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Title: First Game - Centipede Restore Post by: OrangePeel on August 13, 2016, 04:41:36 pm Hey guys!
Today I picked up a centipede from Ramair1997, who was very generous in giving it to me as a project. Here are some pictures: (http://i.imgur.com/mgaiOhR.png) (http://i.imgur.com/fPh90B8.png) The first Thing i have decided to look at is the control panel. I will need to order some trackball parts to begin with, its pretty much gone. (http://i.imgur.com/Ym4hCp1.png) I want to get the game cleaned up and running first, I am going to worry about cosmetics later. Any tips and help would be greatly appreciated! Title: Re: First Game - Centipede Restore Post by: OrangePeel on August 13, 2016, 04:48:10 pm To-Do list:
Control Panel
Title: Re: First Game - Centipede Restore Post by: OrangePeel on August 14, 2016, 02:04:36 pm Thought there was some messed up cardboard in the bottom, upon closer inspection it appears to be barely identifiable as a long since deceased rat.
Title: Re: First Game - Centipede Restore Post by: mrdude on August 14, 2016, 09:00:38 pm If you wanted to...for those rollers, you could try soaking them in white vinegar over night and seeing how well it cleans them up. Then try soaking the bearings in a penetrating oil like PB Blaster or something. Although it would be quicker/easier to buy new rollers and bearings.
Title: Re: First Game - Centipede Restore Post by: OrangePeel on August 14, 2016, 09:06:02 pm They were so bad, I already chunked 'em; bearings were completely seized up.
Title: Re: First Game - Centipede Restore Post by: Ramair1997 on August 14, 2016, 09:40:00 pm Good start man!
Title: Re: First Game - Centipede Restore Post by: OrangePeel on August 14, 2016, 10:17:33 pm (http://i.imgur.com/d8W42KJ.jpg?2)
Control panel / buttons cleaned up a bit. Simple Green is waaaayyyy better than trying to use Windex. Title: Re: First Game - Centipede Restore Post by: OrangePeel on August 16, 2016, 08:52:15 pm (http://i.imgur.com/QWEOsUN.jpg?1)
Title: Re: First Game - Centipede Restore Post by: Ramair1997 on August 17, 2016, 08:23:13 pm good start!
Title: Re: First Game - Centipede Restore Post by: kkcloak on August 18, 2016, 07:56:16 pm the first one is always special ;)
looking good! Title: Re: First Game - Centipede Restore Post by: OrangePeel on September 09, 2016, 03:17:24 pm Sorry I haven't updated you guys in a while, haven't been able to do a whole lot because of school.
Title: Re: First Game - Centipede Restore Post by: lesoleil70 on September 24, 2016, 04:03:06 pm Nice work so far.
Title: Re: First Game - Centipede Restore Post by: OrangePeel on April 01, 2017, 04:33:54 pm Alright, should probably update you guys.
Right now, I am in the process of moving, so in order to finish this project, I will need to disassemble the cabinet. This also works out because I need to cut a new side anyway. I've figured up that it is gonna take about $350 in parts to finish, I was debating whether to MAME the cab, but I decided it would be more feasible to just finish the restoration. Parts List: Side Art & CPO ~ $165 Horiz Width Coil & HOT for G07 ~ $16 Power Cord, Bridge Rectifier, Fuse holders ~ $20 Marquee & Upper bracket ~ $50 New PCB ~ $30 Lumber ~ $40 = 321 + S/H In the meantime, any advice on disassembly? Also, what type of lumber should do the job best? Thanks! Title: Re: First Game - Centipede Restore Post by: Hooligan93 on April 01, 2017, 07:48:57 pm Personaly I would stay away from MDF and use Good one side 3/4 plywood. It may not be the original material but it will survive a little water and your lungs will thank you for not using the MDF/Malamine.
Title: Re: First Game - Centipede Restore Post by: OrangePeel on April 05, 2017, 05:59:05 pm Cleaned the bottom of the cab with some bleach and simple green.
Still has some dark stains, but the dirt and rat stuff are gone pretty much. (http://i.imgur.com/lpwQqhH.jpg) Title: Re: First Game - Centipede Restore Post by: P-feif on April 05, 2017, 10:16:41 pm I'd put a few layers of Killz on that.
Title: Re: First Game - Centipede Restore Post by: MagicMarc-er on April 12, 2017, 07:13:28 am My advice on disassembly would be to not do it (if you're talking about disassembling the cabinet itself). I live and die with wood hardener and Bondo and have yet to find a cabinet that I couldn't repair. From the pics, your cabinet did not look to be in terrible shape.
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