Wow - I’m just now finding this thread after thinking the whole topic (of Stern actually releasing a kit) to be dead. Truth be told - I had all but given up on it, as so much time had gone by with Stern seemingly ignoring us.

Thank you Mudflaps for sticking with this. I just wish I could have found this earlier so I could have thanked you proper 11 months ago!

Any specific distributor you’d recommend for parts ordering?

I know this thread hasn't been bumped for a while, but I figured why not spread a little quarantine cheer, AC/DC style.

I went through a few iterations until I was satisfied with the final configuration.

A couple of notes, based on what I ordered, vs. what I actually wound up using in my last fit and install:

#1 - I wound up installing, and later removing, the "PENDULUM LIMITER - SWING BELL" - 535-1181-00.
Truth be told, I just didn't see the need for it, especially given the Premium/LE's don't have it. When I did have it on, I wound up having to adjust it a few times, and it just felt like it would be more trouble than it was worth long term, especially since it has to be aligned perfectly not to impede bell movement/action.

#2 - The Nyliners... "NYLINER, 1/4" SHAFT, 4L1-FF" - 545-5423-00.
I forgot to put them in my order, didn't realize they were critical to the bell swinging properly and then had to put everything down for a week or so while waiting them out to deliver. Fortunately, you don't need to order them direct from a Stern distributor, as Marco and PBL sells them. I wound up ordering a qty of each size nyliner PBL had just because.

#3 - The mounting bracket "MTG. BRACKET, SWINGING BELL, AC/DC PRO" - 535-0898-00.
I did wind up drilling my playfield for the 3rd mounting screw. The whole bracket felt secure with just 2, but rock-steady with all 3 fasteners in it, and I figured the holes were there for a reason. I don't regret drilling that additional hole one bit.

#4 - Use blue locktite on every screw.

Here's a few pics of my bell after final install, and I'm very satisfied with it.

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I now have the bell assembly I've always wanted since day 1... the painted bell and the "BUTYRATE" bell top cover is beautiful and much better than what comes with the stock bell. BTW, that's a Swinks AC/DC Bell block mod (https://www.shapeways.com/product/WHHSDWDQA/ac-dc-quot-timber-grain-quot-bell-block-mod?optionId=57568211&li=shops) that I cut down with a dremel and cleaned with a razor blade and then painted to achieve the proper look.

I think it turned out really nice, even if I do say so myself. I still have a bit of clean-up to do but it's 98% done at this time.

Thank you!

Thank you sir! I thought it ended out well. The shapeways material is really nice/high quality and your design had the look I was going after. Win/Win!