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#1 Davey G

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Posted 26 March 2016 - 05:47 PM

Here is another crafty project I've been working on for quite some time.

This a 1965 Classic Astro V slot car. My dad bought this when he was kid. It has been in his basement since the '70s. The body was quite yellowed. The chassis was in not so good shape... brass parts tarnished. I stripped it... tumbled it. Freshened up the motor and bought a reproduction body from Australia. I made all new stickers for it, too. Tomorrow is his birthday so I am giving it back to him. He has no idea!!!

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Posted 26 March 2016 - 05:50 PM

Please post after the gifting to let us know how he reacted, Dave.
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Posted 26 March 2016 - 06:10 PM

Was it in that display case, or is that something you created? I think he will enjoy knowing that it's the one he once ran as a kid!!!
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Posted 26 March 2016 - 06:19 PM

I bought the display case from a craft store. It was in a brown cardboard box since the '70s.
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Posted 26 March 2016 - 06:34 PM

That is way too cool, Dave. You're going to blow his mind...
 
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Posted 26 March 2016 - 08:01 PM

Bet he shows it off to all his friends and brags on you some, too! Quite the thoughtful gift! :)
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Posted 26 March 2016 - 09:32 PM

Very nice! I especially like the display case/box. I think he'll love it.


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Posted 26 March 2016 - 10:10 PM

That's a killer display case!
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Posted 26 March 2016 - 10:56 PM

I always wondered if that name meant Astro equals victory or Astro 5 or just a cool decal or what?
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Posted 27 March 2016 - 04:00 AM

Beautiful presentation Dave, and an outstanding gift. 

 

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Posted 27 March 2016 - 06:11 AM

Cool.
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Posted 27 March 2016 - 07:41 AM

Damn good son... he will be pleased.
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Posted 27 March 2016 - 08:12 AM

In what store did you find the display case? Really nice-looking...

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Posted 27 March 2016 - 08:25 AM

Very cool, Dave!
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Posted 27 March 2016 - 11:31 AM

In what store did you find the display case? Really nice-looking...


Michaels crafts. $24.99.
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