Cabinet dumped on camden street

CathalDublin

That GTI Club cab is still there if anyone wants to rescue it, getting wet today:eek:

its the right way round though lol no idea how that happened

o1s1n

How does a cabinet of that size end up dumped on a street in the city centre, where did it come from?? :eek:

hardCopy

o1s1n wrote: »

How does a cabinet of that size end up dumped on a street in the city centre, where did it come from?? :eek:

And how did they bolt it to the roof?

mikom

o1s1n wrote: »

How does a cabinet of that size end up dumped on a street in the city centre, where did it come from?? :eek:

Fell off Lionel Richies Toyota Dyna.

seo-ireland

That's horrific

Retr0gamer

CathalDublin wrote: »

That GTI Club cab is still there if anyone wants to rescue it, getting wet today:eek:

its the right way round though lol no idea how that happened

Doge

CathalDublin wrote: »

That GTI Club cab is still there if anyone wants to rescue it, getting wet today:eek:

its the right way round though lol no idea how that happened

dat pic

Steve SI is going to have a sh1t attack when he sees that.

CathalDublin

Retropolis posted a pic of it last night so its been there almost 24hours anyway, no idea why the pic uploaded like that lol

Myrddin

I wonder if it's gutted/empty...prob just a shell. Still though, the foundations for a sweet Mame driver setup right there

Andrew76

Myrddin wrote: »

I wonder if it's gutted/empty...prob just a shell. Still though, the foundations for a sweet Mame driver setup right there

Not if it's getting pissed on in this weather.

Myrddin

Andrew76 wrote: »

Not if it's getting pissed on in this weather.

Yeah not ideal, but it could be salvaged & dried out properly depending. Big old cab it looks like, not the easiest to go in & rescue

If anyone's around it pull the chassis out and flog them

o1s1n

Sad and all as it is to see, I just can't get over the fact that there is a twin cabinet of that size sitting on the footpath in the middle of the city with absolutely no explanation.

To move something that big you need a van and a few people.
How did that even come about?

Anyone recognize it from somewhere? (Quirkey's maybe?)

I wonder did some dodgy types tell them they'd move out an old dead cabinet and they just decided to dump it down the street once they were out of sight.

Still, it's hardly a 'push it out of the van' and speed off scenario...

the_syco

Myrddin wrote: »

I wonder if it's gutted/empty...prob just a shell. Still though, the foundations for a sweet Mame driver setup right there

Looking at the picture, I see possible two wheels to the left hand side of it. I wonder if someone got it from somewhere but gave up pushing it after a while? I'd be looking at any game arcades that have shut down, but are now getting redone under a new business (white paintbrush is still on it). Could be some sweet deals at it if so. If it's a "GTI Club: Corso Italiano" machine, it could be from anywhere in a 20 minute walk radius of where it was left. From the cable hanging out the bottom (that probably led to the seat section), I'd have my doubts if it was totally stripped. A quick "lift" of one end would probably answer that question. Not something I'd have room for, but would be great for someones shed.

I'd be surprised someone doesn't take it in for either a good home, or to help in a project.

CiDeRmAn

Someone is waking up from a drunken stupor in their 2nd floor flat, with the balcony doors wide open and a lot of space against one particular wall, wondering where the frak their cab went.

Chris_Heilong

Thats a sad sight, would have loved this if I had a private room out my back that my wife didnt know about....

safetyboy

More getting skipped

o1s1n

:eek:

Now this just got interesting!

Someone fancy grabbing me that remote board???

safetyboy

I'm not there i just got a text off a mate. I'm sure there will be more, wonder what PCB is in it

o1s1n

I'd say there's definitely a PCB in there. Whoever is throwing it out has no interest in retaining old gear, so would have no interest in removing the PCB.

By looking at the CP, maybe a Neo Geo mobo?

CiDeRmAn

Dammit, and I could have nipped into town as well this morning!
I wonder what they'd say to the guy trying to drill out the rear lock to get at the PCB!
Looks like GTi Club upsidedown behind it!

Retr0gamer

Looks like another Steve SI dumpster diving extravaganva in the making.

safetyboy

might head up after work and pull the back off it

safetyboy

safetyboy wrote: »

might head up after work and pull the back off it

Sure grab the chassis if you can!
God speed!

safetyboy

How do you take the chassis off as this will be a hit and run job

Optimus Prime

haha you would need to discharge the monitor to take it off, unless you want to risk getting thrown out of the skip! :pac:

safetyboy

safetyboy wrote: »

How do you take the chassis off as this will be a hit and run job

Skip diving is perfectly fine!
I bet the gippos will have it gone tho.
Normally 2 bolts hold the chassis to the frame.
And unclip the red suction cup carefully.
They say these can be live but they all nearly discharge automatically. But air on the side of caution and don't touch the clips under the suction cup.
Bring an adjustable spanner and a big flat driver!

