Quoted from Md2020:I’m baaaack!
Picked up a “rolling chassis” stern lightning for 1100. It looks ok. There’s some issues with the playfield inserts and what I assume is the Mylar lifting, and structural issues-pics attached.
It turns on and does stuff, but that’s about it. I can visually see a bunch of issues, but I’m thinking the main board may need replacing. I’m going to attempt to attach a video of what it does when I attempt to “play” it.
Photo bomb en route
That game looks fantastic!! Playfield is in great condition by the looks of it. I would leave the Mylar even though it’s peeling. Try heating the inserts and clamping them. Peeling the Mylar will ruin the Art and it’ll be a real bitch after that.
As mentioned, the nails are factory, Seawitch has them too. All over. When I stripped a playfield I was amazed how many the use.
The grounding strap I believe was factory too. I’ve seen a meteor head like that. It seems utilitarian but stern was trying to make cheap, reliable games.
Malboro, NJ
