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by szo
Thu Jul 30, 2015 2:30 pm
Forum: Tech Help, Teardowns, and Refurbishments
Topic: 1962 Williams Trade Winds SOS!
Replies: 13
Views: 2036

Re: 1962 Williams Trade Winds SOS!

Excellent! Thank you so much (I learn something new every day). Trade Winds is back up and running. Thanks to everyone for all the support!
by szo
Wed Jul 29, 2015 4:29 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Pinball Arcade Museum in Wisconsin Dells
Replies: 18
Views: 3962

Re: Pinball Arcade Museum in Wisconsin Dells

I never knew this place existed, been to the WI Dells probably 20 times, can't wait to get back now.
by szo
Wed Jul 29, 2015 4:26 pm
Forum: Tech Help, Teardowns, and Refurbishments
Topic: 1962 Williams Trade Winds SOS!
Replies: 13
Views: 2036

Re: 1962 Williams Trade Winds SOS!

Hey Guys, Well I got the machine open! thanks for the help.
Second, I'm not seeing anything resembling this "kill switch."
Where might it be? I attached a photo of the inside for reference.

Big thanks again!
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by szo
Fri Jul 10, 2015 12:00 pm
Forum: Tech Help, Teardowns, and Refurbishments
Topic: 1962 Williams Trade Winds SOS!
Replies: 13
Views: 2036

Re: 1962 Williams Trade Winds SOS!

Once again - thanks for all the information. Unfortunately, I will not have time to move forward on this project until next weekend now... :evil:
Alex, I will keep you in mind if that day ever arrives, but honestly, it's still (and will probably always be) the fav of my 4.
by szo
Thu Jul 09, 2015 2:08 pm
Forum: Tech Help, Teardowns, and Refurbishments
Topic: 1962 Williams Trade Winds SOS!
Replies: 13
Views: 2036

Re: 1962 Williams Trade Winds SOS!

Frank, will do! I'll connect back later tonight or tomorrow.

thx!
by szo
Thu Jul 09, 2015 1:06 pm
Forum: Tech Help, Teardowns, and Refurbishments
Topic: 1962 Williams Trade Winds SOS!
Replies: 13
Views: 2036

Re: 1962 Williams Trade Winds SOS!

Thank you for all the replies. Yes, this particular table does not have a power on/off switch under the table; but a "kill" activator by slapping the bottom of the table; when actives this completely powers off the machine, not just the game being played. The actual tilt control is where i...
by szo
Thu Jul 09, 2015 8:59 am
Forum: Tech Help, Teardowns, and Refurbishments
Topic: 1962 Williams Trade Winds SOS!
Replies: 13
Views: 2036

1962 Williams Trade Winds SOS!

Hello Everyone! I've been a pinball enthusiast all my life, and I own 4 older pinball machines. I've recently run into a couple problems with my Trade Winds (http://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=2621), both from stupidity and inexperience with mechanics. I'm open to any suggestions - thank you in adva...