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Tron Cabinet Conversion
jimmy_bored:
--- Quote from: MinerAl on August 28, 2006, 05:04:52 pm ---Although not identical, the GORF machine is quite similar to the TRON you could go that way, especially if you like Galaxian...
If you are in or around KC, I'll trade you a Pacman cabinet with a terrible golf game in it for your TRON cab.
I just happen to have a TRONesque project in mind...
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Gorf would be nice, but how hard is it to get the arcade stick for that?
Im in Idaho.. But thanks for the offer. I got the cab for $100 bucks and everything works. I really like the cab. Its got wheels to move it around, handles that help tilt and push the unit, and a great on/off switch! I am not not going to part with it... And actually I would like to pick a few more of these up.
jimmy_bored:
--- Quote from: CheffoJeffo on August 28, 2006, 05:34:51 pm ---Everytime I think I'm out, they pull me back in ... ;D
--- Quote from: jimmy_bored on August 28, 2006, 05:26:53 pm ---While I appreciate your comments, I think you didn't read my question, " Anyone have any ideas on what would be the best game to convert a Tron cabinet to". As you can see I never asked about restoring Tron, nor did I ask if it was okay to change it. All I wanted know is if there was an ideal game that this Tron cabinet could be converted to.
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Um, I have made more suggestions, beyond keeping it Tron, than anybody else.
Now, you may have missed that in the discussion that ensued, but I DID read AND answer your question with multiple opinions.
Cheers.
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I agree... And thanks for your suggestions and comments... Some how we got off track.
Have a good day.
CheffoJeffo:
--- Quote from: jimmy_bored on August 28, 2006, 05:39:05 pm ---Some how we got off track.
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Always happens in "What should I do with this classic cabinet threads".
Cheers
Texasmame:
You might want to try and trade it for whatever classic cabinet you want to convert to. Unless you go back to Tron with it, you will be mocked.
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ROFL!!!
YES, YES! CONVERT IT BACK TO TRON OR I SHALL TAUNT YOU A SECOND TIME!!! :laugh2:
No, in all seriousness, I've always been a proponent of "it's your stuff, do as you will."
johnvv:
I've spent a ton of time this past year doing a total Tron restore. I think the nicest thing about the tron cabs is their great 'piano black' finish. Don't know what condition the sides of yours is in. If they are in still really good shape or if you want to get into a specialized paint job, I recommend preserving or restoring the nice black sides and then clean up the front, top, and back.
Once restored, it will look really nice. You could then do a smaller CP with some LED lights on the panel or joysticks. While it is not Tron anymore, it would still have a bit of the Tron theme and style to it as a tribute to its heritage. The 'piano' finish on the Tron gives it a bit of class over the standard arcade cab so, in my opinion, can still look quite nice as a conversion.
If you are interested in the details on how to restore the paint on it, check these forums or let me know. The original sides are a melamine wood with an automotive paint on them - that's why there are so smooth and the finish is so hard. It does look like black melamine, but it is paint.