Addams Family, The
Bally, 1992Quoted from jazc4:Hahaha. I won't be quitting. I'm too far into the hunt. Plus, this is a grail game. Here's my thread on it. Shredder I hope you don't mind me mentioning it here. If I've overstepped let me know and I'll delete this post.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/totan-scratch-build-restoration-hybrid-let-the-fun-begin
no worries, post away 
Cross posting this here since it’s all TAF nuts
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/addams-family-thing-mechanism-
that it is I don't know.. at this age, I still wouldn't be dissapointed if alley or olyvia showed up on a blind date
saw this on facebook if anyone wants one
Quoted from Shredder565:minus some soldering, look what we got done today
One down!
where does this sucker get plugged into?
followed the attached picture onthis one.[quoted image][quoted image]
The back box lights likely go into j-121.
check the schematic to be sure.
Quoted from Shredder565:minus some soldering, look what we got done today
One down!
where does this sucker get plugged into?
followed the attached picture onthis one.[quoted image][quoted image]
J-121 or the one above it. They're the same.
TAF 003 2 (resized).JPGQuoted from Shredder565:thnak you
look what also came in today thanks too coat of chrome. Purdy
Lets finish up the bottom half of this thing [quoted image]
Did you get the cage nuts for installing the wire fence?
not yet. I still need to get those and the stand offs from lowes mentioned a few pages back. if I can get them all in one go, I'll go thursday and try and get this bottom half done.
Quoted from Shredder565:not yet. I still need to get those and the stand offs from lowes mentioned a few pages back. if I can get them all in one go, I'll go thursday and try and get this bottom half done.
Marco has the cage nuts as well as amazon:
https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/20-9601
https://www.amazon.com/Pack-8-32-Self-Retaining-Cage-Nuts/dp/B07TTJLBRZ/ref=sr_1_4
Paint them black or use self etching primer for durability:
https://www.amazon.com/SEM-39673-Black-Etching-Primer/dp/B000PKZ3IY/ref=sr_1_2
Just to slow you down a bit, you need 2 of these, if your apron didnt come with them:
apron speed nut (resized).jpg
J-Type Tinnerman speednut, Bally part number 20-9041.
Easy to get from a fastener shop, "IF" you have a sample.
These guys claim to have them:
https://avo-pinball.de/Tinnerman-Speed-Nut_1
Pinrestore.com was my goto for these but sadly they are gone.
Quoted from Shredder565:thnak you
look what also came in today thanks too coat of chrome. Purdy
Lets finish up the bottom half of this thing [quoted image]
Who did the arch for you? Where did you get decals for them
Quoted from Shredder565:the middle one is a little off kilter, but it's tough too get these things straight without creashing them.
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add those links too the cart.
Soak it with soapy water, carefully peel it off and do it again.
Apply with 1tsp dawn to 1qt water. squeegee off the excess when in position.
Use a plastic razor blade to remove and position
Quoted from mmr61184:Who did the arch for you? Where did you get decals for them
He had the apron powder coated locally in 60% gloss, stock prismatic plain black (satin)
I have all my powder coating done locally, it less expensive and there are no shipping damages to deal with.
Use these decals, they are better:
https://www.treasurecovepinball.com/Library/decals/addams-family/addams-family.htm
Quoted from Shredder565:the middle one is a little off kilter, but it's tough too get these things straight without creashing them.
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add those links too the cart.
Not your fault, but those decals are UGLY!
Quoted from A_Bord:Not your fault, but those decals are UGLY!
The decals look fine once the glass is on.
Quoted from pinballinreno:The decals look fine once the glass is on.
Quoted from A_Bord:Not your fault, but those decals are UGLY!
I wish there was somebody that would make these again but it’s just not cost effective
Quoted from mmr61184:Who did the arch for you? Where did you get decals for them
I'm pretty sure I got them at Marco.
Chroming was done at coat of chrome in PA and the powder coating a business next too it.
Check those apron mounting brackets. The one on the right needs to be installed in the correct spot before you'll be able to mount that apron. See my previous post:
Quoted from Gornkleschnitzer:Also, check your apron mount brackets. Looking at the playfield from a normal player's position, look forward and left of the flippers; note the somewhat-flat bracket mounted to the playfield. That one is correct; however, there is supposed to be an identical one in the same place on the right-hand side, right behind the trough walls. You have that one mounted down in the bottom right corner, which is actually where the plunger gauge is supposed to go. (Plunger gauge is the second "apron" piece that goes over the plunger, holds the ball in place to launch, and has a little cutout so you can see how far you pull it back.)
Quoted from Gornkleschnitzer:Check those apron mounting brackets. The one on the right needs to be installed in the correct spot before you'll be able to mount that apron. See my previous post:
yes, I remember this post. This, along with getting some wireforms properly installed so they don't fall out when the thing flips over, is my next step.
Also, guess I really do need a battery pack too get the backboard lights working. and I don't have one damn extra one around :/.
Quoted from Shredder565:yes, I remember this post. This, along with getting some wireforms properly installed so they don't fall out when the thing flips over, is my next step.
Also, guess I really do need a battery pack too get the backboard lights working. and I don't have one damn extra one around :/.
9v battery will work.
