I had posted about this cab over on KLOV, but figured I'd repost here where it's more relevant. I know candy cabs and NACs are nothing new, so I hope you guys don't mind me sharing. It's my first and only candy cab and I've been having a lot of fun playing with its versatility and coming up with custom art ideas.
BACK STORY
This cab popped up on CL about 5 mins away from me. I bought it untested since the power cord had been cut off. This is originally a Kingsley/COS candy cab from his infamous bulk sale. In hindsight, I should have bought the second one the seller had, but oh well. Replaced the power cord, didn't fire up. Replaced the fuse on the PS, it fired up. Months past as I was in the process of moving and I considered selling the project altogether. I decided to keep it and glad that I did.
RESTORATION
I'd say it's about 50% restored. Only painted the marquee/speaker/bezel and restored the control panel. CPO is repro from GameOnGrafix. I was originally going to get matte finish and have it under some plexi, but went with the gloss finish. Still have the back side and coin door area to sand/repaint and apply repro side art. I got a new marquee cut at a local plastics store. It's not identical to the original marquee, but it's good enough for me.
CURRENTLY RUNNING
Vertical shmups via Dreamcast-to-JAMMA box. I'm working on putting together some custom Ikaruga art to fill in the blanks. More pictures and updates to come as I get to them.
PICS FROM WHEN I PICKED IT UP
BACK STORY
This cab popped up on CL about 5 mins away from me. I bought it untested since the power cord had been cut off. This is originally a Kingsley/COS candy cab from his infamous bulk sale. In hindsight, I should have bought the second one the seller had, but oh well. Replaced the power cord, didn't fire up. Replaced the fuse on the PS, it fired up. Months past as I was in the process of moving and I considered selling the project altogether. I decided to keep it and glad that I did.
RESTORATION
I'd say it's about 50% restored. Only painted the marquee/speaker/bezel and restored the control panel. CPO is repro from GameOnGrafix. I was originally going to get matte finish and have it under some plexi, but went with the gloss finish. Still have the back side and coin door area to sand/repaint and apply repro side art. I got a new marquee cut at a local plastics store. It's not identical to the original marquee, but it's good enough for me.
CURRENTLY RUNNING
Vertical shmups via Dreamcast-to-JAMMA box. I'm working on putting together some custom Ikaruga art to fill in the blanks. More pictures and updates to come as I get to them.
PICS FROM WHEN I PICKED IT UP