Find of the week!!!

[loman4ec]

Well I just got back from the long 900 mile round trip voyage to pick up this 44 in new Orleans. It is in alot better shape than I thought. This machine was on ebay but I emailed him with a question about the reserve and he offered to sell it to me outright. At first he wanted the money up front before picking it up and he had no feedbacks. I thought it was a scam untill he finally said that cash would be fine. So $1,200 later and it is mine. I figure I have 1,350 in it once you figure in gas but I still think it was a heck of a deal. The white is really yellowed but it seems to be paint. I quickly tried to buff it off and it didn't go away and the residue on the rag is yellow. I think someone tried to clear coat the machine with some cheep clear and it turned yellow. I will try and sand it tomorrow. I still haven't decided what to do with it yet. There is some rust but not too bad. Just usual belt line and some at one side bottom. I just thought I would brag. Boy it was a long day and New Orleans is trashed. I experienced 3 hurricains in Daytona two years ago and all three didn't even come close to what this looked like and it is months later.

[loman4ec]

More pics

[coke_and_stuff]

Looks great Josh, If you decide to part with it you know where im at. Any word on the machine in FL??

Joey

[loman4ec]

I did not get it. '>  They guy didn't want to sell the machine so I passed on the Juke as well. Too far to drive.

[Creighton]

Nice score Josh!!
The "Rustmort" Glen suggested might work.
Creighton

[coke_and_stuff]

That sucks, well you know what I have here, and I can throw some cash in as well if you decide to part with it

Joey

[cvb141]

That looks like a great deal, Josh!

[sodaworks]

Great score Josh. '>

[Eric]

Looks pretty good ...yeah try that stuff Glen used on that 7up VMC he had.....
then a little car wax you may be surprised.......
and post the RC machine with a good front view and a 3/4 view so I can figure out
the sides to mock up for you... you want it all yellow or two-tone?

Eric

[loman4ec]

Thanks Eric. I want it all yellow with red letters like the 81's. I will get good pics for you today. I have some but I don't think it shows the sides enough.