Author Topic: Wico BallTop Handles NOS Revised 7/10/05 (Read 9402 times)

ponyboy · « **on:** April 15, 2005, 11:25:46 am »

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 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 15, 2005, 02:32:14 pm »

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 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 15, 2005, 02:47:02 pm »

Quote from: Stingray on April 15, 2005, 02:32:14 pm

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 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 15, 2005, 03:32:22 pm »

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 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 15, 2005, 06:39:26 pm »

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

darktemp · « **Reply #5 on:** April 15, 2005, 07:52:00 pm »

Are these the wicos that fit the p360's?

AmericanDemon · « **Reply #6 on:** April 15, 2005, 08:10:48 pm »

Yeah they should.

Hey Pony what colors do you have available?

whammoed · « **Reply #7 on:** April 15, 2005, 08:14:25 pm »

Quote from: ponyboy on April 15, 2005, 08:12:48 pm

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

I assume you mean 3.5?

ponyboy · « **Reply #8 on:** April 15, 2005, 08:16:54 pm »

OOPS, sorry.

Modified.

Ponyboy

rjarcade · « **Reply #9 on:** April 15, 2005, 09:18:35 pm »

Ponyboy, you have a PM

RayB · « **Reply #10 on:** April 15, 2005, 09:35:26 pm »

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

Knievel · « **Reply #11 on:** April 15, 2005, 09:57:51 pm »

Quote from: RayB on April 15, 2005, 09:35:26 pm

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 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 15, 2005, 10:57:54 pm »

Quote from: ponyboy on April 15, 2005, 08:12:48 pm

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 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 15, 2005, 11:12:07 pm »

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 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 15, 2005, 11:32:17 pm »

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

ponyboy · « **Reply #15 on:** April 15, 2005, 11:33:53 pm »

Yes, it is. Just a little.

Ponyboy

jfunk · « **Reply #16 on:** April 16, 2005, 08:06:30 am »

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

Thanx!

RayB · « **Reply #17 on:** April 16, 2005, 02:57:11 pm »

Quote from: Knievel on April 15, 2005, 09:57:51 pm

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 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 16, 2005, 11:30:24 pm »

Quote from: jfunk on April 16, 2005, 08:06:30 am

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 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 17, 2005, 05:58:06 am »

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 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 17, 2005, 08:57:27 am »

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 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 17, 2005, 03:17:54 pm »

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

ponyboy · « **Reply #22 on:** April 17, 2005, 07:05:35 pm »

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

Ponyboy

pointdablame · « **Reply #23 on:** April 17, 2005, 11:15:54 pm »

Sent you a PM ponyboy.

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

paigeoliver · « **Reply #24 on:** April 18, 2005, 12:18:13 am »

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 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 18, 2005, 02:12:37 am »

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

darktemp · « **Reply #26 on:** April 18, 2005, 02:34:47 am »

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 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 18, 2005, 02:58:14 am »

Quote from: spiffyshoes on April 18, 2005, 02:12:37 am

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 · « **Reply #28 on:** April 18, 2005, 03:32:41 am »

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 · « **Reply #29 on:** April 18, 2005, 03:49:08 am »

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 · « **Reply #30 on:** April 18, 2005, 04:18:00 am »

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 · « **Reply #31 on:** April 18, 2005, 08:22:20 am »

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

Ponyboy

jfunk · « **Reply #32 on:** April 18, 2005, 09:38:55 am »

Quote from: ponyboy on April 18, 2005, 08:22:20 am

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

Ponyboy

Please!

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

quarterback · « **Reply #33 on:** April 18, 2005, 12:23:29 pm »

Quote from: paigeoliver on April 18, 2005, 03:49:08 am

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 · « **Reply #34 on:** April 18, 2005, 03:29:10 pm »

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

Kremmit · « **Reply #35 on:** April 18, 2005, 06:53:19 pm »

Quote from: Grasshopper on April 18, 2005, 03:29:10 pm

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 · « **Reply #36 on:** April 19, 2005, 09:09:05 am »

Quote from: ponyboy on April 15, 2005, 08:12:48 pm

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 · « **Reply #37 on:** April 19, 2005, 05:49:33 pm »

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 · « **Reply #38 on:** April 20, 2005, 01:06:43 am »

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 · « **Reply #39 on:** April 20, 2005, 11:22:08 am »

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!

Kremmit · « **Reply #40 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:28:22 pm »

Ponyboy- You can order those sleeves from Happ, the part #s are on the P360 exploded diagram.

ponyboy · « **Reply #41 on:** April 21, 2005, 02:50:36 pm »

I do have the sleeves and they are on the sticks. Check for new photo tonight.

Ponyboy

Grasshopper · « **Reply #42 on:** April 21, 2005, 04:21:26 pm »

Ponyboy, please can you answer a couple of questions:

Are the 4" handles height adjustable i.e. 4" height with the sleeve, 3.5" height without?

Do all of the 4" handles you have in stock come fitted with the smaller ball tops?

