Well after months of looking, I think I have finally found the game I have been looking for. I have to drive 6 hours one way to get it tomorrow, but if that's what it takes, I'm in.
I'll keep ya posted..........
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Quoted from timab2000:Thanks! I hope I make it. Is it crazy to drive that far for a pin??
6 hours one way? That’s nothing haha. I’d do that in a heartbeat.
Houston, TX
Quoted from Blitzburgh99:Is this a clue????
Quoted from timab2000:Thanks! I hope I make it. Is it crazy to drive that far for a pin??
Trek? Yes, crazy. Wars? No.
Man I can't get anything passed you guys. You all should be private investigators. I'll get some pictures on here tomorrow.
Quoted from Blitzburgh99:I just enjoy a good pinball mystery! Plus I’d love to get my hands on that Fireball Classic....
Send me a PM and we'll talk.........Kansas isn't that far away from Iowa
Quoted from timab2000:I can't get anything passed you guys. You all should be private investigators. I'll get some pictures on here tomorrow.
Well it was the ONLY game on your wish list. 
Glad to hear you were successful in getting it though! 
Yeah 813 mile round trip. I must be crazy, but had a good time. The game has some good, some bad, and some ugly to it, so we'll see.
Should be a fun project. Really looking forward to tearing into it. I will definitely have some questions about some of the stuff, if you guys don't mind helping me out.
I'm pretty sure that's the same Star Trek from that big pinball auction a few weeks ago. Seems like the same wear anyways.
That particular game has got to be a candidate for THE most worn out playfields of all time.
No offense, just sayin'...
Quoted from rollitover:That particular game has got to be a candidate for THE most worn out playfields of all time.
No offense, just sayin'...
None taken. I was thinking some Novus 2 and a little elbow grease would do wonders to it.
There are a few good things about the game....the back glass is real nice
Hell yeah. Just keep your eye peeled for a new playfield. They are out there. I think cpr did these not too long ago.
Then get to work on the connectors and boards and this should turn out great.
Yes, the glass is very nice.
Quoted from TenaciousT:And you paid how much for it ?
And yes, the answer we all want to know...
The grail pin is a blown out pin? Shirley you could've found one in this condition closer than a 12 hour drive?
Quoted from PoMC:The grail pin is a blown out pin? Shirley you could've found one in this condition closer than a 12 hour drive?
Man I search every Craigslist post looking and I found this one. There was another one in New York but that would have been a 16 hr drive one way.
There is more good stuff I just final got pictures of it. Made it more worthwhile to make the drive.
Quoted from PoMC:The grail pin is a blown out pin? Shirley you could've found one in this condition closer than a 12 hour drive?
I like that little sneaky with holding back the CPR playfield!!! What a great mystery surprise...like one of those Dateline stories with a little twist at the end...congrats on the grail pin! Can’t wait to see pics of it restored.
Thanks for the encouraging words.
I have started tearing into a little bit. Torn the coin door apart and cleaned it all up. Still waiting on my Alltec board to get here, so I can see if it at least will fire up. Should be here tomorrow.
Checked all the voltages at the rectifier and everything looks good there. So my fingers are crossed, and am hoping for good things tomorrow. I'll keep ya posted.
Quoted from timab2000:I have started tearing into a little bit.
pictures, pictures and more pictures. I can't suggest that enough, they will be vital when it comes time for re-assembly.
Good luck and eagerly watching this thread for your progress.
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