Hey Brad, in my book I have a whole chapter on identifying the old Thunder Jets. If I'm going to spend a bunch of money on a slot car, it better be the real thing, right?? Thanks for the visit Brad, always great to hear from you!
Hey FB, I know, right?! I truly love the Firebird as a great looking muscle car, but that shade of blue just makes it so much more desirable, ya know it??
Hey Jeff ! Great video. You are 100% correct about the Lincoln. It's a pretty good resin casting, but a casting none the less. It appears that the owner is selling it in good faith so I don't believe it's intentional deceit of any kind. It just goes to show that close inspection and some questions pay off. The Firebird looks good as new brother. See ya later. P.S. Good luck with the box, I think your going to need it.
Hey Hick, the grey color got my attention right away. I had to check it out further. Upon doing so, the discrepancies were too much to ignore. I agree 100% that the seller is selling it in good faith, I just hope the bidders have done their due diligence. Hick, always great to hear from you Sir, take care.
@@JeffRyan That what I mean about this hobby some one starting out right now has no chance in owning near the nice real cars that we've lost or given away
The Blue firebird turned out nice. Have you ever had problems with blue Aurora cars just disintegrating? I have had 2 or 3 blue bodies just break into many pieces when trying to restore. I figure you have seen many more than I and wondering if you ran into this issue.
Hey Terry, yes often the Aurora blue bodies have been known to literally crumble. I've personally had that happen to an AFX Dotson 240z and a Thunder Jet Torino, I started threading the front screw post and it just fall to pieces. Not fun, but yes it happens.
its people like the seller that has caused this hobby to lose its alure for me they know nothing of the hobby nor the companies that were the start of what is the greatest thrill of my life when I finish a rebuild
Hey Roy, I hear you!! In my book I cover authenticating the old Thunder Jets. And you spotted the inconsistencies right away. Just do a wee bit of research...and you might be more educated on what you are bidding on, right?
I love that you enjoy this hobby so much. T jets are my favorite also.
Hey QT, I've been hooked on them since I was 5 years old. I truly love the old Thunder Jet chassis!!
Those projects turned out great .and thank for the pointers .🏁🏁🏁✌️
Hey Clyde, thanks so much for the visit, take care.
Great job as always! Really enjoy your insight on cleaning and also with what to use for replacement on windshields.
Thanks TC!!
Great information on identifying the differences in the bodies another great video keep up the good work
Hey Brad, in my book I have a whole chapter on identifying the old Thunder Jets. If I'm going to spend a bunch of money on a slot car, it better be the real thing, right?? Thanks for the visit Brad, always great to hear from you!
Firebird turned out great Jeff. Blue is one of my favorite body colors.
Hey FB, I know, right?! I truly love the Firebird as a great looking muscle car, but that shade of blue just makes it so much more desirable, ya know it??
Looks great and runs great! Love the blue.
Hey Robert, isn’t the blue just like a perfect color for the Firebird, right?!
@@JeffRyan Perfect!
Great video!!! Thank you.
Hey John, glad you liked it! Thanks for the visit, let me know if you need anything, see ya!!
Hey Jeff ! Great video. You are 100% correct about the Lincoln. It's a pretty good resin casting, but a casting none the less. It appears that the owner is selling it in good faith so I don't believe it's intentional deceit of any kind. It just goes to show that close inspection and some questions pay off. The Firebird looks good as new brother. See ya later.
P.S. Good luck with the box, I think your going to need it.
Hey Hick, the grey color got my attention right away. I had to check it out further. Upon doing so, the discrepancies were too much to ignore. I agree 100% that the seller is selling it in good faith, I just hope the bidders have done their due diligence. Hick, always great to hear from you Sir, take care.
Good job spotting the fake! I agree with your points!!!...
Hey Kev, if anyone is going to spend a bunch of money on a single slot car body, wouldn't it be smart to do some research on it before you bid??
@@JeffRyan 100%
Jeff as soon as you showed the inside of the Lincoln you can see so many bubbles from the casting that is not nor has ever been a Aurora molded car
Hey Roy, what's oddly interesting about the Lincoln is: I like it, I truly do...but not for the price it's at right now.
@@JeffRyan That what I mean about this hobby some one starting out right now has no chance in owning near the nice real cars that we've lost or given away
Try the vrp on the plastic box, take the label out first its amazing
Hey David, I did just that, I VRPed the whole box and the cap, that why it looks better than new.
The Blue firebird turned out nice. Have you ever had problems with blue Aurora cars just disintegrating? I have had 2 or 3 blue bodies just break into many pieces when trying to restore. I figure you have seen many more than I and wondering if you ran into this issue.
Hey Terry, yes often the Aurora blue bodies have been known to literally crumble. I've personally had that happen to an AFX Dotson 240z and a Thunder Jet Torino, I started threading the front screw post and it just fall to pieces. Not fun, but yes it happens.
its people like the seller that has caused this hobby to lose its alure for me they know nothing of the hobby nor the companies that were the start of what is the greatest thrill of my life when I finish a rebuild
Hey Roy, I hear you!! In my book I cover authenticating the old Thunder Jets. And you spotted the inconsistencies right away. Just do a wee bit of research...and you might be more educated on what you are bidding on, right?