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What would need to be done to restore this Galaga?

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Neverending Project:
I know there isn't much info, but from the (crappy) pics on the craigslist ad, I can tell this is a Galaga-converted-to-multgame cabinet. The obvious things I can think of by looking at the pictures are marquee, artwork, PCB, and possibly CPO.

Can you think of what else I might be in for if I get this cab to restore to Galaga? About how much would I expect for sideart and marquee? And how much do PCBs go for?

Thanks in advance.

WunderCade:
IMO that is too expensive for a Galaga restoration candidate. The price reflects the multi-game, and since that isn't what you want to do with the cab, that's is expensive as a base price for a restoration.

As afr as your question, you'll need the artwork you pointed out. The coin door isn't original either. You'll have to find out if the insides (wiring) are JAMMAtized.

1. Are the internals JAMMA or is an adapter being used?

2. If the internals are JAMMA, it won't be original, but you could just buy a Galaga PCB to jamma connector.

3. If an adapter is being used with original internals, then you'll just need Galaga PCB.

In any event the price you will pay for what you need, added to the 650.00, makes this cab way too expensive for a resto IMO.

Others may disagree though.

Neverending Project:

--- Quote from: WunderCade on August 04, 2008, 11:52:34 am ---IMO that is too expensive for a Galaga restoration candidate.
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Yes, I agree. I was thinking of making an offer when she realizes she can't sell it for $650. I am also trying to figure out what I think is a reasonable offer, considering I may be able to sell the existing board to make back a little.

I also forgot about the kickplate art... Damn these Galagas have a lot of art!

Spyridon:

--- Quote from: Neverending Project on August 04, 2008, 12:12:31 pm ---Damn these Galagas have a lot of art!

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Not really anymore than most with the kick plate being the item that not all machines have.  If you want to talk about lots of art, try restoring a Tron.

SirPeale:

--- Quote from: Neverending Project on August 04, 2008, 12:12:31 pm ---
--- Quote from: WunderCade on August 04, 2008, 11:52:34 am ---IMO that is too expensive for a Galaga restoration candidate.
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Yes, I agree. I was thinking of making an offer when she realizes she can't sell it for $650.

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She might.  The multi machines have been making decent money.  That's why I'm making one.

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