So I need to call around until I find the guy with the biggest ego and then pay him whatever he wants?

I wonder why repairmen have a bad rep?

Ya, I saw that. There is one place listed in Austin. It also says it should not be considered a recommendation.
I was hoping for a recommendation. Also, for more than one place.
Competition keeps the price down.

Well, I'm back. It's been one hell of a 2 years I'll tell ya. Finally got time to do some more checking things out on the box. Looks like the amp works but I can hear a hum from the speaker so it probably has a short in it somewhere. The box also has quite a few other electrical problems that need t...

The finish is all messed up and has to be redone. I have no idea how I could uniformly get those specks back on a finish.
Guess I'll see if I can find one of the original colors and go with it.
Thanks for the reply.

I just started restoring a D-80 and was looking at a lot of them I could find on the net and didn't see a finish like mine. The manual I have says it comes in BLEACHWOOD BISQUE or DEMITAQSSE MAQHOGANY but mine is black with red and silver sparkles in it. The coin mechanism box is also the same color...

OK, thanks.

I'm about ready to start restoring a D-80 and noticed that D-40 cabinets looked to be the same.
Is this right?
It might make it easier to find parts.

I found one there on troubleshooting but nothing on restoration.
I guess I'll just pick at spot and get to it.

I'm about ready to start restoring a AMI D-80. It has been sitting MANY years and looks like it could use a total restoration. I was told it worked the last time it was plugged-in to use. I already got a copy of the manual for it. The problem is I have no idea where to start. Is there a guide or a b...

Good idea, never thought of that. I'll have to wait until the manual gets here because not all are marked on the box. But I'm in no hurry, this project is going to take a while.

Well, the amp tested good. All the fuses were in it and all the tubes lit up. Most of the lights came on. Left it on for a few minutes and nothing blew up or caught fire but I didn't try to see if it would work. Didn't want to push my luck. So I put it in the truck and hauled it back home. Have a ma...

I can do that, doesn't sound to difficult. Got some more, different info over the weekend. My dad says all the fuses are definitely gone but I still don't know if the caps are there. He said some of the lights are what is broke. He said the box worked fine after it warmed up. Looks like I'm just goi...

OK, I see where my thinking was screwed-up.
But, will this work to check the amp?

Not sure if the caps are there or not. The box is in the cellar. My dad is 83 and doesn't get around to well these days. That's why it took 2 months to get the make and model info. I know I'll never get anymore info before I leave to go up there. Unless someone jumps in here with the info I'll just ...