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This may be my last restoration

By Bryan_Kelly

5 years ago

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#1 5 years ago

BSK

Bryan_Kelly

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Lakeville, MN

12y 135K 8,484 8 1

This may be the last pinball restoration I do. I've done over 100 of them and it's been more and more like work lately than fun. And at 250 to 275 pounds, they're not so easy to move around anymore and I'm not getting any younger. Maybe it's fitting this one is for me. It's a favorite.

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#2 5 years ago

Deadlander

Pinside member

Deland, FL

11y 66,050 454 32 14

Great game to end it on. Bsd was the first machine a shopped as a new pinball owner 20 years ago. Still have one in the collection. It’s seems to be getting more and more popular these days. Yours looks very nice enjoy it!

#3 5 years ago

PRW

Paul_from_Gilroy

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Gilroy, CA

11y 53,800 616 12 7

Wow, that's a beauty! Don't retire yet, I'm still learning stuff from your posts

#4 5 years ago

MOO

snakesnsparklers

Pinside member

9y 92,800 4,828

I wish someone else would use something like that travelling magnet mech again in a new game

#5 5 years ago

DEB

Deaconblooze

Pinside member

12y 155K 8,689

Thanks for your contributions. Your threads are informative and entertaining.

#6 5 years ago

MJG

michaelgeib

Inactive member

West Chester, PA

19y 49,800 81 5 6

Agree with posters above ... huge contributor and one of the nicest and most generous guys in the hobby!

Keep the pin footies going !

Mike

#7 5 years ago

LTG

Pinside member

Hopkins, MN

12y 191K 56,987 24 7

What a legacy. Your restorations have always been the best. Often doing things before other restorers even thought of doing them.

Your talent will be missed in pinball.

LTG

#8 5 years ago

NEO

CaptainNeo

Playfield restorations

Burlington, WI

11y 148K 22,440 37 77 1

I feel your pain. It's fun to do for yourself. It's a chore when you have to do them for other people. Unfortunately, I can't quit doing them or I have to get a different job.

#9 5 years ago

PWN

jahbarron

Pinside member

You Bet, CA

12y 69,050 1,464 8

I just take Viagra for my pinball restorations these days. Little blue pill & the thrill of the silver ball!

#10 5 years ago

HEP

High_End_Pins

HEP

Matthews, NC

12y 142K 12,532

I hope not but if so I could not blame you.
From what I can see compared to the earlier days of doing this. Things are much more complicated these day with all extras that are expected as well as more instant gratification driven.

If you want to revisit it anytime you know there is a room for you down here in NC

#11 5 years ago

COS

cosmokramer

Pinside member

11y 120K 8,467

Quoted from snakesnsparklers:
I wish someone else would use something like that travelling magnet mech again in a new game

Like KISS?

#12 5 years ago

CRD

chad

Game Guy

11y 140K 15,202 9 4

Quoted from snakesnsparklers:
I wish someone else would use something like that travelling magnet mech again in a new game

Exactly, so much potential.

#13 5 years ago

CRD

chad

Game Guy

11y 140K 15,202 9 4

Dracula , being a real drainer your energy!

#14 5 years ago

S S

PinsideTroll

Inactive member

New Castle, DE

10y 49,650 937 12 10

looks sharp with the chrome

#15 5 years ago

BSK

Bryan_Kelly

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Lakeville, MN

12y 135K 8,484 8 1

Quoted from michaelgeib:
Agree with posters above ... huge contributor and one of the nicest and most generous guys in the hobby!
Keep the pin footies going !
Mike

I'm on it!!

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#16 5 years ago

DDW

sohchx

Pinside member

9y 87,050 2,259 76

Gorgeous BSD!! I'm thinking about calling it quits for resto myself. It's taken way to much time away from family and other things that I would like to do. I got completely overwhelmed by to many way to quickly and am now struggling with an extensive backlog .

#17 5 years ago

BSK

Bryan_Kelly

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Lakeville, MN

12y 135K 8,484 8 1

Quoted from High_End_Pins:
I hope not but if so I could not blame you.
From what I can see compared to the earlier days of doing this. Things are much more complicated these day with all extras that are expected as well as more instant gratification driven.
If you want to revisit it anytime you know there is a room for you down here in NC

I know you don't like the cold, Chris, and I've been trying to get you here for years, but the house next door just went up for sale. Large garage with room for out buildings in the back. I could set up an appointment for you.

