Couldn't let it go to the scrap heap. Someone did a nice job but some unknown reason they hacked it in half. Everything I used to restore it was either used or loose from my stash. Goin' green
. Even the iron,flux and solder were over 30 years old. I joined it back together with some tubing. Cleaned up all of the joints and removed that tube from the front. I figured it was there to fill with lead if needed. Had to redo the front axle tube because as they say in Italy, "She was a little a crook." Motor is a Ram Boo Chee that I restored (see earlier thread). I notched out the motor plates so the motor could slide in and out without unsoldering the mounts. Holds tight with the screw and will accept a circlip if needed.
Rear wheels are Kal Kar chromies with Record Elastik rear meats, still soft after 45+ years. Fronts are from the extremely rare Monogram Sizzler model kit. They ride on a Cox freewheeling axle with acorns. It all fits like it was made that way. Leads are Marklin. I left a little sanding marks and stuff to give it an authentic feel. Can't wait to make a pass or two.
Boo Chee before resto.
Sorry for the crappy pics, raining today and photography is not my strong suit.
