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Need some advice on Coin Doors
jammin0:
So I'm thinking that I can just switch the coin mechs out and get new blank doors. I already had that thought that I could just route my hole really carefully but I'm not convinced that the hinge will look very good just mounted on the outside there.
paigeoliver:
--- Quote from: jammin0 on March 14, 2012, 11:20:33 pm ---So I'm thinking that I can just switch the coin mechs out and get new blank doors. I already had that thought that I could just route my hole really carefully but I'm not convinced that the hinge will look very good just mounted on the outside there.
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I did one with a missing bezel/frame before. It was the sort of thing that was easy to spot if you looked for it, but otherwise it didn't stand out. This is of course assuming a black door on a black cabinet.
yotsuya:
I'll vouch for The Arcade Boneyard. I've used the site twice in the past to get parts I needed for a coin door, too.
Howard_Casto:
Well that's an over/under door and you just have the "over" part. Unfortunately I'm out of that style, I would have just sent you a spare frame if it was the other kind. ;)
Actually looking at my box-o-junk since I posted this, All I've got left is a nintendo door, some vintage 70's pinball doors and over/under parts. No frames unfortunately. Sorry I couldn't be of any help.
The boneyard is a good source they sell good stuff.
If you want to really get a deal though, just be patient with ebay. My original box of coin doors, which I got 10 years ago, had like 6 doors in it plus parts. I paid like 50 bucks for them and I've STILL got parts left over. The key to getting a good deal is to ignore cosmetic wear.
People will sell you a door cheap because it has some rust or scratches. The thing is, these things are made of thick steel, so as long as there aren't any dents, a quick sanding and little spray paint and most doors look factory fresh. My box had two "good" doors with a bunch of "crap" ones thrown in. Since I re-finished them, I've found that the ones I repainted look even better than the ones that didn't need any work.
mountain:
I have exactly what you are looking for. Was getting ready to put this in BST this weekend. PM me if you are interested.