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Should I fix this, or gut it? (Head-On 1979)

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Gehrig:

Just picked up an old arcade called Head-On (1979).  The lady was selling it for $25 bucks, so I figured I would pick it up and just gut it.   Well... picked it up tonight, and was kind of suprised how good the condition was for a 1979 game.  I mean.. it is far from perfect,  but better than most arcades I seen being sold from the early 90s.  The game doesn't work.. just the audio.  Anyone think this game even has any value if I fixed it? Or should I just go ahead and gut it?

SithMaster:

If its fixed it should be worth more than the 25 dollars you paid for it.

Keep in mind people on this forum would say you should restore it and that you shouldnt gut it or anything.  I say if you can avoid any major cosmetic damage to the cab then maybe use it for mame (if thats your plan).  Im sure others will chime in but it is now your cab and you can gut it if you want though i wouldnt.  If you can just fix it up and sell it for an empty cab that can be used for mame (except if it is a star wars cab).

tristan:

That looks like a good candidate for repurposing to me!   >:D

Seriously, I'm getting ready to gut a perfectly good Millipede cabinet because I can't get rid of it(DFW!!!)...




KDOG:

Ask yourself do you like the game.  If not your option would be if someone close to would trade it generic cab. Part it out, some one may need the parts then mame it.

 Another  would be to save it and use the dimension to make your own.

SithMaster:

o okay i just checked the pics on klov and you can just make a new cp and remove the rest.  the monitor might be worth something to someone though and id advise against throwing parts away in case you need them later or if someone here could use them.

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