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Grazley Garage completes Evel Knievel (EM) & Seawitch; new restoration projects join queue.
Kevin built the Grazley Garage arcade in 2.5 years from first excavation to completion
high confidence · Mike Dust and Amir discuss Kevin's construction timeline at the garage; Kevin confirms '2 and 1/2 years'
Evel Knievel (EM) restoration is 95% complete; one weak saucer solenoid remains to be installed
high confidence · Kevin and Mike discuss the final details; Mike mentions receiving a new solenoid and identifies a troubleshooting issue with a diode touching a circuit leg
Seawitch playfield swap is complete with new Wolfpack LED displays and original pop bumper caps installed
high confidence · Kevin and Mike demonstrate the finished Seawitch playfield; Mike notes the new displays are in and original caps were retained
Kevin spent $791 on clear rubber bumper material for restoration projects
high confidence · Kevin discusses ordering rubbers; states exact amount spent
Sean Bennish owns three pinball machines currently in Kevin's restoration queue (Seawitch, Medusa, Combat)
high confidence · Mike and Kevin discuss Sean's machines; Kevin initially says three machines, then clarifies fourth machine (Barraora) has already left
Getaway machine is a trade acquisition that was found to be in poor condition, prompting a full restoration
high confidence · Mike and Kevin discuss Mike Boon's trade of Godzilla for Getaway; notes the machine's poor condition with missing nylon feet and structural damage
Combat features a unique internal speaker mounted directly against the playfield glass
high confidence · Mike and Kevin examine the playfield and discover an unusual speaker placement; identify it as original equipment
Evel Knievel (EM) (EM) restoration project includes custom white powder-coated one-way gates and drop target components
high confidence · Kevin discusses powder coating modifications; states he's done similar work on other machines but this is custom white finish
“At least 5 years worth of work in here... in what, like 3 years from your first scoop of dirt to this point?”
[name withheld pending review]@ 3:14 — Expresses amazement at Kevin's construction pace and scale of the Grazley Garage facility
“Two and a half years.”
Kevin@ 3:17 — Confirms the actual timeline for building the entire garage from excavation to operational arcade
“It took us hours and hours and hours of troubleshooting and about 1 second to bend that out and solve all the above problems.”
[name withheld pending review]@ 8:52 — Describes the difficulty in diagnosing a lighting issue on Evil Knievel caused by a diode touching a circuit leg
“$791 in rubbers... Just clear rubbers.”
Kevin@ 15:07 — Illustrates the material costs involved in restoring pinball machines to original condition
“It definitely looks like it's worse for wear... There's a nice little chunk... I think the back is the worst.”
[name withheld pending review]@ 15:49 — Describes the poor condition of the Getaway machine before restoration begins
“Speaker straight into the glass. Interesting. Zachariah really tried some weird things.”
[name withheld pending review]@ 29:34 — Notes unusual design choices in the Zachariah Combat playfield, including unconventional speaker placement
restoration_signal: Kevin demonstrates custom powder coating of one-way gates and drop target components on Evil Knievel, indicating advanced finishing techniques beyond standard restoration
high · Discussion of white powder-coated posts and custom finishing on drop targets; Kevin notes experience with multiple machines and notes the K-shape chrome variation complexity
restoration_signal: Sea Witch restoration reveals multiple hidden damage issues including wood screws driven into playfield and numerous fastening problems requiring careful remediation
high · Kevin describes finding 10+ random screws throughout playfield, double screws in same holes, and old playfield sections damaged by previous repairs
restoration_signal: Kevin maintains inventory and sources specialized replacement parts; spent $791 on clear rubber bumpers alone for current restoration queue
high · Kevin discusses ordering rubbers; brings specific component needs to projects; manages multiple vendor relationships
venue_signal: Grazley Garage represents significant investment in private arcade facility with restoration workshop; built in 2.5 years, contains dozens of machines in various states
high · Kevin constructed facility from scratch; hosts restoration projects for multiple customers; operates as showcase and service center
design_innovation: Zachariah Combat features non-standard design choices including direct speaker-to-glass mount and unique spinner placement in vulnerable zone
high · Mike and Kevin discuss speaker placement as 'weird' and uncommon; identify as original design; spinner mechanism has finicky leaf switch adjustment
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Rob Vieira's Harlem project will feature a 100th anniversary custom stencil (targeting 2026 completion)
high confidence · Rob explains he's creating a one-of-one anniversary edition Harlem with custom stencil for 100th anniversary logo
“Someone got a little crazy with the uh the wood screws two in the same hole. And not only that, that was uh right into the old playfield, right?”
[name withheld pending review]@ 34:50 — Identifies damage from previous repair attempts on Sea Witch, highlighting renovation challenges
“One of one... one of one anniversary Harlem edition.”
Rob Vieira@ 28:31 — Articulates the custom collectible nature of the Harlem restoration project
“The back glass doesn't fit into the channel... It's almost like the groove is too small for this like trim piece.”
Kevin@ 31:52 — Highlights unexpected technical challenges in Zachariah Combat restoration requiring problem-solving
“Hopefully in like a week or two.”
Kevin@ 4:45 — Provides timeline estimate for Evil Knievel completion and delivery to JC
restoration_signal: Evil Knievel restoration encountered complex lighting failure requiring hours of diagnosis; root cause was minor diode-to-leg contact issue resolved in seconds
high · Mike describes extensive troubleshooting including lamp driver board repinning; identifies single diode contact point as solution; uses photo documentation
collector_signal: Rob Vieira planning one-of-one custom 100th anniversary Harlem edition with unique stencil work, targeting 2026 completion date, indicating collector focus on rarity and customization
high · Rob discusses creating unique anniversary logo stencil; emphasizes 'one of one' status; coordinates timeline with anniversary year
business_signal: Grazley Garage operates as active restoration service with multiple projects in queue from different customers; Sean Bennish has three machines simultaneously under restoration
high · Kevin manages Evil Knievel, Sea Witch, Medusa, Zachariah Combat in various stages; Sean Bennish repeat customer with multiple projects; Rob Vieira also active client
product_concern: Zachariah Combat restoration uncovered back glass fitment problem where original glass cannot be reinstalled due to groove size mismatch
high · Kevin unable to force back glass back into channel; suspects groove too small for trim piece; issue requires further investigation
restoration_signal: Restorations incorporate modern upgrades including Wolfpack LED displays, CPR mirror back glass, and custom decals alongside original component preservation
high · Evil Knievel uses Wolfpack displays; Getaway has CPR mirror back glass; both games retain original elements where appropriate
community_signal: Mike Dust and Amir demonstrate collaborative content creation documenting Kevin's restoration work; multiple takes and extended footage indicate detailed documentary approach
medium · Mike mentions recording multiple takes; provides bonus footage from different visit dates; uses extended demonstrations for gameplay documentation
operational_signal: Kevin manages timeline expectations with customers; communicates progress updates; estimates completion windows (e.g., Sea Witch 'darn near finish line')
medium · Kevin provides weekly timeline estimates; demonstrates in-progress work to customers; manages multiple simultaneous projects