1 This will be the first HEP EATPM.Probably the last as well since it will be quite a challenge overall. Typical cabinet
2 Front is drilled etc but does have the original door with the Bally logo so it is complete.
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5 Decal wrinkle.Call it a vinyl substrate if it make you feel better but it is peeling at the legs just like decals.
6 Playfield is going to take some work.Lock bar catch is corroded and a bit rusty.
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9 Ball swirl,insert wear,checking.It is all present on this playfield.
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11 Insert wear pt 1.
12 Insert wear and ball swirl.The green is going to be a tough match .
13 More insert wear.
14 Guess what the inserts are worn.
15 Big insert wear.
16 Insert wear at the JAM inserts.Basically all are going to have to be redone.
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18 Ramps are broken as well as the plastics.
19 More insert wear.
20 Insert wear and a wood screw drove in ?
21 Upper playfield is won and faded.Mylar is present in the thumper bumper area.
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23 Bat insert wear.
24 Underside is typical.Dirty,corroded,generic coils etc.
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29 Teardown will be next.
30 Teardown begins.
31 Translite is rough.Has some rub throughs in the center.
32 Boards are dirty and in need of some repairs.
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34 Boards are removed.Playfield teardown begins.The sooner I can get to work on the playfield the better!
35 Playfield is now out of the cabinet and the underside is being torn down.
36 The coil bracket is broke and it is being held in place with a zip tie.
37 Underside nearly stripped complete.
38 Topside as well as the underside are stripped bare.I can now begin the playfield restoration while I get the rest of the ga
39 Ready to start the playfield process.
40 First will be Mylar removal.