They may enjoy it or... not. The quote we got was pretty high and I am not sure that we could sell them at the price quoted... :|
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Posted 11 June 2006 - 10:56 PM
The quote we got was pretty high and I am not sure that we could sell them at the price quoted
Well, it was worth it to me. I'm sorry if everyone else fails to find value in something as rare as this. I guess it will be back to Ebay and the "Little Red Wagons" and "Cucaracha's" for everyone....we all like different things I guess :?
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Posted 11 June 2006 - 11:24 PM
How much Dokk? Can we work a trade? Hmmmm?
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Posted 11 June 2006 - 11:46 PM
Rick, wha...hey, I love this stuff and I don't think I'm the only one! I spent my Sunday evening getting into bidding wars with Edo, rdmac and a few others on some old 16Ds and...5 slot Hemis. I even got smoked in the wars over a couple of C cans.:shock: . All I got were a couple of well loved Mura B motors which I can build a couple of two rail chassis around...or maybe the ill-fated Cukras Mura B endbell drive Dave Bloom painted spring steel McLaren M8. :whistle:
More than a few of us really appreciate your posts and the effort put into this frame.. :up:
More than a few of us really appreciate your posts and the effort put into this frame.. :up:
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Posted 11 June 2006 - 11:57 PM
Yes, Rick, I love the frame, er... chassis and am totally inspired! Thank you for the beautiful tutorage...however, in my defense, the name Starret really didn’t' enter into the communiqué until Jeff mentioned it....
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Posted 12 June 2006 - 02:59 AM
Rick, don't be sad, I for one (despite my love for cut-up CucsI'm sorry if everyone else fails to find value in something as rare as this. I guess it will be back to eBay and the "Little Red Wagons" and "Cucarachas" for everyone....we all like different things, I guess. :?
fully and deeply appreciate this project and the many others you have shown us. In fact, it's impossible to be insensitive to such craftmanship and we hope you will continue.Dokk,
Will EDream make the kit? When will it be available and at what cost?
Kind regards,
Edo
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Posted 12 June 2006 - 06:35 AM
Don't you guys realize it when P is softening you up? 
His post has no reflection on Rick's craftsmanship at all. 
What he said was it seems his supplier couldn't make the parts at a reasonable price. So check out some other sources. The Chinese must be into laser machining. Todd Radke, where are you when we need you?
His post has no reflection on Rick's craftsmanship at all. What he said was it seems his supplier couldn't make the parts at a reasonable price. So check out some other sources. The Chinese must be into laser machining. Todd Radke, where are you when we need you?
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Posted 12 June 2006 - 09:26 AM
The price quoted means that once the parts are packaged, the other bits are added, and the kit is ready to ship, we would be looking at slightly under $200.00 per KIT.
I don't think it would be feasible as we may sell what, two? Frankly, who would pay that kind of money? So I am afraid that at this time it is just not going to happen. :| :cry:
I don't think it would be feasible as we may sell what, two? Frankly, who would pay that kind of money? So I am afraid that at this time it is just not going to happen. :| :cry:
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Posted 12 June 2006 - 04:53 PM
SOLD!!! 8) :dance: :up:
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Posted 12 June 2006 - 05:33 PM
Assuming that Gary is serious, how many more would cough up that kind of money for one of those kits? :|
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Posted 12 June 2006 - 05:40 PM
I'm always serious.............. :|
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Posted 12 June 2006 - 06:14 PM
That makes 2 with me as I want one too...
Who else if anyone? :|
We will produce just enough to fill the actual orders.
Who else if anyone? :|
We will produce just enough to fill the actual orders.
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Posted 12 June 2006 - 06:33 PM
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Posted 12 June 2006 - 06:37 PM
Thanks Brian. Anyone else? :|
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No thanks, I'm gonna hack a bootleg replica out with a dremel, build it up and sell it as an original on e-pay. Some how I gotta get P to sign it. Forget it. I'd end up in the nut house earlier than they expect me.
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Posted 13 June 2006 - 02:21 AM
I might get one IF I can get it assembled.
I'm not about to mess that beauty up trying to put it together
I'm not about to mess that beauty up trying to put it together
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Edo, you got to start with something simple then build your way up. Surely you didn't just jump into the film industry & start making a major motion picture. 
Surely you didn't just jump into the film industry & start making a major motion picture.
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Posted 13 June 2006 - 07:58 AM
No, I did not, in fact I'm still at the beginning stage....Surely you didn't just jump into the film industry & start making a major motion picture
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I'm in for one.
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Posted 14 June 2006 - 04:10 AM
I would only pay that amount if Philippe de Lespinay personally hand cuts and fits each piece, then autographs it :clap:
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I'd want Edo to build mine with some fine Swiss craftsmanship.
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Posted 14 June 2006 - 10:24 AM
Man, we are hurting here... :|
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Posted 14 June 2006 - 10:38 AM
Could you tell us, exactly, what would be included in the KIT?...we would be looking at slightly under $200.00 per KIT.
Thanks for your effort, Rick.
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Posted 14 June 2006 - 11:00 AM
1/ Chassis components:
-Spring-steel senter section.
-Formed guide tongue (no "tounge" here, we DID go to high-school).
-Front spring steel bumper.
-Brass side pans.
-1/16" steel wire
-1/16" brass tubing
-3/32" brass tubing
-Front wheels
-Rear drill-blank axle
2/ Motor components:
-Mura C-can
-Mura end bell
3/ Body:
-M.A.C. McLaren M20 or Gulf-Mirage or Porsche 917-30
-Body-mounting pins
4/Assembly instructions
To complete, you will need:
-End bell hardware with brushes and springs
-Can bearing and can screws
-Magnets
-Armature
-Rear wheels
-Rear axle ball bearings
-Pinion
-Spur gear
-M.A.C. driver
-Small piece of .01" Lexan for front dams and rear spoiler.
-Small piece of mylar fro front splitter.
-Spring-steel senter section.
-Formed guide tongue (no "tounge" here, we DID go to high-school).
-Front spring steel bumper.
-Brass side pans.
-1/16" steel wire
-1/16" brass tubing
-3/32" brass tubing
-Front wheels
-Rear drill-blank axle
2/ Motor components:
-Mura C-can
-Mura end bell
3/ Body:
-M.A.C. McLaren M20 or Gulf-Mirage or Porsche 917-30
-Body-mounting pins
4/Assembly instructions
To complete, you will need:
-End bell hardware with brushes and springs
-Can bearing and can screws
-Magnets
-Armature
-Rear wheels
-Rear axle ball bearings
-Pinion
-Spur gear
-M.A.C. driver
-Small piece of .01" Lexan for front dams and rear spoiler.
-Small piece of mylar fro front splitter.
Philippe de Lespinay
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Posted 14 June 2006 - 12:03 PM
Thanks Dokk. 8)
So, the piano wire parts will NOT be preformed, I assume?
So, the piano wire parts will NOT be preformed, I assume?
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