Response from Jonathan: Ron,

The choice as whether to try and locate a refurbished chassis or replace the display with a new LCD is up to you. Let’s discuss the pros and cons of each.

We’ll start off by saying that we prefer to use CRT monitors in most arcade games just because we like keeping things as original as possible. The fact that your tube is missing the chassis does present an interesting problem. Basically your choices are either to find a refurbished monitor chassis that fits your tube (which you mentioned) or get a universal monitor chassis to use with it. Since tracking down a refurbished chassis can be very difficult, most people in your position would probably go the universal monitor chassis route. These run about $100 or so and tend to work pretty well. They are not as repairable as the original chassis would be but at least it gives you the ability to get your game working. Classic Game Rooms out of Georgia sells them on eBay for a reasonable price. Here’s a link to the 19″ version if you want to check it out: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Replacement-Arcade-Monitor-chassis-19-CRT-10-Pin-Neck-Board-/110934177453. Also, it’s very rare that a tube goes bad so don’t let that deter you from trying this option.

If you decide to replace the CRT with an LCD, we recommend using one that is commercial grade and made for arcade cabinets. Wells Gardner (the same people who made arcade monitors back in the day) produces LCD monitors for arcade games and their prices are not outrageous. You can get a 19″ Wells Gardner LCD for around $250. Here’s a link from Twisted Quarter if you want to go this route: http://www.twistedquarter.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_62&products_id=1324. Many times people want to know if they can use an off-the-shelf LCD television or monitor. The short answer is yes but you will need a video converter in order for it to work. The Gonbes GBS-8200 series is the most popular if you want to go this route. Now, you can have issues with off-the-shelf LCDs: there can be some ghosting depending on the quality of the LCD, there’s can be some delay due to using the video converter, they can be difficult to mount in the cabinet, etc. These are just some of the reasons why we prefer to use a LCD monitor that’s made for arcade cabinets. Of course, the choice is yours.

Well, hope that helps. Thank you for your question and good luck with your repair.