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what e.m. are you working on right now?

By illawarra92

4 years ago


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#237 4 years ago

Picked up a nice looking Cow Poke over the weekend (First Wedge Head!) Some issues but the major one is someone stuck another games rotary target in there, didn't wire it up just left cut wires and left it as is. Ball count isn't counting down but does count up for add a ball, so hopefully that's just a minor fix. And it seems to be missing some of the bells, but the coils are there, just needs some TLC!

Love the bucking bronco kicking the cow boy's butt! At least that part works! ha!

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#491 4 years ago

Well it’s been a “work in progress” mainly because I was working on someone else’s machines. But now that I’ve got time on my hands I’ve been able to work on all of mine. Last one to get running ! Thanks to “Rolf” and “HowardR” for the tips and help along the way.

Williams 1961 Double Barrel.

Now if I can find someone to refinish the cabinet and head. (I’m not artistic in any way)

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#495 4 years ago

I got the head with a more modern cabinet in SC, but the playfield was toast. I then found a beautiful playfield and a backglass (about a 5) but the other one was a 1.5..lol, and it came with this shelf style cabinet out of Denver. I've been working with the guys at the serial number data base (Jay) and this cab was an original DB. So the head does not match the cab, but it wired up perfectly and after months of cleaning and finally getting back to her, she's actually playing again! (And she fits in on that side of the game room nicely)

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#534 4 years ago

Working on a few old Gottlieb’s while things are shut down. This one needed a lot of cleaning. But I think she’ll turn out nice!

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#561 3 years ago

Working on two Gottliebs. A “Happy Clown” (why did they cut a hole in the backglass? Why?). And a Bowling Queen. Both had several layers of dirt and grime. Virtually had to clean them before finishing the mechanical repairs. But almost there !

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#825 3 years ago
Quoted from Pinballer73:

Flipper Cowboy is my latest project.
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I have a Cow Poke in need of a roto target. Similar to the one shown here in those photos in the referenced post, if anyone has one? I have a 3 target unit with wiring on the wrong side if anyone needs one?

Working on it and a Slick Chick (much cleaning to do)

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#835 3 years ago

Slick Chick is cleaned up. Now for the backglass from Shay and a little tweaking here or there and this one should be ready!

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#848 3 years ago

What's the car in the background there "Mopar"? Looks nice! Wash that rascal!

BTW - got the new backglass in from Shay for the Slick Chick It is beautiful! Amazing job! Actually bought two off of Shay - one for my 1961 Double Barrel and one for the Slick Chick. Both were delivered within 3 days of payment and they both look great! Hat's off to another backglass producer!

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#854 3 years ago
Quoted from MikeO:

Steve has it spot on regarding game play. The pops need to be active enough to provide proper balanced action. On my game I removed 2.5 to 3 full wrap layers from all of the pop bumper coils and it brought it back into balance. Not so much of an impact that the game plays itself, but to the point that you get a hit to the top center target once or twice a game. I suggest you play your game first to define if the play is adequate. Once the pops power is in balance the game is a blast to play.

I've played two games, upper 200's - mid 300's - but that could be my playing ability..lol seemed to drain down the middle tho was my main issue. But I'm still working on her and not even leveled yet. Pop's seemed powerful enough, we'll see.

I'm playing her by manually rotating the score motor to get it to start. Most of what I've found by searching here on Pinside is about the Score Motor continuously running. My issue is the opposite :

Game – 1963 Slick Chick

I usually get the games I find all working, then clean them up. In this case, it was so filthy, I had to clean it up first. In doing so, I’d check every now & then if things worked (switches, lights, etc) - starting the game by rotating the score motor manually , and mostly got everything working as I went. She’s cleaned up and I got a new backglass. Can play the five balls and all's well. Still have other problems tho -

When I hit the start button (with credits shown) the Hold relay pulls in and PF and Backbox lights all come on, and the SB (Start ) relay pulls in, but nothing after that, no score motor turning, nuttin

I can then manually turn the Score Motor 2 to 4 times (varies)– at 90 deg each, and this gets it to start a game. (All plays well after that)

I do notice this game has 5 balls and there are two trough switches – one for the 4th ball and one for the 5th ball. I thought to show game over when both are closed?) But after all balls are played, I can still hit the pop’s, slings, etc and it adds points - but if I hit a target or lane roll over switch – it then makes the core motor turn 90 deg, and it then goes to game over. (Not sure how - after that last ball is played, how it would then be able to actually end a game with no balls to hit the targets– so thinking these issues are tied somehow?)

