Title: My newest arrival
Post by: davethebirdman on January 27, 2007, 04:03:55 pm
I collected my latest toy today on the way to my parents house. The seller was a bit miffed. He'd paid £90.00 for it at auction a couple of weeks ago and had banked on it selling on ebay for about £150.00. I managed to get it for £30.00 (the only bid) It was his own fault. He'd not really advertised it that well and I only came across it by mistake. Didn't pick it up on any of my normal searches.
He felt a bit better when I told him I was not going to sell it on. That it was a sticker.
I think its in pretty good shape. The wife says it needs to be restored. I have stripped the mech out given it some lub and all works just great. It could hang on the wall tonight (if there was space.)
But I have a quandery. Do I strip it all down and re-spray it and get new decals made or do I leave it as it is. I know its only original once. But on the other hand its not the crown jewels and it only set be back a few bob in the frst place. I have the colour already so don't need any paint.
So, keep as is or tart up???
He felt a bit better when I told him I was not going to sell it on. That it was a sticker.
I think its in pretty good shape. The wife says it needs to be restored. I have stripped the mech out given it some lub and all works just great. It could hang on the wall tonight (if there was space.)
But I have a quandery. Do I strip it all down and re-spray it and get new decals made or do I leave it as it is. I know its only original once. But on the other hand its not the crown jewels and it only set be back a few bob in the frst place. I have the colour already so don't need any paint.
So, keep as is or tart up???
Title: My newest arrival
Post by: bubba on January 27, 2007, 04:52:39 pm
Thats pretty cool Dave... Its setup already for your funny money?
Title: My newest arrival
Post by: davethebirdman on January 27, 2007, 04:57:05 pm
Yep, Its English but is on old English Money. In 1970 we changed over. Prior to that we worked on Pounds Shillings and pence. Before my time (just). They went from 240 pennies in the pound to just one hundred over night.
So in answer to your question. Its really is set up for our funny money..
So in answer to your question. Its really is set up for our funny money..
Title: My newest arrival
Post by: Kilroy on January 27, 2007, 05:42:25 pm
(davethebirdman @ Jan. 27 2007,4:03)
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The wife says it needs to be restored.
I think the answer is already out there...
Title: My newest arrival
Post by: Ltransam on January 27, 2007, 07:00:41 pm
Hi, Dave
First good deal
Second thought you had no room left .Then you pry one from the wall then you buy one 
.It Never ends dose it ....
Great job ...
Ltransam
First good deal
Second thought you had no room left .Then you pry one from the wall then you buy one .It Never ends dose it ....Great job ...
Ltransam
Title: My newest arrival
Post by: sodaworks on January 27, 2007, 10:30:22 pm
Nice find Dave, I would restore it.
Title: My newest arrival
Post by: rogerz on January 28, 2007, 08:23:16 pm
I vote with the Mrs. 
rz
rz
Title: My newest arrival
Post by: aspbear1 on January 28, 2007, 09:41:09 pm
Man, you are on a roll on small venders. It looks great as is but I believe I would restore it. It would look nice in a mint green like the wrigley spearmint wrapper or a yellow like the juicy fruit....
Title: My newest arrival
Post by: Eric on January 28, 2007, 10:19:56 pm
Before you strip it take close, clear pictures of the decals to have them made...
If you need help getting them made let me know I'll try copying them for you and send you a file that you can give to a decal guy over there....
Nice machines! good week for you!
If you need help getting them made let me know I'll try copying them for you and send you a file that you can give to a decal guy over there....
Nice machines! good week for you!
Title: My newest arrival
Post by: davethebirdman on January 29, 2007, 03:05:03 am
Hi Guys - Thanks for all the advice and Eric thanks for offering to re-create the decals.
Restoration is the order of the day and very soon I'll start to strip it down.
Eric - thanks very much for the offer. I think my man should be able to re-create from photos. (Hopefully)
Aspbear 1 - You are right I am on a bit of a roll. I already have a mint green Wrigleys that I got just after Christmas.
And last night I sealed the collection with this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws....=1&rd=1
But if the price stays low I might have a go at this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws....=1&rd=1
I'm well and truely hooked.
Dave
Restoration is the order of the day and very soon I'll start to strip it down.
Eric - thanks very much for the offer. I think my man should be able to re-create from photos. (Hopefully)
Aspbear 1 - You are right I am on a bit of a roll. I already have a mint green Wrigleys that I got just after Christmas.
And last night I sealed the collection with this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws....=1&rd=1
But if the price stays low I might have a go at this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws....=1&rd=1
I'm well and truely hooked.
Dave