$229 for a complete WPC cabinet kit. Wonder if they could also do system 11? Considering my woodworking skills, this would make more sense to me vs. restoring a really rough cabinet. Though I totally understand if it is also about the experience of bringing it back from the brink as close to original as well. I just don't have the time....

http://virtuapin.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=78

I read through Chris' recent ES restoration. He used a brand new cabinet and commented that System 11 cabinets can be problematic to restore due to "football" shaped plugs or something along those lines. He also suggests that over time (years) bondo and filler can create problems as well. My System 11s are keepers so this certainly has me leaning towards new cabinets for the ones that need significant repair. Though I will probably learn how to make my own before paying $800+ for one.

Chris

Just sharing the info. I was not aware of the potential issues with the cabinets.

Chris

Was grody still being used in the 90's? Very mid-80's for me....

Chris

Regarding new cabs, this guy is a forum member and got some good reviews for a cab that was at Expo. Seems very reasonable Shipping is a killer for me though.

http://www.xtremepinball.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=65

Try holding a soldering iron to the loctite posts. Should warm it up enough to get them loose. Consider any surrounding plastic when doing this though.

Chris

What is it about the design of the spinout ramp that makes it so hard t reproduce? Could the original design be modified in a way that makes it easier to reproduce, but retain close to original functionality and aesthetics?

Chris

That cabinet looks fantastic. Get some of these...

http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=2711

If only that lock bar could talk. Looks like about 25 years worth of beer spills.

That really sucks, but thankfully you will not notice it on a fully populated playfield. Did you clamp it after gluing? As simple as the artwork is there, I wonder if smoothing it and applying a decal and some clear might have worked well.