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Re: Gold pan whole lotta metal build.
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 4:01 pm
by mikedealer
i have a bunch of those too, had problems tapping the pot metal, and when i polished it to a mirror shine, it dulled in like 3-4 weeks lol. its like the same metal the sand scorcher arms/tranny case are made from. ill keep my eye out too and check if i have any extras. the last 8-32 set i bought from ebay went for like $30 bucks or some horsecrap, was angry i bid too much, happens that way sometimes... i didnt want to get outbid at last minute and i threw a large bid in, and then someone else thought the same thing and threw in a large bid also.
Re: Gold pan whole lotta metal build.
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 4:09 pm
by shodog
That chassis looks fantastic. One thing that would make it pop is to have it milled like a worlds. the exposed aluminum of the milling would compliment the silver goodies on the buggy
Re: Gold pan whole lotta metal build.
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 7:00 pm
by askbob
I found these at Ace today. Solid ended acorn nuts in stainless that I polished.
Re: Gold pan whole lotta metal build.
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 7:04 pm
by askbob
shodog wrote:That chassis looks fantastic. One thing that would make it pop is to have it milled like a worlds. the exposed aluminum of the milling would compliment the silver goodies on the buggy
I had the exact same thoughts as I assembled this car.
Re: Gold pan whole lotta metal build.
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 7:07 pm
by Charlie don't surf
Jake better be making you an aluminum battery box!!!
Re: Gold pan whole lotta metal build.
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:49 pm
by EvilAsh
Very nice build!
I've also been on the hunt for HG knock offs, but they seem to be very difficult to find.
Re: Gold pan whole lotta metal build.
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 10:52 pm
by m_vice
Charlie don't surf wrote:Jake better be making you an aluminum battery box!!!
X2
Re: Gold pan whole lotta metal build.
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 11:36 pm
by askbob
m_vice wrote:Charlie don't surf wrote:Jake better be making you an aluminum battery box!!!
X2
X3
Hopefully hear about it later in the week.
Re: Gold pan whole lotta metal build.
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:21 pm
by Seabass
Charlie don't surf wrote:Jake better be making you an aluminum battery box!!!
Dang, Reggie is vilunteering me now,
Discussions took place before the bulkhead. Just ran out of time since I had to travel this week.
Bob I wil be in touch with you when I return to AL.
Re: Gold pan whole lotta metal build.
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:57 am
by emerson_shih
Oh my god~ Bob! Your project is super!
Re: Gold pan whole lotta metal build.
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:48 am
by askbob
Thanks Emerson! With major help from your wheels of course.
I appreciate all of everyones positive feedback, as this turned out to be a labor of OCD!
Re: Gold pan whole lotta metal build.
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 1:04 pm
by vintage AE
This is one build that needs to go without a body. Awesome decisions on which parts should be gold and which are not. Love it!
Re: Gold pan whole lotta metal build.
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 6:27 am
by emerson_shih
Bob,
Show me more pictures by mounting my beautiful wheel. Please!!!! I'm love in it.
BRs Emerson
Re: Gold pan whole lotta metal build.
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 9:30 am
by askbob
Too funny Emerson!
What pics could I oblige with?
I have a little bit more done, just waiting on a few final details.
Re: Gold pan whole lotta metal build.
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 11:51 am
by emerson_shih
askbob wrote:Yes, Jake is the mystery man.
His work is second to none!
I have it about 95% complete. The shiny CVD's I have are way too short, haven't finished the wheel spinners, battery tray(think metal), wing tubes, and a few other odds and ends.
Bob my friend, give them LOHAS rims and shot again! Please!!!