Author Topic: Indiana Jones Restoration..."Finished" (Read 40250 times)

koolmoecraig · « **Reply #40 on:** December 27, 2008, 01:20:50 am »

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Boz · « **Reply #41 on:** January 24, 2009, 01:28:23 pm »

Other than elbow grease, what did you use to shine your metal parts, ramps, etc.

Visitor Q · « **Reply #42 on:** January 24, 2009, 08:34:22 pm »

WOW! First I have seen this post, amazing job bro!!!!

I see you install the plastic protectors, doing so today here with my MB. Where did you order yours from, they look nice?.

Sooooo... I got to ask, how much you got rolled into this pin?

koolmoecraig · « **Reply #43 on:** January 25, 2009, 02:41:13 am »

Quote from: TheBoz on January 24, 2009, 01:28:23 pm

Other than elbow grease, what did you use to shine your metal parts, ramps, etc.

A Dremel with some polishing rouge followed by Mothers aluminum wheel polish and about 100 cotton rags.

Boz · « **Reply #44 on:** January 25, 2009, 12:38:50 pm »

Quote from: koolmoecraig on January 25, 2009, 02:41:13 am

Quote from: TheBoz on January 24, 2009, 01:28:23 pm
Other than elbow grease, what did you use to shine your metal parts, ramps, etc.

A Dremel with some polishing rouge followed by Mothers aluminum wheel polish and about 100 cotton rags.

A Dremel. Damn. Never even occurred to me.

Visitor Q · « **Reply #45 on:** January 25, 2009, 07:12:24 pm »

koolmoecraig....

No reply to my questions?

koolmoecraig · « **Reply #46 on:** January 25, 2009, 10:38:45 pm »

Sorry man. I replied last night but I guess it didn't post...

Thank you for the kind words.

The protectors are from orbitpinball.com. They have lots of great products.

I've saved all of my receipts basically treating this thing like a car restoration. I haven't sat down added it up but I figure it's probably close to $2000 in parts, clearcoating, brass plating and WAY too much time. The machine itself was $3000.

Visitor Q · « **Reply #47 on:** January 26, 2009, 07:17:43 am »

NP... Yeah I spoke to Frank on the phone the other day from Orbit Pinball, nice guy with great products... Same place I got my protectors too.

I think the game is worth it, I mean it looks amazing and the $$$ adds up easy especially with small parts. Hell I think I just blew about 100 bucks on LEDs alone!

I'll have 5g wrapped up in mine soon enough.

metahugh · « **Reply #48 on:** January 26, 2009, 08:40:07 am »

WOW, incredible restoration. You definitely went further than I did with my IJ restoration.

So how did you get HEP to CC your playfield? I am doing a similar restore on my AFM with a brand new playfield and I would love to get HEP to re-clearcoat my new PF.

Visitor Q · « **Reply #49 on:** January 26, 2009, 11:17:08 am »

I kinda wish my MB was CC since it is in such good shape but I am hoping if I keep after it, I would imagine it will hold up well.

koolmoecraig · « **Reply #50 on:** January 26, 2009, 03:44:22 pm »

It will hold up just fine in a home environment.

pinballwizard79 · « **Reply #51 on:** January 26, 2009, 10:15:36 pm »

I want to make out with this machine.

Visitor Q · « **Reply #52 on:** January 27, 2009, 07:09:55 am »

Quote from: pinballwizard79 on January 26, 2009, 10:15:36 pm

I want to make out with this machine.

You'll have to wait in line.

koolmoecraig · « **Reply #53 on:** January 28, 2009, 10:13:29 pm »

Left ramp in. I customized it with a little cobra.

koolmoecraig · « **Reply #54 on:** January 28, 2009, 10:17:07 pm »

More Cowbell · « **Reply #55 on:** January 29, 2009, 05:57:24 pm »

I wish I had your patience. I end up doing everything 80% so that I can get it done.

