Tag Archives: pinball playfield swap

Funhouse Playfield Swapped!

Posted on October 8, 2017 by pinballproject

Over the last few weekends, I’ve undertaken a new pinball project – swapping the playfield in my Funhouse, Pat Lawlor’s awesome game from 1990. My game was playing well, but definitely wasn’t the prettiest Funhouse out there. The clock inserts … Continue reading →

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Space Shuttle Pinball Restoration Complete!

Posted on May 25, 2014 by pinballproject

Wow – it’s with a great sense of accomplishment that I write this post! I’ve completed my first ground up restoration of a pinball machine. In the end it turned out just as I had hoped – as close to … Continue reading →

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First Space Shuttle Pinball Power Up After Playfield Swap!

Posted on May 25, 2014 by pinballproject

Last weekend, I hit another milestone in my Space Shuttle pinball restoration – turning the power on for the first time since the restoration began. I was a bit worried about shorting the switch matrix out with the solenoids or lamps, but … Continue reading →

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Space Shuttle Defender Has Landed!

Posted on May 15, 2014 by pinballproject

Tonight I finished fitting both the main ramp and Space Shuttle Defender toy on my Space Shuttle Pinball. The ramp I’m using is the Pinball Inc reproduction, and man is it ever thicker than the flimsy original! It’s super stiff … Continue reading →

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