Hey there everyone. Just wanted to say hi and that Im excited to have joined this group / forum of fellow gamers and enthusiasts. I am not completely new to this hobby but Id have to say that Im getting back into it full steam. Ive always loved arcade games since i was a kid back in the 80's. 2002 was when i purchased my first cabinet. A dedicated Double Dragon. I followed that with a beautiful Ivan Stewarts Off Road 3player cab. Unfortunately I dont have those cabinets any more. I did however purchase my first project build around 2005. A plywood dedicated DK cab with the DK3 conversion. It had monitor problems and was the reason it was sold. I did the research and performed my first "cap kit" I was so proud of the fact that I was able to fix the monitor. I even didnt fry myself when i discharged a monitor for the first time! I followed it all up with new side art new coin mechs nicer control panel and bezel. Its not 100% but shes mine and I still have her.... I currently own an original PACMAN cabinet that is in need of a serious restoration. total cost of this cab FREE. Yeah can you believe it im driving down the alley and there it was sitting there. I never thought that I could move as fast as I did to get it into my garage.. water damage fried the power supply but board and monitor work! I also recently picked up a Hogans Alley in a particle board nintendo cab. Im thinking about a D2K beautiful restoration but its up in the air. Lastly I just completed two projects a nice little bartop for a friend and my 4player mame cab with a 25" WG K7000. Im here to continue to learn about this hobby and get to know a great bunch of people that enjoy the classics as much as I do. See ya in the forums.
Jorge
Jorge
