I stumbled across this thread while looking for some more information about my ‘48 Exhibit Supply ‘New Contact’. This game was originally produced without flippers, but the installation was done so well that I often wondered whether it was a factory kit. The link provided above is the first acknowledgment of this practice that I’ve seen. Note the decals stating “Flipper Button Here” on the lower apron. The flipper buttons are also the same pearloid red as the shooter beehive. I do believe that the wiring was cleaned up at some point later in its life.
I have attached photos for reference. The flippers add a lot to the game play, even in their backhand configuration.
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