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Crabboy:
Hey Everyone,
Im new to this site and Im loving it. I like most of you have a love for the "Arcades" and through this. We can all show off our toys.. ;D
This is my first restoration project and Im starting with a 80's favorite ,none other than a DONKEY KONG. I hope you find this restoration project of mine entertaining as well as informative.
I will be asking for input and ideas. So any ideas, suggestions would be appreciated. :)
I found this Donkey Kong on Craigslist under "Arcades for sale" I called the number on the ad cause there were no games listed.This guy had a lot of old cabinets,outside of his backyard. These things were beat up and it looked like they were outside for sometime. The elements had their way with these machines.
The cool guy said he had, Paperboy,Pacman, Mrs Pacman, Popeye, Pole Position and a bunch of random jammas. I had chosen the Donkey Kong.
This cabinet was a bit worn from the back. He said the monitor turns on, but no picture, also just a mario "jumping sound" repeated..
Well as old as this was, I was ok with it cause I knew it was going to be a project. I paid him 60 dollars he was kind enough to help me load it into my truck. What I didnt realize is that he just tilted it back on its rear wheels and just grinded the whole back of the cab. Now if you know what Im talking about the part where the back door goes in was all jagged wood  :-[
I was like aye yay aye....
This is what it looked like when I got into my garage.
The speaker panel was loose and I kinda of just propped it to stay on for the pics,The T-molding was old and jagged due to being outside and almost 30 years old. Im going to try and do my best to keep this original...
Wish me luck !!!!

RayB:
 :cheers:

IG-88:
More Pics!!!

Crabboy:
OK Here are some more pics of the Dk as I begin to take more pics and strip it down. But first I must analyze the damage and the repairs.
Im going to strip it down and restore the wood to its original condition. I have never done this , so I wont know where anything is going to go back when I plug it all in.
so I begin with:
1. Label all wires,screws and location of all items being removed. ( Harnesses, Coin door screws etc .etc. )
2. Take photos
3. Clean / Vacuum the cabinet.

Side view ,look at the rear of the cabinet, YIKES..

Just a peek inside.


This is not a fun thing to remove if you havent done it before. BTW its HEAVY !!!!! Get yourself a spotter... :laugh2:
The monitor turns on, but no picture, So Im going to have to set this aside and cap this later on.

Lose the dust bunnies, The monitor bezel w/ instruction sticker is stripped and loose.


A look from behind.


A look from the under carriage.The wood frame is very wobbly and it doesnt look like it will hold much. The staples are now broken.


Time to stick the KIRBY to it....


VOILA, what a difference a vacuum makes.

IG-88:
For being outside, that is in remarkably good shape.

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