Author Topic: Mario Bros. Restoration (Read 13605 times)

MK3FAN · « **on:** April 30, 2014, 12:07:30 am »

I recently picked up this Nintendo cabinet from CL for $200 in pretty good shape with a working monitor. It had Vs. SMB installed in it. I already have that so my plan was/is to convert it to an original Mario Bros. I got everything ordered needed to complete the conversion/resto. I got a working boardset (thanks smalltownguy2), bezel and marquee (thanks nesjess!). Ordered side art, cpo, buttons, insert coin decal, cap kit and flyback for the monitor. Already had some t-molding. Also ordered and installed a Braze Technologies HSS kit. I spent nearly an entire day re-wiring the cabinet from scratch, basically, because the Vs. SMB is wired totally differently from regular Mario Bros. After I got all that done I was able to test the PCB and do some quick monitor adjustments.

Everything eventually arrived and the whole project is complete. Here is the library of pictures. Opinions, whether good or bad are always welcomed...

Nails installed for some reason?

I had to fabricate a whole new control panel from scratch because nothing on the Vs panel lined up with the Mario CP...

Spent some time and installed a full cap kit on the chassis and the audio board including the replacement of TR373 and TR374. Also replaced R472, R473 and R478 on the chassis. Everything went smoothly. I adjusted the B+ to 108.1vdc, adjusted the colors and got it looking good. I also didn't really like the fact that the front of the control panel had to be painted black because I couldn't wrap the CPO around it, I decided to just cut a t-molding slot and install some t-molding like the DK panels...

Upper marquee retainer, lower marquee/upper bezel retainer and Insert Coin Decal were the last parts I was waiting on. When they arrived, I got everything installed and completed the clean up...in my eyes anyway. It's a far cry from the disaster it once was. (special thanks to nesjess, smalltownguy2, Mike's Arcade and ArcadeShop)...

Malenko · « **Reply #1 on:** April 30, 2014, 08:03:04 am »

top notch work as always. I prefer that mario game over DK, then I saw you already had a DK too!

Is your VS Mario in a MsPac cab?

smalltownguy · « **Reply #2 on:** April 30, 2014, 10:09:02 am »

Yay! Another Mario saved! Glad I could help out.

MK3FAN · « **Reply #3 on:** April 30, 2014, 01:21:00 pm »

Quote from: Malenko on April 30, 2014, 08:03:04 am

top notch work as always. I prefer that mario game over DK, then I saw you already had a DK too!

Is your VS Mario in a MsPac cab?

Yes. Nintendo released conversion kits specifically for Pac/Ms. Pac cabs. This is one such kit. They even included ID tags for the inside of the cab that say they are for Pac/Ms. Pac cabs.

Malenko · « **Reply #4 on:** April 30, 2014, 01:34:46 pm »

Quote from: MK3FAN on April 30, 2014, 01:21:00 pm

Yes. Nintendo released conversion kits specifically for Pac/Ms. Pac cabs. This is one such kit. They even included ID tags for the inside of the cab that say they are for Pac/Ms. Pac cabs.

Thats awesome, learn something new everyday. I figured it was a MsPac based on the Midway plate on the coin door

thehammer12 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 30, 2014, 02:18:17 pm »

Looks great man.

smalltownguy · « **Reply #6 on:** April 30, 2014, 03:20:33 pm »

Quote from: MK3FAN on April 30, 2014, 01:21:00 pm

Quote from: Malenko on April 30, 2014, 08:03:04 am
top notch work as always. I prefer that mario game over DK, then I saw you already had a DK too!

Is your VS Mario in a MsPac cab?

Yes. Nintendo released conversion kits specifically for Pac/Ms. Pac cabs. This is one such kit. They even included ID tags for the inside of the cab that say they are for Pac/Ms. Pac cabs.

Yep, the Vs. kit for installation in a Midway cab. The kit contained the ever elusive AV-01 audio amp/video inverter combo board, which has been a GREAT little tool for my test bench. Allows you to run inverted Nintendo pcbs in a standard monitor setup.

I have a full wiring harness from a Midway Vs kit on my "sell it someday" shelf. I should probably try to get that sold.

AlienInferno · « **Reply #7 on:** May 05, 2014, 09:30:39 pm »

Nice job on the cab. I would love to have that lineup.

leapinlew · « **Reply #8 on:** May 18, 2014, 04:15:23 pm »

Good job on one of my all time favorites!

