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Mike 1017

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  1. My dad helped me build a custom 26in Raleigh custom. The frame was Metal Flake Blue, a welded extension fork, a 16in ? front wheel and tire, a fat whitewall rear tire, a Blue Metal Flake banana seat, a sissy bar, Angel Wing handle bar, and a 52 teeth front sprocket. Definatly a 1 of 1. Mike PM me if you want to read my Mr.Norm's stories.
  2. Great build. Lots of memories I grew up in the Grand and Spaulding neighborhood. Every Saturday a couple of us would ride our bikes to Mr. Norms. Thanks Mike
  3. Great find. Steve Juliano [RIP] had a number of the RTS cars in his collection They were auctioned off by Mecum at Indy 2019. This a picture of the Cuda getting ready for auction Rapid Transit Caravan Plymouth Cuda heads to auction | Hemmings
  4. Does anyone here race at Buffalo Grove? Mike
  5. This looks interesting Plating Kits - Brush Plating Products - Plug N' Plate Kits - Page 1 - Caswell Inc (caswellplating.com)
  6. Matija My dad left me a huge rubber made container of stamps. The stamp dealer told me that only the oldest and full sheets are the ones that bring any type of money. US stamps are were and are printed in the millions. I spent a month going through some of his stuff I found nothing significant. Hate to say it but those stamps are worth maybe face value. Good luck Mike
  7. You don't want to breath in metal dust particles.
  8. Tip. Wear safety glasses and a face mask.While working on die cast
  9. Stamp Collecting, Stamp Catalog, Online Ordering, US & Worldwide Stamps at Mystic Stamp Company.
  10. I have 2 H&R chassis with NASCAR hard bodies. 1 is set up for flat ovals. The other one is set up for road racing. Mike
  11. Are there any US print slot car magazine
  12. I agree. I also use this method for outside mirrors.
  13. Can I wipe the off residue from BMF and Molotov smudges without hurting the finish with alcohol ? Would polishing compounds be a better choice? Thanks Mike
  14. Pin Vise / Drill Bit Set, 12 high speed drill bits even numbers from #52 to #74, Eurotool, top quality pin vise and drill bit set, machined aluminum storage barrel (micromark.com)
  15. We do itemize our tax returns I will do a test run and see what happens. Thanks Mike
  16. I have been thinking about this lately If I were to donate my collection to Goodwill, I would get a Tax deduction form, from them and itemize each and everything down to Hot Wheels. Depending what the IRS would do with this charity donation is any body's guess. How much would Tax deduction $ come to? Todays bright idea Mike
  17. When it is time to hang up the glue and paint. I would go to an auction house and sell it as one lot. Also the Post War Lionel stuff, slotcars and Elvis Trading Cards.
  18. I also use this trick. Sometimes I will mask of the area and airbrush Molotov. Mike
  19. The Logan Ave Slot car Track in Belvedere IL is no more. I went there yesterday and closed for good. I should of went there more often. Mid-America in Buffalo Grove IL is now the closest to me. 45 minutes away. Mike
  20. My daughter asked me to build a pink, gold interior, flames and cheetah stripes Shelby. In remembrance of our little lost angel. Mike
  21. My grandfather worked for the railroad back in 1930. His job was inspecting the whole carriage assembly doing repairs and inspections. The job that he hated the most was greasing the wheel bearings. Go figure. I wonder what he would have to say about the accident and the railroad industry today. My grandmother received Railroad Union Pension checks to the day that she died. Mike
  22. I just got the newsletter today. $35.99 +shipping for this kit. I do have the Lindburgh one. Maybe the kits that I do have will bring big $ when I decide to sell off my collection. AMT 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 1:25 Scale Model Kit – Auto World Store Mike
  23. Is it possible you let it soak too long? From the pictures it looks like it is fast acting.
  24. Thank you for your insight. I have those options also. This procedure is minimal evasive and surgeon uses a robot to perform the surgery. I am 70 my wife is 63 and we have 2 children and a strong marriage. There are many ways to show love other than intercourse. Thanks Mike
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