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Title: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 7/10/05*
Post by: ponyboy on April 15, 2005, 11:25:46 am: NEW PRICING!!!!!!!!!!!

3.5" $5.00 each (Red, Blue, Black, Orange, Green & Purple)

4.0" $5.00 each (Pink, Purple, Light Blue & Yellow)

Actuator Kit $1.25 each: ( 2 ) Actuators 1 for Micro 1 for Leaf,
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Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS
Post by: Stingray on April 15, 2005, 02:32:14 pm: You don't have any balltops that will fit Supers do you? I know GGG makes them but they look too long for use with a metal CP.

-S
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS
Post by: Goz on April 15, 2005, 02:47:02 pm: Quote from: Stingray on April 15, 2005, 02:32:14 pm
You don't have any balltops that will fit Supers do you? I know GGG makes them but they look too long for use with a metal CP.

-S

S

I just got some of the red translucent balltops from GGG and you can adjust the legnth of the stick somewhat. It's adjustible by using the heavy e-clips. I can snap a pic or measure for you if you want. Sorry just read about the metal CP. Yeah they are gigantinormous on metal.

-Goz
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS
Post by: Stingray on April 15, 2005, 03:32:22 pm: Yeah, that's what I thought. I really need a set of red ball tops that fit supers, but everything seems to be geared toward thick wood CPs. Where's the love for the metalheads? ;)

-S
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS
Post by: AmericanDemon on April 15, 2005, 06:39:26 pm: Awesome Pony! Cant wait. Need some 4" Red, Blue, White, and Black if available. Potentially Yellow too.
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS
Post by: darktemp on April 15, 2005, 07:52:00 pm: Are these the wicos that fit the p360's?
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN*
Post by: AmericanDemon on April 15, 2005, 08:10:48 pm: Yeah they should.

Hey Pony what colors do you have available?
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN*
Post by: whammoed on April 15, 2005, 08:14:25 pm: Quote from: ponyboy on April 15, 2005, 08:12:48 pm

3.0" Blue, Orange, Green, Purple & Black.

I assume you mean 3.5?
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN*
Post by: ponyboy on April 15, 2005, 08:16:54 pm: OOPS, sorry.

Modified.

Ponyboy
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN*
Post by: rjarcade on April 15, 2005, 09:18:35 pm: Ponyboy, you have a PM
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN*
Post by: RayB on April 15, 2005, 09:35:26 pm: Fitting the Wico handles into Supers is doable... you need to be able to grind off some of the metal though...
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN*
Post by: Knievel on April 15, 2005, 09:57:51 pm: Quote from: RayB on April 15, 2005, 09:35:26 pm
Fitting the Wico handles into Supers is doable... you need to be able to grind off some of the metal though...

Can you elaborate on that Ray? Never seen that done before.
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN*
Post by: quarterback on April 15, 2005, 10:57:54 pm: Quote from: ponyboy on April 15, 2005, 08:12:48 pm
I should have more colors on Monday.

Any hint as to the availability of what you have and what you'll get? IOW: If I wait until Monday will I get screwed out of getting any of those that are currently available?

Also: Is shipping included on these prices and, if not, could you ballpark the additional cost?

Thanks
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: ponyboy on April 15, 2005, 11:12:07 pm: Waiting until Monday is no problem. The price is $8.00 or $8.50 depending on which stick plus shipping. The shipping charges depend on how many sticks you want.

Ponyboy
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: markrvp on April 15, 2005, 11:32:17 pm: Is the ball on the 4" red smaller than the other balltops on the 3.5" shafts? It appears so in the pic.
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: ponyboy on April 15, 2005, 11:33:53 pm: Yes, it is. Just a little.

Ponyboy
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: jfunk on April 16, 2005, 08:06:30 am: Which sticks are best for replacing p360 handles in a wood panel? (wood + plexi = 5/8")

Thanx!
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN*
Post by: RayB on April 16, 2005, 02:57:11 pm: Quote from: Knievel on April 15, 2005, 09:57:51 pm
Can you elaborate on that Ray? Never seen that done before.