Jack burton

Such a pity, tiny bit of TLC and they could be some nice mame cabs going there.

CathalDublin

I'll be beside there later, might bring my screwdrivers lol

safetyboy

Pissing out of the heavens now so I think I'll leave it be.

ah its just a shower!
its lovely in Tallagh right now!

Atavan-Halen

Where are these coming from? Was there a bar/arcade in that area on Camden street that someone's renovating?

griffdaddy

Probably came out of the Ferocious Mingle market there. They moved up from Thomas Street recently

CathalDublin

Almost had a van but it fell through, will be passing there tonight, if its still there ill try get the board out of it anyway

Atavan-Halen

griffdaddy wrote: »

Probably came out of the Ferocious Mingle market there. They moved up from Thomas Street recently

I was in the ferocious mingle before but don't recall those being there although it does seem likely. Yer man who had retropolis used to be in the ferocious mingle so he'd probably know.

ErinGoBrath

When the Palace had the pool upstairs they had some arcade machines and definitely a 2 player driving game. It's probably from their storage.

safetyboy

Skips gone got off work early to have a look

CathalDublin

Booo, have my crow bar in the car and all!

CiDeRmAn

Drop that thing back to Black Mesa, a certain scientist needs it quick!

Greenmachine

Some so bizarre. Has someone taken up a lease on an empty unit, and decided that these were junk. Home one of you guys manage to salvage something usable from one of these.

the_syco

Half tempted to grab a crowbar, and pop in regardless later on.

Anyone got the balls to wear a shirt and tie and ask the Palace for any spare machines? Find a shirt and tie gets better results :pac:

CathalDublin

Can't see the palace ditching stuff on the street for 2 days, it's not like they are short of space
And was on opposite side of road

handlemaster

Call the skip company.I'd say they would let you take it ! Key waste

Doge

If only there was a way of showing places like this that there's a demand for Arcade Cabinets.

Also if the public had some way of monitoring what was going to recycling facitilites / dumps, (besides calling out and having a look round) we'd reduce a lot of unnecessary wastage.

Greenmachine

waveform wrote: »

If only there was a way of showing places like this that there's a demand for Arcade Cabinets.

Also if the public had some way of monitoring what was going to recycling facitilites / dumps, (besides calling out and having a look round) we'd reduce a lot of unnecessary wastage.

Suprised they were even able to put them in skips. Mostly skip hire companies state no electrical waste. Is this not enforced. An enterprising sort might be able to get in contact with their local WEEE centre and ask them to keep an eye out for cabs for them.
Some really impressive stuff out their. Heard of people building and painting their own cabs. Lucky devils, if only I had a garage, instead I live in shoebox. :pac:

Doge

Greenmachine wrote: »

Suprised they were even able to put them in skips. Mostly skip hire companies state no electrical waste. Is this not enforced. An enterprising sort might be able to get in contact with their local WEEE centre and ask them to keep an eye out for cabs for them.
Some really impressive stuff out their. Heard of people building and painting their own cabs. Lucky devils, if only I had a garage, instead I live in shoebox. :pac:

Seen plenty of electrical waste in skips in my neck of the woods, so doubt it's actively enforced much! :P

o1s1n

I find recycling plants to be horrible places to visit.

Namely because every time I drop by one, I keep seeing people throwing perfectly good CRTs away

The last two visits the same guy had a trolley full of CRTs and computers. Just fecking them all into a steel cage to be disposed of. I'm sure they all worked grand, just an office being upgraded.

Greenmachine

o1s1n wrote: »

I find recycling plants to be horrible places to visit.

Namely because every time I drop by one, I keep seeing people throwing perfectly good CRTs away

The last two visits the same guy had a trolley full of CRTs and computers. Just fecking them all into a steel cage to be disposed of. I'm sure they all worked grand, just an office being upgraded.

Hands up something along those lines. Got rid of two old clunky monitors for my mom a few years ago. Wish I knew they were of interest to someone.

DinoRex

It's a pain in the hole trying to give things away for free though.

You wouldn't believe the utter time wasting arseholes it brings out of the woodwork.

penev10

DinoRex wrote: »

It's a pain in the hole trying to give things away for free though.

You wouldn't believe the utter time wasting arseholes it brings out of the woodwork.

I'll second that.

Never had much bother on Adverts until I tried to give stuff away. Hours of wasted messaging only to throw it in the bin!

CathalDublin

Giving away stuff on adverts is a flocking nightmare, never again!
I once gave away a bed on the condition I wasn't disassbling it and it had to be taken in one piece. Ended up outside the apartment block in the rain with spanners and screwdrivers for an hour!