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I restored this Pin, then gave it away

By bobhvacguy

9 years ago

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#1 9 years ago

BOB

bobhvacguy

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IMG_20150128_194305.jpgIMG_20141219_203909.jpgIMG_20150128_194327.jpgIMG_20141121_175144.jpgIMG_20141121_175144.jpgIMG_20141219_133113.jpgIMG_20141219_133113.jpgIMG_20141121_175144.jpgIMG_20141219_133113.jpgIMG_20141219_133113.jpgI picked up a Gottlieb Gaucho for 100 bucks, very good playfield and backglass, bad paint.

Over Xmas I painted the cab ...used a brush and masking tape, Wax playfield, new bulbs and rubbers, took off 3" flippers, moved posts in just a hair. New Roto Target stickers. Painted legs and coin door a metallic finish (its what it came with and honestly looked good afterwards) Flipper gap on this is huge, (gave the game to a NOOB). He is new to pinball and honestly will only have this game.

I did put some LEDS in some spots, under bumper caps ...doubt he will be changing bulbs. New SPIN bumper caps had to be siliconed on.

My total investment $250.00

My helper is from Mexico, so I figured the 'Latin' theme would be enjoyable. He and his whole family plays it now and love it.

_{Post edited by bobhvacguy: forgot pics}

#2 9 years ago

JNC

jodini

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Omaha, NE

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Very cool of ya! It's great to see a cool pin go to a good home!
Have some pics?

#3 9 years ago

NEO

CaptainNeo

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Burlington, WI

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most games you restore you will lose money on. Especially games this old. It's the fun and experience from doing it, that will pay off in the future. Restore one game, it only gets easier.

#4 9 years ago

NEX

NextoPin

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Syracuse, NY

10y 48,400 1,102 8

My nephew helped me clean up and shop out my 72 Williams pinball. I've got this Big Ben that I don't think I'd ever keep, I think I paid $100 for it over a year ago. I think I'm going to have him shop it our for "me" and when he's done, give it to him. Either that, or I'll give him the Swinger.

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#5 9 years ago

SBS

o-din

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Gracias senor.

#6 9 years ago

BOB

bobhvacguy

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Roswell, GA

11y 33,400 174 10 1

Just added pics. Some duplicates, sorry. It felt GREAT to do that for him. He's such a hard worker and has helped me make plenty of dough. He has 7 brothers here and I picture the Corona flowing freely while they enjoy game after game!

#7 9 years ago

GAB

pinnyheadhead

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Bob has been on my "Good Guy Alert" list ever since I met him. This is a cool thing to do, but it is no surprise at all to me that Bob did this. Awesome!

#8 9 years ago

FRX

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same pic of the head four times?

#9 9 years ago

BOB

bobhvacguy

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Roswell, GA

11y 33,400 174 10 1

Yep, he's the guy that worked at your house, Pinnyhead

#10 9 years ago

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littlecammi

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Carol Stream, IL

11y 82,650 4,532 19

I thought that was very nice of you...

...until I realized you must have left it in coin-op mode and kept the only key to the coin door.

#11 9 years ago

BOB

bobhvacguy

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Roswell, GA

11y 33,400 174 10 1

Ha! Yea, I go to his house to collect coins. Problem is it works on Pesos now!!

#12 9 years ago

JSD

t2

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Nice gesture Bob! I'm sure the pleasure you got from passing this on is worth more than any cash you could of sold it for.

#13 9 years ago

whisper

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Melbourne

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Nice job.. looks great..

#14 9 years ago

ZZZ

inhomearcades

Midwest Gaming

11y 71,800 2,848 27

Good man Bob.

#15 9 years ago

NEX

NextoPin

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Syracuse, NY

10y 48,400 1,102 8

That looks great! I wish I had friends like you !

#16 9 years ago

JAM

Wolfmarsh

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I'll always thumbs up an employer treating their people right.

#17 9 years ago

LJB

PinBiohazard

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Salisbury

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OP
Quoted from bobhvacguy:
I picked up a Gottlieb Gaucho for 100 bucks, very good playfield and backglass, bad paint.
Over Xmas I painted the cab ...used a brush and masking tape, Wax playfield, new bulbs and rubbers, took off 3" flippers, moved posts in just a hair. New Roto Target stickers. Painted legs and coin door a metallic finish (its what it came with and honestly looked good afterwards) Flipper gap on this is huge, (gave the game to a NOOB). He is new to pinball and honestly will only have this game.
I did put some LEDS in some spots, under bumper caps ...doubt he will be changing bulbs. New SPIN bumper caps had to be siliconed on.
My total investment $250.00
My helper is from Mexico, so I figured the 'Latin' theme would be enjoyable. He and his whole family plays it now and love it.
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Good Guy bobhvacguy!

#18 9 years ago

GAB

pinnyheadhead

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Dunwoody, GA

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Pingolf!

#19 9 years ago

FJB

jasonp

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Wesley Chapel, NC

10y 91,050 1,257 7

Maybe the Latinos can help keep Pinball alive!!!!
I want to see a soccer themed game in every Mexican Club and Restaurant!!!

VIVA LA PINBALL!!!

#20 9 years ago

GAB

pinnyheadhead

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Quoted from jasonp:
Maybe the Latinos can help keep Pinball alive!!!!
I want to see a soccer themed game in every Mexican Club and Restaurant!!!
VIVA LA PINBALL!!!

WCS is an awesome game!

#21 9 years ago

EN3

E_N_3

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Dix Hills, NY

11y 61,300 968 14

Very cool of you. Instead of "pay it forward", you are "flipping it forward"

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