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DaveMMR:
So I was at a diner in Tarrytown, NY and I found, behind it, a couple of old touch machines being tossed. I asked if I could take them and got the go-ahead. I only had room for one in my car so I took this one since it looked slightly less beat up.



I plugged it in and powered it on. I hear some activity but no image on the monitor. I have to break into the machine - any suggestions on that? (Drill the locks out? Bolt cutter for the padlock?

I'm still deciding what to do with this though. I would like to have one of those touch machines but I wouldn't mind converting it to play JAMMA or Mame (especially if the monitor is shot; not spending money on a new one.)

Obviously let me know if I shouldn't be modifying this for any reason I'm not aware of.
Nephasth:
Fix it or turn it into a juke.
jennifer:
   Awsome find...A 4" dimond cutter will work well on that hasp, and yes then drill out the lock barrels (Unless you can find a key in your spares can)
If that bill acceptor still works and its been taking bills, Oh my, they can hold a lot of them and may be full, If so you just got paid to bring that thing home!!...I would think it would look a bit odd with a control panel fitted on there so Jennifer is of the opinion to fix it for what it was. A new monitor would be a small investment in that direction.
RandyT:
I'd definitely go the jukebox route.  Get the touchscreen working, slap a couple of big speakers on the sides and "Bob's your Uncle" (whatever that means...)
DeLuSioNal29:
First thing I would do is go back to grab the other one...

Nice find!

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