I have details about the modification to the shaft here: (july 12, 2004 posting) http://www.retrofx.com/rayb_arcade.html

and also here: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?board=1%3baction=display%3bthreadid=20914

The shafts are SLIGHTLY loose in a Super base. Nothing a bit of tape can't fix.
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: darktemp on April 16, 2005, 11:30:24 pm: Quote from: jfunk on April 16, 2005, 08:06:30 am
Which sticks are best for replacing p360 handles in a wood panel? (wood + plexi = 5/8")

Thanx!

Ditto, interested in a couple.

EDIT: Almost forgot, do these come with dustwashers? Otherwise does anyone know where to get dustwashers that fit?
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: Grasshopper on April 17, 2005, 05:58:06 am: Ponyboy, are there any discounts available if you buy more than one?

With regards to the dustwasher query, I would assume that the perfect 360 dustwashers would fit (Happ ref: 50-0341-00).
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: ponyboy on April 17, 2005, 08:57:27 am: Sorry, the dustwasher is not available. I have the sticks discounted as far as I can go. So, if you wanted a discount on quantity let me know what quantity your looking at.

Thanks,

Ponyboy
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: spiffyshoes on April 17, 2005, 03:17:54 pm: Actually the dustwashers for the perfect 360's don't fit just right.
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: ponyboy on April 17, 2005, 07:05:35 pm: If you want dustwashers for the Wico Sticks I will get them. Just let me know.

Ponyboy
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: pointdablame on April 17, 2005, 11:15:54 pm: Sent you a PM ponyboy.

PS - I'd be interested in some dustwashers if you could get a hold of some too.
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: paigeoliver on April 18, 2005, 12:18:13 am: I used the P360 dustwashers when I installed 4" Wico handles on my P360s (the ones I have are identical to the shorter ones, just longer, the 4" ones Ponyboy has are different), and it seems just fine to me.
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: spiffyshoes on April 18, 2005, 02:12:37 am: Maybe I'm just a little picky about the dust washer but it just seemed too big to me.

(http://home.comcast.net/~spiffyshoes/dustwashers.jpg)
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: darktemp on April 18, 2005, 02:34:47 am: I don't think your too picky, that space would feel sloppy when you were moving. I like the looks of that custom washer, if whammoed still has some I would buy 2 if ponyboy doesn't get them in.

Do you know what length your wicos are spiffyshoes? Did you have any trouble getting them to fit well in a 3/4 panel with your p360's?
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: paigeoliver on April 18, 2005, 02:58:14 am: Quote from: spiffyshoes on April 18, 2005, 02:12:37 am
Maybe I'm just a little picky about the dust washer but it just seemed too big to me.

(http://home.comcast.net/~spiffyshoes/dustwashers.jpg)

Yes, that first photo doesn't bother me, one of the few areas I am not picky about. I'm happy if both dust washers are present and matching.
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: spiffyshoes on April 18, 2005, 03:32:41 am: I have one of the 4" wico ball top handles. You could mount it under 3/4" of wood but It would feel short. I'd recomend mounting it under just a 1/2" of wood. Or you could get the 3.5" handle and a mounting plate from bob roberts, and then top mount your joystick.
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: paigeoliver on April 18, 2005, 03:49:08 am: 4" under wood on a 3/4" panel was standard for games with wooden panels back in the day. I have actually played plenty of machines that had 3.5" ones under 3/4" wooden panels (those were a bit stubby, but still playable).

My panel has the joystick spots routed out a bit underneath and the 4" ones almost seem too tall, at least compared to my other machines.
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: darktemp on April 18, 2005, 04:18:00 am: Thanks guys. It looks like I need a couple 4" sticks that have the blue ball like the 3.5" stick. Any chance of something like that being available soon ponyboy? :)
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: ponyboy on April 18, 2005, 08:22:20 am: I will check into the different colored balls for the 4".

Ponyboy
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: jfunk on April 18, 2005, 09:38:55 am: Quote from: ponyboy on April 18, 2005, 08:22:20 am
I will check into the different colored balls for the 4".

