uwcharliet Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I am in the amusement device industry. For twenty years, I have used one fellow to repair bar top games, pinball machines, and various amusement consoles such as golf games, Donkey Kong, etc.I approached my guy today and explained about the need for a good electronics man to repair monitors, dash panels, etc. on Reattas. The similarity of what he does daily and what I often see needed on the Forum is striking. I have the famous intermittent dash screen (speedometer) on my 1990, and I am going to give him the job. Any one who wants to follow up on my guy as a source for electronic work should check back with me. He is an honest man with a great work ethic, and I know he will not take on a project without the confidence to solve the problem. There is nothing in this for me other than the pleasure of helping others find a proper source to fill a need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 88reattacoupe Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 I would be willing to give your man a try. But, I have to have an idea of cost ? Will you be doing the deal between you and me ? Or, are you thinking of handing it all to him ? I would prefer interacting with you on this first one. I have two CRT's that need repair. The one I would like to do first has a lit up horizontal line through the center of the screen. Give me an idea on how you would like to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Maybe out of line here, but for CRT repair wouldn't your money be better spent with a rebuilder that is tried and true?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) A new source for repair work is always welcomed. However, I would want to hear a review from you about how your monitor repair turns out before sending him more work. Once he is established as a reliable Reatta monitor repairman I would be happy to add him to the vendor list on my website. Edited July 27, 2013 by Ronnie (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwcharliet Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 I will be taking my instrument cluster (intermittent problem) from my 1990 to my guy late this week I will drive my 1988 to give him a better idea of the proposed monitor work. Best to check back with me in 2-3 weeks.Thanks. Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machiner 55 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Everybody wants the experienced guy. Where does he get the experience? Does he pop out of the womb with it? Does he (she) lean up against the item and, through osmosis, gain the knowledge?What? If the guy would fix a few CRT's gratis or at minimal $ so we could try him out and he could gain some experience, I think that would be a win/win for all.John F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest steveskyhawk Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Good rebuildable cores are quite valuable. If this new guy is not willing to buy the cores and buy a signal generator (Kent Moore test tool) then he is dead in the water. It is not up to anyone to provide anything. I pay $50 for rebuildable cores. They must have a blemish free touchscreen and have never been tampered with. My overhauler provides a 2 year warranty. Experience is included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Steve I offered you one and you never responded. Are you sure that is a firm offer of $50.00? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machiner 55 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Steve,Naturally... you bought the planes you trained in, right? :confused:John F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest steveskyhawk Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Yes and I still have my Cessna 172. It is a Skyhawk thus the email address. I flew it Friday. It is parked in my Reatta hangar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Corvanti Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 (edited) is she parked at Brackett Field? i did a few "touch and go's" there in a Piper Cub in '74. (not mine:))...on topic - any new folks that can take on the repair in a satisfactory manner should be welcomed by us that do not have skin in the game. let us know how it goes.... Edited July 30, 2013 by Corvanti (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest steveskyhawk Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Yes, it is at Brackett! Nice little airport. I bought that little plane and flew it from Corona, CA to Albany NY ( round trip) when I had 160 total hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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