WTB!

Hey everyone,

I'm looking to purchase my first pin.
DMD modern solid state is preferred, but alphanumeric is fine too.
Budget is $1k.

If it needs a little work, that's fine too (as long as it's nothing too hard, that a beginner like me could handle).

I'm located in Clarksville, but would be willing to drive pretty much anywhere in TN to pickup.
If you know of anything, feel free to PM me.

Thanks!

Congrats Chadsugg!

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Seems like a Dredd just sold for 1k so I guess it's possible. Maybe keep your eyes peeled for Big Hurt or TMNT?

Also sometimes GI flicker is because the GI brightness is set too low in the menu. I think I read they control brightness by having more "off" time between waves (rather than decreasing voltage) so that would make sense for LED flicker

Hahah, thanks Erik! 3000th post means I get a free pin of my choice from the pinball gods, right?

Hey Chad, welcome to the club!

You'll be able to get a Gottlieb or Data East DMD for around that budget, and definitely less that $1500 if you're willing to stretch. You should probably talk to Jason (Game Galaxy owner) at the tournament next weekend if you are going to be there. He may be able to help.

If you want to go to Early solid state you can get nice Bally machines all day long. Jason has a Harlem Globetrotters that needs work for $380 or I have a Nitro Ground Shaker that I've just finished a restore that will be well within your budget. If you're interested let me know.

http://pinball.org/videos/tournament/papa/2011-papa-14-classics-1-semifinal-harlem-globetrotters/

http://pinball.org/videos/tournament/papa/2012-pinburgh-division-b-final-nitro-groundshaker/

I was in there today and saw that one and it's kinda right up my alley. It didn't look bad at all I wonder what other issues it has other than the obvious missing displays?

Just curious on those displays, are those displays missing or just dead? On my Ground Shaker wiggling the connectors and reflowing solder got me very close to having them all work again. I may have been lucky.

If they need to be replaced I'd put up a WTB ad here on Pinside and see what shows up. Seems like I occasionally see people selling these for < $50.

Great info on repairing Bally displays here.

http://stevekulpa.net/pinball/bally_disp6r.htm

Great for a one player game!

Crash, Addams has been like that, it's a board issue. Not "underneath" the playfield.
Whirlwind those issues happened after you did something with the cabinet, it was a fuse, (F1)
Black Knight keeps blowing fuses, known issue
Flintstones that issue is minor and doesn't affect anything.
No Fear has a sound board problem.
No Good gofers the lock had to be busted today, lol that's all.

I mean honestly we know these things about the games, but we have other stuff going on.

How's that Police Force/Harlem Globetrotters compatibility display going? (I have to give you shit on that one because that was pretty common sense those were not compatible.....lol)

Actually, I think No Fear has an amp issue.

The sound definitely worked today. Damn near deafened me.

I think the issue with BK2K is one of the diodes died on one of the pop bumper switches. I'd rather just slap a new fuse in and be done with it.

Gilligan is out...
Bride is naked...

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I heard the Bride is just a huge tease..

I played Gilligan last night. I hate to say, I don't know why that game gets so much flack, it's actually not that bad. But damn that game is masochistic when it comes to scoring. I played for about 20 minutes, and still couldn't break 11 million.

If you can finish all the tasks and start the mountain mode and then hit all the shots (quickly) then you get 50 million. Good luck with that...

My Harlem Globetrotters is up for $380 if anyone wants it. Not working but very nice playfield

Yeah I took a quick look at it when I was there Saturday and and it's one I'm interested in. Does it look like there are are more issues than just the missing displays?

Hmm, with the displays, soundboard, and mpu maybe $300 or more to get it right. just a guess as I've got some pinball playing experience but no pinball repair experience .

A replacement MPU will run you $200. The sound board is about $90. An entire set of new displays is another $220.

I spent Saturday cleaning and waxing the playfield. And for a 33 year old game, the playfield looks nicer than some of the more modern pre-diamond plated pf's out there, given the fact it had no mylar except around the pop bumpers. The cabinet is still in amazing shape - no browning and the stenciled artwork still looks great. I'd give the cabinet about an A or A-.

Pretty amazing considering it was sitting in a barn for god knows how long.

Two things to consider here.

Steve Kulpa is local and repairs these boards. I have no idea what kind of shape the board is in but you may be able to get one up and running for less than the price of a new one.

http://stevekulpa.net/pinrepair/bally_repair.htm

Also, that price is for a whole new set of Pinscore LED displays. You can go cheaper used. For example.

ebay.com link: BALLY PINBALL 6 DIGIT SCORE DISPLAY WORKING

I'll vouch that this era of games is GREAT for learning repairs. They are so straightforward. No special mechanisms, optos, etc.

Jason, I'll take my commission whenever you're ready!

You might have luck posting a thread seeing if anyone has a set of working displays. Especially on RGP if you get no responses here. There must be some folks that have parted out early SS pins and stashed working displays. Maybe even Steve Kulpa has some locally?

