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Roadshow pinball full restoration for Ohio show in 30 days !

By stephenshane237

10 years ago


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#51 10 years ago

Where were you when we had that TAF posted for 2.8k? I guess it sold in like 4 minutes, though....

#52 10 years ago

I've got a Road Show question for the experts:

I happened to notice that when touching the side rail (ground) with one hand and the "start city" scoop weldment with the other, I was getting a little electric shock. I looked at the whole kick out weldment, top and bottom, but couldn't find anything interesting. It clearly isn't connected to ground, but it also didn't seem to be touching any wires. It looked like it should have been totally isolated, yet it continued to give a noticeable shock.

Anyone have any thoughts?

#53 10 years ago

Using a voltmeter, what is the voltage between the two. The voltage level will tell you where it is coming from. Something has to be touching it.

#54 10 years ago
Quoted from ktrain315:

I think a good mod would be a better looking radio. Or even painting it.

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paint it up yellow for a dewalt or orange/black for rigid!

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#55 10 years ago
Quoted from CadillacMusic:

Where were you when we had that TAF posted for 2.8k? I guess it sold in like 4 minutes, though....

I called a few weeks ago where was the game ! just kidding keep me in mind in you get something in.

#56 10 years ago
Quoted from ls1chris:

paint it up yellow for a dewalt or orange/black for rigid!

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That's actually a good idea might try it

#57 10 years ago

Last night I started on the base cabinet, I start by applying citristrip and let set for 1 hour then use a flooring knife to remove the glue and stripper. After the glue and stripper is removed I use after wash to get the stripper off the wood.

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#58 10 years ago

After getting all the side sanded with 150 then 220 to prep for polyurethane, I need to sand the bottom and inside of the cabinet to get rid of all the dirt and aging. I will have to sand in the small corners with my detail sander but the inside and bottom are a big difference from what they were.

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#59 10 years ago

Waiting on bondo to set up I rebuilt the other two flippers and attached to the playfield.

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#60 10 years ago

I spent some time polishing the ball guides today and getting them assembled onto the playfield they are much shinier than in the photos. Time to go out and do some more cabinet work need a cocktail now though then back to it !

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#61 10 years ago

That cabinet work looks amazing. I've never done one of those, but I think it would be both really satisfying and a really big pain in the butt to strip it down and sand it like that.

#62 10 years ago
Quoted from mot:

That cabinet work looks amazing. I've never done one of those, but I think it would be both really satisfying and a really big pain in the butt to strip it down and sand it like that.

Many more hours to go on the cabinet they suck !

#63 10 years ago

Ma would I love to buy this! Looking for an excellent example! Ice let me know whats out there

#64 10 years ago
Quoted from wcbrandes:

Ma would I love to buy this! Looking for an excellent example! Ice let me know whats out there

Other than NIB this one should be about as good as you get I did not spare any expense on parts.

#65 10 years ago

Now to the long task of putting on polyurethane, I usually put on 3 coats to seal and fill wood inperfections. After all sides are done then it will need to be sanded with 150 then 220, and the inperfections if any will show up through the poly.

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#66 10 years ago

Looking GREAT! Thanks for sharing!

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#67 10 years ago

Ok got the cabinet decals put on over the last week, I am extremely disappointed with the quality of the cabinet decals compared to what I am used to but I guess they will have to do for now and I will replace them after the show. I started assembling the bottom cabinet just installing ground braid here pretty self explanatory just need the correct staple gun, and braid I got these from pinrestore.

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#68 10 years ago

I installed the chrome coin door, shaker motor, LD bar, and other misc just a few more things to get done should have done by this afternoon. I am really glad I went with chrome on this game, it really shows nicely.

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#69 10 years ago

Wow, beautiful machine, can't wait to see it in person!

#70 10 years ago

Finished prepping the head and installed transformer and harnesses in the cabinet base. I should have heads back from the artist first of the week and speakers from pinballpro.

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#71 10 years ago

Looking good mate, real classy, cant wait to see the heads..

#72 10 years ago
Quoted from whisper:

Looking good mate, real classy, cant wait to see the heads..

You and me both supposed to be done by Friday so we will see how they turn out.

#73 10 years ago
Quoted from ls1chris:

paint it up yellow for a dewalt or orange/black for rigid!

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I gave this idea to my painter the dewalt radio is what he is doing good thought should be done by Friday along with the heads. I got my package from pinballpro today high energy subwoofer and a backbox volume control now, my other kit does not have backbox volume. I am almost done with the cabinet just need to put boards in after cleaning and tie up and route the harnesses. Also started installing all the original warning decals and serial number decals makes it look much more original.

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#74 10 years ago

looking cherry cant wait to see the finished product!

#75 10 years ago
Quoted from rollinover:

looking cherry cant wait to see the finished product!

