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My $300 Alien Poker Project

By RGarriott

4 years ago


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#2 4 years ago

Just an opinion but I would see what works or doesn’t work before replacing a single rubber. To easy now to take an inventory of repairs and get it working Before buying or not buying tons of new parts. No sense polishing something your going to toss out! Just be safe and check all fuses and grounds before digging around if this is your first swing at restoration. With that said, it’s hard for many (myself included) but after it working assess the actual value of the game and how far you should actually go. Sadly some games or components are not justifiable at a certain point. It’s just a fun player. Good luck.

#3 4 years ago

And last note... use this forum as a support system Especially in hunting for old parts. A used back glass may not be New but it will likely cost 1/4 that of new. Same with many of the parts I see you will be buying lol. With the recent re-run of new Playfields there will be Dozens of used ones available that will look 50 times better then the one you have for cheap.

#12 4 years ago
Quoted from CrazyLevi:

This looks like a game that could have some bail out potential.

Absolutely my thought. I have had far to many “chasing the Dream” restoration projects that ended up being a shiny money pit! If you can just get it playable electronically at that point (from what I see in the pics) might be a fast flip opportunity to someone with a donor machine to take this over the players condition finish line.

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#91 4 years ago

So can't wait to see your progress continue. Love the personal touches you added. Going to be doing my playfield swap soon so watching your amazing transformation is inspiring. Thanks for sharing!!!

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#170 4 years ago

wow. Really is turning out great! Thanks for sharing hope to do mine soon.

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