Re: First Pin Project cab - Robocop

It's 15 min away and I'll be moving it in a pickup, why would I need to
cocoon it if I strap the head down to the playfield and strap the entire pin
in so it can't move?? As to removing the back, unless I can somehow put it
on its end with the head on to get it down the stairs I'm going to have to
remove it. How are the connections made, push on or screw on? How about the
playfield itself what am I looking at to pull it from the pin. I have the
tools, I just didn't know what I should bring with me. I'm a complete
newbie when a pinball machine is involved so bear with me :)

Bill


"Pin Geek" <josh.kaplan1@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I think the head folds down on this. Also, go to a hardware store and buy
> some pallet wrap. It's like $20 and you can use the leftover for wrapping
> other fragile items for shipping over the holidays, or whenever. You'll
> need it, especially for the siren on top. Wrap that thing until it's a
> cocoon and you can't see it anymore. If you crack that, you may have
> trouble finding another one. It's a Data East. Leave the head on the pin
> if you can or you will make a lot of extra work for yourself, and need to
> mark each and every connector before disconnecting any. If you buy one
pin,
> it won't be your last. Go to Sears and get a socket wrench kit to remove
> the legs and put them back.
>
> And yeah, if it's a free pin, don't expect the giveaway person to have the
> tools. I wouldn't have them lift a finger. Robocop is a fun game.
> --
> Josh
> http://www.pingeek.com
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>
>
> "Bill" <fred_barney@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:XwAaf.5780$wb3.3051@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > Looks like my first project pin will be a Data East Robocop cab. It's
the
> > right price, free, and its nearby.
> > I haven't seen it yet but I was told its 'broken', what that means I
don't
> > know. Any tips on moving this pin?? Does the head fold down on this
type
> > of pin or will I have to 'unbolt' it for transport? I'll be moving it
> > Saturday morning and figure it'll take me a few hours to get it apart at
> > home and downstairs and then back together again, how heavy are these
> > things
> > anyway? I was hoping to remove the head and take that own, then remove
> > the
> > glass, playing field and legs so that I'd have just a 'box' to get down
> > stairs. Anyone have the dimensions for this pin? I looked at a few
> > flyers
> > for other pins on www.ipdb.com and it looks like most other pins have a
> > body
> > that is wider than my inside basement door so I was figuring on tipping
> > what's left of the pin on its end, using a hand truck and help, taking
it
> > down an outside stairwell to an external basement door that it will fit
> > through. Any comments or suggestions? By the way what tools will I need
> > to
> > remove the head and legs, I want to make sure I take them along just in
> > case
> > the person who has the pin doesn't have them handy.
> >
> > I was looking on google for 'problems' with this machine and didn't see
> > much
> > really pop up except for broken plastic in ramps and such. Anyone care
to
> > relate any history of problems with ones they have owned or serviced so
I
> > can get a heads up on what I might have to look for to get this working
> > again.
> >
> > I'll know more Saturday but I like to plan ahead as much as possible.
> >
> > God...I can't WAIT till Saturday.. ;)
> >
> > Bill
> >
> >
>
>


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