I am torn on the marquee. I don't understand why Nintendo created such a basic marquee, but since it's one of my favorite games I look past it. I did make a marquee for a user for his Mario Bros. bartop

I always wondered if I built a Mario Bros. cabinet would I go with the default marquee or the one I made.

MK3FAN · « **Reply #9 on:** May 19, 2014, 04:25:42 pm »

Thanks guys.

FullmetalHeart · « **Reply #10 on:** June 10, 2014, 07:02:53 am »

I know someone that is selling a Mario Cabinet for $250. Is that a good deal?

MK3FAN · « **Reply #11 on:** June 10, 2014, 12:09:54 pm »

Quote from: FullmetalHeart on June 10, 2014, 07:02:53 am

I know someone that is selling a Mario Cabinet for $250. Is that a good deal?

Regular or wide body?

FullmetalHeart · « **Reply #12 on:** June 10, 2014, 03:45:58 pm »

Generic Eric · « **Reply #13 on:** June 10, 2014, 05:11:15 pm »

Quote

idk

The wide body is the dedicated Mario Bros with 2 players

Quote from: http://tech.quarterarcade.com/tech/game.aspx?g=1691

Weights and Measurements:
Type Height Width Depth Weight Notes
Upright: 67.5" 27.5" 33.5" 231.48 lbs.

While Donkey Kong, with the same basic profile is

Quote from: http://tech.quarterarcade.com/tech/game.aspx?g=796

Weights and Measurements:
Type   Height   Width   Depth   Weight       Notes
Cabaret:   55"   20.5"   23.5"   124 lbs.       Cabaret
Cocktail:   22.75"   33.75"   22"   130 lbs.       Cocktail
Upright:   66.875"   23.75"   33.5"   0 lbs.       from my ded cab - cnlmoore
Upright:   67"   23.5"   33.5"   220 lbs.

FullmetalHeart · « **Reply #14 on:** June 10, 2014, 05:53:32 pm »

Same as the one above I think. He says its in a DK cabinet

MK3FAN · « **Reply #15 on:** June 10, 2014, 07:20:03 pm »

Well based on that, if it's in a DK cabinet like mine and fully working, $250 is a pretty good price.

yotsuya · « **Reply #16 on:** June 10, 2014, 07:30:45 pm »

I'm working on a gutted Nintendo cabinet right now - thanks for the photos - they're both a help and an inspiration!

MK3FAN · « **Reply #17 on:** June 10, 2014, 11:00:06 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on June 10, 2014, 07:30:45 pm

I'm working on a gutted Nintendo cabinet right now - thanks for the photos - they're both a help and an inspiration!

You're welcome!

FullmetalHeart · « **Reply #18 on:** June 22, 2014, 12:15:30 am »

Quote from: MK3FAN on June 10, 2014, 07:20:03 pm

Well based on that, if it's in a DK cabinet like mine and fully working, $250 is a pretty good price.

Well I picked it up today. Ended up getting the cabinet for $200 because we spent a hour trying to figure out why there was no sound and he didnt have the right back door for the cab. I will post better picks tomorrow=/Today

yotsuya · « **Reply #19 on:** June 22, 2014, 12:36:59 am »

Nice! I just printed my own set of Unisystem artwork for mine. Gonna start sanding in July.

FullmetalHeart · « **Reply #20 on:** June 22, 2014, 07:37:28 pm »

Pics

Where can I get the coin mechs?

Any idea where this guy goes?

yotsuya · « **Reply #21 on:** June 22, 2014, 11:40:43 pm »

If you're not a super stickler for authenticity, a pair of these work great. I bought them for the restore that I'm starting soon...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-Steel-Coin-Acceptor-with-Switch-Cherry-Master-Pot-O-Gold-Arcade-/350586260462?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51a091cbee

FullmetalHeart · « **Reply #22 on:** June 24, 2014, 09:24:43 pm »

Nvm the seller has them. I just need to go back and pick the up.

Advice for repair? I got some car bondo left over from my mspacman repair=/

FullmetalHeart · « **Reply #23 on:** June 29, 2014, 10:42:39 am »

I got the coin mechsthe other day

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #24 on:** January 02, 2015, 10:40:16 pm »

Oh wow,

Just found this thread. Seriously awesome work on the restore.

MK3FAN · « **Reply #25 on:** January 04, 2015, 08:22:15 pm »

Quote from: ChanceKJ on January 02, 2015, 10:40:16 pm

Oh wow,

Just found this thread. Seriously awesome work on the restore.

Thanks!


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