OU Flight
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Ok, here goes my first major game restoration. I just recently came across a pair of upright Star Wars cabinets for sale. I was told they had been in storage for the last 12 years, which was very believable from the major layer of dirt and grime on them. I originally planned to only get one of the games that was in better condition, but I just couldn't pass up it's abused twin. Cabinet #1 looks like it is pretty decent shape except for the bottom left corner has swelling from water damage. Cabinet #2 on the other hand, has much more water damage, especially the front panel. The sides are also pulling apart at the seams. On top of that it looks like the #2 cabinet was the local motel for several rodents. Luckily it looks like they were well fed and didn't have an appetite for electrical wiring. This cabinet was also missing the rear door.
Both cabinets are missing the high voltage section for the Wells Gardner 6100. Everything else appears to be there.
As far as functioning mechanically, I only have attempted to power the first cabinet. When powered up it makes a thumping sound from the speakers and the red LED's light up on the boards. I am waiting to try the #2 cabinet until after I work up the courage to de-fur the inside so it doesn't turn into a reenactment of the Death Star explosion.
Here are some pictures of cabinet #1 (on the right)
Until I can find some high voltage units I am going to focus on the cabinet restoration. The side art looks good but the vinyl around the decal is pealing in some places. I will have to figure out how to repair that portion so the side art can be saved. Also what is the best way to deal with the section of around the T molding that are now slightly wider and showing raw wood. The really bad parts at the bottom will just have to be replaced, but there are some areas in the upper cabinet that only has very minor swelling. Is it best to sand it down to match the T molding, or is there a better way.
Thanks
Both cabinets are missing the high voltage section for the Wells Gardner 6100. Everything else appears to be there.
As far as functioning mechanically, I only have attempted to power the first cabinet. When powered up it makes a thumping sound from the speakers and the red LED's light up on the boards. I am waiting to try the #2 cabinet until after I work up the courage to de-fur the inside so it doesn't turn into a reenactment of the Death Star explosion.
Here are some pictures of cabinet #1 (on the right)
Until I can find some high voltage units I am going to focus on the cabinet restoration. The side art looks good but the vinyl around the decal is pealing in some places. I will have to figure out how to repair that portion so the side art can be saved. Also what is the best way to deal with the section of around the T molding that are now slightly wider and showing raw wood. The really bad parts at the bottom will just have to be replaced, but there are some areas in the upper cabinet that only has very minor swelling. Is it best to sand it down to match the T molding, or is there a better way.
Thanks
