Pac-man restoration - Return from Doh!

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Spyridon:
Now that some of the household projects are out of the way, I can finally get back to this.

Moved the cab to the garage today to begin the body work

First step is to remove the Revenge of Doh side art. The tools needed - heat gun and scraper:

I used the heat gun to get it started and then just pulled it off:

On side two, I decided to go the quicker way and use the heat gun and scraper on the whole side. Leaves some adhesive residue this way, but since I'll be stripping the whole side it doesn't matter:

Makes a mess, but easy cleanup

Pulled what was left of the t-molding. It was so brittle that it just broke into pieces:

Next, I removed the vent screens from the back for cleanup:

I want to remove the logo plate on the back, but it appears to be glued on as well as held by the metal studs. Anyone know how to remove this and keep it in good condition? I tried prying it off with a screw driver, but it just bends up the edges.

Also, I checked into that unknow carriage bolt on the side of the cab. Turns out it's just a thumb tack:

csa3d:

--- Quote from: Spyridon on June 14, 2009, 10:31:51 pm ---
I want to remove the logo plate on the back, but it appears to be glued on as well as held by the metal studs. Anyone know how to remove this and keep it in good condition? I tried prying it off with a screw driver, but it just bends up the edges.

--- End quote ---

I just pried mine off, bending it.. then went to ThisOldGame.com and ordered a brand new silk screen reproduction plate for 15$. Looks like Rob is redoing his website, and it's got a lot of navigation bugs currently. I'd email him and ask if he's still selling them before prying. They look identical if you get one!

-csa

Spyridon:

--- Quote from: csa3d on June 15, 2009, 07:53:55 am ---
I just pried mine off, bending it.. then went to ThisOldGame.com and ordered a brand new silk screen reproduction plate for 15$.

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Yeah, I was thinking about going that route. I'm guessing the TOG one didn't come with the four mounting studs? I'll try and save the old ones.

Level42:
Yes it does come with mounting hardware.

Spyridon:

--- Quote from: Level42 on June 15, 2009, 04:17:11 pm ---Yes it does come with mounting hardware.

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Unfortunately, Rich is out of stock on these and isn't sure if he is going to do another run. Guess I'll have to work harder at saving mine. Maybe I can just mask it off instead of removing it.

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