I can't wait to get the heads so I can find out which part I forgot to order for the playfield (ther is always something little) and get this fired up, I am excited to bring this one to Ohio show last year I sold TZ a day before the show so It did not make it, this one will.

#76 10 years ago

I started rebuilding the heads yesterday, and realized there was no centering flange for red's eyes so I am kind of screwed until I get the parts in. I got the heads back from the painter and I am very underwhelmed by the work that was done, I am sure it will look great in the game but not what I was looking for. I had him do the radio as well and I think I could have done a better job. After the show I am going to send these out to a very good artist that was to backed up to get to them so for now this is what I have to work with.

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#77 10 years ago

I dry fit the rebuilt heads today I broke ted's jaw so had to get another still needs another coat of paint on the lip, but I think they turned out ok they look great on the machine. I was hoping for a much better airbrush job not a hand painted deal but my wife actually did the eyeball corneas and they have the biggest impact on the look. I also redecalled one helmet and have the other to do. I got the apron back from the body shop today we tried to lay the decals under the clear but they gassed underneath so I guess over the clear will have to do it really shines though. All mech are rebuilt now and ready for the harnesses I am hoping to have the playfield done by Friday in case I need to work out any bugs before the show.

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#78 10 years ago

Wow, nice. Roadshow is an awesome game, glad you are restoring one. I enjoy mine. Can't wait to see the finished game.

#79 10 years ago

This Damn machine is kicking my arse, I got all the mechs done and started installing the lighting harness and the solenoid harness today. I am hoping to get the switch harness done tonight as well so I can get the PF off the rottiserie. I had a few more delays with more parts being ordered both jaw gears were bad so I had to replace them both, also two bad coils in the heads, and a missing coil bracket that I noticed. I am going full speed on this one as Ohio is next week.

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#80 10 years ago

I never thought I'd say this, but I can't wait to play that Road Show!

#81 10 years ago

That is one awesome restoration Stephen. Don't know what you'll be asking for that bad boy, but it will be worth EVERY penny! Good luck the rest of the way.

#82 10 years ago

crap thats awesome!!!!

#83 10 years ago

Ok got the wiring harness all done today, on to switch harness, I always replace the foam backing when doing a machine if not replace the switches, these were fine so just did foam. Also I replace EOS, and slingshot switches.

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#84 10 years ago

I finished up the wire harnesses today and here I am routing the wires to make it more neat under the playfield.

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#85 10 years ago

I installed the playfield to make sure I had no errors and as suspected I did. I bought a new coin door from Mike Chesnut and the wiring was different so I just swapped my old harness. As you can see the playfield show very well.

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#86 10 years ago

Wow! Pristine job SS! Looks awesome.

The PF looks like glass. Very, very nice. GL the rest of the way.

#87 10 years ago

Wow - super job! Do you work on other machines besides your own?

#88 10 years ago

I do need some help from someone that owns a RS, the wires I show in the first photo come from the cabinet harness and should hook up in the backbox, they are for the shaker motor. I can't seem to find this connection but maybe its because I have been working on this since 7 a.m.. If someone can point me in the right direction for this one I would surely appreciate it.

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#89 10 years ago

What else can you say??? AMAZING!!!

#90 10 years ago
Quoted from Pinfidel:

What else can you say??? AMAZING!!!

Getting it done in time for the show on Friday might be amazing still a lot of work to do.

#91 10 years ago
Quoted from PinRob:

Wow - super job! Do you work on other machines besides your own?

I do some work for others as well, I happen to like doing the restorations as much as playing them. If might get some work out of the Ohio show as long as this one gets done in time.

#92 10 years ago

I hope you can get it finished. GL the rest of the way.

#93 10 years ago
Quoted from stephenshane237:

I do some work for others as well, I happen to like doing the restorations as much as playing them. If might get some work out of the Ohio show as long as this one gets done in time.

PM sent

#94 10 years ago

Keep up the good work!!! Hope you get it done in time, looks awesome!!

#95 10 years ago

Wow that is nice. Can't wait to play it at the show.

#96 10 years ago

Tonight I pulled the playfield back out and began final assembly of the topside of the playfield. I have to install the falling rocks wireform and the crossover wireform, finish a few more small things and reinstall in the cabinet. I am feeling confident I will be done by Thursday night this game has been a bear.

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#97 10 years ago

I see Super Bands!

#98 10 years ago
Quoted from mot:

I see Super Bands!

Or Saturn Rings ?

#99 10 years ago
Quoted from mot:

I see Super Bands!

Superbands it is also superbands on the post rubbers never tried them I guess we will see how they play before buying them for my other machines. They do look good so far

#100 10 years ago

I put them on every game I have, including my Road Show. I love 'em.

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