Interesting idea.. I can burn you a TAFG rom is you need. Hell, I can burn any ROM anyone needs, for that matter.

* Parts - Not much: Some cherry microswitches, older (EM) coils, WMS flipper links, etc.
* Parts Needed - Nothing right now.
* Tools - Whatever's usually needed for basic deconstruction. The more detailed work - like rivets 0- can't do.
* Expertise - I'm familiar with a LOT of WMS / WPS95. I was head tech for three, and helped open one of them back between '92-'99. Coil drivers, switch matrix issues, optos. Stregnths are with coin mechs, DBVs and pricing, as well as other arcade-related. (Redemption, ticket dispensers, etc.) Very knowledgable on Sample/Proto/Prod machine, the overall production lifestyle of WMS back then, as well as more specific programming specs with TZ, SC, and CV.
* Assistance - Soon I'll be re-assembling my TZ playfield. Free beer for anyone that wants to come over and help.
* Location - (I added this one..!) I live pretty darn close to the WV/VA state line, along the river. I work M-F down in Silver Spring, MD. During weekends, I will sometimes be working at my railroad (new Frederick, MD) or at home, or driving around anywhere.

*Tools: I have a rivet press from Pin Restore and a hand rivet tool from Action Pinball, and tons of rivets and washers. Lots of standard tools (magnetic nut drivers, molex crimpers, tumbler, ultrasonic, etc).

*Assistance: I've done basic repairs and maintanence, but I'm looking to take it to the next level. I'm interested in shadowing someone who is doing flipper and pop bumper rebuilds, board work, buffing on a buffing wheel as these are the next "firsts" I'm looking to tackle and I'd like to do them right.

I can, but it'll have to be later this evening - I won't get home today until about 7pm. (I'm off of 9, up near the VA/WV state line on Chestnut Hill Rd.)

Glad to have helped! Sorry my place was a mess, and I didn't have anything for you to play. (The jukebox DOES work, but without something else to do down there, it's not much use.. ) When I get your S15 done up, I'll bring it over to your place, and you can show me your stuffs.

I always have spare parts around, rubber, LEDs, bulbs, tools. Also have a tumbler and getting an ultrasonic cleaner soon too.

Anyone have a 29-400 coil they can spare? I'll replace it with a new one for you, but would like to get this pin fixed for an ATV trade on Sunday.

Have one on order and hoping it arrives Fri or Sat, but if someone has one now I'd rather get the pin fixed sooner.

It is a 29-400. This is what I ordered:

Classic Stern/Chicago Coin Pinball Coil J-21-375/29-400 & sleeve

Sorry I'm late guys. Thanks for relaying that info Steve! Bump for a great thread.

I'm in central VA but often help people out that need parts for quick fixes etc. I have a third hand rivet tool as well as an upholstery stapler for ground braid and pop lamp leads. I also make playfield rails for restorations.

I have a new set and a slightly used set of Stern/Sega/DE mirror blades and am looking to trade for Bally/Williams mirror blades for Shadow. If you have a spare pair and want to trade, let me know. Thanks.

Rick

Just saw this thread and I have a fair amount of parts for w/b pins and some other brands and have a few hundred more on the way ranging from coils to clips .also have a good stock of common electrical parts from chips, optos, resistors amd transistors lol. I also have restored /shopped a good many pins and have lots of extra old good .parts from plastics to ramps. I can do some board work and have a good many pin tools .I travel a good bit and am available a fair amount. I usually do a pin or 2 a month

Anyone have a UV EPROM eraser? Forgot I needed one for EPROMS and just order one, but won't arrive until Friday I think.

I gots one, it's pretty quick, too. (Though unprotected, so you REALLY need to turn it off before opening it up. ) I'm down Chestnut Hill from 340 or 9.

No problem! Did you figure out how?

I'm about ready to install the ramps in the game. After looking at them, only one has the blue that *has* to be replaced (rusty) - all the others are just dull, not rusty.

Edit: And once my game IS up and running, I will clean out the basement somewhat and invite folks over to play it.

Cool! Sending you a PM.

Hey -
Was wondering if anyone local had a micrometer.

I have a piece from my jukebox, in which requires small E-clips. Unfortunately, due to a mistake on my part, I lost all of them. So, I need to order more, and I'd rather not try and guess at the size, ordering 10 or 15 bags of 100 e-clips in various sizes only to use 4 of them once I find the size. D'oh.

--Mike

If anyone has a WPC (not -95) power driver board they don't mind letting me borrow for a day, I need to run a test to see if my PinLED power board is the culprit. I'm thinking it is, but I don't have another game or board to test my theory on.

Hey!
Thanks again for everything you did! I won't be able to get them together until after my trip out to Colorado, but after the holidays, expect a PM from me to come and tackle the TZ beast.

If anyone in the local area wants a traffic signal, I have a few extras that need to go.

For the few if your that have been in my basement, tug know what they look like.

