Reference Links
Here is a raw list of related web sites, i.e., a link dump of things as I find them.
Pinball History and Information
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinball
- Pittsburgh Pinball Map
- Kickback Cafe, 4326 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, probably our best option for a research expedition. Facebook page.
Pinball Machine Parts
Most of these appear to be oriented towards hobbyists restoring old machines. There are a lot of original replacement parts for specific machines, but also generic parts and upgrades which could be applied to making new machines using standard hardware.
- http://www.marcospecialties.com/
- http://www.pinballlife.com/
- http://www.thepinballwizard.net/
- http://www.lakesidepinballparts.com/
- http://www.planetarypinball.com/
- http://www.pbresource.com/
- http://www.competitiveproducts.com/list.php?id=22
- http://bayareaamusements.com/
- http://www.cometpinball.com/
- http://cointaker.com/
- http://bcspinball.com/
- http://www.bostonpinballcompany.com/
- http://pinbits.com/
- http://www.thatpinballplace.com/eproms/wpc.html