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Classic Stern Stars restoration questions (first post)

By Ballypalooza

9 years ago


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#1 9 years ago

Hello guys,
This is my first post here, so go easy on me. I am working on the finishing touches on my Stern Stars. This was a real dog when I picked it up, but it really called to me to restore it. I'm doing the full cabinet repaint with cleared playfield and a bunch of good stuff. I just need to finish off with some hard to find parts.
First.... need to find a quality coin door credit button decal. Marco's decals are poor. Not metallic, off blue color, and bigger.

Second.... need a couple of coin entry plates. The plastic ones with the rounded top in the coin entry slot.

I need to know any good sources for the older Stern parts that could help me finish this off.
Thanks, Damon

#2 9 years ago
Quoted from Ballypalooza:

First.... need to find a quality coin door credit button decal. Marco's decals are poor. Not metallic, off blue color, and bigger.

http://www.phoenixarcade.com/art.htm#stern

#3 9 years ago
Quoted from Ballypalooza:

I need to know any good sources for the older Stern parts that could help me finish this off.
Thanks, Damon

http://www.pbresource.com/pfparts.html

#4 9 years ago
Quoted from Ballypalooza:

Second.... need a couple of coin entry plates. The plastic ones with the rounded top in the coin entry slot.

http://www.shapeways.com/model/1603951/80-s-stern-ss-pinball-coin-plate-chute.html?modelId=1603951&materialId=62

#5 9 years ago

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#6 9 years ago

holy shit, thanks bro! ordering blue for seawitch restore right now. Do these fit SBA or just reg US quarter size?

#7 9 years ago

They look like quarter size.

I have a few in a bag at home, but I've not had a chance to install.

Swinks is a member here if you need to ask specifics

#8 9 years ago

Thanks to you both. Just ordered the credit decal. Just about to order the coin entry plates in blue. I just don't think the new white will look right with the Yellowish credit button. I think the blue will go well with the decal.

Thanks again, I may be back for more tips.

#9 9 years ago
Quoted from Ballypalooza:

I just don't think the new white will look right with the Yellowish credit button.

I think this is the Stern credit button replacement, thought i used a Gottlieb replacement part in the past, but this looks like the one that worked.
http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/03-7500-5

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#11 9 years ago

Sorry about the repeated pics. But.... these are standoffs from the Stars power supply. Some are broken and toasty. I cannot find these exact on Marco's website. Any good ideas? Thanks

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