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Traded: Whirlwind $3,000 Louisville, KY

By Hougie

9 years ago

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#1 9 years ago

JLH

Hougie

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Marysville, IN

11y 103K 3,102 12 34

Long story short:
I'm selling this because the theme is a sensitive one for my Wife. I am firm on price so don't bother with lower offers.

The good:
New CPR playfield
New plastics
New ramps
New topper and blade
Nice original cab
Full LEDs (all CT and Noflix Plus)
LED OCD installed
Custom Lit topper
I guess it could be called a partial restore.

The bad:
Some marks and scuffs on the cab.
The lower right sling light socket was being flaky in the pics. Easy fix.
The Playfield was a CPR second and the "shoot again" insert had some black run in the CC.

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#2 9 years ago

Blackbeard

Pinside member

12y 106K 12,106 6 20

Gorgeous.

I think ww and taxi, with new cpr pfs are worth this price tag

#3 9 years ago

CDL

Leachdude

Pinside+ Addict

Jackson, MI

12y 85,150 1,049 28 10

Damn that's a nice looking WW. GLWS. Wish I had the cash!

#4 9 years ago

JSW

WeirPinball

Pinside+ Addict

Middletown, OH

11y 106K 5,872 12 4

Nice game - too bad the cab isn't done as well. Tempted to buy this one and sell the one I have to restore.

#5 9 years ago

Blackbeard

Pinside member

12y 106K 12,106 6 20

Eh cab looks pretty damn good to me!

#6 9 years ago

LCR

Chet

Pinside member

11y 53,050 1,450

I would have given my left nut to get a CPR playfield for my game. Weeks of calls and begging and no one wanted to sell me one, even some dudes that have them just sitting around, not in games. ...

#7 9 years ago

JLH

Hougie

Pinside member

Marysville, IN

11y 103K 3,102 12 34

Have had a few questions:
Boards are all original and in good shape. There are enough scratches and nicks on the cab that if you were going to fully restore it they would need to be addressed. I will add pics of the boards and under the pf/inside of cab later. The coin door, lock bar assembly, and legs are not restored either.

#8 9 years ago

RAD

doublestack

Pinside member

12y 89,550 1,325

Hougie your WW looks great! I absolutely love mine and it's a top game for me. I think your price is really good for the condition and the new playfield, it's a huge deal honestly. Good luck, and hopefully soon somebody is going to get a great example of one of the best williams put out their doors

Ryan

#9 9 years ago

JLH

Hougie

Pinside member

Marysville, IN

11y 103K 3,102 12 34

I should also mention that I will be looking for a TAF to replace this. If you have one for trade I would add the cash. Players/decent condition would be preferable.

#10 9 years ago

JFH

jfh

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10y 161K 10,147

Nice. GLWS.

#11 9 years ago

JSW

WeirPinball

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Middletown, OH

11y 106K 5,872 12 4

How much restoration was done under the pf?

#12 9 years ago

JLH

Hougie

Pinside member

Marysville, IN

11y 103K 3,102 12 34

Quoted from WeirPinball:
How much restoration was done under the pf?

Honestly, not much. I replaced what needed to be and polished metal parts by hand. I didn't replace coil wrappers. I switched the right two flippers to WPC style springs but the left one it's snappy as is and I left it alone. I didn't give the wiring harnesses a bath but wiped them down by hand.

I have had several PMs about shipping but I would much rather work out a cash in hand/pickup deal. If something doesn't work out in that fashion I will offer the game to the interested in the order of received PMs.

#13 9 years ago

JLH

Hougie

Pinside member

Marysville, IN

11y 103K 3,102 12 34

Pics of the underside of playfield/cab and the boards. The boards are all original. The red wires are the wiring for the topper lights.
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#14 9 years ago

KAM

kvan99

Pinside member

12y 97,050 6,031 10

I saw that price and thought what? But after reading your description and saw the pictures, I think this is more than fairly priced. This is one beautiful WW. GL!

