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Eight Ball Deluxe?
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"Shoot for E-I-G-H-T Ball...corner pocket."
(Game Voice, Eight Ball shot enabled)
GAME QUOTE #2:
"Whoops...Too much english."
(TILT!)
Another amazing quality machine added to my collection.
This machine is part of the uncommon "Swinging Door" Eight Ball Deluxe pinballs, otherwise known as EIght Ball Deluxe "Classic" model, that were made as a part of the the final run of this particular machine by Bally/Midway in 1985.
The backbox has a brass plaque that reads #527?? It is unknown how many of this type of Eight Ball Deluxe were made. Anyone want to email me, with an answer?
Estimations are approximately 1300, but this is unconfirmed.
Playfield - 9+ (D1M)
Cabinet - 9
(Minor Scratches, repainted)
Outstanding Condition!
This was my greatest (and most challenging) restoration yet!
Here are some of the issues and hours that were required to properly restore this game to factory specifications:
Playfield Restoration included:
Complete stripping (10 hours)
Rebuilt all target and pop bumper assemblies (50 hours)
All metal parts polished and waxed (20 hours)
All targets replaced (8 hours)
Wire gate reproduction (3 hours)
All flippers rebuilt with replacement parts (10 hours)
Playfield cleaning, waxing and polishing (35 hours)
All plastics cleaned and polished (4 hours)
All light inserts and boards cleaned (4 hours)
Playfield reassemby (15 hours)
Game Restoration included:
Coin door removed, cleaned and rebuilt (20 hours)
Cabinet side rails removed, repaired, and poilshed (10 hours)
Cabinet vacuuming and cleaning (20 hours)
Cabinet and backbox repainting (60 hours)
Cabinet and Backbox rewiring (20 hours) (FUGLY JOB!)
Playfield glass replacement
Cabinet leg and leg bolt replacement
Playfield lockbar replacement
Playfield Solenoid Expander Board replacement
Game Transformer/Power Supply Board replacement
Pop bumper ring and cap replacement
MPU replacement and repair
Solenoid Driver Board replacement and repair
Lamp Driver replacement and repair
Auxiliary Lamp Driver replacment and repair
Sound Board replacement and repair
Score Display replacement (ALL OF THEM)
Estimated Hours of Work Required:
~400+
This list is now complete. Keep in mind the hours listed are conservative and skills are based on 12 years of experience.
Certify ALL circuit boards (COMPLETED)
Swap backboxes on the game to correct configuration (COMPLETED)
Replace multiple MCR 106s on the lamp driver and auxiliary boards (COMPLETED)
Replace one backbox wiring harness (COMPLETED)
Replace all board connectors (COMPLETED)
Install new U2/U6 ROMS on MPU Board (INSTALLED)
Correct Sound Problems (Complex Issue) (COMPLETED)
Repair remaining displays (COMPLETED)
Recheck Power Module and transformer voltage jumpers (VERIFIED)
and many more things not listed!
Building a a game from "scratch" is HARD WORK (and frustrating)!
If this had not been an Eight Ball Deluxe I doubt I would allocated the time.
Great Game! It brings back wonderful memories!
