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Re: Trying my hand at restorations

Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 3:08 pm
by misterpop
Chevrolet Orange Engine Enamel?...Would look good on the early Moko prime mover as a suitable colour is not realy available in the UK.{I have a plan involving B & Q and a Spectrem analizer}. :o Nice restos BTW..keep up the posting of these. ;)

Re: Trying my hand at restorations

Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 6:11 pm
by Tinman
Beautiful! One of my favorite models.

Re: Trying my hand at restorations

Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2017 6:10 pm
by Bob/Ohio
Here is a Dinky 25x Commer that I got a at swap meet a few weeks ago. I am amazed how much these Commer Superpoise trucks look like the 1940/46 International K line trucks.

Re: Trying my hand at restorations

Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2017 7:40 pm
by GHOSTHUNTER
That is a winner and very factory finish. A lot of skillfull work has gone into that restoration. Looking forward to even more... :)

Ghosthunter.

Re: Trying my hand at restorations

Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 9:19 pm
by zBret
Bob that looks great ! You have have really got a knack for that color matching, looks spot on.

zBret

Re: Trying my hand at restorations

Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:49 pm
by Bob/Ohio
What I can tell you for sure about color matching from spray cans is, don't go by the color on the cap because it is usually off from the paint in the can.

Thanks
Bob

Re: Trying my hand at restorations

Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 9:13 pm
by Bob/Ohio
Well I started on the Prime Mover this week. I didn't figure I would find any parts that I needed, so I built a rear fender/axle assembly from sheet stock. Found some pictures of what it should look like, but no measurements. Fits well to the body, and looks pretty close to me. I glass beaded the body, as I do with all my projects, so it is almost ready for primer, except for some dental work needed on the grille bars.

Re: Trying my hand at restorations

Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 9:31 pm
by GHOSTHUNTER
Now this is looking good.

Ghosthunter.

Re: Trying my hand at restorations

Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 9:11 am
by zBret
Very nice Bob, you fabricated that missing piece very well Image

zBret

Re: Trying my hand at restorations

Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 11:31 am
by misterpop
Great job...I love doing these and look forward to a bit of fabricating ...Heres one I did last year...
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