restoration

I picked up an Arkanoid machine this weekend for a $100 Bucks. Works Great but no sound, and is in pretty good condition considering the age. It is a Bootleg Conversion of Arkanoid but I was wondering what it could have been in a former life. It is not like other cocktails I have seen of...

Where could I find a replacement handle like this one?

A week and a half ago I took delivery of my new Project - a 1982 Sega Star Trek video game in the Captain's Chair configuration. This machine completes my Star Trek arcade... as its the last one I didn't have. It's going to need quite a bit of work... the wood is going to need some...

Hi everyone. I've just purchased my childhood dream machine, EDOT! Well its not the full enviromental but close enough for now. It's paid for and I'll be picking it up the weekend of Dec 3rd! Its in really nice shape as is but I really want to make it sing with a complete repro overhaul. I'm...

Greetings Restoration Fans: I recently purchased a classic which prompted me to join this forum. I just bought a newer machine a couple days ago and now I plan to purchase another classic machine in the next couple days. When should one clean or fix parts versus replacing them? As a simple...

I recently purchased a 1989 Capcom Strider Cabinet. The game looks good and plays well. The left jump button wasn't working when I bought it, but I already replaced all the buttons, so they now all work really well. The joystick is not very responsive and looks like someone beat it with a...

The World's Newest Robotron Mini http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=151246 Scott C.

It is time I finally unveil the World's Newest New Robotron Mini. It has actually been done for a while, but I felt like I wanted to tweak a few more things before posting pics. :) This is newly built from the ground-up. The Story ----------- As some of you may recall, I am the person whom...

I just today purchased my first game, Donkey Kong Junior. The game plays well, but is in need of some serious tlc. For example, the back door/panel is missing. I'd like to change that. I have a few questions about that and I thought you all might be able to help. Is there anywhere to buy...

About a month ago I picked up a Punch-Out!! off Craigslist. Nice guy and every bit into video games as I am, but he needed space. After assessing the machine I decided I wanted to restore it since the machine was functional. Punch-Out!! was always interesting to me for some reason. I've never...

Burgertime(DECO) Newbie Needs Major Help.Where to Begin?! Ok I am brand new to this whole arcade machine thing so I apologize ahead of time for my lack of knowledge. I just purchased a cabinet which I thought was just something that was homemade.It turns out the cabinet was an old Burgertime...

Please do me a favor and post pix of your various 720 wiring harnesses with no hacks. Please id which harness it is in the picture, i.e. main, cp, etc...I am trying to rebuild mine from scratch. Joeycuda descrentyl 720 fan Jeff C Wade Lanham Jedidentist Jow Luckyman and others. It will be a...

Pretty cool article on my basement arcade. I'm donating my Space Invaders Deluxe to Walter Day and the paper wrote a nice writeup...I'm glad they showed it as an "artform" and not just some dorky guy with a bunch of arcade machines :) http://www.gazette.net/stories/07292010/collnew173347_32534.php

What is the best way to clean this badboy? Its in great shape, It is just CAKED with a layer of grime and dirt. I've heard a paintbrush and warm water and preheat the oven and put it in there to dry overnight. But im looking for the SAFEST procedure to keep it working and make it clean. any...

So I am about to make an offer on a machine but would like some help. I have found a Popeye game and the cabinet is about a 7-8 out of 10. There is no sound but I was told that has to do with the board. Either way...I don't really care as I would be buying this only to convert it to a Donkey...

I'm new to the world of arcade games, and came into possession of a 720 this week. The previous owner inherited it from a deceased friend, and says it was in good working order when she received it. Unfortunately, her house flooded, and now the game does not turn on. I'm hoping that in terms of...

I'm talking mainly about those games that work just fine but need cosmetic and body work. New paint, some wood work, new artwork, etc. I stripped down my Mario Bros. WB and it's been sitting in my garage for almost a year unplayed because I thought I would get to filling, sanding, repainting...

Thought I would post a message for anyone near Lancaster, Pa. I run a small repair shop that does do home service calls and restoration jobs. I have traveled as far as New Jersey and parts of Virgina. If your looking for help, need something fixed, or just want it restored we do it all. I have...

There's a west coast company that specializes in plastic and plastic products called Tap Plastics and they have a section on their website with mini instructional videos. I thought it was very cool and informative for someone new to working with plastics. They also sell their products online...

It's been a while since I've had a new project (mostly because I had no more space at my apartment), but I moved into a house so it's exciting to finally start something new! I picked up this sad excuse for a Frogger that I'm planning on fully restoring. Most of the artwork (with the exception...