OK, after looking at the matrix stuff, I have a $22 order ready to roll.

Tap off a GI bulb to light the secret passage plastic area with a 10 led strip.

Tap off the secret passage insert and light both the posts on each side of the secret passage off that insert. So when the insert is lit, the posts glow orange as well. (throwing the idea of purple around too. I have purple pop bumpers and the "ghost" posts near the skill shot)

I have some other projects to get done before I spend more money, but this is what I am thinking about doing.

Cool!

One thing I did was to use a green Glo-Ball instead of a normal ball. It looks cool but I am finding that it does not make the VUK consistently and it has to sometimes pop 2 or 3 times to get the ball back up onto main PF.

If your still looking this e-pat auction ends in a few hours . . .

good catch !

I saw that part, but couldn't figure out what it said

same seller has a black knight back glass ending now

don't think this is seller that normally sells pin parts

Anyone looking to buy?

chambersburg.craigslist.org link

HMMM, those are kinda neat. I like the cellar ones the most. The black rubber with them looks nice.

Im not huge on those decals but to each their own. I was thinking of using these instead

http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/20-10343

Not without a lot of rework. The Got flipper bats used in that era were a different 'stem' size. The old Got flipper mechs would most likely not clamp down.

I hadn't looked at it yet. I just thought they would look cool in there.

Indeed! I've been fortunate enough to acquire the 3, new Swemmer PCBs entirely throughout both HH and Spirit. BH is original with the necessary mods. Still some work to do but short of downsizing my home I don't know that I could ever sell them.

My ultimate goal is to figure out what can be done to bring the pf artwork back from some of the poor condition these are in. I have HH underway for artwork but I have still not been able to figure out how to best color match everything. Maybe a Pantone Capsure will be in my future!?

I think mine only has left and right trim, but will have to look later to confirm

Hey Arpman,
I've got a beautiful HH with a beat up backglass and your artwork looks fantastic! Any chance of sharing the color and back mask graphic files? I'm experimenting with printing a new one for my HH and this would be awesome to digitally repair my graphics. Thanks!

I think mine had 2, but I had an extra piece laying around.

I picked up a nice CPR glass and just went ahead and added the three pieces as well. I believe that my original only had two when I got it

I've got a sample HH pin, and it has 3 backglass trim pieces.

I assume it's the original 'glass.

You should have three, you don't want an exposed edge of glass,much easier to break that way .

Did I not share my epic game I had a few weeks ago?

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Chitown,

How did the secret passage light mod turn out? Do you mind uploading pictures. I'm thinking of doing this.

Another area that would look great lit is underneath the trap door. A green or backlight accent would like nice.

I havent gotten to it yet. Enjoying playing it for a while before I dig in. Ive got a pile of other projects taking priority.

Blacklight WOULD be cool, maybe shooting up like its coming FROM the trap door.

Exactly. Maybe key it off the trap door insert (I assume there is one, but am not by the game to confirm) so you only see the light when the door is open.

Yes, there is an arrow insert that lights when it is open.

Hello,

Looking to see if anyone has or knows a lead on a spare six-digit score display for my Haunted House.

Thanks!!!

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Whilst reassembling my HH playfield, I found that I had two of these 1-3/16” posts with longer screws that I could not locate in the hundreds of photos taken before strip down. Just goes to show, you can never take enough pictures!

As you would know, the manual does not list these taller posts.
I think that the far top left plastic is deliberately cut back in the last inch from back lip, to allow for the plastic to bend upwards because of the higher post. I put a thin piece of sponge tape on the screw head to protect my new plastic set.

As far as googling research goes, apparently a second taller post should be installed where white arrow is.
Not sure if it is there to slightly slope the plastic in case of an air ball getting caught up on top, or for it to alleviate the nut pressure of the slitted plastic, covering the basement up kicker exit?

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OzPaul is 100% correct on the location of the two 1-3/16 posts; I just checked mine to be certain.

Hello Guys,

I just got my first HH and is my first pin that I have ever owned. Always wanted to own a pin I have a feeling is not going to be my only one. I am already looking at a Black Knight 2000 and a T2. I have noticed on the threads that there is lighting on the top of the playfield where the ball comes out by the Welcome sign. Mine does not have lights there and wanted to know if this is a mod that is easily done or if is just adding lights. I am planning to LED the machine to give it a nice effect. I will post pictures of before and after once I have completed the project. Any suggestion for a new HH owner are welcome.

Hi all,

Whats the consensus on replacement MPU boards?

There's Pascal, Rottendog and Swemmer.
I need a new one, and am wondering what your thoughts/recommendations are.

Thanks

If you can't get an original board, I'd go with Pascal's, it's the best designed of the three.

Steve

The pi-80 i have in my super orbit is so badass. Maybe some day for hh...

Thanks I think I'll go with the Pascal board.
My machine lights up but won't start and as we all know it could be a bunch of issues, but I suspect the mpu is shot.

It needs some paintwork done to the playfields so Davebart I'll be re-reading your posts!!!

Davebart5 thank you for the information you have one beautiful HH. I will post some pictures of mine this week. I wanted to check with the panel here any ideas for LED mods. I was thinking of getting a kit but not sure if is better just to go individual lights.

Sorry to intrude but this seems to be a pretty active thread of HH owners. I have a separate thread going about a display problem I am having with my HH. Some of you may have responded which I appreciate.
The problem is that all 6 of the displays have a very slight flicker in the filament brightness, sometimes more prominent, sometimes less but always there, like a flickering candle flame. I have replaced boards, capacitors, connectors, checked voltages to no avail.
The first question is is this normal for a HH? I have nothing to compare. If not, are there any other suggestions? Here is a link to the original thread. https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/haunted-house-displays-pulsing-and-flickering
Thanks in advance.

Mine pulse a bit on both my system 80 games.

BTW, did you ever find the original HH you were looking for? My game came from American Game Room, LLC in Fleetwood, PA.

A more accurate question would be, is this normal for all System 80 games? All displays of this type pulsate a little, kind of like a florescent light does (since they both are gas charged). You can and should replace any electrolytic capacitors on the display and power boards just because of their age so you can get as constant a current as possible (which I see that you did). Some displays will pulsate more than others as the gas expands when hot, contracts when cold or if/when the gas slowly leaches out of the tube, it's just the nature of the System 80 beast. The only true way to get rid of this issue is to convert to LED type displays. I hope this helps explain.

Steve
System 80, not just a job, it's an adventure

Steve,
Thanks very much. I was beginning to suspect as much as everything seems to check out. All the videos I have seen of Sys80 show something similar but I thought it was video artifact. If there is no change when I replace the line filter, I may check out the LED displays.
Thanks again.
Bruce