Quoted from pevo:

Im new to the Pinball fixer upper world. 6-7 months ago i started hunting old pins EMs & Early SS to put back into service. I own a 100yr old bar/two story dance hall(built by grand parents). What better place to display/play 40-50+ year old pinball machines.
So this one going back on active duty. This will be #3 The other 2 are a 1977 Stern Disco, and a 1987 williams F-14.(both needed fixing) ...and now this skylab.
You would be amazed and saddened to see kids/and teens that have no clue how to play these. They learn & get addicted quickly thou. Older folks comment they havnt seen a pinball in 30 years...then pop a quarter in. Its not about getting great ROI...its more a novelty for customers to go back in time if just for a few minutes.
3 to 4 is bout all i have room for now. But in the future (room permitting) id like a 8-9 pin lineup.
So no this Skylab is not being redone as a 100% collector...but as a worker. Backbox trim color will not be original. All the replaced relays on one side of the motorboard are donors from a Stern EM with all the switch stacks configured to match the rust bucket ones i canned. Plus it will sport Some LEDs if not all.
Aside from minor work to the Disco and the f-14 (LEDS, faulty flashers, couple of chips replaced) ...the skylab is my first and most extensive dive into a pinball redo/restore.
Yea it is kinda addicting thou...to take a machine that hasnt worked and been stowed away for many years and bring back to life is personally rewarding.

Quoted from gameroomfan:

Have numerous Gottlieb project machines I’m looking to move. Most are 60s titles, a couple 70s.
Titles include:
Cover Girl
Big Casino
Foto Finish
Sunset
Fashion Show
Bonanza
Happy Clown
Cleopatra (SS)
Bronco
Overall condition of machines vary. Some have redone cabs from previous owners. Others require complete rest/refurb.
PM me for photos and or questions. Machines located in Highlands Ranch CO. Will consider reasonable offers. [quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]

Quoted from EMsInKC:

Is that a Merry Go Round in the background?

Quoted from pevo:Im new to the Pinball fixer upper world. 6-7 months ago i started hunting old pins EMs & Early SS to put back into service. I own a 100yr old bar/two story dance hall(built by grand parents). What better place to display/play 40-50+ year old pinball machines.
So this one going back on active duty. This will be #3 The other 2 are a 1977 Stern Disco, and a 1987 williams F-14.(both needed fixing) ...and now this skylab.
You would be amazed and saddened to see kids/and teens that have no clue how to play these. They learn & get addicted quickly thou. Older folks comment they havnt seen a pinball in 30 years...then pop a quarter in. Its not about getting great ROI...its more a novelty for customers to go back in time if just for a few minutes.
3 to 4 is bout all i have room for now. But in the future (room permitting) id like a 8-9 pin lineup.
So no this Skylab is not being redone as a 100% collector...but as a worker. Backbox trim color will not be original. All the replaced relays on one side of the motorboard are donors from a Stern EM with all the switch stacks configured to match the rust bucket ones i canned. Plus it will sport Some LEDs if not all.
Aside from minor work to the Disco and the f-14 (LEDS, faulty flashers, couple of chips replaced) ...the skylab is my first and most extensive dive into a pinball redo/restore.
Yea it is kinda addicting thou...to take a machine that hasnt worked and been stowed away for many years and bring back to life is personally rewarding.

Quoted from gameroomfan:

Not sure which photo you’re referring to. But, no don’t have a Merry go Round in the group.

Quoted from EMsInKC:

Is that a Merry Go Round in the background?

Quoted from A_Bord:

My Pit Stop's ADVANCE bumper cap is cooked to a crisp. Time to get creative and paint a new bumper cap.

Quoted from jrpinball:

Probably the "Foto Finish" he's offering. Similar cabinet art.

Quoted from PoMC:

Bought a Jet Spin today. Fun game, troubleshooting why it will not get passed player 1, ball 1. Everything else works, registers end of ball bonus, etc, just stays on ball 1.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/jtbsr6DtUF6qK7Qd9

Quoted from pevo:

Been keeping my eye out for a Jet spin, actually a buckaroo, cowpoke too. Basically a Gotti with a spinning target

Quoted from Playdium:

1951 Como Manufacturing "Stadium".

Quoted from pinwiztom:

Looks more like a game from 1941 not 1951.
No flippers and apparently only scoring feature are the trap holes?!?!
BackGlass looks very nice.
Can you give us a clue about game play and scoring?
Are the red "flag" ball funnel guides operator adjustable?

