Picking up this cab tonight, PLEASE help me identify what it was!**CAB IS HOME!!

[Daniel B.]

Let me start off by saying I had originally planned to build my own cab but when I realized I don't have a great history of woodworking and fabrication my family cringed at the idea of me and 3 sheets a ply in the garage and all pushed me to buy an older machine to re-do. Easier said than done on that front, but luckily yesterday I stumbled upon a machine an hour away that I'm going to pick up.

It's been converted (klov lists the picture of this machine much different) Thundercade. The screen normally works fine but an adjustment knob got nudged and now it constantly rolls vertical. This isn't of much concern to me now because I'm going to be using a tv w/ svideo anyways. The seller was unable to provide measurements for this cab and I'm kinda curious if anyone knows what it USED to be, so I could get a better idea on size (IE: Can I get this thing in my basement?) Any help/ideas would be GREATLY APPRECIATED at this point.

On with the pics!

Thanks again guys.

EDIT: Also, what can I expect this thing to weigh?
EDIT: Pic's of original cab removed for bandwidth concerns, scroll down to see new find.

[RayB]

Honestly, what I think you have there is a generic cabinet styled in imitation of "Frogger" and Centuri cabinets.

A Sega/Gremlin (Frogger) cabinet would have the glass tilted back at a low angle, while the Centuri cabs had slightly different side profile near the top marquee area.

Oh and as for weight: No more than 250 lbs

[Daniel B.]

Thank you RayB.

as fate may have it, I'm also going to be picking up a rather nice warpwarp machine tonight as well.

I couldn't find a thing for months and now the arcade gods are smiling!

When it rains, it pours.

[shardian]

Yeah, that is a small machine. roughly 24 inches wide, about 6 feet tall. You won't have a problem getting this into your basement.

[CheffoJeffo]

You won't have a problem getting this into your basement.

Maybe he should borrow one just to be sure ...

 

[Daniel B.]

Many things have occured since I posted this, tons of people coming out of the woodwork with machines for sale. I have a good contact that I'm going to be meeting up with first that has a ton of empty cabs to sift through. He knows a few had 25" monitors to begin with, which is good for me because I'm wanting to use the TV. If this one is only 24" wide I'm kinda screwed because the tv is 26".

The stairwell to the basement is 28" with the rail taken off. I will let everyone know what I come up with tonight. This is my first cab and I am VERY EXCITED to get my hands on one. I just don't want to jump the gun and get something that I will eventually be unhappy with. I guess that just means I'll likely be getting more cabs. The wife seems to be getting in on it and has been scouring craigslist and is turning up some interesting stuff. Looks like ultimately we may have 3 machines before all said and done. One in the "Man Cave" (basement) one in the patio/breezeway, and one upstairs.

AWESOME!

Thanks again guys.

[CheffoJeffo]

The wife seems to be getting in on it and has been scouring craigslist and is turning up some interesting stuff. Looks like ultimately we may have 3 machines before all said and done.

 

 

[Daniel B.]

oh my god. Last night was fantastic. I met up with a guy with tons of cabs and picked these 2 lucky ones out of the lot. On the red one, one corner is a little ate up but I'm not worried about it after seeing so many corner repair threads on this forum - we will see what happens with it. The real find that I am the most excited about however, is this namco "candy cab". I've always loved the looks of these, and now I have my very own! The only thing I'm missing is the CP, but he does have it and I will hopefully be getting it within a few weeks. The whole trip back home I was worrying myself into thinking I would never be able to afford a monitor for it, and that I was pretty much screwed. NOT SO! I measured the opening around the bezel and it's right at 26 1/2" inches!!! I measured my 27" tv, and it was the same thing! This is going to be easier than I thought!!! The inside of the thing is FULL of namco tokens, lol.

Both machines have coindoors, the red one has the locks as well. Also has the nice full peice of smoked glass for the front. He had several neo-geo machines that I was really on the fence on, but a tape measure decided my fate. I didn't have a monitor to fit in them so I went with this guy, who according to the manufacturer was used by capcom (The cp tells the same story, dunno if it was some middleman shady arcade guys doing or not) Anyways, the machine had a monitor and a 48/1 board in it that he took out before I got it. I could not be happier. This couldn't have been a better "first arcade project experience" in my book. I personally think that these are a good start and I can't wait to get to work on them. Unfortunately it's freezing in Nebraska right now so I'm afraid I won't get started as quickly as possible. Anyways, enough talk, lets bring on the pics!!!





















