Gottlieb Ship Ahoy - 1976
This is a great add-a-ball Gottlieb title with a neat Novelty setting that was a unique option for a handful of Gottlieb early 70's machines. When I got this machine, it was propped on a sawhorse, the back of the cabinet was rotted out. After the cabinet repairs were done, I spent a lot of time on the play field and other mechanics. There were some challenges restoring this machine, but the finished product plays as it would have when it came out. I upgraded the lighting in the rebuilt pop bumpers to LED. The play field is in great condition as is the back glass. In Novelty mode, this game is all about getting big points, 5 ball game, with markers up to 1,999,990. This is another great Gottlieb wedge head that will reside in the Vintage Vending Arcade, which is also in the works. Below are some pictures of that show the finished result.
Restoration completed December, 2014.
Restoration completed December, 2014.