Worked out a deal with a local operator to fix-up his dead inventory. I'd just gotten a T2 working nicely when he called and said the only pin he had left on route died. I told him that the T2 ready to go and it would be dropped off tomorrow.

After 2 months in my garage, I was excited to be releasing one 'Back into the Wild'. When this little orphan showed up on my door-step it was in terrible shape. No power, no sound, dirty as hell, but there was hope.

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Rebuilt J115 / J120 / J121 connectors, re-chromed the gun assembly, had to replace IC chips U20 & U8, new VUK, new speaker panel, repainted black portions of cab, rebuilt flippers and new start button, rebuilt coin slots and painted door, LEDs in playfield and backbox (not GI), black legs and more.
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The new school Terminator in the background looking on in approval.
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I wouldn't call it a complete restoration, but a mild one. Without new plastics and side decals available it's about the far as I could take this one. Many, many thanks to Lloyd and Chris Hibler, they provided a huge hand in giving tips and advice getting it to 100%.
Glad to see it 'Back in the Wild' where this T2 can be re-introduced to a younger generation. Have it set for 3 plays for $1 and 5 Balls per game. Just hope they play it....
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Thanks, took gun handle to a local plating company for $105...said it would take them a week to finish...and 3 weeks later I was still waiting for an answer. It was starting to seem like since it wasn't a motorcycle or antique car part, my little pinball thingy was taking a backseat. In the meanwhile, I had talked to Mike Chestnut ([email protected]) who could have done it a bit cheaper and probably faster. I'll be using Mike on future jobs, since he's done most every type of pinball part before and has respect for the job.

Wire brush attachment to a power drill, then a little metal polish cleaned it up nicely! Nothing special for the paint either, just a spray can of 2x Paint/Primer Black Rustoleum from home depot (Semi-Gloss on Cab / Gloss on Coin Door and Legs).

Sorry, misread your question...edited my answer above
For cab touch ups used:
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Was it easy to remove the 'under lockbar' section to clean?

Nah very easy to remove, three bolts from the back if I remember right.
Here are a few more pics of the touch-ups. The spray paint came out better than I expected, although anything was an improvement from the mess that was already on the cab.

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Counldn't save the Williams Logo
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Saved it on this side, just not a good angle from here.
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Thanks all - Yea, lots of things still need to be replaced. The tail was broken off the H/K, almost every plastic was chipped, cracked or missing...plus horrible wear on the insert decals. It now plays great, but still has a lot of cosmetic issues. Which is why this one was a perfect candidate to go back on route. When I started working on it, plans were for it to end up in someone's home, but after seeing all the wear and tear...it's better off back in public.

Stopped into check on the T2 and he's still working well with no graffiti carved into the glass yet.
After a remodel of the bowling alley, he's also been moved over next to his younger cousin.
The pin looks tiny now, next to the new larger machines around it.
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