Earthshaker restored

I bought this ES as my first pin in 1992 at age 19. I have probably gone through over 50 pins in my collection since 92'. This ES has been the only pin I have never sold. Since I knew it was a forever keeper I decided to have it restored. I just got it back today. Sinking institute mod. full LED's, and CC'ed p/f. It plays like new, and I could not be happier. Thanks for your work on it Sparky, Steve, Timmothy, and Neo!
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#2 10 years ago

YZF

yzfguy

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12y 146K 11,194 7

wow, very cool!

#3 10 years ago

PZY

pzy

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12y 59,550 883

So very purdy. Congrats!

#4 10 years ago

JDH

Pinballer22

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Omaha, NE

12y 103K 3,356

Looks great!

Oh no....leg protectors on a decaled game! Be careful of wrinkling

#5 10 years ago

KSN

2manypins

Pinside+ Addict

Hanover, VA

12y 80,800 2,009 7

congrats! great looking game.

#6 10 years ago

PAB

MustangPaul

LED Leg Light-Ups

Saint Paul, MN

11y 136K 23,313 10

That looks stunning, a true keeper.

#7 10 years ago

ROB

RobKnapp

Pinside member

Colorado Springs, CO

13y 110K 3,116 13 183

That is a nice machine. And the fact you have had it all these years . Awesome. I use Felt Leg Protectors http://www.actionpinball.com/pics/leg_pads.jpg

#8 10 years ago

JNR

blimpey

Pinside member

Quoted from Pinballer22:
Looks great!
Oh no....leg protectors on a decaled game! Be careful of wrinkling

No decals on this, origional silk screened cab.

#9 10 years ago

BOB

Blenderhead

Pinside member

Huntington Beach, CA

11y 72,050 769 12 1

Wow...looks awesome, makes me want to take my ES to the next level. Unfortunatley, I do not have the sinking institute....any idea (ANYBODY!!!!) where I might find the kit????

#10 10 years ago

ZPY

zippydapinhead

Inactive member

Albany, OR

12y 78,450 3,484 12 32

Very nice! Now add the Caddie!
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and topper
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#11 10 years ago

JNR

blimpey

Pinside member

I did the Caddie as a topper. I like your set up though.image-45.jpg

#12 10 years ago

SKG

ashburton

Pinside member

Vlg Wellingtn, FL

11y 49,300 398 1 6

I opened this hoping it was for sale, rats! Very nice though indeed. Bitchin!

#13 10 years ago

PVC

patrickvc

Pinside member

Phoenix, AZ

15y 71,350 2,156 23

Drool worthy indeed. Beautiful machine.

#14 10 years ago

RJR

Quietmouse

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https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/earthshaker-sinking-building/page/2

Quoted from Blenderhead:
Wow...looks awesome, makes me want to take my ES to the next level. Unfortunatley, I do not have the sinking institute....any idea (ANYBODY!!!!) where I might find the kit????

Read this thread and email Mark at the listed address.

#15 10 years ago

RJR

Quietmouse

Inactive member

Beautiful ES!!! Do you know which process they used to clear coat it?

#16 10 years ago

JNR

blimpey

Pinside member

Quoted from Quietmouse:
Beautiful ES!!! Do you know which process they used to clear coat it?

Sorry I don't know the process. I have read that not many of the p/f restoration guys will touch system 11 games due to the inserts turning a milky color after the clear has cured. Captainneo, here on Pinside did this p/f. Seems like he has figured it out. I have been pleased with his work, and turn times.

#17 10 years ago

BAK

dsuperbee

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Sacramento, CA

11y 82,550 5,600 6

That came out looking STELLAR! Gives me something to shoot for with mine some day.

#18 10 years ago

JNR

blimpey

Pinside member

Quoted from dsuperbee:
That came out looking STELLAR! Gives me something to shoot for with mine some day.

I got the "super set" plastic set. It came with many duplicate, and some triplicate plastics that I don't need. I also have a pretty nice main populated ramp. You are welcome to have them for your project when you are ready.

#19 10 years ago

RJR

Quietmouse

Inactive member

Hey Blimpie, you don't have an extra "subway" do ya? Mine is cracked and I am having Hell finding a new one. I bought a full set of new ramps and plastics but can't find the under playfield tunnel dealio.

Thanks a million for posting these pics. I am in the middle of taking my playfield apart and was losing gas till I saw the pics of your beauty!

#20 10 years ago

MAT

The_Director

Carolina Pinball Repair

11y 94,450 3,772 9 1

I got my second ES in just a month or so ago. Will never leave the house again, I just love the game, theme and design of this machine. Your ES looks great!

#21 10 years ago

A$$

Bohdi

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Burnsville, MN

11y 68,550 2,844 3 7

Fantastic example. Enjoy.

#22 10 years ago

TPV

gearheaddropping

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Macomb, MI

12y 67,300 2,042 16 20

Nice! I really want one of these.

#23 10 years ago

JNR

blimpey

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Quoted from Quietmouse:
Hey Blimpie, you don't have an extra "subway" do ya? Mine is cracked and I am having Hell finding a new one. I bought a full set of new ramps and plastics but can't find the under playfield tunnel dealio.
Thanks a million for posting these pics. I am in the middle of taking my playfield apart and was losing gas till I saw the pics of your beauty!

Sorry, No I only had a spare main ramp. My subway was in good shape and did not need replacing. I do not know of any resources for that part.

Quoted from The_Director:
I got my second ES in just a month or so ago. Will never leave the house again, I just love the game, theme and design of this machine. Your ES looks great!

Something special about that center/main ramp for me. Extremely satisfying shot to get into a rhythm, stacking up miles traveled.

#24 10 years ago

SLV

Steve_in_Escalon

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12y 84,050 612

Mark does beautiful work. Can't wait to play a game or two on it...

Steve (in Escalon, CA)

#25 10 years ago

DEN

jibmums

Pinside member

12y 96,900 3,982 16

Great work, I hope mine comes out this nice.

#26 10 years ago

DLF

Xscrapiron

Pinside member

West Sacramento, CA

11y 48,400 396 1 25

Awesome work Sparky. Looks great John,as if you didn't know that.Now if I can just figure out what Todd wants to do with his.It needs a resto bad

#27 10 years ago

MEM

Sparky

Sparky Pinball

Ceres, CA

18y 119K 2,527 6 55

The ES turned out very nice! It looks even better in your driveway than in my garage

My two biggest challenges with this swap:

1) Losing all my pics when I accidentally reformatted the wrong external drive: 9 years of pinball tear-down and before/after pics for over 50 machines

2) Realizing it's time to buy or build a rotisserie. I've gotten by without one for previous swaps and tear-downs, but the sinking institute prevented me from having the pf face up.

Enjoy your game, John!

#28 10 years ago

MEM

Sparky

Sparky Pinball

Ceres, CA

18y 119K 2,527 6 55

Quoted from Pinballer22:
Looks great!
Oh no....leg protectors on a decaled game! Be careful of wrinkling

Original screened cabinet, not decals. This was mostly a playfield swap "restore."

Edit: I see John already replied to this

#29 10 years ago

RJR

Quietmouse

Inactive member