Koolbrez67's Cab Project

[koolbrez67]

Well I finally got one. I am so happy it needs a little work and a new monitor but I am happy. I also got it for free which is even better . But what really makes it nice is when I got it home and found 27 dollars in quarters still in it. I was like hell ya. So It is now called my Lucky Cab. I took some pictures of it to show what it looks like I am going to take the free change and part out the rest of the unit on ebay and use that money to fix the unit.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6120-1.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6116.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6117.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6118.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6119.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6121-1.jpg

Bin one full of quarters in the front
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6122.jpg
Bin two in the back full of more quarters
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6115.jpg

Can't wait to start on it gotta move first.

Thank you Paulstevens for finding me a free cab. I work so hard on HS and stuff for the community it feels like Christmas right now. Thank you so much.

[bent98]

Thats awsome!

[shimoda]

Sweet, congrats man, you deserve it!

[j5350]

Yeah, that's cool, but I'll need my $27 back. ;)

[Rawd]

That is actually very funny! Nice job!

I used to walk down to the local Zellers store to play Rampage quite a bit :)

[koolbrez67]

Getting your first cab for free it's great. Getting your first cab free with 27 dollars in quarters Priceless. It's my lucky cab. It was also full of playing cards from Vegas. It is in mint condition on the inside. Everything is there and it runs.

[mildanti]

Good score buddy

[Garebear911]

Pretty awesome, I looked forever for a cab around here and couldn't find ANYTHING except for a track and field cab. I finally found a street fighter 2 cab but paid $150

[koolbrez67]

Update sold the Marquee , Bezel and sound card of the rampage cab. Used the money to by a TrackBall. I've completely gutted the unit now and I've started stripping the siding off. The Control panel has been cleaned up and needs a new piece of sheet metal. I will put up pictures tomarrow of how it is coming along.

[koolbrez67]

So I got the unit completely Stripped.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6139.jpg
I will have to bondo up Some areas.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6141.jpg

This side is tore up and i will have to bondo and sand the crap out of it.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6142.jpg
I have 2 corners to fix.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6143.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6144.jpg
I started Bondoing this side yesterday. I will sand and finish it tomorrow.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6145.jpg
I will update the pictures in the upcoming days.
I Did get 2 blank metal control panels for 30 bucks.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6136.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6137.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6138.jpg

[koolbrez67]

Finished the side and kick plate today will my military buddy dave.

The sides are plastic sheets. I got them for 20 bucks each 96inchs X 48inchs. I put heavy duty metal corner protectors on each side and metal covers for the kick plate.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6168.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6169.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6170.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6171.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6172.jpg


I will be getting new Tee molding soon and I am ready to start on the 28 inch LCD and get some smoked plexi glass from Tap Plastics. I need to have a marquee made. I was hoping to get Billpa to make me a Hyperspin marquee. Other than that I am waiting on the rest of the stuff to get here and I will be ready to rock soon.

[The Loafer]

It's looking great friend, your own cab, doesn't that sound great? I've had mine for a couple of years and I still get a kick seeing it, something I always wanted.

28" LCD is gonna look GREAT! :) Keep us informed on your progress.

[BadBoyBill]

That plastic looks real nice, cant wait to see the final product.

[koolbrez67]

Got the 28 inch LCD screen mounted finished cleaning the unit. I'm Waiting on my new T-molding and I need to pick up some smoked Plexi glass. Now i will start working on the control panel and see about getting a marquee.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6173.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6174.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6175.jpg

[Dazz]

Looks great!

[SophT]

Yo man- if you're gonna go all out, I suggest smoked glass instead of smoked Plexi. It's looking great so far!

[koolbrez67]

Well I got a little done while the site was down. I got my smoked plexi and it looks great. I cut my control panel it was a pain in the ass. I killed my drill in the process and had to go buy another one. So Here is my update. I will be finishing up the CPO next week. I will wire it this weekend. I am trying to time it with the newest release of HYperspin.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6188.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6190.jpg

[koolbrez67]

Well I got the Control Panel almost done. I picked out this really cool Hollowgraphic laminate at Tap Plastics with a Lexen Cover. I think it looks sick I can't wait to finish this. I'm taking my time so I don't mess anything up since this is my first cab.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6191.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6192.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6193.jpg

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http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6196.jpg

My racing Spinners need to still be drilled But I will get that this weekend.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6198.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6199.jpg

[sneakily1]

Dude the laminate for the CP is AWESOME! I can't wait to see what else you do with this thing!

[koolbrez67]

Not finished but getting close got the CP wired but still have to cut the spinner holes . This shit looks bad ass. I am proud to say that this unit will have HS 1.0 as it's first front end. I can't wait for sunday. BBB you really out did yourself. So her are som e more pictures of the progress.

