Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: loman4ec on January 26, 2006, 09:02:30 pm
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.
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: loman4ec on January 26, 2006, 09:05:02 pm
More pics
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: coke_and_stuff on January 26, 2006, 09:06:06 pm
Looks great Josh, If you decide to part with it you know where im at. Any word on the machine in FL??
Joey
Joey
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: loman4ec on January 26, 2006, 09:17:57 pm
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.
They guy didn't want to sell the machine so I passed on the Juke as well. Too far to drive.Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: Creighton on January 26, 2006, 09:22:45 pm
Nice score Josh!!
The "Rustmort" Glen suggested might work.
Creighton
The "Rustmort" Glen suggested might work.
Creighton
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: coke_and_stuff on January 26, 2006, 09:30:08 pm
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
Joey
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: cvb141 on January 26, 2006, 11:24:14 pm
That looks like a great deal, Josh!
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: sodaworks on January 26, 2006, 11:34:48 pm
Great score Josh. 
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: Eric on January 27, 2006, 09:13:59 am
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
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
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: loman4ec on January 27, 2006, 10:57:40 am
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.
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: MoonDawg on January 27, 2006, 11:46:42 am
Nice score Josh. I like the small coin mech. mounted into a large mech. shell.
If I were you, I would not restore it........I would paint it. When you spray the rustmort on, you will watch the top turn white. You can paint the red, even ignore the dent in the rear. Whoever buys it can have the machine restored later.
At least this way it leaves your shop nicer than it came in, and saves you a lot of time and money on a full restoration.
If I were you, I would not restore it........I would paint it. When you spray the rustmort on, you will watch the top turn white. You can paint the red, even ignore the dent in the rear. Whoever buys it can have the machine restored later.
At least this way it leaves your shop nicer than it came in, and saves you a lot of time and money on a full restoration.
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: loman4ec on January 27, 2006, 12:06:46 pm
Glen where can I get this rust mort?
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: Creighton on January 27, 2006, 04:44:57 pm
Automotive paint store.
Creighton
Creighton
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: loman4ec on January 27, 2006, 07:10:24 pm
Eric here are some pics of the 56. I hope these are Ok it is still missing the bottle door.
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: loman4ec on January 27, 2006, 07:14:11 pm
I went and bought the rustmort. It seems to work good. It didn't want to work on the front but it was working slowly. Here it is so far. I had to apply it 3 or 4 times.
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: Pat Pixley on January 28, 2006, 09:50:54 pm
What a great find Josh, Is this going to bea keeper. Quick question , Is the garage filling
up yet ?
Pat
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: sodaworks on January 28, 2006, 10:18:47 pm
Josh's going to need a bigger shop soon.
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: loman4ec on January 29, 2006, 03:18:01 am
Really soon. Like next week. No things are going great. It is so much fun having a good place to work. I hope to have the 64 done soon and start on the 44.
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: Eric on January 30, 2006, 04:06:16 pm
Something like this...
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: loman4ec on January 30, 2006, 05:42:20 pm
WOW!!!!!! Thats it. I am going to do the lettering on the fron a little different but that is great. Thanks Eric.
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: loman4ec on January 30, 2006, 05:59:00 pm
By the way the rustmort did not work. I haven't been to the shop in a few days and when I got there it had turned black. I scrubbed it off just like Glen said before I left and it still turned black. Now it wont even sand off. Oh well looks like I will have to paint the whole thing now.
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: Eric on January 30, 2006, 06:05:19 pm
Let me do a front on view of the cap
(for the side) and I think that 3/4 turn cap would be cool on the lower bottom.
(for the side) and I think that 3/4 turn cap would be cool on the lower bottom.
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: loman4ec on February 01, 2006, 11:45:01 am
Well the 44 works great. I put a new line cord on it and it runs and cycles great. It also vends good. I think I am going to have to sell it though. If anyone is interested in it let me know.
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: audiobeer on February 01, 2006, 03:28:59 pm
I am definitely interested!
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: coke_and_stuff on February 01, 2006, 04:37:44 pm
How much?
Joey
Joey
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: loman4ec on February 01, 2006, 07:55:09 pm
PM's sent.
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: MoonDawg on February 01, 2006, 09:03:58 pm
| Quote (loman4ec @ Jan. 27 2006,4:14) |
| I went and bought the rustmort. It seems to work good. It didn't want to work on the front but it was working slowly. Here it is so far. I had to apply it 3 or 4 times. |
Too late to tell you now Josh, but you may have used too much! Next time.........be patient.
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: sodaworks on February 01, 2006, 09:31:16 pm
Glen,
Will the rustmort harm chrome?
Will the rustmort harm chrome?
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: MoonDawg on February 02, 2006, 11:48:30 am
No, but is like an acid, works slow, seeks out rust. The paint is actually a little soft and sticky for a few days after using this stuff.
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: audiobeer on February 02, 2006, 08:08:33 pm
Time to DA & paint! You the man Josh!
You the man Josh!Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: johnieG on February 02, 2006, 08:23:21 pm
Nice score Josh!
In case anybody's wondering where I've been, I'm out on medical, nothing serious, just need some time to recoupe,
I'll check in for time to time, but mostsly I'll just be reading the posts at this point...later...JohnieG
In case anybody's wondering where I've been, I'm out on medical, nothing serious, just need some time to recoupe,
I'll check in for time to time, but mostsly I'll just be reading the posts at this point...later...JohnieG
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: rogerz on February 02, 2006, 08:28:52 pm
I was wondering!
Hope all is well.
rz
Hope all is well.
rz
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: audiobeer on February 02, 2006, 08:43:05 pm
How you doing Johnnie! Hope everything is ok!
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: Gumbo on February 02, 2006, 08:55:28 pm
Great fine Josh!
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: loman4ec on February 02, 2006, 09:30:57 pm
Well the machine now belongs to Audiobeer. I will be shipping it to him later this month. Thanks again!
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: Eric on February 02, 2006, 10:12:39 pm
Audiobeer... Let me know when you get it.... I'll have to swing by and check it out!
Way to go guys!
Eric
Way to go guys!
Eric
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: BryanH on February 02, 2006, 10:59:02 pm
Hang in their Johnie... A little down time never hurts.
Josh / Audiobeer - nice to see the machines moving.
Josh / Audiobeer - nice to see the machines moving.
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: sodaworks on February 03, 2006, 12:37:12 am
johnieG,
I hope all is well!!
I hope all is well!!
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: BrianB on February 03, 2006, 07:24:07 am
Hope ya' feel better soon John!
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: Bob K on February 03, 2006, 07:57:50 am
Rest up, John, and be well!!
Bob
Bob
Title: Find of the week!!!
Post by: Lulu on February 03, 2006, 09:06:36 am
Hope your keyboard is chatterin' soon.