What started as a Mame cabinet…
Ended up a collection of arcade machines and all that goes with it.. Restorations of original machines has touched upon many of my favorite hobbies. Woodworking, electronics, designing and overall problem solving.
I discovered a pattern that I like classic designs – however I like them functional and original. Returning arcade machines back to a condition that resembles new has been fun. All of my machines are in various states of restoration. At minimum – they need to function perfectly..
Donkey Kong – Restoration
I had been hunting for one for a while. They rarely come up for sale in the north east. It looks better than it actually is.. Surprisingly the game runs. The monitor barely worked. Triage: The inside was pretty typical for an old cabinet. Dusty and needs a power cord. At some point Mikes Arcade…
Star Trek S.O.S – Restoration
I picked up this machine earlier this year and it has made it to the front of the line. I’d never played it – but c’mon.. Star Trek! It had been owned by a Star Trek fan/collector vs. an arcade machine collector. He had a Bally Star Trek pinball machine too – but that was…
Joust Upright – Restoration
Well …. Got another one.. I’ve always loved Joust and even while I was restoring my favorite machine, Centipede, I kept an eye out for an original Joust project/restoration. What I learned is that they are not easy to come by.. Working / restored machines are selling for a considerable amount. Buried in a Facebook…
Joust Cocktail – Restoration
When one Joust just won’t do.. I’ve always liked Joust and searched for a while to get one that could be cleaned up – my Joust Upright restoration is much more than a cleanup and was well under way when this became available. It was posted on KLOV for a reasonable price considering its (relative) rarity…
Asteroids Deluxe Cocktail – Restoration
Picked up this machine because it was the right price and I do like Asteroids. It didn’t need too much more than a full servicing. But as I got into it – I kept adding things to the list. Triage – Asteroids Deluxe When I picked this one up – the guy who owned it…
Ms. Pac-man Mini – Restoration
I picked this machine up as part of a package deal when I got my Joust Cocktail. Two years ago – we had our yearly labor day party and I unveiled Lakeside Arcade which is how I got started in the arcade machine hobby. My Mame machine had all of the usual’s on the favorites…
Gyruss – Restoration
Into double digits – 10th machine I had never played Gyruss in an arcade, I saw it once on a video and heard about it from a friend. Finally I remembered one day to play it on my Mame cabinet and really liked it. Enough to start keeping an eye out to get one. Turns…
Centipede – Restoration
I was warned by those on the BYOAC Forum that you could end up with more than one machine.. My Mame cabinet – Lakeside Arcade – was fun to build and gets considerable use. But it’s at a summer home and isn’t all that available in the winter. My game is Centipede – it has been since…
This is the woman who sleeps next to you otherwise known as “the wife”, I’m glad you are having fun XOX
Hi, can I get your email address? I have some questions on an original Frogger console I own and trying to repair.
Thank You!
James McAllen
james@mcallenranch.com