Re: Space Dual with Amplifone Question

Pictures:

http://www.ionpool.net/arcade/atari/space_duel_amplifone/space_duel_amplifone.html

tm

Hans O wrote:
> Here's a little more info. The SD has plywood monitor mounts to accept
> the standard 6100 monitor. Like Joe M described, the Amplifone has 2
> narrow sheet metal strips maybe 2" wide attached to the mounting tabs
> left and right. These strips are then bolted to the cabinet mounts. The
> strips have a pair of handles similar to drawer handles attached left
> and right on the front side. Unscrew the tube, grab the handles and lift
> it on the front. Simple yet elegant.
>
> Game serial number is 9952. How does that stack up in the order of
> production? Green HV and deflection boards. Upon closer inspection, no
> game serial numbers or XY numbers on either board, no markings at all.
> Tube does have the matching S/N, though. Wooden rails installed for the
> HV and deflection board. Original red HV transformer. Does not have red
> "mystery can", but instead has gray "mystery box". Last license on bezel
> is a 1984 City of Chicago. (Our motto "Vote early, vote often") 502
> plays on the meter. Nothing else unusual. Cab is a little rough, not a gem.
>
> I have pictures in case anybody give a darn. Can't post them because I'm
> over my bandwidth limit for the month. I'll be happy to email them to
> anybody who wants them. Drop me an email directly so I can just hit reply.
>
> Hans O
>
> Alpha1 wrote:
>
>> Hey Hans,
>>
>> I'm guessing they put the 'Amplifone' wooden support brackets in this
>> cabinet then?
>>
>> Are you able to take any pics of it? It sounds really interesting. I'm
>> sure
>> other people would love to see pics too!
>>
>> If any of you have pics of a Gravitar with a factory installed Amp i'd
>> love
>> to see that also!!!!
>>
>> oll
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hans O" <p1001@ix.netcom.com>
>> To: <vectorlist@vectorlist.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 3:02 AM
>> Subject: VECTOR: Space Dual with Amplifone Question
>>
>>
>>
>>> Couple of questions regarding a Space Dual I picked up recently with a
>>> factory installed Amplifone:
>>>
>>> 1..Did Atari modify ANYTHING in the game board, ROMS, or deflection
>>> board to correct the display when they plunked an Amplifone in the cab?
>>>
>>> 2..I took the game to take the monitor out but then got to thinking. Is
>>> it desirable to someone because of the Amp? You know, matching numbers
>>> and the like?
>>>
>>> Wonder how many Black Widows, Gravitars and Space Duals were shipped
>>> with Amp's. This is the first one I've seen. Curios little fellow, even
>>> has the Amplifone manuals in the bag.
>>>
>>> Hans O in Chicago
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>>>
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Received on Wed Sep 14 09:56:41 2005