Kozmik Krooz’r restoration

bretpyle

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So, I completed my Kozmik Krooz'r restoration recently and thought you'd all like to see some pictures. As I mentioned in an earlier post, the game had some bad structural damage to the base, especially around the wheel rollers. Also, the press board was failing in multiple locations on the bottom of the game. In addition, a large part of the top right front corner near the marquee was missing and therefore the section was badly damaged.

As you can appreciate, this restoration was a major undertaking. Of course, the game had to be FULLY disassembled before any work could be begin. In fact, I've never seen so many parts come from an arcade in my life. This includes three, yes three light fixtures, a mirror and an electro-mechanical space ship that interacts with the game play.

Oh, did I mention that this thing is huge! While it's not any wider than any other game, it's much deeper.

Once it was dismantled, 40+ hrs were spent repairing all the damage with a two-part wood epoxy, sanding multiple times and spraying two coats of primer on the cabinet (sanding in between coats). I got so sick of sanding, but it was well worth it, in fact the damaged areas are no longer visible and the base is rock solid now along with the paint being completely smooth.

Once that process was complete, I prep sanded, cleaned, painstakingly masked off the side art and applied a color matched oil based enamel, first black and then the blue to the front, sides and top (both a satin finish). The paint job took over 2 weeks as I let it dry for at least 2-3 days between primer and paint.

I was lucky enough to have the original step stool that I completely restored as well, including new rubber tread, new blue paint, leg levelers and new t-molding that I replaced on the stool, as well as the entire game.

Mechanically the game was very sound with no modifications or hacks. The only thing I had to do was to remove the original back-up battery and replaced it with one from Bob Roberts. Luckily there was no leaking from the original battery.

The only thing that does not look new is the CPO, it is bright but has some cracking along the front edge. I would love to find a NOS CPO, but that will be very difficult.

As many of you know, this game is mechanically similar in nature to Tron or other MCR II games. The game is a blast to play and is very unique to say the least. Let me know if you have any questions. This was one of my most enjoyable restorations I've ever done over the years.

I will post additional photos...here are the first 5.

Game info:
Serial #: 322
Coin counter (as of today): 1838
 

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Here is the 4th and final set of photos...

What did you do about the side art? Did you cover and paint over it? Or find an NOS set somewhere? (I don't recall ever hearing of repro side art for this game).
 
I'm ecstatic to say that this game arrived at my house today.
Merry Christmas to me!

pics to come later after I unwrap it.
 
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