The CP looks great
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6215.jpg

New Tee molding looks hella good pics are ok it looks great in person
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6214.jpg

The cp looks dam good. I am so proud of this work I've done
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6204.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6203.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6200.jpg

I just want to say that I am proud to be A HS TEAM MEMBER. Thank you everyone. I can't wait to make a video of this cab done.

[oooPLAYER1ooo]

looking great man !
i'm sure all your hard work for the community is going to look so much better on your own cab.

[stovies]

Inspirational buddy. Still cannot believe you've provided all that wonderful theme art and stuff but didn't have a cab. That said, your first baby is awesome :)

Looking forward to the video with HS 1.0 installed on it. Sweet!!!

[koolbrez67]

Inspirational buddy. Still cannot believe you've provided all that wonderful theme art and stuff but didn't have a cab. That said, your first baby is awesome :)

Looking forward to the video with HS 1.0 installed on it. Sweet!!!

I can't wait either. I am so looking forward to finishing this.

[koolbrez67]

Got my spinner steering wheels on and it looks great.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6222.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6216.jpg

[njay]

sweet work m8 where did you find the racing spinners?

[ACE]

very nice! I've thought about doin the same with my spinners.... Looks like my decision is made! I need two more spinners, a couple light guns, and three more buttons mounted above my trackball for total mouse control.
I'm loving the new HS! I was totally against moving on due to my old mame set, but glad I did. It forced me to update everything which is great! Game on dude!

P.S. I've been playin around with XBMC... I'm kinda liking it.

[IrishKrush]

Looks great! I am interested in the final pics and a video when the cab is complete.

[Dazz]

sweet work m8 where did you find the racing spinners?They are Turbo Twist 2 spinners with the wheel attachment. They can be purchased from www.groovygamegear.com.

[logan5]

Hope you don't mind me jumping in here Dazz but do the turbo twists connect easily via usb? Also, how do they stack up with regards to 360 degree racing games (such as pole position) and 270 degree racing games (such as out run)? Thanks in advance. I was planning on buying one and have been scouring the web (without success) trying to get a conclusive answer to these questions...

[mildanti]

Wow looks awesome

[koolbrez67]

Hope you don't mind me jumping in here Dazz but do the turbo twists connect easily via usb? Also, how do they stack up with regards to 360 degree racing games (such as pole position) and 270 degree racing games (such as out run)? Thanks in advance. I was planning on buying one and have been scouring the web (without success) trying to get a conclusive answer to these questions...



They work great I mean great. I will put a video up in a couple days to show how it works . But I'm loving it right now.

[koolbrez67]

More photos of how i decided to do my control panel and a bunch of parts.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6179.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6183.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/HPIM6182.jpg

I looked at the layout for 2 days. I then taped down the whole metal sheet with clear packing tape before I drilled out the holes. I killed my first drill it got thru all holes except 6. I went out bought a new drill and was pissed when it cut thru the CP like butter. I then had wished I had bought a new one in the first place. I used a 3"inch Bi meter hole saw bit for the track ball. I think the buttons where 1 1/8 inch. 1 and 3/4 for the joysticks. I used a hollow graphic plastic sheet I found at tap plastics. The lady thought I was crazy when I bought the plastic sheets for the sides. She really thought i was wierd when I said I wanted the Blue Hollow graphic sheet for the Cp. I used 3m super 77 for the CP glue. 3M 90 for the plastic sheets. Everything I used on this cab was meant to be durable and last 20 more years.

[SophT]

I wanna know where you got the racing wheels?

[vglord57]

I think the wheels were turbo twists with attachments from Groovy Game Gear...

[azzbarb]

looking great mate :)

[ACE]

Let the good times roll!!!!! If you find a lightgun that doesn't look like a toy let me know.

[glassbox]

hah, i just killed my drill last night too. i almost regret not going with a wood cp... but, it gave me an excuse to buy a nice new hammer drill :D

looking good man, i like the wheels

[koolbrez67]

Photos of my project up close and a video demoing it.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/GEDC0023.jpg
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I hope you all enjoyed it the extra photos i took.

[The Loafer]

Sweet, sweet, sweet! Very nice approach to your control panel and especially to the two steering wheel attachments.

[Rawd]

Love the steering wheels as well! Those must be awesome for Sprint and pole position, but you should make some sort of analog pedals? You just use the buttons for now?

Very nice looking cab, excellent work man.

[koolbrez67]

I use the joystick since it is analog it is just like a foot petal. My son and I race all the time it feels just like an atari wheel.

[Aabra]

Sweet job man. I love it.

[koolbrez67]

Finally got my marquee. Thank you Billpa for a wonderful job I highly recommend him. I had it printed at mamemarquees .

