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probably bit off more than I can chew... a POS williams gulfstream basket case

By cosmokramer

9 years ago


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#1 9 years ago

well I paid just a few dollars for this POS... it was dark when I came across it and decided to take it home and see what happens... when I saw it in the light I almost brought it right to the dumpster but every pin deserves to live so I'm going to see if I can at least get it to play again...the backglass is in horrendous condition, the cab is beat up and the head was hanging on by a thread (I almost broke it off and had it fall onto the playfield glass when I was putting it back on) the playfield is not as bad as the rest of the machine, the lockbar was taped on(I don't know why as the locking mechanism works fine)... aluminum foil around fuses (always a good sign) etc. etc.

when I turn it on it lights up (yay) and the score motor just runs non stop

I guess I will at least get some much needed practice on em repair/troubleshooting

wish me luck...........

by the way if anybody knows where I can get a backglass please let me know..

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#11 9 years ago

Thanks for the words of encouragement, and thanks for the before and after pics of some of the restorations that have been completed...they look great.

I'm going to get it up and playing before I do any cosmetic work... after that don't know how far I plan on going but I will post any progress as it happens.

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