Nobody Ever Reproduced These 1973 Bally 'Circus' Pop Bumper Caps - Unobtainum Pinball Machine Parts

[@naytch2003]

It's 4am people..OL Naytch made it here..and we're all sure that you will 😆

[@LyonsArcade]

Tells me one more time just so'in I'll understand

[@Its-Broke]

Are you sure hank done it that way?

[@naytch2003]

I got a hot rod Ford and a 2 dollar bill..and I know a spot right over the hill..hmmm wrong song AND wrong singer 😁

[@Its-Broke]

@@naytch2003 is there soda pop?

[@naytch2003]

​@@Its-Broke There is yes but...the bottle is broke Joe 😢

[@SoftHandsGarage]

Okay, I'm pretty sure I bragged about this the last time you had a Circus in, but those are my schematics I had scanned :). I do love to see them being put to good use! I just got back to mine and cleaning and adjusting to get everything as precise as possible...what awesome timing for this video!

[@LyonsArcade]

Thank you buddy those schematics help us alot!

[@spike8002]

Looks like you are having some fun with this restoration. Only thing that I see not working correctly is the two extra ball bonus lights when achieving the proper bonus levels. Extra ball when you hit the side targets at the proper bonus level seems to be working correctly. These should light 3 times based on the roll over switches at the proper bonus positions.

[@Bob-sd7qr]

Thanks for the video Ronnie! I thought I might have that bumper cap, but didn't. I found a 1000 points when lit center cap, but it's not slanted and I think it's a gottlieb. Sorry, I really wanted to help. See you on the next video! ✌️

[@alabamacajun7791]

For all the fugliness of the machine (when new) you brought out it's crude beauty back. That is a spectacular back glass. Wait, mirror glass, that was the Disco Ball topper. LOL. Nice work gentlemen.

[@markjackson1444]

Very enjoyable video. I especially like watching you break out the schematics, and going through the logic of any issues you find. I’d like to say I’m getting better at using schematics, …but I still needed you to sort out my Far Out issues, so I guess I haven’t improved all that I need to….I’ll keep watching and keep trying to get better. Thanks for posting.

[@LyonsArcade]

The schematics is the fun part :)

[@markjackson1444]

They’re a lot more fun for me now, after watching you with schematics on many machines. I now know much more how to read the schematics, and what they show and tell about how the machine is supposed to work. You bet it’s fun when you track down the issue, isolate the likely culprit, and actually fix the problem. That’s huge, it never gets old… I owe you Ronnie, for all the improvments I’ve been able to make since becoming a student of your videos. …Thanks a million!

[@MRNBricks]

I haven’t watched the whole video yet, but I got 2 of those bumper caps from PBR with the appropriate printing on them. They’re both red, no orange though. Had to ask Jimmy for them.

[@LyonsArcade]

Very cool thank you man!

[@toolate1776]

Thank you for this video. These EMs are great.👍 Did you notice that there seems to be the trace (of rust?) of a brass knuckle on the paperwork that is stored in this pinball machine?😯 That, plus the smashed bottom, you can imagine the atmosphere this pinball machine once operated in... If this pinball machine could talk, it would have a lot to say!😆

[@LyonsArcade]

I didn't notice that but it makes sense now that you mention it :)

[@AvengerII]

@@LyonsArcade I think this pinball machine once resided in a pool parlor/bar that was run by a local mafia!

[@naytch2003]

It would probably say..I'm broke 😆

[@harrypapas8710]

Damn…. That’s a lot of switches… it’s broke😂😂😂

[@familiehass9563]

Just replace the -dead- bumpers by -alive- bumpers... no more cap problems and much more action on the playfield. Come on Ronny its as simple as that 😘👍

[@michaelfuller8304]

Hey, I have zero experience, live in another country but would love to hang out while you fix these awesome machines. Can I have a job? 😂

[@franktedeschi5331]

Do you know my father used to be an elevator mechanic and I went through similar blueprints with the relays and the switches did you ever think about repairing elevators? I think you’d be pretty good at.lol

[@randycarter2001]

I'm sure the installation instructions say something like making the bottom of the cabinet level. This would make the machine consistent across multiple locations. Also make the machine true to the original designers vision.

