I would say it's coming along nicely. I have not even or ever played a game on one before, but sure am looking forward to it

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Got a decent specimen today, though it seems to be missing the head hinges to the cabinet. I thought this machine, like old Bally came with head hinges contrary to the older ones, can anyone confirm?

Also the one missing piece on the PF is the large red center target, is there a repro source for this or someone with a spare? Looks like PBR is out of stock- thanks.

Mine has the hinges. Are there any signs that they were there and someone removed them?

Hinges on mine as well.

Welcome to the Club!

While I'm posting I might as well throw in a picture of the newly installed hardtop.

It still needs some work, but you can read more about it in the build thread if you are into that sort of stuff.

Before:

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After:

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yeah there definitely looks like there is screws holes for them, weird... i don't assume anyone has those lying around? I am not even see them on PP parts manual so hard to see if someone is selling repro-

Could someone confirm the dimensions of their center target? Trying to find a source or something equivalent, thanks!

Isn’t it supposed to be the rectangle red stand up target? I’ve seen a bunch switched with the standard circle.

For my Frontier project I was/am working on a bit of a modification of the center target.

I had a piece of the red poly cut down into rectangles.

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The cutter got the width right, but shorted me a bit on the height.

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If anyone out there needs a translucent rectangle (slightly imperfect) for their Frontier, Paragon, or Nine Ball just send me a PM. I have plenty of extras to spare. I'll even include a set of 3/32" rivets. I can drill the holes but you will have to round off the corners.

that's how i saw all the Frontier i played before, the Bally parts manual call for "ASW-A1-158" but i can't find it on any pinball sites...

How about these:
https://www.pinballlife.com/data-eastsegastern-1-12-x-1-large-red-rectangle-target-switch.html

that's a pretty good stand in! i'll try that option in my next PBL order

I finally have the Hardtopped playfield back into the cabinet.

Far from finished and still working thru some adjustments, but so far I'm happy with how things are coming along.

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any clue where i can get a replacement transparent plastic for the right orbit (left side)? i was disappointed the plastic set did not come with it :/

I can make you one. I believe they have the metal posts in the clear guide. I describe the process here:

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/upkick-pinball-s-latest-shop-items#post-6786370

If you’re interested DM me.

Anyone Got a photodump of the playfield wires underneath? Just picked up a playfield and going to create my own game, but need a lot of help with pictures! Thanks

Just put my players Frontier up for sale 100% working good candidate for hardtop. 2700. https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/for-sale-frontier-15