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Title: Is this a Defender cab?
Post by: Spyridon on October 29, 2007, 04:23:22 pm: I saw this cab for sale, and it looks like it was originally a Defender cab. Can anyone confirm that? I'm looking to do a Defender restore, so this would be a good base.

(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=51525.0;attach=88354;image)
Title: Re: Is this a Defender cab?
Post by: shardian on October 29, 2007, 04:35:06 pm: Yep.
Title: Re: Is this a Defender cab?
Post by: KDOG on October 29, 2007, 04:35:20 pm: Sure looks like it.
http://www.klov.com/images/D/118124210293.jpg (http://www.klov.com/images/D/118124210293.jpg)
Title: Re: Is this a Defender cab?
Post by: cw on October 29, 2007, 04:39:02 pm: it can be again with a little help....
Title: Re: Is this a Defender cab?
Post by: More Cowbell on October 29, 2007, 05:23:08 pm: Hard to believe there was a time when Crime City was a better earner than Defender.
Title: Re: Is this a Defender cab?
Post by: Ken Layton on October 29, 2007, 06:47:46 pm: Yup, definitely a Defender. Who in the world would spray paint black a stainless steel door though?
Title: Re: Is this a Defender cab?
Post by: Spyridon on October 30, 2007, 10:58:49 pm: Okay, I am now the proud owner of a Crime City arcade machine! (never heard of the game before). I plan on turning this back into what it started out as - Defender. Look for a future project annoucement.

However, I most excited about the Gorf cabinet I also picked up. This one needs a lot of work, but it was always a favorite game of mine.
Title: Re: Is this a Defender cab?
Post by: brandon on October 31, 2007, 12:08:11 am: did Gorf use the same cab as Tron?
Title: Re: Is this a Defender cab?
Post by: cw on October 31, 2007, 07:37:56 am: the overall shape of the game is similar
Title: Re: Is this a Defender cab?
Post by: Spyridon on October 31, 2007, 08:28:31 am: Quote from: brandon on October 31, 2007, 12:08:11 am
did Gorf use the same cab as Tron?

Similar shape, but not exact. I think the sides of the Tron cabinet were all one piece. Gorf looks like a two piece setup.
Title: Re: Is this a Defender cab?
Post by: CheffoJeffo on October 31, 2007, 08:29:01 am: Quote from: Spyridon on October 31, 2007, 08:28:31 am
Quote from: brandon on October 31, 2007, 12:08:11 am
did Gorf use the same cab as Tron?

Similar shape, but not exact. I think the sides of the Tron cabinet were all one piece. Gorf looks like a two piece setup.

:cheers:
Title: Re: Is this a Defender cab?
Post by: telengard on November 02, 2007, 12:15:27 am: Awesome. Nothing is cooler than seeing a cabinet come back from the dead!

Especially a Defender...

~telengard
Title: Re: Is this a Defender cab?
Post by: danny_galaga on November 02, 2007, 07:41:43 am: Quote from: telengard on November 02, 2007, 12:15:27 am
Awesome. Nothing is cooler than seeing a cabinet come back from the dead!

Especially a Defender...

~telengard

yeah, some of the restores on here nearly bring a tear to my eyes they are so great. like the moon patrol from a couple of years ago.
Title: Re: Is this a Defender cab?
Post by: Namco on November 02, 2007, 02:11:34 pm: Congrats spy! A nice pickup!
Title: Re: Is this a Defender cab?
Post by: BrentRadio on November 02, 2007, 07:45:29 pm: When you're ready...

http://www.oleszakcreative.com/store/shop/item.asp?itemid=114

Brent
Title: Re: Is this a Defender cab?
Post by: Spyridon on November 02, 2007, 10:58:52 pm: Thanks Brent. I'll need these at some point.