I'm seeing EXACTLY what I expect from a true "barn find" game...a game that looks like it was found in a barn after spending decades there exposed to weather, vermin, moisture, etc.

It's up to an individual if they want to deal with stuff like that. There is a day, maybe 15-20 years ago, where I'd be happy to deal with it. There is a day, today, when I have zero interest.

OP is gonna go check it out, and see what he finds before he makes a decision. Good approach. I'm looking forward to the pics!!!

This is gonna sound harsh but pull the Jones plugs on this one. Your heart says save but this will end in frustration. It will be a very expensive pile of firewood.

I'm not sure this one is worth restoring, but I think its still has value and is worth picking up.
You'd be helping out a family that could use the extra money. And I'd have to think you'd be able to get your money back from the useable parts. The lockdown bar, the coin door, the side rails, the glass, maybe a couple drop targets, pop caps, maybe even the legs (if sand blasted), etc. Also, something that I didn't see mentioned yet (but maybe just missed), is cleaning the playfield up and just having it as wall art. It likely isn't perfect, but seems ok enough to have as decoration. Overall I think you'd be helping a family out, helping some fellow pinball enthusiasts who need parts, and maybe even breaking even and have a wall art playfield. Not a bad deal overall IMO.

No doubt.
You can’t turn this turd into a hotdog but sixtyfourbits is right you might be able to make some Vienna sausages out of it.

Some of the same folks on here telling you it's not worth the price or not worth anything would be breaking their arms getting their wallet out to buy the game....$300 is a fair price for both parties in 2023.

Sure, I personally don't have much interest in this title as a barn find. I've refocused on other things too at this point. There was a time I was interested in just about every project within a 300 miles radius, though.

Who knows, maybe it's going to be a serviceable project.

You do realize that the backglass has several cracks ? If it wasn't broken, I'd say go for it for 300.

As it is, my time is worth more even if it was FREE.

Guilty as charged.
What do you think it will cost to get it to NC?

LOL nope id set that fucker on fire

I’m over my phase of thinking every machine needs saving.

Good luck if you decide to play around on this one, just looks like a major mountain to climb. Drinking a cocktail for you!

I would pass on it...but if you have time and the desire to learn to fix them, I would encourage you to do so. It can be done. I seriously doubt you can expect any type of return value on it, but the worth would instead be in your experience.

God speed my friend.

Fair... For the part it out and break even price.

That $300 computer is filled with rust. That $300 computer is filled with rust. That $300 computer is filled with rust....

new backglass at Shay arcade is $295.00 ..........I picked one up for my Capt. last year, flawless,no stars either

HEP, I haven't checked lately but it said on your web sight that you didn't restore EM machines, I was inquiring a few years ago about maybe having you restore my Capt Fantastic but is said SS and up........I could be wrong

I think it deserves saving. Even though they made a ton of them I can't remember ever seeing this title as an affordable project near me. Nice ones always seem to sell for way more than I'd expect. If the Pinside average is even close I think you could put a fair amount of money into it and still be ok.

Some people enjoy restoration more than playing. There have been some amazing threads on this site showing resurrections of far worse. Could if be full of rust and dead mice? Maybe but I think that is a lot of worst case scenario speculation. Inspect it inside and see what your up against. If it's beyond your comfort level it may be an opportunity for someone else.

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Money aside, I agree with everyone who says this one is too far gone to be worth the time & trouble. BUT I also want him to get it, restore it, and shove all the "after" photos in our faces.

Ha given the condition and location of this game I initially read this as "in our feces."

Godspeed OP! I seriously cannot wait to see what's behind door #2!

yea. Inside the cabinet will be interesting.

I think it's a given there's at least one dead or living mouse in there.

But might we see something bigger?

Chipmunk?

Rat?

Racoon even?

We should get some boxes going.

It's in Texas and in a horse barn. Maybe an Armadillo ?

You've head of pole barns... this should be a barn poll!
_Bugs [including termites]
_Mouse
_Bird or Bat
_Chipmonk
_Rat
_Racoon
_Skunk
_Squirrel
_Cat
_No dead or alive things

1. Set of sockets
2. Backblower
3. Stretch wrap
4. Cheese (for the mouse)

It's worth the challenge. Not garbage, and shame on those that say so.

ask the seller to put a snake in there overnight before You arrive.

Ha easy for you to say!!!

Time to gofundme so we can get this thing dumped on to Pinster's lawn!

I'll take it!

There is no selection for 'dildos'

Get yourself a can of Scrubbing Bubbles. Spray the cabinet outside, let sit, and give it a wipe down. Betcha it'll look like a million bucks. Stuff works great.

Yeah this barn find is exactly what I am typically asked to restore when it comes to EMs so I have that on there.
Truth be told I do them occasionally but I have to be real careful about what I take in.
They can be very hard to support and troubleshoot from afar with inexperienced owners or bulls in a China shop.

Don’t think anyone mentioned rags and garbage bags to throw them in. Do it while the machine is dry. A wisk broom may help to. Good luck!

Just do it anyway. $300 isn’t too bad, and despite all the rust and nonsense, you could probably be cheap as hell and get it working. Get the wire wheel out, who needs new plungers?

There’s most definitely a jackalope in there.

Try a small area if you’re concerned. I wouldn’t do this on a decal or screen-printed cabinet. Stenciled cabinets can handle it. I was given this tip by an old-timer … worked wonders for me.

I think you already made up your mind to take it, so give it a go, it may turn out easier than it looks. I've seen guys pick up worse looking projects.
Good luck

thanks for your response..........i'd never give you something that wasn't playable to restore, but that playfield looks real good for an original,they usually wear the blue out by the top drop target above the special,........again thanks for the response........

A HEP Prospector OH MY.
A guy can dream.

No need. Those things somehow stayed perfect.

You can say that again

Kinda like Breakshit. Every pf I've ever seen is freakin perfect.

Ok.
But a HEP Target Alpha would be THE BEE'S KNEES.

Yeah it probably just needs a fuse.

Did the monsters living in the machine devour the Op? Maybe someone should go check on him.

Be watchful for termite holes. If I saw any of those, I'd run. Seriously, termites SUCK.

I have a partial head you can have.

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Probably still vacuuming.