Take apart or move an old Pinball Machine ( instructions )

This video shows you how to safely get an old pinball machine ready for moving to another location. Taking it apart in pieces is not very hard or complicated. It makes transport much easier.
This video applies for most old electro-mechanical pinball machines made from the 50's to late 70's.

[@viccamppinball]

That's the way to do it! I have a Mibs in my collection of Gottlieb wedge heads. Love the game play on this back box animated game.

[@thespidermike]

Thank you!

[@keithschengili-roberts993]

Thanks for this! Exactly what I needed to know for disassembling my old electro-mechanical pinball machine prior to a move.

[@dennyatkinson]

Thank you. That was well done, complete, and concise.

[@a.lonerarebel]

thanks!

[@1065Olivia]

Just what we needed! Thanks for info!

[@paulpinball9952]

In a pinch you can use the head as a prop, provided you take special care not to touch the backglass. Socket sizes for head bolts and original Bally leg bolts are usually 9/16, while most other original leg bolts are 5/8. When setting back up, don't forget to retrieve the line cord before bolting the head, and to replug the connectors before locking the back door and putting the game in place. Helpful video for electro transporters.

[@VaxxedStories]

If I need to get a heavy EM up stairs, I'll remove the glass, playfield and also the "bottom board" and carry everything up separately. Then bring the cabinet and head up. So yeah, 5 trips, but it's not that bad. It's what to do if you don't have a helper.

[@richjames998]

Thank you for making this video. I used it to move a machine it made it possible to do with one person.I had watched almost a dozen and this was one of the best videos for newcomers.

[@PinballAdventure]

You are welcome, glad it could be of help

[@dyoung531]

Great video! Exactly what I was looking for!

[@ShaunaCline]

Thank You

[@JamesRyanDobson]

EXACTLY what I was looking for!! THANK YOU!! WOO!

[@MrThePix]

Thanks. Scary doing my first purchase. This helped a lot.

[@jaydee9968]

Great video -- pretty simple, but good to see the easy way. I already have a MIBS (great game!), and just purchased a Bally Hi-Lo Ace at an estate sale for $275! Excellent deal, but it is going to be a bear to get it out of the basement -- no bulkhead and a very narrow staircase up to the main floor. Thank you for posting this video.

[@7yaya754]

Excellent, precise ans complete, thanks a lot for the good job ! In French : IMPECCABLE ! ! !

[@Lutheriarotavita]

Muy interesante!!! Ver el pinball vertical da miedo!😨. Eres el mejor en lo que haces, gran video!

[@josephhunt2478]

thank you just what i needed well done

[@blondeeagles]

Thanks crickets ya did great 👏👏👏

[@ChezArcade]

Very helpful man! I'm sure this will help a lot of newcomers to pins especially EMs

[@brianduchowicz8993]

yeah thats me,,the guy im buyin from says i dont have to remove the top backboard??seems like a mistake to me??going upstairs with it attached,,im not sure about this,,can you help???Brian

[@ChezArcade]

brian duchowicz always remove the Backbox or put the Backbox down on the newer games. Always!!!!

[@brianduchowicz8993]

thanks,,i thought so too,,is it easy to reconnect the wiring??i think they are sized apprpriate to where they plug back in right??

[@brianduchowicz8993]

do u know the size sockets i need for this,,its a 1970 williams straight flush one player game

[@ChezArcade]

brian duchowicz yes and it's around a 16mm or 17 usually

[@jmitchell29]

Thank you very much, quick question. Sounds silly I’m sure, do you leave the glass in when transporting and also is it better to get them right side up as opposed to tipping on their back or is that ok? Thank you

[@Styk33]

I know this is old, but might help folks in the future. I remove the playfield glass and transport that vertically, inside a vehicle. Keeping it on the game is a big risk of it breaking, especially if you transport it in a heavy suspension truck or a single axle trailer.

[@rhinomite5203]

what to do if there is no key for the front

[@barabraham1]

Thank You