#15 9 years ago

MSW

ToucanF16

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10y 122K 5,195

I'll understand if you don't answer, but why is this a sensitive pin for your wife?

#16 9 years ago

JOE

BestShot31

Inactive member

Upper Freehold, NJ

10y 65,400 739 4 56

Nice looking machine, wish you were closer.

#17 9 years ago

JFH

jfh

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10y 161K 10,147

Quoted from ToucanF16:
I'll understand if you don't answer, but why is this a sensitive pin for your wife?

Covered in another thread.

#18 9 years ago

MSW

ToucanF16

Pinside+ Frequent

10y 122K 5,195

Quoted from jfh:
Covered in another thread.

I just saw the other thread Thanks!

They have a WW at the Pinball Museum in Seattle. Fun pin. Hope yours finds a new home.

#19 9 years ago

JLH

Hougie

Pinside member

Marysville, IN

11y 103K 3,102 12 34

Trade bump!
I am pretty set on TAF but would also be interested in other trades +/- cash as appropriate. Maybe a Taxi and Pinbot.. Ideas?

#20 9 years ago

CME

athenspin

Pinside member

Athens, OH

11y 94,400 939 11

Wow, that's a great looking Whirlwind!

#21 9 years ago

DIK

davewtf

Pinside member

Madison, WI

12y 84,400 9,740 1 114

Man, i want this game but don't have the 10 hours drive in me. I guess i need to familiarize myself with the Indiana map a bit better. You're a lot further from me than i thought!

#22 9 years ago

TSS

Tsskinne

Tommy's Pins

11y 138K 6,878 14

Dave I'm willing to help you with transport if you really want the game, Hougie is a great guy, let me know!

#23 9 years ago

???

romulusx

Pinside member

Evansvile, IN

12y 110K 7,545 11

Quoted from ToucanF16:
I'll understand if you don't answer, but why is this a sensitive pin for your wife?

I went back and read the older thread,I sort of figured it was due to
first hand experience with a twister.What's funny is when are home
was totally destroyed I brought a WW to kind of say f$$k you when
we rebuilt My wife and I still play WW 8 years later long winded bump

#24 9 years ago

BIL

badbilly27

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Prospect Heights, IL

12y 130K 4,573 38 19

Bump for a very nice game. Good luck on the trade/sale

#25 9 years ago

S S

PinsideTroll

Inactive member

New Castle, DE

10y 49,650 937 12 10

looks nice, glws. fun pin!

#26 9 years ago

DIK

davewtf

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Madison, WI

12y 84,400 9,740 1 114

Quoted from Tsskinne:
Dave I'm willing to help you with transport if you really want the game, Hougie is a great guy, let me know!

That's mighty nice of you but I need to see stuff before I buy. No offense to anyone. I am funny that way. Really appreciate that offer, though.

#27 9 years ago

JLH

Hougie

Pinside member

Marysville, IN

11y 103K 3,102 12 34

Quoted from romulusx:
I went back and read the older thread,I sort of figured it was due to
first hand experience with a Twister.What's funny is when are home
was totally destroyed I brought a WW to kind of say f$$k you when
we rebuilt My wife and I still play WW 8 years later long winded bump

Yeah different strokes

My wife and I were out of town and her dad's farm equipment and buildings were trashed. Basically his lifes work and many of her childhood memories. The whole theme just doesn't sit well with her. She says she is fine with us keeping it but she can't play it. I'd rather her enjoy pinball when we play. I think TAF would be a nice replacement or I'm open to other games. We shall see what unfolds. I'll prob keep it if I don't get a cash and grab sale or a good trade.

#28 9 years ago

JLH

Hougie

Pinside member

Marysville, IN

11y 103K 3,102 12 34

Quoted from Tsskinne:
Dave I'm willing to help you with transport if you really want the game, Hougie is a great guy, let me know!

