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Post by fordrodnkustom on Apr 13, 2019 14:22:04 GMT -5
I picked these up at a garage sale some time ago for about 2 bits each. #31 Lincoln Continental and #871 Ford Heavy Wrecker (Military)     I'm going to restore the Lincoln and customize the wrecker. |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Apr 16, 2019 18:14:39 GMT -5
Alright then, a little progress here on my little metal models...
Looks like this old bottle of Pactra paint is a perfect match  Just need to figure out a way to repair the hook on the truck.   This is the same casting as new  Any ideas? |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Apr 18, 2019 17:04:01 GMT -5
FWIW I've been working on the Lincoln. Was lucky to find a repro glass unit. This will look good.  Time for paint. A quick shot of fine white  Then color. That old Pactra paint was still good, sprayed out nicely after a bit of thinning. Great stuff. I miss it.  After a Dremel wire wheel session, a quick blast of metal paint  Renewed the wheels with a wash  Calling it done. Before Now   |
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Post by jimrichards on Apr 20, 2019 14:20:30 GMT -5
Hi Ron, Wow, this came out nice. I miss the old Pactra paint too. Good score with the replacement glass, people may not realize there are a couple places that are reproducing glass for some Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars. Looks as good as a perfect original.  Jim |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Apr 20, 2019 16:23:30 GMT -5
Hi Ron, Wow, this came out nice. I miss the old Pactra paint too. Good score with the replacement glass, people may not realize there are a couple places that are reproducing glass for some Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars. Looks as good as a perfect original. Jim Thanks Jim! I got these in today for future restoration. Decals and repro missing parts on the way!   Can't find a replacement glass for the 59 Chevy though. I think it needs one. |
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Post by TooOld on Apr 21, 2019 6:38:58 GMT -5
Just noticed this new section , what a great idea ! I guess we all grew up with Matchbox cars , they're probably the first cars I ever painted , and I used the Pactra paints on all of them ! Your Lincoln came out great , looks as good as new ! Can't wait to see more restorations .  Can you share where you buy repro parts and decals ? |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Apr 21, 2019 10:27:56 GMT -5
Just noticed this new section , what a great idea ! I guess we all grew up with Matchbox cars , they're probably the first cars I ever painted , and I used the Pactra paints on all of them ! Your Lincoln came out great , looks as good as new ! Can't wait to see more restorations . Can you share where you buy repro parts and decals ? Thanks Bob! I just discovered this facet of the hobby. It's a lot of fun. Yep I grew up with Matchbox cars too, as a matter of fact, years ago when I last visited the house I grew up in I was kicking around in the backyard my old T-Bird surfaced. Looks like I painted it black. I'm going to try to restore it, probably when my skills get better LOL   Should look like this:  AS far as getting parts, I'm new to this but there is a good seller on ebay "Toyresto" that I got the glass from. They have a lot of other decals too. I just ordered from these two : www.recovertoy.com/shop/www.modelcarparts.com |
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Post by jimrichards on Apr 21, 2019 11:51:09 GMT -5
Hi Ron, Leave that T-Bird as it is , some things shouldn't (or can't) be restored. I've been modifying die cast for 30 years, a word of advice, the metal will break, before it bends back in place, it has a one bend rule. That's why so many Matchbox motorcycles have broken handle bars. They bend, then when you try to straighten them they break. Other sources for parts and decals: www.ebay.com/usr/scredlines and www.ebay.com/usr/wizardwallets_3 and www.ebay.com/usr/toyrestoThese also have ebay stores. Love the trucks and bus also, the cab should be an easy resto. Jim |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Apr 21, 2019 14:23:39 GMT -5
Hi Ron, Leave that T-Bird as it is , some things shouldn't (or can't) be restored. I've been modifying die cast for 30 years, a word of advice, the metal will break, before it bends back in place, it has a one bend rule. That's why so many Matchbox motorcycles have broken handle bars. They bend, then when you try to straighten them they break. Other sources for parts and decals: www.ebay.com/usr/scredlines and www.ebay.com/usr/wizardwallets_3 and www.ebay.com/usr/toyrestoThese also have ebay stores. Love the trucks and bus also, the cab should be an easy resto. Jim Thanks for that advice. I probably need to heed it. One question though. Can something like that be formed back into shape with with the application of heat? |
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Post by jimrichards on Apr 21, 2019 16:03:51 GMT -5
Hi Ron,
I've never tried putting any heat to these. I've been a metal worker the better part of my life, so I would guess, probably not. This type of metal has a low flash point, you would probably do more harm than good, and it could break even easier.
Jim
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Apr 21, 2019 16:35:02 GMT -5
Hi Ron, I've never tried putting any heat to these. I've been a metal worker the better part of my life, so I would guess, probably not. This type of metal has a low flash point, you would probably do more harm than good, and it could break even easier. Jim OK thanks Jim. I appreciate the professional advice. I think will leave it in "as found" condition. I've got plenty here to keep me busy! |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Apr 21, 2019 16:47:23 GMT -5
My local Mega Mart restocked the Matchbox and I was surprised to find this Dodge. I picked up a few of them. Should be a fun "back to stock" conversion.  |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on May 1, 2019 17:29:38 GMT -5
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Post by Mr.409 on May 3, 2019 5:16:49 GMT -5
Really nice work Ron! I love these old Matchbox cars, I had lots of them when I was a kit (and of course I still have them  ), I remember very well playing with the same Lincoln that you just restored, and that Wrecker Truck looks familiar too. When I was a kid, these were already really old and that's why I thought they were much cooler than the more common Hot Wheels cars. Great job on restoring the Lincoln! I'll definitely keep an eye on this thread... And maybe I'll dig out some of my old Matchbox cars as well that are clearly in need of restoration... |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on May 3, 2019 12:55:18 GMT -5
Really nice work Ron! I love these old Matchbox cars, I had lots of them when I was a kit (and of course I still have them ), I remember very well playing with the same Lincoln that you just restored, and that Wrecker Truck looks familiar too. When I was a kid, these were already really old and that's why I thought they were much cooler than the more common Hot Wheels cars. Great job on restoring the Lincoln! I'll definitely keep an eye on this thread... And maybe I'll dig out some of my old Matchbox cars as well that are clearly in need of restoration... Thanks Niko. Yea redoing these are a lot of fun. Highly recommended as a refreshing diversion! |
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), I remember very well playing with the same Lincoln that you just restored, and that Wrecker Truck looks familiar too. When I was a kid, these were already really old and that's why I thought they were much cooler than the more common Hot Wheels cars.
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