Thanks in advance.

usedelectronics · « **Reply #43 on:** April 23, 2005, 07:36:10 pm »

Any luck on the pictures?

quarterback · « **Reply #44 on:** April 23, 2005, 07:55:19 pm »

Quote from: Grasshopper on April 21, 2005, 04:21:26 pm

Are the 4" handles height adjustable i.e. 4" height with the sleeve, 3.5" height without?

I'm curious about this as well. And do all of the 4" have the sleeves, or only the smaller topped red ball? The first post makes it seem like it's the latter.

ponyboy · « **Reply #45 on:** April 24, 2005, 09:19:18 am »

The 3.5" & 4.0" are determinded by the shaft only. Only the Red have the Smaller ball with the sleeve.

I have 4" Orange, Yellow & Light Blue coming in with the large ball top without sleeve.

Ponyboy

nostrebor · « **Reply #46 on:** April 24, 2005, 03:10:29 pm »

Quote from: usedelectronics on April 23, 2005, 07:36:10 pm

Any luck on the pictures?

ponyboy · « **Reply #47 on:** April 24, 2005, 03:37:55 pm »

I am still waiting for the 4" sticks to come in

Ponyboy

Goz · « **Reply #48 on:** April 26, 2005, 12:49:36 pm »

Bump for a great seller

ponyboy · « **Reply #49 on:** April 28, 2005, 01:35:52 am »

New pictures to follow on 4/29/05

Ponyboy

Goz · « **Reply #50 on:** April 30, 2005, 01:45:15 am »

Was hoping to see the new pics

ponyboy · « **Reply #51 on:** April 30, 2005, 05:37:47 pm »

New Pic's

Ponyboy

JODY · « **Reply #52 on:** May 01, 2005, 05:25:56 pm »

Is the leaf actuator for an 8 way or 4 way stick?

ponyboy · « **Reply #53 on:** May 01, 2005, 06:26:24 pm »

I am to believe this is for an 8 way.

nostrebor · « **Reply #54 on:** May 02, 2005, 07:27:30 am »

Quote from: ponyboy on May 01, 2005, 06:26:24 pm

I am to believe this is for an 8 way. I don't have the other to compare but I will in a couple of days.

ponyboy

If you will measure the diameter of the actuator, I'm sure someone here can confirm

I would put my money on 8-way based on the pic alone.

PS: please remember light blue and light yellow handle pics when you get a chance

(Pastelcade construction cannot commence without color confirmation

)

KenToad · « **Reply #55 on:** May 03, 2005, 07:16:37 pm »

Quote from: nostrebor on May 02, 2005, 07:27:30 am

PS: please remember light blue and light yellow handle pics when you get a chance

(Pastelcade construction cannot commence without color confirmation )

Ponyboy,

I'm also interested in what the light blue and yellow handles look like. Also, you are just selling the joystick balltops without the base, right? If so, I for one would love a kit package, maybe a balltop that was made to fit a cheap (but good) joystick base like the Happ super. Also, are these only really useful (without modification, a la RayB) for people with original Wico bases and P360's?

Thanks for any info.

KenToad

ponyboy · « **Reply #56 on:** May 04, 2005, 09:18:14 pm »

New Pic's on 4" Balltop Handles.

Yes, that is correct. At this time I am only selling the balltop handles.

Please check this thread on a regular basis. Complete Wico NOS Leaf Joystick coming soon!!!!!!!!!! Please do not PM asking when. I will keep you updated on this thread. Everytime I revise I will change the date in the heading.

Thanks for your support.

Ponyboy

nostrebor · « **Reply #57 on:** May 07, 2005, 08:44:53 am »

PM sent...

markrvp · « **Reply #58 on:** May 07, 2005, 04:05:57 pm »

I need a 4" blue handle, but I don't care for the light blue. Any chance you'll get the darker blue in the 4"?

nostrebor · « **Reply #59 on:** May 09, 2005, 10:26:59 pm »

Ponyboy,

I sent PM (order) on the 5th. Did you get it?

LMN

EDIT: Yes you did. Thanks for replying.

ponyboy · « **Reply #60 on:** May 13, 2005, 08:23:40 pm »

Dust washers arriving next week.

Ponyboy

ponyboy · « **Reply #61 on:** May 17, 2005, 01:18:08 am »

Dust washers are in. I am including them in the Actuator Kit. Price is $1.25 each.

Thanks,

Ponyboy

nostrebor · « **Reply #62 on:** May 19, 2005, 11:08:49 pm »

Got my light blue long sticks today. These will be just the ticket for my Multi-Williams Bubbles Cabinet.

Thanks Ponyboy!

ponyboy · « **Reply #63 on:** May 30, 2005, 04:47:49 pm »

No Problem.

Ponyboy

ponyboy · « **Reply #64 on:** June 12, 2005, 11:03:01 pm »

My very first personal BUMP.

Ponyboy

ponyboy · « **Reply #65 on:** July 10, 2005, 05:57:07 pm »

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

Ponyboy


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Author Topic: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 7/10/05* (Read 9402 times)

Author Topic: Wico BallTop Handles NOS Revised 7/10/05 (Read 9402 times)