Project All Over! Seimitsu Control Panel in MVS cab

trunxkam45

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Hey everybody, just wanted to keep you posted on my restoration project. I just finished replacing and fixing up the control panel.

I first started by repainting the thing.(thanks Jaelus)

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Then I got PS-14 GN Seimitsu buttons which fit in perfectly and I actually did not need .110 quick disconnects. There were a few loose quick disconnects but I just crimped them and everything was gravy.

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The more difficult part was the sticks. As you may know, Seimitsu plates are a bit narrow for Happ screws. I bought two LS-58 sticks and the appropriate SE variant P-40 plate

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Following SSS's instructions, I dremeled in some notches. It was a bit sloppy but it got the job done. I was only able to line up 3/4 notches but the plate doesn't move at all.
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Overall, I'm pretty happy with how it turned out! Since it was my first Neo Geo project and first time dealing with stuff like a dremel, spray paint, and a few other things, I'm pretty satisfied. There were a few sloppy errors but nothing noticeable.

Lastly, a big thanks is in order to all the people who have helped. Even if I didn't directly ask for your advice, I probably read a thread you wrote. This community is truly an invaluable resource!
 

trenog

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Cool stuff man! I was actually thinking about Seimitsu parts in one of my big reds myself and this is very informative in that area.
 

SSS

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Egad, you didn't have to cut that far. Glad it worked out though. The notches I cut when installing were just enough to allow the studs clearance. The notches don't extend out past the hex nuts and are not visible from above.

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TonK

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Someone else did this, I can't remember who, but it looked very nice.

Good job!
 

trunxkam45

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Egad, you didn't have to cut that far. Glad it worked out though. The notches I cut when installing were just enough to allow the studs clearance. The notches don't extend out past the hex nuts and are not visible from above.

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Yea I figured. I tried to make it as slight as possible, but... it got a little out of hand.

Thanks Tonk/Trenog!
 

trunxkam45

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Thanks! I was considering going with a different color for P1 but I couldn't find a better one than black.
 
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