Flake · « **Reply #56 on:** January 31, 2009, 12:33:33 am »

Mmmmmmmm.....................Sweet loking Indiana Jones.............Aaaaarrrrrrggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh..........

Only in my wildest dreams.........

Zero_Hour · « **Reply #57 on:** February 02, 2009, 01:33:13 am »

The polished ramps are just stunning, as is the rest of the machine. Nice work.

Visitor Q · « **Reply #58 on:** February 03, 2009, 08:42:32 am »

How does the game play with the PF cleared? There is a thread over on RGP right now with a few people stating how bad they dislike the play.

The look is certainly amazing though...

koolmoecraig · « **Reply #59 on:** February 03, 2009, 02:04:58 pm »

Quote from: Visitor Q on February 03, 2009, 08:42:32 am

How does the game play with the PF cleared? There is a thread over on RGP right now with a few people stating how bad they dislike the play.

The look is certainly amazing though...

I don't know if you have noticed but my game isn't finished yet.

I am looking forward to finding out how it plays though. I imagine it's ridiculous until some rubber builds up to slow down the field.

Visitor Q · « **Reply #60 on:** February 03, 2009, 02:43:36 pm »

I guess I really didn't take notice that it was not completely done.

What's all left to do at this point?

Cyberflexx · « **Reply #61 on:** February 03, 2009, 03:50:40 pm »

Quote from: koolmoecraig on January 25, 2009, 10:38:45 pm

I've saved all of my receipts basically treating this thing like a car restoration. I haven't sat down added it up but I figure it's probably close to $2000 in parts, clearcoating, brass plating and WAY too much time. The machine itself was $3000.

DAMN!!!! Are you going to play it when it's done or just look at it?

koolmoecraig · « **Reply #62 on:** February 03, 2009, 08:32:07 pm »

Quote from: Visitor Q on February 03, 2009, 02:43:36 pm

What's all left to do at this point?

I'm waiting for the side rails and wireforms to come back from being re-plated. I wasn't happy at all with the original plating job.

Once I get the side rails back and installed, I can put the back board on. Connect all the wires, get some playfield glass and I'll be good to go. Assuming I didn't muck anything up during the tear down and rebuild.

Visitor Q · « **Reply #63 on:** February 04, 2009, 07:21:25 am »

Wiring... Won't that be fun!

koolmoecraig · « **Reply #64 on:** February 04, 2009, 07:35:43 am »

Quote from: Visitor Q on February 04, 2009, 07:21:25 am

Wiring... Won't that be fun!

Naaa, everything on the playfield is pretty much all connected. By wiring I meant putting the plugs back on the PCBs. I THINK I marked everything correctly so it should go smoothly.

For some reason my biggest concern right now is mounting the side rails. Ya get one shot and I fear im gonna muck it up.

Visitor Q · « **Reply #65 on:** February 04, 2009, 08:50:01 am »

Quote from: koolmoecraig on February 04, 2009, 07:35:43 am

Quote from: Visitor Q on February 04, 2009, 07:21:25 am
Wiring... Won't that be fun!

Naaa, everything on the playfield is pretty much all connected. By wiring I meant putting the plugs back on the PCBs. I THINK I marked everything correctly so it should go smoothly.

For some reason my biggest concern right now is mounting the side rails. Ya get one shot and I fear im gonna muck it up.

Just take your time and I am sure you will be fine. I wish I lived closer, I would love to help out on a project like this. I really enjoy the pictures, keep up the good work!

I would besure to stick those side rails on there real good.

BTW... What other pins do you own, if any?

koolmoecraig · « **Reply #66 on:** February 04, 2009, 07:30:02 pm »

Quote from: pinballjim on February 04, 2009, 09:40:49 am

Are you doing the display panel and lost mines mods? I don't care for IJ but those both look pretty neat.

http://www.orbitpinball.com/proddetail.asp?prod=IJ-DMDPanel-MOD

Do you mean the "Lost Plastic" mod? I did install that. You can see it in the pictures. I did get the display panel mod from Orbit. I'll be installing that when I get to the backboard.

koolmoecraig · « **Reply #67 on:** February 04, 2009, 07:36:12 pm »

BTW... What other pins do you own, if any?
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I just cleaned house actually.

