Congrats! Sounds like a great project.

Hi Andy,

I seen that for sale on CL but didn't pursue it, congrats and making the deal happen. I checked my list of backglasses and I dont have and extra one. I do own that game however and its perfect for the first time players to understand. Actually I think it was like the 5th game in my collection.

Anyways, just thought I'd say hi as I dont think we've met before and were practically neighbors.

See you at the Zoo I'm sure.

John P. Dayhuff
Battle Creek, Mi.
269-979-3836

Blackout rocks! The spinners (3) and upper orbit make for incredible flow. Fix it up and love it!

O'hi Andy.........DUH !! Didn't realize that was you. Glad to know you got those two projects going, that S+S game was sweet. I've had alot of interest in the ST machine and there's still some irons in the fire about it. Hope to get something set in stone soon on it. I've also got another EK and the Lectronamo projects if you need more.

John P. Dayhuff
Battle Creek, MI.
269-979-3836

Fix that Blackout up and stick it right next to your Firepower! They look great next to each other. They were released like 5 months apart! Hope the project turns out well for ya.

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Ow that pic hurt my neck!

The name of the post could be better. It looks like a FS or pointing people to a sale.
Sorry, but I am going to become a bit of a topic police since is seems most people don't understand the basics.

Sheesh

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I wonder but those backglasses always seem to be needed by people? Some issues with that titles bg?

Nice find good luck with finding your BG.

I saw that CL ad also. Sounds like a nice pickup for you!
Was there a translite shown in the ad? Could you make a backglass with some clear glass if that was a translite shown?

The picture of the two games (Firepower/Blackout) loads rightside up when you click on it. Seems like some kind of glitch with the site as sometimes they thumbnail sideways as well even though they are in correct orientation. I don't own a blackout, but almost every one I've shopped for (and I still want one that is decent!)had the crazing or crackled effect. This is not horrible, but very few look great.

I'm glad someone on here grabbed that. I was super tempted and only live 20 mins from Holland. The lack of backglass made me nervous. Congrats! Please update us on your restoration.

Blackout is a great game!! I had mine side by side with my Firepower when I had it up and running also to great games go great together!! It does not come with a Trans light. it has an actual BG. They are hard to come by and most need work as they had the typical Williams crackling issues...I would not part the game, get it running and play it!!
I need to get mine up and running I really miss having it in my lineup!!

Phoebe

Nice deal on the game. If you could get a scan of the backglass from someone, you could try getting it printed on some backlit film, and make your own translite.

It'll probably cost about $50 (1/4 what you paid for the entire game, haha).

Yeah I also saw that game on Craigslist and was tempted.. Looks like a great find..

Real deal on CL was the Johnny Neumonic for $800 and Jurassic Park for $1k last month..

I saw a T2 and Dr Who both sell for under $1500 a few weeks ago. Both were in pretty good shape.

Will be looking for a decent backglass too. if nothing else, tons of Williams parts for $200. I think it's a candidate for restoration as the playfield looks very low mileage actually.

Nice grab! Fun game.

It does not come with a Trans light. it has an actual BG. They are hard to come by and most need work as they had the typical Williams crackling issues...

I definitely need a new glass for mine.

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Blackout was my first SS pin purchase and is always a good playing pin. I also have the paint issue on my back glass but somebody cleared it in place sometime in the past so I wont have to worry about further pealing for the near future. Do you get digits in the P1 display on powerup, it probably has dead batteries and is stuck in audit mode. You can quickly power cycle it a couple times or navigate the audit menu (I used to navigate to setting 30 and change the game play balls when mine would act up) then cycle off then on and the game should boot normally and be in attract mode. You may already know that but I figured I'd post in the event you did not. I someday hope to acquire a Firepower to place next to my Blackout.

New title...Crackout!

Not sure if there ever was a real printed translite for Blackout, or if you have a homemade version.
Here's a similar thread. The glass size is likely slightly different, but same procedure:
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/need-advice-for-mounting-my-pinbot-translite

Match made in heaven!

I'm always hopeful someone from CPR (you out there Stu) see's all the Blackout's in need of a backglass.
A playfield would make me happy too!

Bought the plastics set, and my cabinet needs repainting.....so might as well do a full restore if backglass/playfield were available.

Yea,help us out here Stu...Lots of Blackouts with wrecked backglasses.It's also a fantastic piece of artwork,and a great game as well.I just finished doing artwork touchups and clearcoating on my playfield.Just need a new backglass..here is my playfield...a few million hours later,give or take...a lot of work but very rewarding.

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Here is another shot.My first effort.Hand polishing every single little piece of everything before I put it back on the playfield really helped also.

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I just recently purchased a Blackout myself. I consider myself very fortunate that the playfield and blackglass are in pristine condition; apparently few are. Pickup next weekend. I'll post pics and maybe a vid if anyone's interested.