"Body off" restoration of a well 'used' car.
More pictures and complete chassis restoration description to follow.
I know ... the wheels are wrong .. lol
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Revell Ferrari 250 GTO saved
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, Jun 25 2014 02:06 AM
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Posted 25 June 2014 - 02:06 AM
- Peter Horvath and Jocke P like this
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Posted 25 June 2014 - 07:25 AM
It looks great Bob thanks for saving her.
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"Drive it like you're in it!!!"
"If everything feels under control... you are not going fast enough!"
Some people are like Slinkies... they're really good for nothing... but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
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Posted 25 June 2014 - 08:02 AM
Nice slot car, Bob; good work!
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Remember, two wrongs don't make a right... but three lefts do! Only you're a block over and a block behind.
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Posted 25 June 2014 - 10:01 AM
Looks very cool 
She was worth saving 
She was worth saving
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Posted 25 June 2014 - 10:03 AM
Sweeeeeeet!
Looking forward to the before pics.
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Posted 26 June 2014 - 12:13 AM
Thanks Guys !
It was a relaxing restoration that was done over a couple of years.. make the fun last.
Sorry skeeterbuck I didn't take any before or during pictures.
It was hand painted blue, I think the owner used a roller instead of a brush because it was on the windows too. 
The 'glass' was sanded, polished and cleared to get them to look the way they do.
I didn't use any chemical stripper on the body, melted too many over the years trying that 'stunt'. 
The car was rebuilt with all NOS parts, Revell SP motor, kit parts pack, gear, axles...etc. The wheels are K&B and right now I can't remember what brand the tires are. The car would need foam rear tires to get around the track properly. I have a pair of NOS Revell foam slicks on hand. NOS Pactra decals were applied.
Here are the rest of the pictures.
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Posted 26 June 2014 - 04:20 AM
Bob I have had great results removing old paint using easy off oven cleaner,just do not use it on chrome because it strips that as well but it is safe on plastic. "Use gloves"
Joseph Migliaccio. Karma it's a wonderful thing.
"Drive it like you're in it!!!"
"If everything feels under control... you are not going fast enough!"
Some people are like Slinkies... they're really good for nothing... but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
"Drive it like you're in it!!!"
"If everything feels under control... you are not going fast enough!"
Some people are like Slinkies... they're really good for nothing... but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
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Posted 26 June 2014 - 10:21 AM
Bob I usually forget to take "before and "during" pics myself. 
I have used Scalecoat II Washaway paint remover with excellent results on plastic. Soak it for about 10 minutes or so until you see the paint bubble up and then scrub it away with a toothbrush under running water.
You can usually find it in hobby stores that specialize in model railroad supplies. I DON'T recommend Testors ELO (easy lift off) paint remover as it makes the styrene plastic very brittle and will cause it to crack under very light pressure. Not good especially for a slot car body. 
I like the wheels on your car. I would have never thought that they were K&B's. Also the chassis and motor look great. Congrats on a great "save".
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Posted 26 June 2014 - 11:37 AM
skeeterbuck,
Thanks for the tips and the complements.
You might enjoy this save also.
1964 A/Production Corvette coupe
Joe Mig, Have you tried the "Washaway" product? How long do you leave the Ez-Off on the body?
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