I had a Baby Pac-Man that I just sold along with a Getaway pinball machine. Right now I am down to the Indiana Jones here, Attack From Mars and my Q*bert Mame machine that I built a few years back. I would like to have a Cactus Canyon someday but the cost is just too much.

Visitor Q · « **Reply #68 on:** February 05, 2009, 07:19:23 am »

Is your AFM in this good of shape?

koolmoecraig · « **Reply #69 on:** February 05, 2009, 05:34:20 pm »

Quote from: Visitor Q on February 05, 2009, 07:19:23 am

Is your AFM in this good of shape?

No. It's in excellent condition but nowhere near this thing.

koolmoecraig · « **Reply #70 on:** February 05, 2009, 05:39:37 pm »

Got the apron back from being re-powdercoated. New decals installed.

koolmoecraig · « **Reply #71 on:** February 05, 2009, 05:45:13 pm »

Decided it would be cool to light up the "Path of Adventure". I mounted 6 SMD LEDs that will be powered off of the 12vdc that goes to the Path's motor PCB. It turned out great. The LEDs are held in place by some clear RTV sealant.

Crotch shot

pinballwizard79 · « **Reply #72 on:** February 05, 2009, 08:17:24 pm »

please stop posting this machine

it hurts me to see something so freaking nice that isnt mine

custom leds, repowder coated what & clear coated by HEP?

whats next: a date eating monkey as a topper?

be my friend, move to STL & travel a lot so I can spend alone time with it

the house next to me i s for sale (the entire neighborhood is actually :-))

koolmoecraig · « **Reply #73 on:** February 05, 2009, 09:22:52 pm »

What makes you think I can afford a house after becoming enslaved to this thing?

pinballwizard79 · « **Reply #74 on:** February 05, 2009, 10:06:20 pm »

Straw buyer it up, HELOC it out & then foreclose away!

Kidding about that, I dont need any more deprecation.

koolmoecraig · « **Reply #75 on:** February 05, 2009, 11:05:51 pm »

Installed the Path of Adventure and the outside ball return slide...

Visitor Q · « **Reply #76 on:** February 06, 2009, 07:15:58 am »

You a big Indy fan? Why the special treatment for this game? Not saying Indy is not a good game, it's a great game but I was just wondering while you picked this one?

koolmoecraig · « **Reply #77 on:** February 06, 2009, 04:47:53 pm »

Quote from: Visitor Q on February 06, 2009, 07:15:58 am

You a big Indy fan? Why the special treatment for this game? Not saying Indy is not a good game, it's a great game but I was just wondering while you picked this one?

Indy and The Getaway are the first two pins that I really got into. I just really liked the game back in the day. If I had my Attack From Mars before I started on this restoration I might have done it to that instead.

I did it basically because I wanted to give myself a little project and to tell you the truth, I find pinball machines a lot more interesting than video games now.

Zero_Hour · « **Reply #78 on:** February 06, 2009, 06:30:36 pm »

Quote from: koolmoecraig on February 06, 2009, 04:47:53 pm

I did it basically because I wanted to give myself a little project...

I shudder to think what you consider a major project. Cant wait to see youpost some pics when this one is finished and all lit up.

koolmoecraig · « **Reply #79 on:** February 07, 2009, 02:54:35 am »

Quote from: pinballjim on February 07, 2009, 12:57:44 am

Unbolting parts, sending them to someone else, and bolting them back together is not a major project, Zero_Hour.

The only parts that I sent out were the playfield and brass. Doesn't my cabinet work, metal polishing and mods count for anything?

Jeeesh.


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