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New to pinball and want a machine

By Zero4199

5 years ago


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#23 5 years ago

I would recommend contacting brandon haney. He is a pinball restorer here on pinside (his handle is Big70). He will have to ship to you, but his quality is so high and his prices reasonable....it would be worth it. You know it will be high quality and fair priced. He has 2 high speed machines amongst several others.

I would highly recommend reaching out to him.

#31 5 years ago
Quoted from Zero4199:

I reached out to big70
Thanks

Does he have any pins you want to go after?

#37 5 years ago
Quoted from Zero4199:

Found an f14 tomcat for 1800 2.5 hours away.
And a high speed supposedly won awards at a show. Candy apple red legs 45 min away
3000. He also has a special addition Fire for 3k. Seems like a great guy. Hes been on the local news in a good way.

Have you made a purchase yet, or gone to look at any?

#41 5 years ago
Quoted from wayout440:

Make sure you replace the logic voltage filter cap soon - it looks original. Also get those batteries off the CPU board (off board holder or NVRAM). This connector looks funky. Check out the System 11 bulletproofing thread, too. This game should get fuses added to the bridge rectifiers to prevent a fire.
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I am going to second what wayout440 has stated.
I will also recommend asking if their is a playfield protector on it or if it has been clear coated. These system 11 machines didnt have really any llayfield protection, and they can easily get worn down. Look very closely around "highly-trafficked" areas for wear. If it doesnt already have one, i would highly recommend getting a playfield protector.

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#46 5 years ago
Quoted from Zero4199:

Is there a difference between mylar and play field protector?
Are they easily replaceable?

Mylar wears down and will bubble, crack, and wear because it has basically NO protection.

Thats great that is has a playfield protector. It will be a HUGE help.

The playfield protector is a very thin and hard plastic that keeps the playfield from taking damage and being worn down. They often make the game play faster as well. They are NOT easily replaceable. You would gave to remove most (if not ALL) playfield ramps, bumpers, lights, toys, etc. Then you would have to clean the playfield, place the new protector on, and replace all playfield items. If you are very mechanically inclined and have all the tools, it will be apptix 4-5 hours time. Restorers charge a mint to do it.

The playfield protectors cost around $115.

Just curious, but why would you want to replace it already?

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