete newcomer..so please bear with me as I figure all this out.
Luckily I tend to be a fast on the fly learner.
if this thing ever gets done, and not only that, works, I should throw a party .
I think most old timers here will be dead by then LOL but i hope to be around to see the finished machine!
Oh and don't forget the pop bumper screws that need hammering in (make sure the top has the holes slightly counter sunk as well)
Quoted from russdx:I think most old timers here will be dead by then LOL but i hope to be around to see the finished machine!
Oh and don't forget the pop bumper screws that need hammering in (make sure the top has the holes slightly counter sunk as well)
I've been trying to look up info on how to install the pop bumper tops, but my google search skills suck. I'm only installing stuff that I know 100% for sure how to figure out. like the posts. I can only install the ones like these that I have clear images from other builds for. I'm trying to find good shots of the rest.
88248333_10157746248980211_2167256307336216576_n (resized).jpgQuoted from Shredder565:I've been trying to look up info on how to install the pop bumper tops, but my google search skills suck. I'm only installing stuff that I know 100% for sure how to figure out. like the posts. I can only install the ones like these that I have clear images from other builds for. I'm trying to find good shots of the rest.[quoted image]
When I did (still doing) my IJ ... I didn't do much on the top (with the exception of the pop bumpers) until the mechs were in place underneath. Everyone has their own methods and depending upon what parts you have and the game itself... sort of dictates the order. I found myself getting ahead of things a couple of times and had to remove stuff because I wasn't intimately aware of the proper order of assembly. Pops are kind of a pain because they are mount on both sides of the board so I did those first. There are a few videos on youtube on pops.
I read that elsewhere, that is one reason why I ordered the pop bumper bottoms sooner. maybe I can get to those first.
So, I spent the last 30 minutes trying to find a proper build video, some arn't even in english!
just trying a test fit to see if it looks right first... not drilling or screwing in anything yet.
87806361_10157746380400211_950555719499776000_n (resized).jpgQuoted from Shredder565:I read that elsewhere, that is one reason why I ordered the pop bumper bottoms sooner. maybe I can get to those first.
So, I spent the last 30 minutes trying to find a proper build video, some arn't even in english!
just trying a test fit to see if it looks right first... not drilling or screwing in anything yet.[quoted image]
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/vids-guide-to-rebuilding-pop-bumpers
Quoted from Davi:What about pop bumper screws?
the one thing that didn't seem to get mentioned was what type of screws are used to hold everything in. I went with the smallest sized screw I had just in case it was wrong and luckily that seemed to work. the tops are on now too.
I think Davi is referring to the flat-topped nail/screws, which need to be put through the three holes under the bumper skirt. They sit flush with the playfield and stick out through the bottom as a point to which you would mount the bumper coil mechanism.
Quoted from Gornkleschnitzer:I think Davi is referring to the flat-topped nail/screws, which need to be put through the three holes under the bumper skirt. They sit flush with the playfield and stick out through the bottom as a point to which you would mount the bumper coil mechanism.
ahh, gotcha. That part I didn't get too yet. I will take everything off later if the assembly requires it too.. but I just wanted to test fit 'em on first.
I was a little confused as I didn't see any hammering going on in the install videos I watched . I just did the top part as the bottom parts havn't arrived yet
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I think this is all I can do today. I THINK that is where the two 10-32 post bumpers go near the chair, but not sure yet so I will leave those off...I still have to find out where 4 of the others go...
87616112_10157746632410211_7994588670927568896_n (resized).jpgThese: https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/237-5957-00
There are 3 per pop ... they hold the coil bracket in place under the playfield.
Your going to need to learn some patience Shredd...Again, there is a linear process in which that machine was built, And the top of the playfield is not where it starts.
Quoted from Ricochet:These: https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/237-5957-00
There are 3 per pop ... they hold the coil bracket in place under the playfield.
OK, When I saw them mentioned again, I did a search just to make sure I knew what part they where...and that was the one that came up.
OK. I'll make sure to add those to the list before the pop bumper bottoms arrive.
Quoted from Passave:Your going to need to learn some patience Shredd...Again, there is a linear process in which that machine was built, And the top of the playfield is not where it starts.
Understood.
