Welcome to the Atari Football Restoration Site
Welcome to the Restoration Site! PDF Print E-mail
Written by Robert Meaux   
Friday, 03 July 2009 16:03

This site is intended as an aide for arcade collectors that are attempting to restore a 1978 2-player Atari Football video arcade game.

Each section offers valuable information regarding game and restoration tips I have learned over the past few years. When possible, I have included photos and diagrams from other people that are restoring their games, as well as my attempts at restoring my own game.  Links to sites that can provide artwork or hardware are also included. 

The restoration of my game took 2.5 years. (July 9, 2007 - March 7, 2010).  There are still minor touches I need to put on the game, but it is finished at last. I've added a GALLERY to show the best pictures of the game, as well as the before and after pics.

Feel free to offer suggestions for the site, or send in information on restoring the Atari Football game.  Any copyrighted material presented on these pages is the property of their respective owners.   

Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 August 2010 20:01
 
Finished Product PDF Print E-mail
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Saturday, 20 February 2010 21:29

Last Updated on Sunday, 07 March 2010 17:16
 
Time to complete the game! PDF Print E-mail
Written by Robert Meaux   
Saturday, 20 February 2010 21:29

I've been busy and haven't worked on the game in awhile.  But, now it's time to complete the restoration.

My side-art arrived the other day (thanks to Rich at ThisOldGame.com). I have 4 things to work on:

1) Fix the t-molding groove (had a router problem when I cut the groove...now I have to putty it back in at places and re-cut it).

2) Buy and install the wood-grain siding

3) Apply the side-art

4) Buy and install the T-molding

Last Updated on Sunday, 07 March 2010 17:26
 
Final Restoration weekend PDF Print E-mail
Written by Robert Meaux   
Saturday, 20 February 2010 21:29

This is the final weekend restoring the game.

Over the past few days I have been painting some exposed areas with black paint, installed the wood-grain vinyl, installed the artwork, and installed the T-Molding.

The game looks great!  I've put more detailed updates on the RESTORATION BLOG page.


Last Updated on Sunday, 07 March 2010 17:08
 
In pursuit of Artwork PDF Print E-mail
Written by Robert Meaux   
Wednesday, 22 July 2009 10:16

I've been working on trying to get ALL of the artwork for the game reproduced.  This would be a great resource for people trying to restore their games.

I talked with Rich at This Old Game.  He told me he had to push back the production date for the Side Art, but that it should be out sometime in August.  Phoenix Arcade already makes the Control Panel Overlay (and it's GREAT!).
 
That still leaves: (1) The Coin Door Price Insert, (2) the Monitor Bezel, (3) The Monitor Glass Artwork, (4) The Play-Select artwork on plastic, and the (5) Wood-grain siding.
Last Updated on Sunday, 07 March 2010 19:27
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