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Title: How tall is a space invaders cab?
Post by: quarterback on October 16, 2005, 02:08:11 pm

I've searched around but can't find the answer.  Anybody know off hand?

Thanks

Title: Re: How tall is a space invaders cab?
Post by: SirPeale on October 16, 2005, 02:42:47 pm

According to some sources, over eight feet high.  ;)

(those who read AM will know what I'm referring to).

Title: Re: How tall is a space invaders cab?
Post by: quarterback on October 16, 2005, 02:50:07 pm

Quote from: Peale on October 16, 2005, 02:42:47 pm

According to some sources, over eight feet high.  ;)

(those who read AM will know what I'm referring to).

LOL 

And that's why none of us should own arcade games :)

Title: Re: How tall is a space invaders cab?
Post by: Crazy Cooter on October 16, 2005, 04:20:01 pm

This might be it:
(68"Hx27Wx34D)
http://www.holycowtoys.com/products/productDetail.asp?PROD_ID=384&DEPid=56&ROOT_dept=0

It looks like the same cabinet as the original:
http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?letter=S&game_id=9662

Title: Re: How tall is a space invaders cab?
Post by: dfmaverick on October 17, 2005, 01:37:14 pm

Close enough.

The flyer for the original lists 68" x 26.5" x 34.

Title: Re: How tall is a space invaders cab?
Post by: babydickonboard on October 17, 2005, 01:58:58 pm

if you still need it, i have an original at my house....i can measure it when i get home.

later......yep its 68"

Title: Re: How tall is a space invaders cab?
Post by: quarterback on October 17, 2005, 08:44:48 pm

Thanks y'all.  It was a tight fit, but I sqeezed it in.....

....now somebody want to walk me through the process of getting it up and running? :D

Title: Re: How tall is a space invaders cab?
Post by: Crazy Cooter on October 18, 2005, 11:32:37 am

* runs away *

 ;)

I'd clean it all up & reseat everything possible to make sure the connections are good.

Klov has the manual available for download:
http://www.arcadedocs.com/vidmanuals/S/spaceinvaders.pdf