Patience is not a strong point in someone who has OCD AND Anxiety mixed in . Although I DO try my best to keep it in check.
Right now I'm just trying to do simple stuff. the Posts and the T-Nuts seemed like a good place to start. one has to dive in somewhere...
It is hard to not get excited when fun things show up at the door to only throw them in a box, I get that...But there is a linear process to assembly...The ground strap, and braces/wood rails were next...I dont recall on that particular machine, but there should be steel support rails on the underside (2, one along each edge) and the wood ones on top...Like the rotisserie, that is fun
The wood ones have a PM Sent, so that's in process . and those nice pictures above show where they all go .
If you notice in those pics, the rails were the first thing he did, That is a sign of a good builder who truly understands the machine, How and why it was built the way it was.
Quoted from Passave:If you notice in those pics, the rails were the first thing he did, That is a sign of a good builder who truly understands the machine, How and why it was built the way it was.
Those are actually teardown reference pics.
like I Said before, I am 100% new to this world..so this will obviously not be a HEP style project where everything is done 100%.
Mistakes will be made, but hopefully not many .
Quoted from Shredder565:like I Said before, I am 100% new to this world..so this will obviously not be a HEP style project where everything is done 100%.
Mistakes will be made, but hopefully not many .
I’d be prepared for many ha! Even knowing what you’re doing with pin exp. it’s easy to make mistakes.. there’s just a ton of parts to keep track of and it’s so easy to install something and realize you forgot to install something that access is now blocked to. Its still hard repopulating a playfield you took apart yourself - with reference photos you took as well. Doing it with a blank slate with others photos .. Just take your time, could be frustrating
Quoted from Passave:Well even so...In reverse they were one of the last things removed.
But he has all the time in the world between waiting for new parts he can afford to do a few steps multiple times this is not some 2 month super efficient restore by a pro, its learning how to build a pinball from scratch without any experience in pinball. I find it fascinating and love watching the progress / mistakes. Loads of people here to help and guide
Quoted from russdx:But he has all the time in the world between waiting for new parts he can afford to do a few steps multiple times this is not some 2 month super efficient restore by a pro, its learning how to build a pinball from scratch without any experience in pinball. I find it fascinating and love watching the progress / mistakes. Loads of people here to help and guide
I gotta say, I’m super impressed with you guys; rallying around shredder565 as a newbie with a crazy passion project and introduction to pinball, No one here has criticized, (even though rightly so we have tried to push him to purchase a doner game or playfield). It makes me proud to be a part of this community.
Quoted from Bryan_Kelly:These might help.
some of them do
But the problem with images like those is that the accoutrements are already on the posts...which makes it tougher to tell what is what f or a newbie.
I would really like a shot more like this, only more in focus so I can actually make out the detail . some parts are rather close looking and can be mixed up IIRC.
playfield5 (resized).jpg
Quoted from Chosen_S:I gotta say, I’m super impressed with you guys; rallying around shredder565 as a newbie with a crazy passion project and introduction to pinball, No one here has criticized, (even though rightly so we have tried to push him to purchase a doner game or playfield). It makes me proud to be a part of this community.
I will say this, it's nice to finally find a forum without any drama (so far ) .
Most sites with well established communities expect new comers to know everything instantly and will trash you if you don't. looking at you proton pack building sites ;o) ... nice not to see that for a change
you have probably seen this but would be a good thread to follow
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/it-s-showtime-rebuilding-a-classic-the-addams-family-
and use this search engine to find parts
https://www.pinballsearch.com/#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=the%20addams%20family%20pinball
Here is HEP TAF restoration. Has some great pics for references.
Quoted from Shredder565:accoutrements
If you keep using big words, I'm not helping anymore. 
Quoted from Bryan_Kelly:If you keep using big words, I'm not helping anymore.
would it help if I had to look up the proper spelling before I used it?
Quoted from Shredder565:would it help if I had to look up the proper spelling before I used it?
A little.
Great thread, one of my favorites right now
I have a bunch of NOS Addams parts that I should dig out when you are ready
cheers, Steve
Quoted from fast_in_muskoka:Great thread, one of my favorites right now
I have a bunch of NOS Addams parts that I should dig out when you are ready
cheers, Steve
No better time than now. I wish I had some myself.
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