Most of then saw service in DC. They all work, but don't look new in the least. Large (sizes vary, but are usually about 40" high, 13" wide), but not heavy.

Between $10 and $35. If anyone is interested, drop me a PM. Otherwise I'll recycle them. Figured if anyone has a game room and wants something hanging up in a corner, here you go.

Hey all -
Anyone nearby have a spare ULN2803 chip? Somehow mine blew, and I don't have any replacements handy. I'll return it as soon as my next order comes in.

I should have found this thread earlier.... I was doing ramp flaps and didn't have the rivots/press needed! now I will stalk the thread

Welcome anytime.

I'm here!
I'm not in the need for anything YET, but I can burn ROMs for folks that want/need them. Can also supply Jukebox 45's.

Wondering if anyone else from the area is going to go to the Gettysburg auction tomorrow? I'll be up there..!

Was thinking about it but the lady has to work so i gotta see if i can steal her car .....

Congrats!
.. I think! I went back in spring, but didn't pay much attention to the pin prices. (Other than knowing some were outrageously high - buybacks, likely - and there was one or two that were very good based on game condition.) I'll pay closer attention tomorrow.

If you make it, lemme know. I'll be there probably around 9. It's fun to be able to play some of these games. ..You know, for 'testing' and 'evaluation' purposes.

Hey guys - got back a little while ago, I think the auction went well. Bigger than this past spring, for sure. After dinner, I'll post pin prices and comments.

ARGH. I had the whole thing typed out, and my cat walked across my keyboard and wiped the whole thing.

Try this again. I took notes on some games. Some I did not. Some I played, a lot I did not. In short, assume the game is in worse shape than my notes, they being cursory at best. The first price is the hammer price. The price in []'s is the 'Buy It Now' price. Walk-out prices were Hammer price + 13% buyers fee, then + 6% PA sales tax of total.

BTTF $1400
Whirlwind (bad PF) $950
Demo Man $1900
Spy Hunter $750
Doodle Bug $250
Blue Chip $325
Taxi (horrible leds, no cabinet art, but came with decals) $1100
Kind of steel 450 [$695]
Meteor (weak flips, wrong caps, pf wear, mem coils bad, sound bad) $600 [$1295]
Black Belt $650 [$1495]
Soccer $175 [$695]
Road Kings $550 [$1595]
F14 $1000 [$1595]
Monday Night Football $450 [$1995]
Future Spa $1295 [$400]
Fun Fest $175 [$595]
Royal Flush $400 [$995]
Flintstones $1300
Rescue 911 (no display, game played) $550
Time Zone $225 [$795]
NGG $3500
Corvette (in good condition, racetrack worked, dirty) $2200
New York $450
Showtime $250
Space Shuttle $1000
F14 $800
Twister (BB light out, game played) $1100
Ripleys $1800
Road Show (bad dozer sensor, red eyelids broke, ted's face loose) $1800
VirtualPin Ultrapin (...really?!) $1200
TAF (thing inop, bookcase bad, pf wear over mansion inserts) $4600
Dipsy Doodle $200
Pharoh (inop) $225

Interestingly, NO games were bought with the BIN prices. Plus, MOST of the BIN prices were over twice the hammer price. What a sad state, IMHO.

There were maybe double the pins, and a lot more private sellers than in April. Maybe about 50% more vids, as well, but not many A titles.

I could use a nice coin door with frame bolts & lockdown bar for a TOM

Just to keep this thread from falling into the crevices..

Who here has a Dirty Harry that they're thinking of getting rid of?

Just saw this thread and think it's a great idea. I'm still only a year into the hobby and, though you all seem much more experienced at repairs, I'd be happy to help in anyway that I can. I don't have any specialized tools but I am pretty creative when it comes to developing/installing fixes.

I don't have a lot of extra parts but do have some extras laying around. I have a decent condition (7.5/8 out of 10) original TZ translite and a bally/Williams standard dmd (fully working) if anyone is looking for either of those.

I'll definitely favorite this thread and will throw in offers to help when I can.

I also have a couple balky/Williams black legs (they'd clean up well) and plenty of assorted LEDs.

Thought I'd chime in here.
I didn't see many if any from PA on this thread. I'm in central PA and always willing to help out with pins.
I have done several flipper rebuilds, pop rebuids, clean ups, and some basic board repairs (replace bad transistors, caps, battery pack relocation ). I like to add creative lighting to pins and ive installed a color DMD.
I have more experience with Sega/ Data East / early Stern games.
I have LEDS on hand, springs, sleeves, misc hardware, couple shooter rods, and probably more.
I don't need anything right now. Available to help out locally if I can.

Bumping this thread, since I don't think enough locals actually pay attention, or even know of this thread.

And, plus -
I need to borrow someone's riveter! If anyone local has one! I have a couple plastics I need to get bonded back together, and the hammer rivets don't work very well when there's no metal to bind against.