Hi Pinsiders,
This is my first post, and I might only be here occasionally. There are so many great restoration posts, and I wanted to share one in return.
-JD
Solid state Evel Knievel
Backbox S/N: EEK 13025
Cabinet S/N: EEK 11256
As received:
rusty legs
rusty leg levellers
missing score displays
dead MPU board
missing coin door lock
missing coin door flap
incorrect plunger
burnt up varistor
missing flipper coil
missing backbox key
damaged fuse block
missing tilt ball
burnt chime solenoid
missing post nuts
burnt bulbs
cracked or missing rubber rings
corroded lamp sockets
incorrect plastic parts
corroded switches
corroded pins on most PCBs
rusty fasteners
damaged wires
failing connector pins
failed transistors
flaking backglass
worn playfield
damaged cabinet
Photos
Paint flaking on backglass. Rusty lift trim.
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Missing score displays, creative addition of wooden trim around backbox.
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Wooden trim continues on lower cabinet. Artwork had been touched up at some point
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Cabinet damage, missing lock, Williams shooter housing/plate
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Mouse playground
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S U P E R worn
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Mice kindly packed cardboard inside for shipment
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Under the paperwork
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