Arcade Collecting > Restorations & repair
-----------"DONKEY KONG RESTORATION"------------------
Crabboy:
Thanks IG-88, I think it is. Not alot of rust or damaged wood, I have browsed through the site on restorations and "WOW" there are some out there that were in bad shape, and with some "PATIENCE" a miracle is performed..They come out looking awesome. I hope mine turns out good..
Its cold outside to be in the garage. Im a bit tired and I have to go to work in a bit :( So I wont be working on it today.
Kevin Mullins:
--- Quote from: Crabboy on November 12, 2009, 03:21:36 am ---The monitor turns on, but no picture, So Im going to have to set this aside and cap this later on.
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Uh..... that's to be expected with no game pcb in it.
But I would still recommend a cap kit as it is getting up there in age.
Looks like you are missing the major portion of the wiring harness as well.
EDIT: Ignore the above part if it's all stuff you removed prior to pics.
All in all though it's really not in that bad of shape..... seen lots worse for sure.
Prime restore candidate.
Crabboy:
haha, Yeah Ken , I took out all the components and set em aside. I did put all the wire harnesses and screws, and nuts, in ziploc plastic bags and labeled em with the location of where they go. So I know where they go.. Im trying to play it safe here.
OK , I was able to put some time into the DK. What I realize what cant be posted is all the disassembly , screws, t-molding, time, phone ringing, gotta eat, gotta spend time with the gf etc etc etc.
So I begin with a trip to LOWES nearby to get a few things that Ill be needing. I have to fill all the holes on the side of the cabinet. Also allot of small kicks and dings the cabinet has .
I have a HUGE dilemma with the back of the cabinet. Im going to post some pics. As I mentioned in my first post, the small wooden lip in the back is really messed up. Im going to try and fill as much of it as I can to see If I can shape out the lips for the rear door.Im very meticulous with my things in general,I am especially this way with my toys!!!!! ;D
I must ad that this is my first time restoring anything , this is just all from desire and a "Love of the game"...So its going to be trial and error. I have no one physically wrong to tell me if Im doing something wrong. EXCEPT YOU ALL READING!!!
I got some razor blades to scrape off any stickers, gunk and just anything on the wood. These I know will come in handy.
Wood filler, and some sand paper. I remember sanding in woodshop in the 7th grade. It seems we did more sanding than anything. Im sure itll be the same case here. :-\
Need some supplies to get me going.
The right side
The left side
This brings a tear to my eye :'(
The filler is not looking so good on this edge... :banghead:Im going to have to think of something.
I had to get down and dirty for this one..
My GF wanted to help out, She loves me !!! :laugh:
The front
Let the sanding begin.......
Spyridon:
If you have any trouble with that wood filler, you might want to try using bondo. I've used that same wood filler and found that bondo works much better for me.
IG-88:
"Rock Hard" water putty works good for me and its cheap :cheers:
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