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Gauging interest on replacement DESW SS ramps NOW FOR SALE

By Tekman

9 years ago

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#1 9 years ago

TEK

I recently acquired a Data East Star Wars and the center SS ramp was broken on both sides and missing a chunk out of the right. Since these are made of unobtainium, I had one made and have the ability to have these mass-produced.

The replacement is made of 16 gauge SS and is stronger than the factory 18 gauge. I'm also thinking of having the flaps made in SS as well.

I'm gauging interest to see how many people would seriously commit in an effort to get the cost down. I need a minimum of 10+ people to make it worthwhile.

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_{Post edited by Tekman: Enough demand to sell units}

#2 9 years ago

ARB

Ed209

Inactive member

10y 75,550 1,271 21 20

Interested.

#3 9 years ago

BKZ

BrianZ

Inactive member

Cypress, TX

12y 50,900 1,230 5 43

Ok interested. Damn nice job....

To fix my ramp, I had to have ss weld at a motorcycle shopped. It ended up costing me a $100.

Would love to have a better ramp.

#4 9 years ago

KWR

pin-pimp

Rich Bros

Middleton, ID

11y 76,600 991 35

whats the cost

#5 9 years ago

FAV

bemmett

Pinside+ Addict

12y 127K 3,967 126 2

I am 99% sure I know a person who would take one, I know they need a replacement ramp.

#6 9 years ago

TOD

todler

Pinside member

Unknown City

12y 34,800 122 2

Would be interested dependant on cost.

#7 9 years ago

KRD

Iamdarras

Pinside member

Portland, OR

11y 49,400 1,222 13 22

I'm in as long as i don't ave to sell my DESW to afford it.

#8 9 years ago

DEL

SealClubber

Pinside Moderator

14y 127K 11,060 246

I doubt you will have a problem selling 10 of these.

#9 9 years ago

ABH

acebathound

Pinitech

12y 89,050 2,585

Great job! I don't have that machine but it looks awesome & professional.

#10 9 years ago

KIM

pdman

Inactive member

Boston, MA

14y 26,900 1,362 10

price?

#11 9 years ago

STU

Pinballer73

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Moe

12y 78,050 2,423

I'm in.

#12 9 years ago

TEK

Tekman

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I'm shooting for $135 + shipping tops with blued steel flaps installed. Not a lot of wiggle room with small quantities. The more people that commit the cheaper the price from there. I'm only looking to make enough to pay for the first proto ramp and my gas to and from the metal fabricators and the post office + boxes. I would need to sell 14+ unit to break even.

#13 9 years ago

PAB

MustangPaul

LED Leg Light-Ups

Saint Paul, MN

11y 136K 23,311 10

That really does look nice but my buddy tig welded mine so I'm good. He's welded 2 ramps and a wire form, n/c. It's nice to have friends with tig welders.

#14 9 years ago

BKZ

BrianZ

Inactive member

Cypress, TX

12y 50,900 1,230 5 43

I don't see how you can't sell 14 of these, especially under $150. The ramps all break their welds at some point (if they were on route). Should be an easy one..

#15 9 years ago

ARB

Ed209

Inactive member

10y 75,550 1,271 21 20

OP
Quoted from Tekman:
I'm shooting for $135 + shipping tops with blued steel flaps installed.

I'm all in if it's close to that price.

#16 9 years ago

DAD

Astill

Pinballrom

Collingwood, ON

11y 74,300 820 18

me to

#17 9 years ago

DAR

Pauz21

Pinside member

Swift Current, SK

11y 59,050 1,430 4 13

Quoted from todler:
Would be interested dependant on cost.

What he said. Mine is fine now but looking at it, it's obviously been repaired before.

#18 9 years ago

CNH

ChadH

Pinside member

12y 92,400 2,859

Count me in.

#19 9 years ago

TEK

Tekman

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12y 75,050 569

It has only been one day and see more than enough demand to do a small run. I'm going to call the fabricators on Monday and get a run of 15 made and nail down the pricing.

PM me to be put on the official list. Existing people who already have shown interest above this post get priority, but still have to PM me to verify commitment. Limit one unit per person for now. I'll continue to take names in order after the list is full for the possibility for a second run.

#20 9 years ago

TEK

Tekman

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I ordered 10 units today for the first round to see how the whole experience goes. I forgot about tax to my order and the flaps were more than I expected. The exact price is $145 per unit + shipping. This doesn't get me to my goal of paying for my original prototype ramp, but it gets me close.

They said it will take 2 to 3 weeks to complete the order.

PM me ASAP if you want one, the first round list is filling up!

#21 9 years ago

ARB

Ed209

Inactive member

10y 75,550 1,271 21 20

PM sent.

#22 9 years ago

AST

Astropin

Pinside+ Member

11y 125K 8,899

You can add me to the list.

#23 9 years ago

TEK

Tekman

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12y 75,050 569

Quoted from Astropin:
You can add me to the list.

Please send me a PM.

#24 9 years ago

TEK

Tekman

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Only people who send me an official PM stating they want one will be put on the list. I use it for record keeping and helps confirm who's seriously making a commitment.

Not sure why only 10 units aren't selling out in a hurry. I'm glad I only ordered 10 units for now.

Only two spots left on the list! All others will be put on a secondary list in order. If demand is high enough, I'll have another run made.

#25 9 years ago

PAB

MustangPaul

LED Leg Light-Ups

Saint Paul, MN

11y 136K 23,311 10

Will the flaps be rivited onto the ramps?

#26 9 years ago

TEK

Tekman

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Quoted from MustangPaul:
Will the flaps be rivited onto the ramps?