Quoted from Gornkleschnitzer:Check those apron mounting brackets. The one on the right needs to be installed in the correct spot before you'll be able to mount that apron. See my previous post:
OK, properly submitted. one drawback of not having a machine to see before hand, mistakes can be made .
Now, the little wire form in the trough I can't seem too insert properly. it keeps falling out when flipping over.
344199021_1173872279945831_294091584501941836_n (resized).jpg344805960_961510305201147_8409167082595507581_n (resized).jpgQuoted from Shredder565:OK, properly submitted. one drawback of not having a machine to see before hand, mistakes can be made .
Now, the little wire form in the trough I can't seem too insert properly. it keeps falling out when flipping over.[quoted image][quoted image]
The ball gate in the trough is "stopped" in position by the apron. The end of the wire hits the under-surface of the apron as a "stop".
Yes it can flip over when the apron is removed. Just flip it back so that it works as a one way gate.
Quoted from Shredder565:one done. what other one should I tackle since I've only got two? the chromed piece ? [quoted image]
Looks good!
Quoted from pinballinreno:Looks good!
one done, about 5 more too go
Quoted from Shredder565:one done. what other one should I tackle since I've only got two? the chromed piece ? [quoted image]
Chrome piece? Chrome piece doesn’t use these
Quoted from Shredder565:one done, about 5 more too go
Im not clear on how many little pc boards it takes.
I only remember 1, as I pulled my game apart.
Quoted from Shredder565:one done, about 5 more too go
You also have to solder the wires to it.
Quoted from pinballinreno:Im not clear on how many little pc boards it takes.
I only remember 1, as I pulled my game apart.
I thought there was a board under each of the 5 light caps?
Quoted from Shredder565:I thought there was a board under each of the 5 light caps?
Most flashers use these socket assemblies and "twist-on" domes, so that you can replace the burned out bulbs from the top:
light domes - 6 twist-in (resized).jpg
Receptacle and Socket A-14265-13 (resized).jpg
You mostly see them in corner plastics and areas that you cant reach underneath easily.
https://www.pinballlife.com/receptacle-and-socket-clear.html
https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/A-14265-13
Check your BOM sheet for quantities.
Quoted from pinballinreno:Im not clear on how many little pc boards it takes.
I only remember 1, as I pulled my game apart.
there are 3 on plastic assemblies. then there are also 3 in the backbox to light up the cloud. however those are still a single flash board but a different part number.
Quoted from Juicerc51:there are 3 on plastic assemblies. then there are also 3 in the backbox to light up the cloud. however those are still a single flash board but a different part number.
I was looking specifically at the little board used in post #3628.
There might be only one of those in the game?
Quoted from pinballinreno:I was looking specifically at the little board used in post #3628.
There might be only one of those in the game.
I think there’s a second under the ramp in corner by the train wreck target no?
Quoted from dmacy:I think there’s a second under the ramp in corner by the train wreck target no?
Its very possible, and sounds right. I sent him 2 of the boards just in case.
Quoted from pinballinreno:Its very possible, and sounds right. I sent him 2 of the boards just in case.
I have my game apart and looking at all the parts now
1 on the stone that covers where the train is
1 on the curtains on the left side which is what shredder just
Competed
1 behind things telephone
The chrome ball ramp uses the socket that pinballinreno put a picture up of
Quoted from mmr61184:I have my game apart and looking at all the parts now
1 on the stone that covers where the train is
1 on the curtains on the left side which is what shredder just
Competed
1 behind things telephone
The chrome ball ramp uses the socket that pinballinreno put a picture up of
Awesome! I was thinking the same areas.
So, 3 of the little boards should solve Shredder565 needs.
Davi sent me 6 boards "just in case".
Ill have to get Shredder565 1 more.
Quoted from mmr61184:I have my game apart and looking at all the parts now
1 on the stone that covers where the train is
1 on the curtains on the left side which is what shredder just
Competed
1 behind things telephone
The chrome ball ramp uses the socket that pinballinreno put a picture up of
Yes, 3 assemblies.
PPS-A-15369-3L (resized).jpgdetail (1) (resized).jpgdetail (2) (resized).jpgQuoted from Davi:Yes, 3 assemblies.[quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]
Thanks Davi youre the best!
hmm, interesting. definetly more than one but not all of 'em. makes sense to have a twisty version where you can't easily detach it.
Quoted from mmr61184:Shredder do you have the swamp installed on the bottom of
You game yet. Need a good pic of where it goes
minus wire hookup, the bottom is done . will take a pic tuesday when I Get back
Quoted from Shredder565:minus wire hookup, the bottom is done . will take a pic tuesday when I Get back
Thanks, some of my dumpling is slightly off what a pain in the ass. The drill bits walk into the dimples. I will have to try pointy tipped bits maybe
Quoted from mmr61184:Thanks, some of my dumpling is slightly off what a pain in the ass. The drill bits walk into the dimples. I will have to try pointy tipped bits maybe
You just need a good awl.
https://www.amazon.com/Scratch-Cushion-Klein-Tools-650/dp/B0000302W2/ref=asc_df_B0000302W2/
Quoted from Bryan_Kelly:You just need a good awl.
amazon.com link »
Home Depot it is then
Quoted from Bryan_Kelly:You just need a good awl.
amazon.com link »
Yep, dont be afraid of setting the dimples deeply. It helps a lot.
A sharp nail set or a good awl works very good.
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