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Title: Does anyone know what joystick was originally inside Capcom / Romstars 1942
Post by: mrclean on August 22, 2008, 06:55:19 pm

Does any one know what joystick was originally inside capcom / romstars 1942 the red round ball top one not 1943 bat top

8-way

(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/9476/19421xo0.png)

Title: Re: Does anyone know what joystick was originally inside Capcom / Romstars 1942
Post by: cmoses on August 23, 2008, 02:32:00 pm

Recently purchased a cabinet that had been converted to 1943 Battle of Midway, but had the red round ball top joysticks.  They are Wico Leaf Joysticks.  There were (2) in my control panel.  I have taken them off my control panel, so I thought I would take a couple of pictures and post them for you.  I have not cleaned them up yet.

(http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/2252/img0264vn9.jpg)

(http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/2516/img0266jb8.jpg)

Hope that helps.  Let me know if you have any questions.  I am not restroring the 1943 as it was converted at least once.  It was in a Taito cabinet

Title: Re: Does anyone know what joystick was originally inside Capcom / Romstars 1942
Post by: RayB on August 23, 2008, 07:39:09 pm

8-way Wico ball top leafswitch joysticks. Best joysticks on the planet.

Title: Re: Does anyone know what joystick was originally inside Capcom / Romstars 1942
Post by: mrclean on August 24, 2008, 11:58:41 am

cool and good to know. I'm sure this is going to be hard but anyone know where i can get a NOS one of those ?

Title: Re: Does anyone know what joystick was originally inside Capcom / Romstars 1942
Post by: RayB on August 25, 2008, 02:37:12 pm

Where, else, EBAY.

Expect to pay $30-$40 each.

Title: Re: Does anyone know what joystick was originally inside Capcom / Romstars 1942
Post by: Ginsu Victim on August 25, 2008, 03:09:51 pm

I don't have NOS, but these aren't in terrible shape. There is some rust on the shafts that needs cleaned up, plus they just need cleaned over all. (No dust washers, btw)

I did try to take the rust off the red one with a dremel and it looks better, just not smooth or polished.

You can have it for the price of shipping if you don't find any elsewhere. (I'm not sure how much shipping would be, but could find out)

If you need a better pic, I could take one later

(http://ginsuvictim.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/centuri-cab-01.jpg)

Title: Re: Does anyone know what joystick was originally inside Capcom / Romstars 1942
Post by: mrclean on August 25, 2008, 07:15:21 pm

Quote from: RayB on August 25, 2008, 02:37:12 pm

Where, else, EBAY.

Expect to pay $30-$40 each.

Havn't seen one pop up on ebay just shafts / balltops

i know it sounds silly but did you try vinegar ? doesnt that get out rust

Title: Re: Does anyone know what joystick was originally inside Capcom / Romstars 1942
Post by: Ninten-doh on August 26, 2008, 08:12:39 am

Hey Ginsu, where are ya located?  I want the Track & Field cab in the pic.   :)

Title: Re: Does anyone know what joystick was originally inside Capcom / Romstars 1942
Post by: Ginsu Victim on August 26, 2008, 09:32:53 am

Quote from: Ninten-doh on August 26, 2008, 08:12:39 am

Hey Ginsu, where are ya located?  I want the Track & Field cab in the pic.   :)

You mean this Track and Field cab?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/GinsuVictim/-DCFC0075.jpg)

Title: Re: Does anyone know what joystick was originally inside Capcom / Romstars 1942
Post by: Ninten-doh on August 26, 2008, 10:19:57 am

Quote

You mean this Track and Field cab?

Noooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!     ;D

Title: Re: Does anyone know what joystick was originally inside Capcom / Romstars 1942
Post by: Ginsu Victim on August 26, 2008, 10:29:43 am

 >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D
 MWAH-HA-HA-HA-HA!!!
 >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D