Final Tally

ItemCostComment
Acquisition250working
Side Art85Still Nice
T-molding40 
SOLD(500) 
Reacquired400 
Board Repair7 
Working board100installed
Control Panel Art30 
Joystick Rebuild30Worn Grommet
T-molding40Yes, again! White, flat, Nintendo molding does not last long.
Monitor Shroud30Paper and careful cutting
Veneer70Removed by a nephew
Sold(600) 
Total18 


Technically a profit! Hopefully Beth will care for this game and I can do better on the next re-acquisition?

Final Touches

Replaced the t-molding, Glued new veneer on the Bezel Retainer and put a new instruction stick on the veneer.

Delivered and got paid.

Rebuild

We have a buyer for this machine. We ripped it apart and cleaned everything. The side art is still looking good at 7 years old. I rebuilt the joystick and replaced the worn grommet. I bought new control panel bolts and placed their shiny newness on the panel. Added some keyed alike locks to really up the shine.

We restored and braced the base so the front will stay attached. We added wooden guides for the bezel that were missing and placed weather stripping to calm the rattles. I sanded, filled, sanded and painted some spots that needed it.

The incomplete coin door is now completed. I had some spares parts in a box that came in handy. Both coins are operating well. The service switch is good (important for games without Free Play options). Even placed a new Coin Sticker above the now complete door.

Board Repair

The sound went out again. I swapped board with David for now. This board will need another inspection and probably a shipping off to a qualified technician.

Board Repair

The sound went out, we took a look and found a capacitor with a hole in it! Replaced capacitor and the sound returned.