To get it to “game over” – the Match Relay activates (once both of these 4th & 5th ball switches are closed) and Game over Relay activates once the score motor turns - only after hitting a target or lane switch.

I can then hit the start button again, but see only the SB relay activate – like that relay should be telling the score motor to rotate one full 360 deg turn, but somethings not telling it to…ugh

I've checked the wires, connections, switches on those relays noted above, and cleaned the steppers (credit, 0-9, bonus), can't find the problem

So it's not starting or really ending correctly, thinking it may be the same issue?

#867 3 years ago
Quoted from AlexF:

You got a Double Barrel glass from Shay? Did he reproduce them?

Yes. And both of these are as they say so Much better in person. Colors pop and crisp. I keep looking for flakes and holes (just about thought it was normal after so long ). Just makes the machines. Especially the Double Barrel. (IMO)

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#904 3 years ago
Quoted from mark532011:

Picked up a decent domino. I am intrigued by the gigantic roto-domino target thingie. It’s not currently running but I am confident. The big center plastic has broken and sagged down, I will have to make a replacement.
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"John_in_NC" - I'm looking for a roto target for my Cow Poke - and I've noticed that possibly one off a "Domino" may also work? Anyone know which machines have similar roto targets? (To possibly open my search window..I cant find one! ugh!) These have two actual targets and the one in the center is mounted on the playfield. I have a three (3) target one if anyone needs it?

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#1110 3 years ago

I have a nice Cow Poke - just need the dang "Roto-Target" ...anyone? I had posted an ad earlier, but saw all this Cow Poke talk..lol

Someone had gently "placed" a 3 target unit in the machine and I bought it in a bundle deal, never even looked at the game. Opened it up and the wires had been cut and they were even on the wrong side from where they should go.

So I have a Roto-target (3 target switches) if someone is in need, willing to trade for the correct one needed here. Photos of roto target I have available.

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#1120 3 years ago

Picked mine up in Pittsburg. Arcade owner cleaning out his warehouse.

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#1279 3 years ago
Quoted from EJS:

Still have a little more GTB em stuff to work on but this will be my project for November.
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I’ve been looking for one for quite some time- and you have two! November looks good for you!

#1294 3 years ago

Amazing work on the Cow Poke! (May have the schematics. If so I’ll pm)

4 months later
#1666 3 years ago

Beautiful collection and amazing work there Vic! Home confinement does have some positive results!

Anyone have stencils for a Bally Happy Tour? Or measurements / layout ? This one is going to need some TLC!

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#1670 3 years ago
Quoted from DaMoib:

Interesting choice for leg levelers... you planning to do a lot of nudging on this machine?

Ha! I know right? They were on the legs when I picked her up. So far they’ve been handy but will need to come off before all is done

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#2158 2 years ago

“Lite” cleanup for a Hurdy Gurdy. (Next up - change that broken monkey in the back box)

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#2159 2 years ago

I think she turned out ok for her age!

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#2160 2 years ago

And Dunn!

This thing was filthy. Some Back box bulbs hadn’t been changed since first installed - amazing

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#2202 2 years ago
Quoted from mrm_4:

So lucky! I love my SS version to death but man I’d switch it out in a heartbeat for the EM.

Excellent find there Mopar! I agree, love to have one each side by side! Now that would be a nice pair!

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#2559 1 year ago

1953 Gottlieb “Poker Face”. Still working on this one. Needed new skirts on the pops

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#2560 1 year ago

And a 1969 Williams “Seven Up”. Actually have two of these lined up to do. But just removing the tar and nicotine brings the colors back so much!

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