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Quoted from lllvjr:Complete sets
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Quoted from BumperMcBaulhogh:What goldpins just said.
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These look great so far!
Let's talk chrome t-molding...... 
One of the main problems on my SC (visually-speaking) is that the chrome molding is chewed up on the wings and the main backbox (as well as the wings decals being scratched). Your offering plus buying the Mr Pinball decals will upgrade the wings. Great. Now about replacing the chrome molding on the backbox. Is there a common, commercial source for that molding (t molding) to match your new wings? I sure would like to replace both (wings and backbox molding) at the same time to match.
Quoted from goldpins:These look great so far!
Let's talk chrome t-molding......
One of the main problems on my SC (visually-speaking) is that the chrome molding is chewed up on the wings and the main backbox (as well as the wings decals being scratched). Your offering plus buying the Mr Pinball decals will upgrade the wings. Great. Now about replacing the chrome molding on the backbox. Is there a common, commercial source for that molding (t molding) to match your new wings? I sure would like to replace both (wings and backbox molding) at the same time to match.
I purchased 25' of chrome t molding for the wings off marcospecialties.com to get me started. You shouldn't have a problem getting it there for the head. I heard there's places to find it cheaper but If you want to make sure it all matches I'll buy it from there
https://www.t-molding.com/t-molding-by-color.html
I got moulding from here.
I have original NOS wings (never used) and all hardware,
So I'm good for wings but if these brackets hinge that would be helpful I'd take a set of them
Quoted from Starscream:I have original NOS wings (never used) and all hardware,
So I'm good for wings but if these brackets hinge that would be helpful I'd take a set of them
I'll produce extra hinges for those that have wood...
I'm testing a different hinge this week. I really wanted lift off style hinges, but obviously with the games not level the wood instantly swings forward. After powder coating they would swing less easy but that won't last. The next step was drilling two set screw points into the hinge to lock it into position. While it works great I'm not happy with the look and feel of it, and the cost goes up to have this done... So I'm getting a different hinge this week that has a built in tension screw. I think this will be a better solution and not increase the cost of the build. We will lose the lift off capability, but with the set screws we lost that anyway. You will still have a nice range of forward to back motion, it will still mount with four screws to the head and wings in the exact factory location. I'm trying to have these done for the Allentown show, but if I don't it will be shortly after that.
Thanks,
Lorenzo
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1 week later
New hinges are in... While I wanted to go with lift off style hinges, they were not going to work. We even went as far as drilling, threading a hole, and adding set screw. There were down falls to the lift off hinge. Would instantly swing forward from game pitch, couldn't reach set screw in reverse position to hold it, couldn't be removed with out tools again...
So we went with a hinge that has a built in adjustment tensioner, this will allow you to set the wing in one location or leave some movement by hand.
1 week later
Do you know when they will be available for purchase? I just got my decals in the mail for them last week.
Quoted from lllvjr:Would instantly swing forward from game pitch
I was wondering about that.
Back in around 2005 I did something similar with hinges for my SC http://www.audihere.com/scstuff/
We have the wood in and starting installing the chrome t molding. I will leave the plastic protector on the molding, takes two seconds to peal it off when your ready to install.. The hinges we had to switch to the the lock in type instead of lift off... They cost me a lot more but will work so much better for this application, as now u can lock them into any position with out issue of movement while playing... The brackets were cut, punched, and pem studs added. They went out for powder coat yesterday... I plan on having some ready for Allentown show, if anyone on the list is coming you can let me know and save on shipping... After we get back from the show I'll be ready for package and shipping... Have to get custom boxes made next..
Quoted from mikedetroit:Do you know when they will be available for purchase? I just got my decals in the mail for them last week.
I would be ready next week but I'm gearing up for Allentown show... I'll bring some with me if people are coming... But once we get back I would think a week later should be no issue..
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Everything's back from powder coating.. Will post some pics of them on the game... I'm behind on getting ready for Allentown so the only thing left I have to do is order shipping boxes
Quoted from BumperMcBaulhogh:Very nice. Can they close all the way like barn doors?
No, the stock wood size won't allow it. We contemplated shrinking the size but the stock decal would then no longer fit the wood size needed to fold them in completely...
1 week later
Quoted from 80spit:Where are you guys finding the decals for these, I can't find them anywhere
Mr pinball Australia has them.
Shipping boxes came in last night... I'll be sending emails to people... The carpenter screwed me on the wood.. Using a table saw he put hair line scratches on one side of most the wings. I have about 13 sets with no issues and 17 sets with minor scratches on what will be the rear side of the wood wing when installed. They were all stacked at pick up so we didn't see the issues till we installed t molding. I'll be offering the ones with minor imperfections at a cheaper price. Pics below of imperfections on one side of wood only.
We will be offering three options
-Wings with t molding installed
-Custom adjustable brackets with mounting hardware
-complete kits
Here's pictures of production wings and hinges installed.. Both the top and bottom hinge has adjustable screw for tension to keep the wing from moving while you play. Metal is all flat black powder coated. Chrome t molding comes with protective clear plastic to be removed once installed. All mounting hardware included with all Philips screw heads, no need for factory security bit screws that came with the game.
Quoted from RVH:Mr pinball Australia has them.
yeah but it looks like you have to buy the whole cabinet set, did not see just the doors?
link?
Quoted from 80spit:yeah but it looks like you have to buy the whole cabinet set, did not see just the doors?
link?
Nope I'm just emailing people on the preorder list and giving them options first.. Plan on shipping next week... I would email u but my pinside email just locked up for sending too many emails. I'm wIting for it to get unlocked...
You can buy adjustable brackets, wood, or complete sets.
Quoted from 80spit:yeah but it looks like you have to buy the whole cabinet set, did not see just the doors?
link?
Very nice look. 
chrome trim looks hot. Love that these fold all the way back. Thanks for offering these.
I ordered a set, Lorenzo had a set at the Allentown show, they look beautiful, kind of kicked myself for not picking one up there, but I had already taxed my wallet pretty hard by then, did get the coil cover, looks great and fit perfect. can't wait to have a complete safe cracker, got the decals on order too from Mr Pinball
Shipping starts sometime next week. Had to order custom boxes... For those only buying hinges I was able to find tubes and triangle boxes that will work and cut down on the shipping charge.
Brackets only orders have been invoiced and start shipping tomorrow.. Complete kits to follow by the end of the week
Just a quick update... Those who bought hinges only, they have all shipped.... Complete sets shipping with usps was crazy from Boston to Cali... We're seeing much cheaper rates with ups. I never needed to ship anything this heavy so I always just used usps. I'm just in the process of opening a account with them UPS will start shipping complete kits shortly. You will start recieving payment invoices this week.
Thanks,
Lorenzo
Quoted from hassellcastle:I would like to order a complete set as well.
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1 week later
all wings and hinges have been invoiced and started shipping..if you haven't received a bill let me know...i have complete wing kits left with imperfections on the back side of the wood for $185 plus shipping...if anyone is interested in just the adjustable brackets for their existing wood wings the adjustable brackets and hardware are $135 plus shipping...
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