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Grand Prix EM Restoration

By lmcdonald111

8 years ago


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#1 8 years ago
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This Grand Prix is our second one.
I sold my nicer one to a friend.

My wife asked why I sold her favorite !
This this complete restoration !

Pulled out of a church in Springfield MO.
1. The metal was rusted - almost all metal has been sanded and buffed to a mirror finish.

2. Playfield worn- complete restoration

3. Cabinet was delaminated - soaked in glue, sanded, bondo and restenciled. Three applications of clear coat.

Still work to do.
Newest pictures are first.

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Finished and in game room!

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That's hand polished original metal not chrome !

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I think I posted a link in the Grand Prix threads to the system we used.

Compounds and a grinding wheel with pads.

We replaced the lockdown bar and reciever with new. The bar hasn't been polished yet.

Much to my amazement I told my wife a few people were interested in buying her machine.

She said she'd sell it for the right price.

I guess my girl loves Shoes more than pinball !

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Yea that's it.
Both of best worlds pinball and shoes lol

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HSA

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Yes those stencils are great
The line up system makes it simple.

The quality and service from Pinball Pimp is stellar.

Looking forward to the next project and your stencils :
Williams Pitch and Bat

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Last of the metal is polished

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All but done !

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If you are going to Texas Pinball Festival I am bringing the restored Grand Prix for all to enjoy.

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Winner at Texas Pinball Festival.

It was great fun watching generations of players enjoy it.

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Thank you it was great fun.

I had the chance to play it with several people and watch many others play it.

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