1978 Mizuho Restore

[Mr_Smeggers]

My final Ebay purchase showed up slightly busted at my door. Quite a shame, as this machine is mostly straight, and 95% complete. No matter. Here we go:

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Seriously, this thing was a snap. It had the "Stainless" field (Screen print on formica, with clear overlaminate) good wiring and switches, decent nails (just some gunge on the shafts) and no busted parts. More to follow.

[Mr_Smeggers]

Cleaning and reconditioning. I had to use a bit of bondo to recreate the missing bottom tray. With the prize ball tray in the back missing, I fitted a wooden one for the time being. After a polish, paint touchup, fresh case, its ready to play. Pays out like nuts. A quick note -- I also have a '77 Mizuho, and the bottom detail around the lower prize tray is cast metal, not cast and chromed plastic. A curious change for '78.

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[Mr_Smeggers]

The final pics. I usually mount the finished machine in a quick cabinet -- just poplar or maple with 6" sides and top, and a 10" base. Felt pads on the bottom. Looks sharp on a matching table. As soon as I can find an upper rear prize tray, it will be fully restored!

Mizuho Pelican basic cabinets.jpgMizuho Pelican Finished.jpgMizuho Pelican Back finished.jpg

[MrGneiss]

Very nice!!

[hanabi]

Great work, nice restore and I like the simple cabinet design

[pachinkoweather7]

Great work on these dude!

I remember playing one of these when I was in Japan.

[Moparformances]

Great work on these dude!

I remember playing one of these when I was in Japan.

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[mxfaiman]

Great work on these dude!

I remember playing one of these when I was in Japan.

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