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Breaking Down Arcade Game Machines
RayB:
Driving games and sit-down cockpits are usually designed to split in half for hauling. but it will vary depending on WHICH driving game you're looking at whether or not the two halves will still fit down your stair well. I have the same problem as you and getting a standard upright down the stairs/corner is about as big as I can go.
~Ray B
Sylentwulf:
The other problem is, any games that you DO happen to find that can be taken apart (which I have yet to see, other than the seats on driving cab's) Is that they're usually re-built at the arcade, THEN the artwork is put on, so if you take it apart, you'll be destroying the artwork as well.
fredster:
Lots of driving machines break down, just bring a set of sockets/wrenches and a battery powered hand drill is always handy.
Most of the machines on the market were designed to be moved through a 36" door opening. Otherwise, you can't get them in stores.
Next time you go, ask some of the people. The guys who unload them sometimes help set them back up. They can help you with that one. Ask people around you if they know, you are amoung people who do it for a living so somebody there would be able to help.
I don't believe there is a standard way they design it. Most of the time, double games come into 4 pieces. Look at the bottom and you can see where they bolt together. Most of the sit down cab games break into two pieces.
I hate big machines. I don't buy very many of them. I like my back the way it is without braces.
menace:
I know a member (who shall remain nameless) who has broken down at least 3 machines and has reassembled them in his basement--I couldn't tell they had been taken apart! If you are careful and have a good flat bar you can disassemble a cab without wrecking it.
daz:
I have a dual sitdown cabinet that I am getting rid of right now. See my post in the buy/sell forum "Free cab in MN". You can see how the seats come off. This particular cabinet came apart very easily but still you are left with 2 heavy large parts. In fact, the main reason I am getting rid of it is because of the size and bulk.
Jesse
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