All these are really very nice. Here are my two project machines:
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That's a pretty machine and I love the futuristic 2001 theme.

I can't forget my beloved Gottlieb Target pool.
This is a photo of me (right) back around 1974 with my best friend Doug. The machine was only about 5 years old. Oh man how I'd still love to have that particular machine. It's the only photo I have of it.

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This only proves I acutally had hair 40 years ago... Ha ha ha ha

What? No pictures? Ha ha ha

That's what it's all about!

Wow Luckydogg, That's a *great* project machine for you! Great find!

Wow John all your pins look fabulous! Those cabinets are so clean. Are they all original or quality refinished? They're wonderful either way!

You do fabulous cabinet work Alex.

Hey does anyone have a 1962 Gottlieb Tropic Isle? I had one about 40 years ago and liked it a lot. Get those monkeys up the tree!

I gave away or donated all my vinyl when I got my 1st CD player. I truly regret it.

Like many people here I grew up in the vinyl age. Those are the songs I listened to a thousand times over, the way they were produced.

A few people say the analog vinyl is more "pure" or "better" than a digital format. I think most people agree that digital is better for many reasons.

But a lot of those old familiar vinyl albums and songs have been -remastered- or -remixed- in their conversion to a digital format. That means that awesome rhythm guitar riff in the background is now remixed to a level almost perceivable while a keyboard or vocal is brought to forefront. I find that often times the percussion/drums are mixed a lot louder than the original which I feel detracts from the feel how I originally knew it. Some remixes just sound crappy, particularly some heavy metal groups like Black Sabbath.

Any other Black Sabbath fans around? "Wheels of Confusion" is a prime example of a boogered up digital CD crappy remix. I regret to hell that I got rid of it that vinyl and been looking for a replacement for so long.

I have a 1961 Seeburg Jukebox which refurb/restoration is almost finished. Some of my friends say I should fix it so an iPod/Samsung tablet can play through it. I'd -never- do that. There's a special sound quality made by a genuine analog tube amp playing vinyl which can't be reproduced... even though it's been tried many times. It's warm and imperfect.
Plus who would want to hear crappy digital remixes through an antique jukebox?

Questions about your process if you don't mind. The steps according to your previous post as I understand them:

1. Sent scans (of the plastic shapes) to Joe, who returned correctly cut clear plastic pieces (I guess they were clear blanks).
2. You scanned the originals into your computer and fixed the images with an image processor.
3. One of your pictures show you cutting the graphic. What is the medium you are cutting (What did you print the graphic onto)? I am guessing some kind of water-applied decal based on another of your pics?
4. What about "The all important white backer"? Is this backer to make the white background on the graphic? If so then how did you attach it to the underside of the plastic?

Sorry for the dumb questions as I have never done this, and am interested to learn.

KingNine:
Thank you very much for pounding out those detailed instructions. I may follow them to redo my Spirit of 76 graphics.

velcroman:
OMG what a beautiful lineup of antique games and things. That's amazing and thanks for sharing it.
There's a big warehouse that sells pre-used windows and doors near my home. Stuffed full of junk. There's a huge 1930's 4 or 5 reel slot machine about the same size, shape and wood materials as your baseball game. It's a nickel machine.
It's just rotting away uncovered in that nasty warehouse and the owner won't sell it. The owner says it's there in storage for a while because he doesn't have room in his house. Well, it's been in temporary storage now for at least 12 years.
A bit of cleaning and fresh wax and it would look about as good as your baseball game. But the last time I saw it the layer of dirt on top had begun eating away at the plating. Sad. Very sad. Who knows maybe he'll offer to sell it in another 12 years after the plating is gone and the veneer has peeled.

I love both your Rock-Ola's.
I have a Seeburg AY-160 and I'd love to have a 78 machine.

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Don't ask me why I posted that pic...

kovalski3
The PF on your Pioneer looks to be in real good shape. They are usually worn pretty bad near the hole in the extra ball/double bonus/special lights area. Excellent!
Please let us know how many games are on the counter when it's convenient for you to check.

This is how mine was before fixing it:
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Great pin stashyboy. Love those cool and dramatic camera angles and natural effects. Wonderful.

Abra Ca Dabra is one of my favorite titles...

Looks like a fun project.
I'd love to come across a whirlybird or something like a Midway Sea Devil, Sea Raider etc. I'd like to have (and passed by) a EM shuffle alley but I just don't have the room.

Wow that's exceptional RT!

That's a fast playing game. Is it on high tap or normal? Either way it's very nice indeed!

I am SO jealous of your webbing. How'd you do it???

Darn you do fine work! Wow and wow!

Wow Nick an unbelievable information source
Thanks!!

Can you share a photo or two of the cab interior? Love to see all that "stuff" in there!