It looks so nice.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/GEDC0005.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/GEDC0004.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/GEDC0003.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/GEDC0002.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/GEDC0001.jpg

[koolbrez67]

For anyone looking at the marquee and saying KooKbrez67 it is a joke. Kook is a Cali term for crazy I was in the navy and I do surf I doubt that there is many surfers on the board. So I am the crazy team member is what the joke is I am the KookY one. I wanted to share it with you I get a big kick out of it at home and those who know me do as well . I use to hear it all the time "that guy is kooky Navy and Army what you got a death wish". Nope he is just kooky.



http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/kook-aid.jpg

[vglord57]

That's awesome!!!

[SophT]

I do surf I doubt that there is many surfers on the board


Just us Hawaiians (me and KingBB) ;)

[koolbrez67]

My Navy buddy Aukai calls me pupule makani . He is hawaiian.

[THK]

LoL hadn't spotted it actually said KooK in stead Kool there :D

[SophT]

My Navy buddy Aukai calls me pupule makani


Nice- crazy breeze. Also taken out of context it can mean bad gas. :P

[newer]

What for a Monitor do you use in your Cabinet?

[bent98]

Looks great!!!

[stovies]

Very sweet cabinet. Well done my man!

[mildanti]

Jealous

[jrufano]

koolbrez67,
Which sheet of plexi-glass did you get from TAP? They have lots of different types. Also did you get your sheet cut a little smaller than your actual dimensions? Thanks.

[koolbrez67]

Smoked Plexi 1/8 inch i think. Dimensions don't remember except I measured it exact like five times so it fit perfect. Each cab has it's own size so Just measure on yours and do it five times to be sure lol.

[koolbrez67]

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/GEDC0038.jpg
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http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/GEDC0018-1.jpg
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[IrishKrush]

Looks great man! Congrats, you deserve it!

[stovies]

Looks sweet! And two vacuums just to make sure that gaming corner stays neat and tidy!

[THK]

Verrrry nice bro!

[sosfx]

Nice vacuum and fan ...oh and the cabs not too shabby either :)

[garwil]

Nice work dude, but does your marquee say "Kookbrez67" on it?

[mildanti]

yes it does

[SORHP]

awesome!, What's that... in the third pic from the top?

[koolbrez67]

awesome!, What's that... in the third pic from the top?

It's a mame artwork pack that shows the tent vs system.

[IrishKrush]

Koolbrez, do you find that the mouse buttons mounted below the trackball get in the way? I am wanting to incorporate mouse buttons into my build and was trying to think of an ideal place.

[koolbrez67]

Koolbrez, do you find that the mouse buttons mounted below the trackball get in the way? I am wanting to incorporate mouse buttons into my build and was trying to think of an ideal place.

I've never had a problem. I use the track ball with quick changes between 2 hands and the placement of the buttons being closer has improved my game play.

[kevin_lane]

The only bad part about this website is trying to view it from work...they block everything.

I can't wait to check your cab out though, I'm sure it is awesome.

Hope your getting your deserved rest....

Take care man

Kev

[koolbrez67]

The only bad part about this website is trying to view it from work...they block everything.

I can't wait to check your cab out though, I'm sure it is awesome.

Hope your getting your deserved rest....

Take care man

Kev

I back and refreshed and working on minted kustom wheel art and soon 3d box art. I had my 8 month rest and now that fall is here I am back at it. So stay tuned for more content over the next few months.

[IrishKrush]

Koolbrez is back! This is awesome news. I can not wait to see your minted sets. Koolbrez style MAME wheel?

[koolbrez67]

Koolbrez is back! This is awesome news. I can not wait to see your minted sets. Koolbrez style MAME wheel?

I think I am going to try and do it. I've done 12 sets in 2 days . I got faster.

[IrishKrush]

I think I am going to try and do it. I've done 12 sets in 2 days . I got faster.

You are my hero! You make Hyperspin look so good. Thanks for all of your hard work.

[kevin_lane]

Kool,

I finally was able to view you cab pics....very nice conversion man. You did a great job.
I like the wheels too, nice touch.

Hope all is well

Kev

[akiles500]

koolbrez67 is doing a beatiful cabinet.That monitor look likes that has very good resolution.

[Zeaed]

Nice cab!

What's the name of this game?

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/GEDC0019-1.jpg

[sp3ctr3]

Nice cab!

What's the name of this game?

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j176/koolbrez67/GEDC0019-1.jpg

looks like super sprint or champion sprint

[bremus1978]

Where did you get your racing spinners from i would like to get some for my cabinet. Thanks

Nevermind i found it just must of missed the link the first time i went through the thread.

[Acidmank]

Fantastic cab. Nice idea with the spinners