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| Spyridon:
I must have a thing for Arkanoid conversions. Picked up two in one day. See my Centipede restoration for what's going on with the Arkanoid. The Arkanoid: Revenge of Doh! will be converted back to Pac-man. Here is what I am starting with: Nothing left of Pacman on the inside and I'll need to fix the monitor. Paid $90 for the cab. The Arkanoid board works, I tested it in my Arkanoid machine (yes...I have an Arkanoid in my collection). According to the seller, everything was working until the monitor went out on him. Here's what I've done so far: 1. Purchased a new overay from TNT Amusements ($20 shipped) 2. Purchased a bezel in excellent shape from a KLOV member ($125 shipped) 3. Swapped the Arkanoid control panel with a KLOV member for a Pac-man control panel - I could have repaired the holes on this one, but swapping makes the job easier. Plus the new owner was looking for a Doh CP. ($ No charge) 4. Purchased transformer assembly and wire harness from TNT Amusements ($19.99 + $15 shipping) 5. Purchased a working PCB from a KLOV member ($90 shipped) 6. Purchased a joystick and complete harness from a KLOV member ($18 shipped) - this was before I did the CP swap, so now I have an extra 7. Purchased a marquee from Quarter Arcade ($30 shipped) 8. Purchased a Pacpower adaptor kit from Bob Roberts to use a switching power supply ($17) 9. Purchased miscelaneous items from Bob Roberts - new power cord, WG K4600 cap kit (hopefully fixes my monitor issue), new carriage bolts ($14.25) I should have everything I need to convert this back into a working Pac-man. All the cosmetic work will be done when the weather gets better. I'm still working on a stencil solution for the artwork. Also, still need to order the orange t-molding. I'm estimating it's probably going to cost me about $600 (not including labor) to have a mint condition pac-man. Yes, I could probably find a nice one for slightly less but I enjoy the restoration process. Converting a classic back to it's former glory...Priceless |
| Spyridon:
Haven't installed any of the guts yet, but it sure does look better already |
| Spyridon:
Never saw these types of bulbs used in an arcade game before. Guess the previous owner didn't want to have to change the bulbs for a long time. |
| shred5:
Bravo for all the games you have been restoring and converting back.... So refreshing to see with all the people who have been trashing and parting games. Dave |
| orion:
I have a Pacman that was in about that same condition when I got it. I would say that by far the artwork was the most challenging aspect of it. I am tempted to do a stencil in the future but I think it looks fine as is, Given the total cost I would not undertake such a project in the future. I have those florescent bulbs in my machines. I like how little heat they produce as well as the lumins you get for the wattage...and that they will last for at least seven years. |
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