Ponyboy

Please! :) I'd be interested in black or green 4"... Thnx!!
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: quarterback on April 18, 2005, 12:23:29 pm: Quote from: paigeoliver on April 18, 2005, 03:49:08 am
4" under wood on a 3/4" panel was standard for games with wooden panels back in the day. I have actually played plenty of machines that had 3.5" ones under 3/4" wooden panels (those were a bit stubby, but still playable).

Are the measurements (3.5" and 4") made from the base of the shaft to the point it intersects with the balltop?
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: Grasshopper on April 18, 2005, 03:29:10 pm: Are the 4" ones definitely Wico originals? I wasn't aware that any of the Wico handles were height adjustable.
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: Kremmit on April 18, 2005, 06:53:19 pm: Quote from: Grasshopper on April 18, 2005, 03:29:10 pm
Are the 4" ones definitely Wico originals? I wasn't aware that any of the Wico handles were height adjustable.

The pear-top microswitch Wicos had the double e-clip groove just like the ones Ponyboy is selling. You also need a spacer or two on top to make up the difference in height- They're exactly like the spacers from a Happ P360, and come in two sizes.

As for whether or not they're original, I've never seen one quite like that, but then I've never seen a lot of things.
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN*
Post by: whammoed on April 19, 2005, 09:09:05 am: Quote from: ponyboy on April 15, 2005, 08:12:48 pm
Right now I have the following.

3.5" Blue, Orange, Green, Purple & Black.

4.0" Red

I should have more colors on Monday.

I will post pic's shortly.

Ponyboy.

Did you get any different colors in?
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: pointdablame on April 19, 2005, 05:49:33 pm: I PM'd you about 2 blue 3.5" handles, but I think it may have got lost in the shuffle since you seem so busy around here. Just wanted to see if it got to you or if it did fall through the cracks. LMK.
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: darktemp on April 20, 2005, 01:06:43 am: So the blue's don't come in 4" with the larger ball like the 3.5" sticks? What are the measurements to the top of the shaft and the total length including the balltop? I need to make sure these will fit well in my panel.

Thanks
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: nostrebor on April 20, 2005, 11:22:08 am: Ponyboy,

Could you please post a pic of the yellow and powder blue sticks as well. I have a Bubbles/Multi-Williams project that might need 2 of the powder blue handles. Just want to check the color first.

at you earliest convenience of course...

Thanks!
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: Kremmit on April 20, 2005, 07:28:22 pm: Ponyboy- You can order those sleeves from Happ, the part #s are on the P360 exploded diagram.
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: ponyboy on April 21, 2005, 02:50:36 pm: I do have the sleeves and they are on the sticks. Check for new photo tonight.

Ponyboy
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: Grasshopper on April 21, 2005, 04:21:26 pm: Ponyboy, please can you answer a couple of questions:

Are the 4" handles height adjustable i.e. 4" height with the sleeve, 3.5" height without?

Do all of the 4" handles you have in stock come fitted with the smaller ball tops?

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 4/21/05*
Post by: usedelectronics on April 23, 2005, 07:36:10 pm: Any luck on the pictures?
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *PRICING IS IN* Pic's Added
Post by: quarterback on April 23, 2005, 07:55:19 pm: Quote from: Grasshopper on April 21, 2005, 04:21:26 pm
Are the 4" handles height adjustable i.e. 4" height with the sleeve, 3.5" height without?

I'm curious about this as well. And do all of the 4" have the sleeves, or only the smaller topped red ball? The first post makes it seem like it's the latter.
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 4/21/05*
Post by: ponyboy on April 24, 2005, 09:19:18 am: The 3.5" & 4.0" are determinded by the shaft only. Only the Red have the Smaller ball with the sleeve.

I have 4" Orange, Yellow & Light Blue coming in with the large ball top without sleeve.