Yes.

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#27 9 years ago

PBC

node

Inactive member

Surbiton

10y 13,400 47 2

That looks like a much more durable ramp than the original one (the bottom welds ALWAYS break, mine have).

Do the rivets contact the ball, or are they far enough towards the walls that they don't? They look a bit more domed than the originals, but not a problem if they don't impact play though.

Also, any photos of it installed?

#28 9 years ago

TEK

Tekman

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12y 75,050 569

I'm using factory flaps and standard factory equivalent rivets with the exact same size head. Placement is exact to factory ramps. My machine is now completely torn down for restoration and don't have an installed pic to offer right now.

#29 9 years ago

TEK

Tekman

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12y 75,050 569

FIRST RUN LIST IS NOW FULL.

I have one person on the fence which might free up one more ramp on Sunday.

All new requests will be put on a new list for a possible second run if demand is high enough.

#30 9 years ago

PBC

node

Inactive member

Surbiton

10y 13,400 47 2

OP
Quoted from Tekman:
I'm using factory flaps and standard factory equivalent rivets with the exact same size head. Placement is exact to factory ramps. My machine is now completely torn down for restoration and don't have an installed pic to offer right now.

No problem about the lack of an installed pic, that info clears up my question just fine. I've jumped on this now, thanks for doing this!

3 weeks later

#31 9 years ago

TEK

Tekman

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12y 75,050 569

The ramps are back from the fabricators and I installed the flaps last night. I'll be reaching out to people who committed with payment instructions soon. Need to narrow down shipping options/cost.

Note the additional tab welds at the entrance for extra protection.

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#32 9 years ago

CNH

ChadH

Pinside member

12y 92,400 2,859

Looking good!

#33 9 years ago

PAB

MustangPaul

LED Leg Light-Ups

Saint Paul, MN

11y 136K 23,311 10

OP
Quoted from Tekman:
The ramps are back from the fabricators and I installed the flaps last night. I'll be reaching out to people who committed with payment instructions soon. Need to narrow down shipping options/cost.
Note the additional tab welds at the entrance for extra protection.

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Pin porn.

#34 9 years ago

ACE

Acejedi

Pinside member

Citrus Heights, CA

11y 51,900 459 57 15

I'm interested in one if you do another run or end up with a extra. Thanks

Joe(acejedi)

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#35 9 years ago

TEK

Tekman

Pinside+ Frequent

12y 75,050 569

Ramps are boxed and ready to ship!

I sent PMs to everyone on the primary list with instructions.

I'll reach out to people on the secondary list if anyone drops from the primary list.

Thanks.

#36 9 years ago

TEK

Tekman

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12y 75,050 569

Close-up pic to share. They came out great.

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#37 9 years ago

CNH

ChadH

Pinside member

12y 92,400 2,859

Received my ramp today. Will be a while before I get to install it but it looks great! Thank you.

#38 9 years ago

TEK

Tekman

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12y 75,050 569

Quoted from ChadH:
Received my ramp today. Will be a while before I get to install it but it looks great! Thank you.

Thanks, glad you like it.

#39 9 years ago

ARB

Ed209

Inactive member

10y 75,550 1,271 21 20

Received mine today also. Seems solid and really well made. Can't wait to install!

#40 9 years ago

TEK

Tekman

Pinside+ Frequent

12y 75,050 569

I have 2 more available.

I had to increase the price by $10 bucks. Now $155 + $10.50 shipping to lower 48 states.

PM me ASAP, I'm not sure I'll do a second run.

Thanks.

#41 9 years ago

KAM

kvan99

Pinside member

12y 97,050 6,029 10

Beautiful metal work...GL

#42 9 years ago

NEO

CaptainNeo

Playfield restorations

Burlington, WI

11y 148K 22,438 37 77 1

looks good.

3 weeks later

#43 9 years ago

ARB

Ed209

Inactive member

10y 75,550 1,271 21 20

Just installed my ramp today. Looks and works great. Thanks for making this happen!

#44 9 years ago

TEK

Tekman

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12y 75,050 569

Quoted from Ed209:
Just installed my ramp today. Looks and works great. Thanks for making this happen!

Awesome! You're very welcome. Enjoy!

#45 9 years ago

AST

Astropin

Pinside+ Member

11y 125K 8,899

Just wanted to add that I got my ramp very promptly and that it looks spectacular.

Although I'm not sure I'll ever use it. I've been on the fence now for many months on whether to restore my SW or just part it out. Started out For Sure restoring it and started buying parts left and right. But work has had me totally strapped and I have not done one thing to it. Winter might change my mind (work slows down) but parting it out and looking for a nice working one certainly had its appeal. Decisions, decisions.

2 weeks later

#46 9 years ago

TEK

Tekman

Pinside+ Frequent

12y 75,050 569

I'm now sold out.

#47 9 years ago

MMD

Freeplay40

Encore Pinball

Bothell, WA

10y 127K 4,007 13

OP
Quoted from Tekman:
I'm now sold out.

Very nice work, Tekman.

#48 9 years ago

BOK

Bok013

Pinside member

11y 37,800 216 19

I'm a day late. My ramp is missing like 4 inches on the right side. Let me know if you run another set please. Thank you.

#49 9 years ago

TEK

Tekman

Pinside+ Frequent

12y 75,050 569

I'm looking into having 5 more ramps made. When I get more details, I'll pass it along.

#50 9 years ago

TEK

Tekman

Pinside+ Frequent

12y 75,050 569

I now have only 3 ramps available for the next run. PM me ASAP if you want in!

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