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I got this pin for free this past July (http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=192295). A customer of mine had it for the past 20+ years. He said that he bought it in all most new condition for $2500, and back then that was a ton of money. He said it stopped working a few years back and didn't take the time to have someone service it. His kids had moved out, so he was in no rush to get it fixed. Well, I saw it and my eyes lit up. He could tell I was devoted to the cause, so he offered it to me for free. I picked it up that same night. He even helped me disassemble and move it downstairs and into my truck. I got it home and immediately noticed the battery on the MPU had leaked and the acid ate 90% of the traces off of the back of the pcb. After installed the ultimate MPU, and setting the dip switches I fired it up and BINGO! I had it running, however the fuse under the play field was blown, the tilt switches were cut, the sound didn't work, a few of the other leaf switches on the play field needed adjusting. I fixed all of the above, but couldn't get the sound working. The sound board was getting all the correct voltages, and there were no visual discrepancies. I recapped the sound board and it still didn't work. I ordered a replacement sound board (ordered board a month ago from linkpete.com and it still hasn't arrived:( I, also, installed all new lights, vrubbers, springs, and screw caps. So now all I am waiting on is the sound and it's done. Here are some pictures. I will make a video and post it when the sound is up and running.

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Looks pretty damn nice. I just sold one of these to a fellow KLOV'er. That center area right above the flippers is a huge wear spot waiting to happen for most machines, so getting one with it intact is a win. Looks like your backglass is lifting...mine was too. Previous owner taped part of it (UGH) and triple-thick'ed the rest.

I love the theme, but I'm just not a big fan of the older machines I think I've decided. I had fun playing it a couple of times, though. Had a great plan for some "Defunct aircrat" pin collection....

Then I found a 200$ pinbot. Whoops. :p
 
Looks pretty damn nice. I just sold one of these to a fellow KLOV'er. That center area right above the flippers is a huge wear spot waiting to happen for most machines, so getting one with it intact is a win. Looks like your backglass is lifting...mine was too. Previous owner taped part of it (UGH) and triple-thick'ed the rest.

I love the theme, but I'm just not a big fan of the older machines I think I've decided. I had fun playing it a couple of times, though. Had a great plan for some "Defunct aircrat" pin collection....

Then I found a 200$ pinbot. Whoops. :p

Yeah, I was super stoked when he said I could have it for free. The play field has little wear (compared to it's age). There are a couple of spot that are lifting off the back glass, but not too noticeable. Nice Pinot find ($200 for pinbot is just as good as a free supersonic).
 
Yeah, the wear is so common on those, they've made decals to replace basically the whole middle of the playfield, including the star area and the SST area. Crazy.
 
Wish I were closer.

Thanks for the KLOV acronym definition...lol.

On another note, does anyone know what this pin is worth fully working and in good condition (not planning on selling it, just want to know the value for my knowledge).
 
Since there was battery corrosion on the MPU, you REALLY need to replace/repin any of the connectors at the MPU. Awesome find. The early SS Ballys are awesome.
 
Since there was battery corrosion on the MPU, you REALLY need to replace/repin any of the connectors at the MPU. Awesome find. The early SS Ballys are awesome.


I replaced the entire MPU. I would have tried to fix it, but when I say that 90% of the traces on the solder-side were eatin off the board, it was unfixable. I purchased the ultimate MPU from arcadeshop for $200 shipped. It was a plug-in-play. All I had to do was set the dip switches. I kept the old MPU just in case, and because I am and arcade hoarder.:)
 
I replaced the entire MPU. I would have tried to fix it, but when I say that 90% of the traces on the solder-side were eatin off the board, it was unfixable. I purchased the ultimate MPU from arcadeshop for $200 shipped. It was a plug-in-play. All I had to do was set the dip switches. I kept the old MPU just in case, and because I am and arcade hoarder.:)

No, hes not referring to the studs on the board, but the actual connectors that plug into it. If the studs on the board had corrosion on them its probable that the corrosion transfered to the plug side. You just need to remove each wire in the plug, snip the old pin off, replace and reinsert. Very easy to do and well worth the trouble, especially since youve already invested in a new board
 
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