Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 7/10/05*

[ponyboy]

NEW PRICING!!!!!!!!!!!

3.5" $5.00 each (Red, Blue, Black, Orange, Green & Purple)

4.0" $5.00 each (Pink, Purple, Light Blue & Yellow)

Actuator Kit $1.25 each: ( 2 ) Actuators 1 for Micro 1 for Leaf,
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[Stingray]

You don't have any balltops that will fit Supers do you? I know GGG makes them but they look too long for use with a metal CP.

-S

[Goz]

You don't have any balltops that will fit Supers do you? I know GGG makes them but they look too long for use with a metal CP.

-S

S

I just got some of the red translucent balltops from GGG and you can adjust the legnth of the stick somewhat. It's adjustible by using the heavy e-clips. I can snap a pic or measure for you if you want. Sorry just read about the metal CP. Yeah they are gigantinormous on metal.

-Goz

[Stingray]

Yeah, that's what I thought. I really need a set of red ball tops that fit supers, but everything seems to be geared toward thick wood CPs. Where's the love for the metalheads?

-S

[AmericanDemon]

Awesome Pony!  Cant wait.  Need some 4" Red, Blue, White, and Black if available.  Potentially Yellow too.

[darktemp]

Are these the wicos that fit the p360's?

[AmericanDemon]

Yeah they should.

Hey Pony what colors do you have available?

[whammoed]

3.0" Blue, Orange, Green, Purple & Black.

I assume you mean 3.5?

[ponyboy]

OOPS, sorry.

Modified.

Ponyboy

[rjarcade]

Ponyboy, you have a PM

[RayB]

Fitting the Wico handles into Supers is doable... you need to be able to grind off some of the metal though...

[Knievel]

Fitting the Wico handles into Supers is doable... you need to be able to grind off some of the metal though...

Can you elaborate on that Ray? Never seen that done before.

[quarterback]

I should have more colors on Monday.

Any hint as to the availability of what you have and what you'll get?  IOW: If I wait until Monday will I get screwed out of getting any of those that are currently available?

Also:  Is shipping included on these prices and, if not, could you ballpark the additional cost?

Thanks

[ponyboy]

Waiting until Monday is no problem.  The price is $8.00 or $8.50 depending on which stick plus shipping.  The shipping charges depend on how many sticks you want.

Ponyboy

[markrvp]

Is the ball on the 4" red smaller than the other balltops on the 3.5" shafts?  It appears so in the pic.

[ponyboy]

Yes, it is.  Just a little.

Ponyboy

[jfunk]

Which sticks are best for replacing p360 handles in a wood panel?  (wood + plexi = 5/8")

Thanx!

[RayB]

Can you elaborate on that Ray? Never seen that done before.

I have details about the modification to the shaft here: (july 12, 2004 posting) http://www.retrofx.com/rayb_arcade.html

and also here: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?board=1%3baction=display%3bthreadid=20914

The shafts are SLIGHTLY loose in a Super base. Nothing a bit of tape can't fix.

[darktemp]

Which sticks are best for replacing p360 handles in a wood panel?  (wood + plexi = 5/8")

Thanx!

Ditto, interested in a couple.

EDIT:  Almost forgot, do these come with dustwashers?  Otherwise does anyone know where to get dustwashers that fit?

[Grasshopper]

Ponyboy, are there any discounts available if you buy more than one?

With regards to the dustwasher query, I would assume that the perfect 360 dustwashers would fit (Happ ref: 50-0341-00).

[ponyboy]

Sorry, the dustwasher is not available.  I have the sticks discounted as far as I can go.  So, if you wanted a discount on quantity let me know what quantity your looking at.

Thanks,

Ponyboy

[spiffyshoes]

Actually the dustwashers for the perfect 360's don't fit just right.

[ponyboy]

If you want dustwashers for the Wico Sticks I will get them.  Just let me know.

Ponyboy

[pointdablame]

Sent you a PM ponyboy.

PS - I'd be interested in some dustwashers if you could get a hold of some too.

[paigeoliver]

I used the P360 dustwashers when I installed 4" Wico handles on my P360s (the ones I have are identical to the shorter ones, just longer, the 4" ones Ponyboy has are different), and it seems just fine to me.

[spiffyshoes]

Maybe I'm just a little picky about the dust washer but it just seemed too big to me.

[darktemp]

I don't think your too picky, that space would feel sloppy when you were moving.  I like the looks of that custom washer, if whammoed still has some I would buy 2 if ponyboy doesn't get them in. 

Do you know what length your wicos are spiffyshoes?  Did you have any trouble getting them to fit well in a 3/4 panel with your p360's?

[paigeoliver]

Maybe I'm just a little picky about the dust washer but it just seemed too big to me.

Yes, that first photo doesn't bother me, one of the few areas I am not picky about. I'm happy if both dust washers are present and matching.

[spiffyshoes]

I have one of the 4" wico ball top handles.  You could mount it under 3/4" of wood but It would feel short.  I'd recomend mounting it under just a 1/2" of wood.  Or you could get the 3.5" handle and a mounting plate from bob roberts, and then top mount your joystick. 

[paigeoliver]

4" under wood on a 3/4" panel was standard for games with wooden panels back in the day. I have actually played plenty of machines that had 3.5" ones under 3/4" wooden panels (those were a bit stubby, but still playable).

My panel has the joystick spots routed out a bit underneath and the 4" ones almost seem too tall, at least compared to my other machines.

[darktemp]

Thanks guys.  It looks like I need a couple 4" sticks that have the blue ball like the 3.5" stick.  Any chance of something like that being available soon ponyboy?

[ponyboy]

I will check into the different colored balls for the 4".

Ponyboy

[jfunk]

I will check into the different colored balls for the 4".

Ponyboy

Please!    I'd be interested in black or green 4"...  Thnx!!

[quarterback]

4" under wood on a 3/4" panel was standard for games with wooden panels back in the day. I have actually played plenty of machines that had 3.5" ones under 3/4" wooden panels (those were a bit stubby, but still playable).

Are the measurements (3.5" and 4") made from the base of the shaft to the point it intersects with the balltop?

[Grasshopper]

Are the 4" ones definitely Wico originals? I wasn't aware that any of the Wico handles were height adjustable.

[Kremmit]

Are the 4" ones definitely Wico originals? I wasn't aware that any of the Wico handles were height adjustable.

The pear-top microswitch Wicos had the double e-clip groove just like the ones Ponyboy is selling.  You also need a spacer or two on top to make up the difference in height- They're exactly like the spacers from a Happ P360, and come in two sizes. 

As for whether or not they're original, I've never seen one quite like that, but then I've never seen a lot of things.

[whammoed]

Right now I have the following.

3.5" Blue, Orange, Green, Purple & Black.

4.0" Red

I should have more colors on Monday.

I will post pic's shortly.

Ponyboy.

Did you get any different colors in?

[pointdablame]

I PM'd you about 2 blue 3.5" handles, but I think it may have got lost in the shuffle since you seem so busy around here.  Just wanted to see if it got to you or if it did fall through the cracks.  LMK.

[darktemp]

So the blue's don't come in 4" with the larger ball like the 3.5" sticks?  What are the measurements to the top of the shaft and the total length including the balltop?  I need to make sure these will fit well in my panel. 

Thanks

[nostrebor]

Ponyboy,

Could you please post a pic of the yellow and powder blue sticks as well. I have a Bubbles/Multi-Williams project that might need 2 of the powder blue handles. Just want to check the color first.

at you earliest convenience of course...

Thanks!