Tom, you have to be one of the best guys in the hobby. Or at least in our corner of the Midwest!

#29 9 years ago

DTY

libtech

Pinside member

12y 82,650 1,958 42

Good deal for sure with the new pf!

#30 9 years ago

JLH

Hougie

Pinside member

Marysville, IN

11y 103K 3,102 12 34

Trade bump. Still hoping for TAF but I could go for a restored Taxi.

#31 9 years ago

JLH

Hougie

Pinside member

Marysville, IN

11y 103K 3,102 12 34

I could also be convinced to go for a players IJ.

#32 9 years ago

DVE

Blitzburgh99

Pinside member

10y 111K 4,955

OP
Quoted from Hougie:
Trade bump. Still hoping for TAF but I could go for a restored Taxi.

There is a SWEET restored Taxi with CPR PF in Pennsylvania for sale right now. Asking $3000, same as your asking price. GLWS/T. If you wanted a sweet T2, let me know…..

#33 9 years ago

CAP

lordloss

Blocked

10y 5,089

I'd say that is a fair trade for a players IJ. Thats what I was going to aim for when I buy a new cabinet for my WW

#34 9 years ago

CAB

cburnett11

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Louisville, KY

12y 46,150 88 8

It's been a while since I've seen a Williams IJ go for $3k... are we talking about a Stern?

#35 9 years ago

JMS

swampfire

Pinside+ Addict

11y 168K 13,601 48

Some lucky guy gets to avoid a 40-hour playfield swap.
Nice work, and great price. I have more than $3k in mine, and I've just started the swap.

#36 9 years ago

CAP

lordloss

Blocked

10y 5,089

Quoted from cburnett11:
It's been a while since I've seen a Williams IJ go for $3k... are we talking about a Stern?

I've seen worn down IJ go for about $4k, so its not too far off. a WW with CPR pf, new ramps, etc can get $3500 ish give or take a few hundred

#37 9 years ago

JLH

Hougie

Pinside member

Marysville, IN

11y 103K 3,102 12 34

Quoted from cburnett11:
It's been a while since I've seen a Williams IJ go for $3k... are we talking about a Stern?

I'm not looking for an even trade on IJ (Williams) or TAF. Taxi fully restored, maybe. Otherwise, plus cash. I'm open to other options +/- cash like I mentioned above.

#38 9 years ago

JLH

Hougie

Pinside member

Marysville, IN

11y 103K 3,102 12 34

Trade pending.

#39 9 years ago

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Indypin

Pinside member

Charlestown, IN

12y 84,800 1,844 23

Good deal Hougie. That is a sweet looking WW someone is going to get. You know you still have that invite for you and the Mrs. to come over and play my TAF to see if she would like it.

#40 9 years ago

JLH

Hougie

Pinside member

Marysville, IN

11y 103K 3,102 12 34

Well, this will have to do. IMAG1984.jpg

#41 9 years ago

JIM

winteriscoming

Pinside member

10y 85,300 2,654

Congrats! One of these days I'll have to come over and play your collection... and when I get my basement more presentable, I'd be happy to have you over to play mine.

#42 9 years ago

LTS

lancestorm

Pinside member

Cincinnati, OH

12y 68,300 1,251 2

So who got the WW? I was late to the game, been searching for a WW and will keep my eyes peeled when yours shows up again ... I hope

#43 9 years ago

MSW

ToucanF16

Pinside+ Frequent

10y 122K 5,195

Quoted from lancestorm:
So who got the WW? I was late to the game, been searching for a WW and will keep my eyes peeled when yours shows up again ... I hope

Me too!

#44 9 years ago

JLH

Hougie

Pinside member

Marysville, IN

11y 103K 3,102 12 34

A pinsider near ST. Louis.

#45 9 years ago

LTS

lancestorm

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Cincinnati, OH

12y 68,300 1,251 2

Congrats! Pretty cool you were able to trade for wishlist machines on both sides.

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