I can take more pictures tonight if anything wants to see anything specific, but I highly doubt you do, lol.

Anyone know what this namco "candy" is really called? How about the other machine? What do you think used to be played on here? Anyone selling the right CP for this candy?

Thanks for looking!

[APFelon]

I believe that the non-candy cab is a generic cabinet used for kits and the like. Judging by the covered button holes, it used to be a Street Fighter (or some variant thereof). I found those types of cabinets sort of unfriendly as access to the bottom of the cabinet is limited and working on a chassis from the back hatch is a real pain. A word of advice: don't drop anything down there if you ever want to see it again! LOL!

APf

[Malenko]

its a Dynamo Z-back , typically used for street fighters and even some neo geos. no dedicated Z backs I know of

[Daniel B.]

I believe that the non-candy cab is a generic cabinet used for kits and the like. Judging by the covered button holes, it used to be a Street Fighter (or some variant thereof). I found those types of cabinets sort of unfriendly as access to the bottom of the cabinet is limited and working on a chassis from the back hatch is a real pain. A word of advice: don't drop anything down there if you ever want to see it again! LOL!

APf

Tell me about it! I was thinking last night, "man, this thing is a ---smurfette--- to get into! I was thinking of adding some more support "cross members" so to speak and having that panel attach with velcro. I do remember seeing "dynamo" on the serial number sticker so you are right!.

Cool looking Candy Cab!  I've always wanted one in that style... saw one in the caribbean that had a 25" monitor in it and the same style as yours.  Have wanted one ever since.

I as well, have always had a fondness for these style of machines. I hope you are able to locate one. Are you in the US? I will keep my eye open. I know shipping these things from the UK or JP can cost upwards of $1000!

If anyone has anymore info on this candy I would sure appreciate it. Hopefully I will get the cp, but If I don't I'll have to fabricate something.

[DeLuSioNal29]

I was thinking of adding some more support "cross members" so to speak and having that panel attach with velcro.

You can always buy a control panel clamp set for a mere $8.95 at www.groovygamegear.com.
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70&products_id=204

That will make the control panel stay on nice and strong without the need for Velcro.

~ D

[Daniel B.]

I was thinking of adding some more support "cross members" so to speak and having that panel attach with velcro.

You can always buy a control panel clamp set for a mere $8.95 at www.groovygamegear.com.
http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70&products_id=204

That will make the control panel stay on nice and strong without the need for Velcro.

~ D

I actually have 2 of these on the z-back on the CP right now! Well, I think I do. I'll take pics when I get home from work. That would likely work better (and last a lifetime) as opposed to velcro.

On another (stranger) note.....

I can't wait to get home from work and see my cabinets! I've already asked the lady to plug in the space heater in the garage so it will be a little warmer by the time I get home. I feel like a total dork, longing for my piles of particle board and plastic.....I've no more than got the things in the garage and I'm already hooked!

[Daniel B.]

I just found out my candy cab is technically a namco "exceleena2" and the monitor was designed to rotate from horizontal to vertical. Pretty cool looking too.

More can be seen at
http://www.zax.com.au/exceleena2.html

[Zeppo]

Definitely a generic Dynamo cab.
I made plenty of those in my days working there.
Congrats on a great buy!
 

[Daniel B.]

Definitely a generic Dynamo cab.
I made plenty of those in my days working there.
Congrats on a great buy!
 

Thank you Zeppo, hopefully you aren't being sarcastic, I'm very excited to begin this project. I plan to start a project thread this weekend. I'm mulling over some ideas in my head to create a hinged access panel in the back. I didn't think about how much of a ---smurfette--- it will be to get the computer in there!

[Kevin Mullins]

I know you already have this figured out, but...that metal cut corner control panel is a dead giveaway for a generic Dynamo cabinet, that's what always catches my eye, whether it be the Z-back or the standard cab.

This site seems to be down at the moment, but it had LOTS of candy cab information, so I figured I'd just note it here. http://www.candycabinetcity.com/
Hopefully it doesn't stay down forever.

Good grab on those cabinets.   

[Daniel B.]

Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can incorporate a new control panel on this cut corner dynamo? I've tried to search but so far I haven't found anything. The more I stare at it, the more nervous I get that I won't be able to figure something out.

Thank you!

-DB