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Star Gazer project - Fixable or not? Let's take a vote

By Axaios

4 years ago


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“Fixable or not?”

  • Absolutely 103 votes
    51%
  • No way 27 votes
    13%
  • Maybe but in a great cost 73 votes
    36%

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#15 4 years ago

Well I’d just replace that rectifier board with a new one. They make those replacements now that are so much better.
That Star Gazer is 100% restorable. The lockdown is shot but you can hammer it back for a temporary fix since replacing it may be difficult. The head can be fixed as well with enough dedication. Otherwise where on earth would you find another Star Gazer?

#44 4 years ago
Quoted from Axaios:

Serial number is 866. It's certain that is has been repainted.
The true question now is what to do with it. Replace it with a reproduction which is exactly the same with an original but it really isn't or restore the orginal but repainted playfield?
Opinions guys?

Are you sure it’s entirely been repainted? That sounds like a ton of work that I doubt anyone would be bothered with back in a time when pinball was so plentiful they just threw out machines regularly.

Save it as it is, find someone to repaint the parts down to bare wood and enjoy the amazing STAR GAZER.
Parting it out is absolutely stupid, especially in Europe where pinball is extremely uncommon in the wild.

Everything looks complete and it will be a passionate project that involves deep love of the hobby and pride in bringing such a rare and popular machine back to life!

#57 4 years ago
Quoted from Axaios:

Looks like a pinball nightmare or what? [quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]

That’s patina and shows it’s a vintage collectible!!

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