This is my first pin that started me into collecting. I have owned for about 8 years and started out with SS pins. If you wanna flip it get it working with whats there and you might get lucky. But for me i replaced everything but the sound board. With all the board options for SS why keep something that was designed in the 70's. For me i always choose play over originality. You will also have many plugs to replace very common on SS. I also had to solder on many new lighting sockets. Your up already with a clean bg. Mine was destroyed the paint had to turned to dust. Paid 250 for a partially lifted on but all there used the triple thick for that. I also think the bg is the best thing about this one. I love the details it really reflected that era... Why CPR hasnt put this on top of the list?everyone would buy them just for wall hangers And i could use one.