Quoted from Playdium:

Looking forward to getting this back to life. I love the colors and artwork on this Gottlieb Surf Side.

Quoted from Mopar:

Very nice looker!
Even though the chances are super slim, I keep and eye out for a Sea Side,
but most certainly would pick up a Surf Side. Surf Side has a "Same Player
Shoots Again", which for me myself is a huge plus..

Quoted from Playdium:

Is there supposed to be a lamp shield for these 2 bulbs?
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Quoted from Playdium:

Is there supposed to be a lamp shield for these 2 bulbs?

Quoted from wolverinetuner:

Mars Trek is next. Just finished the front of the cabinet stuff (including replacing those “shepherd’s hooks” holding the chime plates down).
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Now on to the bottom board….
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Quoted from bigguybbr:

That bottom board looks amazingly clean. Nice pick up.

Quoted from wolverinetuner:

Thanks, I did clean up part of the bottom of the cab. The bottom board is actually fairly dirty, if you look at the near left side, where my hand must have wiped some of the dirt away when I took the board out. But it’s cleaning up pretty nicely so far with a paper towel wet with alcohol.

Quoted from Silverstreak02:

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Quoted from bigguybbr:

You call that dirty!?!?

Quoted from bigguybbr:

You call that dirty!?!? Hold my beer...
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(It looks a lot better now)

Quoted from Colsond3:

I want to start tackling my GTB Derby Day soon. Can anyone tell me if the legs were chrome, cream colored or red out of the factory?
I’m seeing conflicting information, and there are various colors in the photos on IPDB for this game. I was given 31 inch legs with the game, but they are black. And I’m assuming that’s the right size.
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Quoted from Mathazar:

The bottom board on my Night Rider. Restoration almost done....it's back together and playing and I should complete the punch list sometime in the next couple of weeks.
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Quoted from stashyboy:

I'm not a Gottlieb woodrail expert, but I think games with the painted cream color coin door would have the cream legs. (PBR may stock) Of course you can paint yours, or powder coat.

Quoted from stashyboy:

Great to see you diversifying your collection/ skills

Quoted from Colsond3:

Thanks Mark. I guess I’ll powder these cream colored for now, and look for some wooden legs. I definitely like that look better. Whether it’s OEM or not. I’m going to do a full restore on this one at some point.

Haha. Whatever dude!! I’m always diversified.
I’ve been on the hunt for one of these for quite a while, and Shay finally hooked me up with one of his.

Quoted from Silverstreak02:

Very nice. I like the blue board. It makes it pop.

Quoted from Colsond3:

Thanks Mark. I guess I’ll powder these cream colored for now, and look for some wooden legs. I definitely like that look better. Whether it’s OEM or not. I’m going to do a full restore on this one at some point.

Haha. Whatever dude!! I’m always diversified.
I’ve been on the hunt for one of these for quite a while, and Shay finally hooked me up with one of his.

Quoted from Silverstreak02:

Very nice. I like the blue board. It makes it pop.

Quoted from Mathazar:

Thanks! Here's a shot of it inside the cab....[quoted image][quoted image]

Quoted from Mathazar:

Thanks! Here's a shot of it inside the cab....

Quoted from A_Bord:

You going to start a restore thread for this thing? If really enjoy following along.

Quoted from Colsond3:

I definitely will when I start it. This game is a keeper for me, so will probably get the same level treatment my Safari got. Will probably be a winter project.
Just pulled my homey Halloween playfield out and onto the rotisserie. Have to finish that first.
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Quoted from Garrett:

Please finish that work of art!

Quoted from Silverstreak02:

OK OK now show me after it’s clean
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Quoted from Colsond3:

I want to start tackling my GTB Derby Day soon. Can anyone tell me if the legs were chrome, cream colored or red out of the factory?
I’m seeing conflicting information, and there are various colors in the photos on IPDB for this game. I was given 31 inch legs with the game, but they are black. And I’m assuming that’s the right size.
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Quoted from Colsond3:

I want to start tackling my GTB Derby Day soon. Can anyone tell me if the legs were chrome, cream colored or red out of the factory?
I’m seeing conflicting information, and there are various colors in the photos on IPDB for this game. I was given 31 inch legs with the game, but they are black. And I’m assuming that’s the right size.
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