I don't know about the cost to fix everything but I will add that Globetrotters has one of my all time favorite themes and backglasses. I could easily see someone paying $1k for a nice one

Hmmm you guys make this sound more attractive all the time. lol

I do agree that the cosmetics are nice and I really like the theme and the simple straightforward game-play of this era of games. I've held off getting a pin for a while since my space is at a premium but I'd sure like one.

I've met Steve. He came in a few weeks ago looking for an Asteroids.

However, I don't think the MPU is salvageable. The 33 year old Ni-Cad was still soldered on the board and the traces looked pretty fried. Not to mention the blue crusty goo that was coming out of both ends of the battery.

However, I believe Jason just ordered one of those Ultimate MPU's, and I think a replacement sound board. So hopefully, we'll have it running soon.

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Glad you finally decided to join us, Brandon!

sweet first post..

Couldn't have said it better myself.

yea just waiting on jeff to bring back the gofers so i can get on the ball with finishing it.

lol

Yeah there is no way to save that board with labor/$$, etc. I will sell it on ebay for parts if the replacement one works.

I have to take this in steps, if the MPU works and the the sound board works then I can pick up displays. If that doesn't happen I will keep the new products in case I come across another pin of that era but I have to keep costs somewhat low.

Crash, one thing I forgot to mention, we barely pay our guys anything for repair because it's the only way to GET more machines in the place since it barely breaks even. If you want to come in and have a fixing party for $$ by all means, I'll pay you to do stuff, we just don't have a lot of time on certain things but with the sound board problems in 2-3 of the games, and Super Mario Bros not doing anything except for GI + the impending 3rd location opening in Chattanooga (signing the lease Friday) we are pretty overloaded at the moment.

My first pin teardown is underway. Gonna get the topside stripped down far enough where I can hit the playfield with a treasure cove kit. The playfield has mylar over pretty much all of it so it should shine up pretty good. That ramp was a pain to get out of there! Hopefully the sun will come out one day so I can sandwich the plastics between some glass to flatten them out.

Groovy DUDE!

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Just a friendly bump/reminder about the tournament this Saturday at 2 pm.

http://www.midtnpinball.com for the game list.

Trying to talk my folks into stopping in a Game Galaxy Antioch tomorrow, on their way down to Atlanta.

If they make it, treat 'em nice for me. They're still pinball noobs who i'm trying to get hooked.

thanks! Joel

Technically Stargate is mine and Dr Dude is his. It's a joint venture. There both in my garage though

Dr Dude is going to his house when I get done with it and then Stargate is getting the treatment. I'll let Mike play Stargate for a bit then i'll probably sell it. I can only get DM, the Virtual Pin, and my MAME cab in my game room.

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So who won today? Matt Got me on Flintstones.

Yabba dabba do!

Will came in 1st
Jeff 2nd
I took 3rd
Jamie 4th

mystic, how many people entered

Hey everyone, sorry for the delay in posting results. The recap is at http://www.midtnpinball.com. The next tournament is Saturday, March 2nd at 2 pm.

One thing I mentioned in the post is having a small "side" tournament at the next one. The idea is just to have something fun and novel to play for low stakes. Something like playing one handed, accomplishing a certain goal, etc.

For the March tournament, the side tourney will be (tentatively) Tommy Wizard Mode. This is the mode when the entire game is played with the blinders covering the flippers. $1 per entry, highest score wins the pot. Enter as many times as you want. Fun, frustrating, pure luck? YES!

Had a great time. Watching some of you guys play is pretty impressive. As always, spread the word!

So this happened today:

http://pinside.com/pinball/map/where-to-play/rocket-fizz-4468-nashville-ten-united-states

I was out ravaging the city trying to find some unique candy for a friend's gift when I decided to check out Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop located in the heart of downtown on 2nd Ave. I was perusing the candy selection and decided to wander upstairs when I stumbled upon a pinball in the wild...Sorcerer. Gotta love when that happens! It was not turned on, so I asked the guy working there about it, and he said it had been in his family for many years but needed some work done to one of the flippers and that they want to get it fixed. So it is currently non-operational, but I suggested he contact Game Galaxy about getting it fixed (I hope that's ok, Jason!). It sounds like a relatively easy fix, so here's hopefully looking forward to a new operational pin in Nashville!

MWC: That's fine, If it is just flipper stuff and other minor things I am sure we can get to it....poor Sorcerer just hanging out

^^ Cool. I hope he will call you. I don't know if they'll want to bring it out to the arcade since it's on an upper floor with a staircase that has a turn. Maybe they have a freight elevator. Otherwise, it sounds like it could be done on location fairly easy.

^ I will be out soon to play Baby Pac.

Two places with Baby Pac within 3 hours of each other on location.

Mine still seems to be holding up.