#18 5 years ago

CPW

ectobar

Pinside member

10y 79,050 2,251

You know you're a pinball nerd when you recognize games by the underside of the playfield. I've never owned one, but once I saw that 2nd pic I knew it was BSD

#19 5 years ago

BIL

dothedoo

Pinside member

12y 106K 7,265

Quoted from michaelgeib:
Keep the pin footies going !

OP
Quoted from Bryan_Kelly:
I'm on it!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I was hoping you'd make these again.

#20 5 years ago

WTF

swanng

Pinside member

18y 50,800 482

As Darth Vader said: "Impressive. Most impressive."

#21 5 years ago

TED

PURPLEBAT

Pinside member

Sydney

14y 40,900 84

I'm eternally grateful for the NGG proto you did for me Bryan, and if the BSD is your last resto it may free up CH to do more playfields for me lol.
Your posts are always very helpful for all involved in this hobby, please keep them coming.

#22 5 years ago

NTR

TheFamilyArcade

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New City, NY

11y 104K 9,961 5 37

You do great work. Hope you return after recharging your batteries.

#23 5 years ago

DEW

Damonator

Pinside+ Addict

10y 121K 3,150 35 8

Bryan does exceptional work - thank you for the games you restored for me.

#24 5 years ago

PWN

jahbarron

Pinside member

You Bet, CA

12y 69,050 1,464 8

Just need to up your T. You'll be shoving those suckers around again in no time!

#25 5 years ago

JZM

bangerjay

Pinside member

Yomamasville

12y 106K 4,818 46

Gimme your tools!

#26 5 years ago

SKY

Skypilot

Pirates Life Pinball Co

11y 155K 6,677 32 1

Not counting you out yet Bryan. Hope to see you continue. Your work is top notch an keeps me inspired.

#27 5 years ago

BSK

Bryan_Kelly

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Lakeville, MN

12y 135K 8,484 8 1

Quoted from bangerjay:
Gimme your tools!

Tools....parts.....you name it. Not sure what I'm gong to do with everything.

I know you would give them a good home, Jay.

#28 5 years ago

SLV

Steve_in_Escalon

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12y 84,050 611

Bryan,

There comes a time when we all have to consider time vs. reward. I've admired your work for years and try my best to emulate it. Of course, I finish the front edge of the backbox.

Your restorations speak volumes of the quality and care you put into your work.

Enjoy whatever you decide to do with your extra time. If it turns out to be pinball restoration, that's still a good thing.

Steve in Escalon, CA (for a few more weeks)

#29 5 years ago

DUG

trilogybeer

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Elkhorn, WI

11y 150K 8,894 14 2

BRYANMAN!!

#30 5 years ago

BSK

Bryan_Kelly

Pinside+ Frequent

Lakeville, MN

12y 135K 8,484 8 1

Quoted from trilogybeer:
BRYANMAN!!

I love you, Doug.....in a manly sort of way.

#31 5 years ago

SBS

o-din

Pinside+ Addict

11y 158K 58,801

It must be very tedious, time consuming work to begin with and people can be real nitpicky, and in such a hurry these days with no patience at all. Can't say I blame you.

Good luck with whatever else you decide to do!

#32 5 years ago

LFS

pinballaddicted

Pinside member

9y 123K 4,412 81

Wow! that is a really nice job. Good luck with what ever you are doing next!

#33 5 years ago

ROB

Rdoyle1978

Pinside member

7y 117K 18,144 14 6

Say it ain't so, Bryan! Maybe take a break for a little while. How about a book? I'd buy it

#34 5 years ago

MMR

mmr61184

Pinside+ Frequent

Fairfield, CT

10y 66,300 1,840 5

Thanks Bryan your documented restorations especially IJ has been a life saver for me. I have to credit the games I have restored to you such a great reference and you always answer questions no matter how simple they seem. Great guy, hope you still hang out on here occasionally

#35 5 years ago

DAV

dsmoke1986

Pinside member

Royersford, PA

10y 67,050 1,784 3 22 1

Stellar work!

#36 5 years ago

MLH

DylanFan71

Pinside member

Saginaw, MI

11y 105K 1,632 17 6 1

That BSD looks fantastic.
I own an Indiana Jones that you restored and it's a true work of art.

Maybe Spooky could use a guy to sweep the floors?