Ponyboy
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 4/21/05*
Post by: nostrebor on April 24, 2005, 03:10:29 pm: Quote from: usedelectronics on April 23, 2005, 07:36:10 pm
Any luck on the pictures?
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 4/21/05*
Post by: ponyboy on April 24, 2005, 03:37:55 pm: I am still waiting for the 4" sticks to come in

Ponyboy
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 4/21/05*
Post by: Goz on April 26, 2005, 12:49:36 pm: Bump for a great seller
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 4/28/05*
Post by: ponyboy on April 28, 2005, 01:35:52 am: New pictures to follow on 4/29/05

Ponyboy
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 4/28/05*
Post by: Goz on April 30, 2005, 01:45:15 am: Was hoping to see the new pics
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 4/30/05* New Pic's
Post by: ponyboy on April 30, 2005, 05:37:47 pm: New Pic's

Ponyboy
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 4/30/05* New Pic's
Post by: JODY on May 01, 2005, 05:25:56 pm: Is the leaf actuator for an 8 way or 4 way stick?
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 4/30/05* New Pic's
Post by: ponyboy on May 01, 2005, 06:26:24 pm: I am to believe this is for an 8 way.
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 4/30/05* New Pic's
Post by: nostrebor on May 02, 2005, 07:27:30 am: Quote from: ponyboy on May 01, 2005, 06:26:24 pm
I am to believe this is for an 8 way. I don't have the other to compare but I will in a couple of days.

ponyboy

If you will measure the diameter of the actuator, I'm sure someone here can confirm ;) I would put my money on 8-way based on the pic alone.

PS: please remember light blue and light yellow handle pics when you get a chance ;) ;)

(Pastelcade construction cannot commence without color confirmation :-X ;D)
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 4/30/05* New Pic's
Post by: KenToad on May 03, 2005, 07:16:37 pm: Quote from: nostrebor on May 02, 2005, 07:27:30 am

PS: please remember light blue and light yellow handle pics when you get a chance ;) ;)

(Pastelcade construction cannot commence without color confirmation :-X ;D)

Ponyboy,

I'm also interested in what the light blue and yellow handles look like. Also, you are just selling the joystick balltops without the base, right? If so, I for one would love a kit package, maybe a balltop that was made to fit a cheap (but good) joystick base like the Happ super. Also, are these only really useful (without modification, a la RayB) for people with original Wico bases and P360's?

Thanks for any info.

KenToad
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 5/04/05* New Pic's
Post by: ponyboy on May 04, 2005, 09:18:14 pm: New Pic's on 4" Balltop Handles.

Yes, that is correct. At this time I am only selling the balltop handles.

Please check this thread on a regular basis. Complete Wico NOS Leaf Joystick coming soon!!!!!!!!!! Please do not PM asking when. I will keep you updated on this thread. Everytime I revise I will change the date in the heading.

Thanks for your support.

Ponyboy
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 5/04/05* New Pic's
Post by: nostrebor on May 07, 2005, 08:44:53 am: PM sent...
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 5/04/05* New Pic's
Post by: markrvp on May 07, 2005, 04:05:57 pm: I need a 4" blue handle, but I don't care for the light blue. Any chance you'll get the darker blue in the 4"?
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 5/04/05* New Pic's
Post by: nostrebor on May 09, 2005, 10:26:59 pm: Ponyboy,

I sent PM (order) on the 5th. Did you get it?

LMN

EDIT: Yes you did. Thanks for replying.
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 5/13/05* New Pic's
Post by: ponyboy on May 13, 2005, 08:23:40 pm: Dust washers arriving next week.

Ponyboy
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 5/13/05* New Pic's
Post by: ponyboy on May 17, 2005, 01:18:08 am: Dust washers are in. I am including them in the Actuator Kit. Price is $1.25 each.

Thanks,

Ponyboy
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 5/13/05* New Pic's
Post by: nostrebor on May 19, 2005, 11:08:49 pm: Got my light blue long sticks today. These will be just the ticket for my Multi-Williams Bubbles Cabinet.

Thanks Ponyboy!
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 5/13/05* New Pic's
Post by: ponyboy on May 30, 2005, 04:47:49 pm: No Problem.

Ponyboy
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 5/13/05* New Pic's
Post by: ponyboy on June 12, 2005, 11:03:01 pm: My very first personal BUMP.

Ponyboy
Title: Re: Wico BallTop Handles NOS *Revised 7/10/05*
Post by: ponyboy on July 10, 2005, 05:57:07 pm: NEW PRICING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ponyboy