[@irieman442]

Lock yo doors.. It's about to get real up in Rock Hill!! Good thing that Circus machine has already got quick access gun storage! I know this game was really popular but it was never a favorite of mine. Sometimes it seemed kind of boring. Like you always say, "make them too easy and nobody will play them"

[@buddycomehere]

Missing Cap = No Cap 🧢

[@LyonsArcade]

Would it make your disorder better if I would have said "Missing correct cap" ? If I'm missing a machine, and I say 'I have a missing pinball machine!" but in reality I have 10 pinball machines sitting here, would your disorder demand I correct that too? "Missing Pinball Machine = No Pinball Machine"

[@MRNBricks]

Ronnie, do you have a personal pin/arcade collection? If so, what’s in it and have you ever done a tour?

[@LyonsArcade]

I do have some but I haven't done a tour. As you probably know I like the more common stuff so I've got a really nice original Ms. Pac-Man, a 1967 Williams "Beat Time" pinball, a 1960 Wurlitzer 2400 Jukebox, a Nintendo single monitor dedicated Playchoice-10, and an Atari Breakout.

[@sguttag]

Ron, have you ever asked The Pinball Resource if they could/would make the proper color/wording for the slant tops? If they are making some of these as made-to-order, it would seem that they could make the combination you would need, even if it isn't specifically listed. Just curious.

[@LyonsArcade]

I think the main problem is the orange color, they have the inserts and the deco trim made and then they attach them together, and they can hot stamp 10,100,1000 and 'points when lit' seperately I believe but they don't make orange trim for them

[@chadchoate]

Ah, the classic Def Leppard coke mirror. Lol

[@paulclarke7571]

Bet someone with a 3 D printer could print you some bumper caps.

[@LyonsArcade]

It's kind of a hard design it's very 3 dimensional, then has to be painted and it's two pieces glued together of different colors.

[@paulclarke7571]

@Joe's Classic Video Games Well get on it Mr. Ron! :)

[@BAKU2K2]

Or you can get blank deco-style bumper caps and apply a custom stamp/decal.

[@naytch2003]

It's broke

[@DjResR]

@@LyonsArcade Modern 3d printers can do multiple colors._

[@mattpace5982]

The song rock steady was sung by the group the whispers

[@LyonsArcade]

I'm talking about the Aretha Franklin one, check this out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4jJaGuqnax4aqc

[@ocsrc]

Time to 3D print the parts you need

[@CNKayutube]

I wouldnt take any ipdb picture as gospel but a good start, as some games like williams flash i have seen with red lane guides, blue lane guides, purple and combo of them, if they ran out of a part they used what they could find that would work to keep working , just a thought to keep in mind.

[@barryodog]

'FUN GAME'

[@roneckler9937]

Remind me next time not to watch Ronnie play pinball. I kept hitting the side of my chair every time the ball came down. I think I tilted my chair once or twice too. lmbo My dad told me long ago. The only way to fix something electronic is to be able to read a schematic, so, he taught me how to read schematics. It's something you definitely need some practice at doing. Ronnie does an awesome job explaining them too. Pay attention people!

[@northtustinsteamworks5172]

Game play really sucks when the play field is not level left-to-right! :D

[@jorgejnr7902]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼💫

[@MatteoPascolini]

Why not open multiple tabs so you can quickly flip back and forth? Right click on a link and then click on 'open in new tab' and then you can click on the tabs to go back and forth

[@andrewdonohue1853]

i find these interesting but id have to say it looks like solid state machines are much more reliable. perfect? no, but nothing like an EM with all of those relays and switches

[@mattpace5982]

In the 80s

[@fishon7301]

Good video! We need to return vagrants to asylums again. I'm sick of them.

[@OhRonaldo]

Your brother Donnie says he loves white 🤣🤣

[@naytch2003]

White lives matter 😆

[@williamcooper2368]

Just 3D print it.

[@LyonsArcade]

That sounds easy, do I just press a button or something?

[@lileveretteyoakumiii]

Yodelayheehoo

[@naytch2003]

It's Carolina Cotton!!! 😳