So not really a 'tech' question per se, but I've failed to this point in finding the little wire gate assembly for my Stars. The playfield chart in the manual calls it BALL GATE ASS'Y A-471. It is the only thing I'm missing (other than a little paint from a couple of spots on the backglass) on this beauty from 40 years ago, which with a little help from a friend is playing perfectly. The gate can be seen in the attached photo in the upper right corner.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
I've seen them on Ebay - but they're stupid expensive.
Could you make you're own wire using piano wire?
Quoted from Mk1Mod0:Take a measurement and call Steve at PBR.
It is missing, so can't take a measurement.
OP is still looking.
I may have one. I'll have to look when I get home. I ended up with an extra Stars missing some things that may just be good for parts
Quoted from o-din:I may have one. I'll have to look when I get home. I ended up with an extra Stars missing some things that may just be good for parts
I would be very grateful - please let me know either way.
Quoted from chiefbrody:I would be very grateful - please let me know either way.
I think I'll be able to hook you up if it's still there, which I think it is. There's too many other things gone to make a game out of it, and the cabinet is better suited for a dumpster as it has been ravaged by termites.
Anything else you might need while I'm looking?
Quoted from o-din:I think I'll be able to hook you up if it's still there, which I think it is. There's too many other things gone to make a game out of it, and the cabinet is better suited for a dumpster as it has been ravaged by termites.
Anything else you might need while I'm looking?
anything else that might be salvageable - How is the chime box? Displays? plastics. Mine is in pretty good shape, but you never know what might come in handy.
But especially the gate assembly - that is the only piece I am missing to make her complete.
Awesome. Good news on the gate. I will take the displays. Bound to be one that could get working. If not, then I could use the boards to convert to LED displays. Let me know how much for them. Can just ship them to the OP with the gate, as I see him often enough to get them from him.
Quoted from PinballManiac40:I will take the displays. Bound to be one that could get working.
This game was robbed of it's displays. The ones I have are a box of junk ones. Couple Bally's too. Should I send you the whole kit and caboodle? If you can wait I might include the extra chime unit. I'm still working the other project.
I like junk displays. OP is putting his game in the Houston show in Oct and needs the gate for then. Will have to see what he says on his response. Thank you.
Well how bout we get that gate on the way and I will pile the rest of the junk in a box to be sent at a later date?
Thanks o-din - I really appreciate it. PBM40 is correct, I'd like to get the gate by October for the Houston Arcade Expo, but it's August 24th so we probably have time. I'll take this to a pm - we can discuss.
just to close out this thread, this morning I received an envelope (remember those!) in the mail with the ball gate assy from o-din.
I'm grateful to o-din, and I'm grateful that we have such a terrific community here.
Thank you o-din - you made my day.
Couple of what looks to be that part on eBay US. Don’t know if they’d ship international
ebay.com link: Stern 1979 Trident Pinball Machine Playfield Ball Launch Side Gate
ebay.com link: Stern Memory Lane 1978 Pinball Machine Playfield Left Ball Launch Gate Post
Quoted from emsrph:Couple of what looks to be that part on eBay US. Don’t know if they’d ship international
ebay.com link » Stern 1979 Trident Pinball Machine Playfield Ball Launch Side Gate
ebay.com link » Stern Memory Lane 1978 Pinball Machine Playfield Left Ball Launch Gate Post
Thanks Mate, i'll get it shipped to my brother in law in California
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