#37 5 years ago

j_m_

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11y 124K 7,590

hey asshole! if you quit restoring pinball machines, who am I supposed to badger when you do something wrong?! maybe you should just switch to arcade restorations. I hear those cabinets are much lighter

seriously though, thanks for everything that you've provided over the years and I hope this isn't truly the end. there's probably still one or two good tips left rolling around in that noggin of yours

#38 5 years ago

j_m_

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Quoted from DylanFan71:
Maybe Spooky could use a guy to sweep the floors?

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#39 5 years ago

AMS

Saveleaningtower

Pinside member

Morristown, NJ

11y 77,550 2,576 2

Congrats on a very nice career!

#40 5 years ago

BSK

Bryan_Kelly

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Lakeville, MN

12y 135K 8,484 8 1

Quoted from j_m_:
seriously though, thanks for everything that you've provided over the years and I hope this isn't truly the end. there's probably still one or two good tips left rolling around in that noggin of yours

It's not like I'm f'ing dead. I just want everyone to get off my lawn.

#41 5 years ago

j_m_

Pinside+ Frequent

11y 124K 7,590

where do you live again? I've got a motorcycle that wants to date your front lawn and tear that sh*t up

maybe you should move to arizona and start a zen rock garden for your lawn. hey! then you could offer to landscape all of your neighbor's "lawns"

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#42 5 years ago

HAR

shovelhed

Pinside member

Napa, CA

12y 83,550 2,426 1 20

First Mccune, now Mr. Kelly such a loss to all in our community. Your work and documentation is priceless. Thank you for all that you have done and shown all of us amateurs. Hopefully its not the end but a break.
Harley D.

#43 5 years ago

LRP

lpeters82

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12y 132K 5,289 8

OP
Quoted from Bryan_Kelly:
It's not like I'm f'ing dead. I just want everyone to get off my lawn.

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#44 5 years ago

DOG

Whysnow

Pinside member

12y 187K 35,339 30 1

Just wanted to say thanks for all the games you have done and in particular your willingness to share and document things here.

It may not seem like it, but I study and have learned a bunch from what you do/have done.

I hope to someday be able to retire and work on more restorations, but until then I will pick away at 1 or 2 each year and continue to incorporate things from the masters like you Bryan.

#45 5 years ago

BSK

Bryan_Kelly

Pinside+ Frequent

Lakeville, MN

12y 135K 8,484 8 1

Quoted from shovelhed:
First Mccune, now Mr. Kelly such a loss to all in our community. Your work and documentation is priceless. Thank you for all that you have done and shown all of us amateurs. Hopefully its not the end but a break.
Harley D.

Thank you, but there were people doing this before Jim and I and there will be people doing it after. There are some really good restoration threads currently on Pinside and there are also some really bad ones. Sadly, some people can't tell the difference.

I don't think there is ever one single reason why someone quits doing what they're doing. For me, it was a combination of things and that combination of things just didn't make it fun anymore.

I'm not going anywhere. I'm still here. If anyone is looking for advice, feel free to PM me and I'll help if I can.

#46 5 years ago

COW

smiley

Pinside+ Frequent

Edmonton, AB

15y 78,650 343 22 8

Enjoy your work. When do you start on this one?

#47 5 years ago

SKY

Skypilot

Pirates Life Pinball Co

11y 155K 6,677 32 1

OP
Quoted from Bryan_Kelly:
It's not like I'm f'ing dead. I just want everyone to get off my lawn.

That picture would have worked ten years ago.try this one.download (2) (resized).jpg"Don't touch my (pin)balls"

#48 5 years ago

STU

Pinballer73

Pinside+ Frequent

Moe

12y 78,050 2,426

Bryan, did the restoration video footage from years ago ever go anywhere? Do you think it will ever be released?

#49 5 years ago

GRB

GRB1959

Pinside+ Frequent

16y 111K 2,171

OP
Quoted from Bryan_Kelly:
This may be the last pinball restoration I do. I've done over 100 of them and it's been more and more like work lately than fun. And at 250 to 275 pounds, they're not so easy to move around anymore and I'm not getting any younger. Maybe it's fitting this one is for me. It's a favorite.

Hi Bryan,

Thanks for all the restorations that you did for me over the past several years as I really appreciate all the hard work and attention to detail that you put into each restoration. Your BSD restoration looks great and it appears to be nearly completed. I see that you must be waiting until the very end of the restoration to install the target decals.

Gord

#50 5 years ago

AAA

pintechev

Inactive member

11y 91,300 4,437

Bryan,

Thank you for taking the time to document your work over the years and to help others in countless threads.

Marc

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