Mof, Gary from Bobcat Batteries can do clear-coats and he has 2day turnaround time right now! He is super nice guy and stays open most Thurs nights for pinball. I go there to play pretty often on Thursday nights. Hope some pinsiders can join in the fun playing there or get their playfields cleared.

Check this out :

sfbay.craigslist.org link

listed here on JonnyO's blog

http://pinballbayarea.com/new-to-the-sf-scene/

Wow, that is awesome ! I'll be there!

Mof,

I can work on boards for you. I read that thread but not sure exactly what you need done?

Chris is also an excellent choice for board work. He knows everything and will explain it to you as he is doing it! Great way to learn from the master.

Hey did someone get a Williams pin off CL for $1? Which one?

I saw something a few days ago about landlord selling abandoned tenant property.

Mof are you trying to collect every System 11?

Don't forget to get a Bad Cats

I like Pin*Bot but I actually prefer Jackbot. If you haven't played Jackbot I suggest you try to play one before buying a Pin*Bot.

Incase anyone is interested have 4 pins for sale / for trade right now (Spy Hunter, Big Guns, Firepower II, Alien Poker project). I prefer trades but will definitely sell them if you want to do that instead:

http://pinside.com/pinball/market/ad/8027

http://pinside.com/pinball/market/ad/7970

Hey you with the face !

New lower prices on my pins 4 sale:

http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/4-pins-for-sale-for-trade-in-sf-bay-area

Thanks again for hosting the tournament Jonny! I had a great time and know that any tournament you are running is going to be fun and well organized. Thanks for putting up with the shenanigans and keeping me an honest player. I made the mistake of flipping two times on an extra ball.

I am registered

What games are going to be used in the rumble?

The FAQ says :

What tables will be in the competition?
For a current list of tables that are at Phoenix Games, check out the official East Bay Pinball website. Because 90% of the tables at Phoenix Games are privately owned by EBP members, there is a healthy rotation of new games coming in every 3-4 weeks. Therefore, East Bay City Rumble can’t provide a solid list of tournament games until the day of the event.

Just curious what the current lineup that is there now and which ones you know are coming to the other room?

Is there really going to be a Transporter the Rescue? If so that is awesome. I am hoping that isn't a typo or something.

Haha I know the feeling. Once I am there and checking out a pin with a truck, there's a good chance I am bringing it home.

Here is my badge, it is a screen grab from pinside website. I printed it out on a piece of paper and told the printer to make it 3"x5". Then I stuck it into one of those plastic badge holders from a trade show. I wore it to Cal Extreme for 2 days but I think maybe only 1 person noticed.

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Actually I told the printer to make it 2" x 3" I think. Hey, those pinside points sure have inflated a lot, I am a pinball millionaire now

Anyone interested in buying my Firepower II ?

Leo13, welcome. This should explain how to join BAPA:

http://bayareapinball.org/info.html

We are just finishing up the season and about to have the playoffs the first week of December. Keep checking the google calendar or add it to your own calendar to see when next season should start. Also join the yahoo group to get the group emails where a lot of discussions take place.

Calendar is on the main page http://bayareapinball.org/index.html

Cool you got another one?

Anyone get the Earthshaker from the tarp guy? I noticed a new ad today but not mentioning it. I am curious about the condition.

I plan to swap the playfield on my BSD this coming Friday. I have a spare populated playfield that is better than the one in the game. I am going to try to strengthen the cabinet when the playfield is out, by re-gluing the plywood. The bottom board is a bit loose on one side.

Anyone have any tips on this, especially if you have done it before?

I think I may need to acquire some ratcheting straps to tighten up the cab, perhaps someone local could let me borrow some? It's unclear if I need just any regular ratcheting straps, or I need to get the special ones which have some 90degree brackets built in. I can pickup a set somewhere local too, any suggestions?

Agree 100%

This is a huge loss for local SF Bay Area pinball.

I got my playfield out of BSD, and re-glued the cabinet. I ended up not using any ratcheting straps. Clamps are holding it tight over the weekend, I hope this works! The middle strap is holding up the backbox only, not really tight on the cabinet itself.

Playfield will be swapped next week sometime. I probably should have taken pictures of the connectors in the backbox, before pulling the playfield, there was a ton of them.

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LOL, I am not redecalling this cabinet but it sure could use it. The plan is to simply swap the old playfield out and replace with another populated playfield next week. The playfield going back in is better because the ramps are in much better condition. The other advantage is the playfield I pulled out had minor planking in the art and the one going back in does not.

The downside is the playfield going back in has a problem with one of the mist optos which I need to fix.

Wait! You can't sell this till I play it atleast once

I heard Gene's first tournament was pretty awesome.

Anyone happen to have the DVD that comes with Treasure cove polishing kit? I have the kit but not the DVD instructions. If so, could I borrow the DVD or is it posted online somewhere?

why not put it in a game instead?