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    Default Recreating Childhood Arcade with Dad. Just a question.

    Hi folks.

    My father got me into gaming. He ran an arcade out of a skating rink here in my hometown. Ever since I was able to walk, he'd plop me down on a stool in front of such titles as Space Duel, Space Fury, Galaga, and Pac-Man.

    Well, let's shoot forward 30 years. Dad's business, as expected, drizzled out. He does some freelance work now, but it's sporadic, naturally, because he really can't find parts for the machines. He's expressed making a game room with the old cabinets he's stored away, maybe adding a pool table. I want to do this with him, a father/son DIY project. Between the both of us, I'm sure we can restore the cabs. What I'm interested in finding out are legitimate sources of arcade parts. No craigslist, no Ebay. Are there any arcade parts suppliers still out there?

    Thanks In Advance!
    <Blackjax> YES!!! MIDGET WRESTLING ON THE SPANISH CHANNEL!!!!

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    Tons of resources out there, first thing you'll want to do is read this thread:

    http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35805

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    I saw that thread after I posted. Guess I should have not been so quick to post. Thanks.
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    This is a very cool idea, especially since you've still got the original machines.

    I can't wait to hear progress on this.

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    No eBay? No problem.

    http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com

    And of course there's KLOV Forums and RGVAC.

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