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justbob
03-19-2009, 05:41 PM
So i got mine today from a creepy collector guy that i met rummaging toys r us isles for his collections. So let the mods begin!!!!


I wasn't home 20 minutes and i did the tire swap made famous by (oops i forgot now, but big thanks to him!)

So anyways i am now sporting the challenger bigger rims and better tires (looks the way it should now) and while i was doing the axle swap i cut down the original wheel bearings and reinstalled them.

I'm still on the hunt for a triligy and possibly a hood scoop close to the one on my big boy car.

So for now its:

1.Bigger wheels w/ lowerer profile tires
2. custom wheel bearings


Anyone know a good tinter?
BAD MERC
03-19-2009, 05:51 PM
I have mine COMPLETELY apart. I have some gentle taping of the headlights and grille and license plate. Then some airbrushing with some CORRECT silver birch. Then some light flint interior (still waiting for the paint I ordered 6 months ago - any day now) and I have to lower the front a little. Then paint the chassis with aluminum and black trim. It's so teenie-tiny.
sd8683
03-19-2009, 05:52 PM
What # was it?
justbob
03-19-2009, 05:55 PM
4342...............

The challenger engine looks pretty close to ours with a roots blower:eek:
BAD MERC
03-19-2009, 05:55 PM
What # was it?


I took 0960 apart. I still have 6189 untouched.
CBT
03-19-2009, 06:09 PM
I have a black #0434 and a green #14, and a couple more of each on the way. Green is ugly, must paint blue....
justbob
03-19-2009, 06:26 PM
Casey, this collector told me that "in his underground trading" (told you he was creepy!!!!) that the greens are starting to pull $40.00 in the last week alone. But so far there is zero interest of the blacks.
ImpalaSlayer
03-19-2009, 06:28 PM
guys i need some of these! mine stuill havent came!
justbob
03-19-2009, 06:31 PM
Look for your own friendly neighborhood creepy car collector guy.:dunno:
ImpalaSlayer
03-19-2009, 06:32 PM
my walmart dosent have any :cry:
justbob
03-19-2009, 06:34 PM
In all seriousness Dave he's supposed to call me back when he comes across some more and i'll add you to the list if you want.
sd8683
03-19-2009, 06:36 PM
my walmart dosent have any :cry:

Dave...... I bought mine here..... They were on my doorsteo 2 days later!

http://www.ediecast.com/products/edgl394.html (http://www.ediecast.com/products/edgl394.html)
ImpalaSlayer
03-19-2009, 06:40 PM
In all seriousness Dave he's supposed to call me back when he comes across some more and i'll add you to the list if you want.


please do! :bows:
ImpalaSlayer
03-19-2009, 06:41 PM
Dave...... I bought mine here..... They were on my doorsteo 2 days later!

http://www.ediecast.com/products/edgl394.html (http://www.ediecast.com/products/edgl394.html)


says they are sold out

sorry for hijacking
sd8683
03-19-2009, 06:44 PM
says they are sold out

sorry for hijacking

Sorry dave.... I went to my local toy's "R" us and walmart and neither had em
CBT
03-19-2009, 06:57 PM
Casey, this collector told me that "in his underground trading" (told you he was creepy!!!!) that the greens are starting to pull $40.00 in the last week alone. But so far there is zero interest of the blacks.

I know, I'm scooping them off e-bays. I have no idea why, they are butt ugly. They will be blue. Oh yes, they will be blue...
timfromme
03-19-2009, 07:39 PM
Hi, just got my diecast car today from ebay. #4703 on the bottom of the Marauder. On the back of the package, it says its Imported by Wal-Mart Canada. So is that where the diecasts been hiding at? Anyway, gonna repaint mine also to Silver Birch. Timfromme.
BAD MERC
03-19-2009, 07:55 PM
They come apart if you gently drill the peened metal on the bottom. The glass was a pain because the dashboard and hood hinge retain it.
TAKEDOWN
03-19-2009, 09:27 PM
They come apart if you gently drill the peened metal on the bottom. The glass was a pain because the dashboard and hood hinge retain it.

Wow... maybe you'll work on mine!
252life
03-19-2009, 11:33 PM
I wasn't home 20 minutes and i did the tire swap made famous by (oops i forgot now, but big thanks to him!)

So anyways i am now sporting the challenger bigger rims and better tires (looks the way it should now)


That was me, more pics in this tread
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51491


http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/8/3/6/8/sdc10954.jpg




Post pics of your repainted cars, Let The Mods Begin :D
justbob
03-20-2009, 09:30 PM
A big thanks to 252life!!!

I may start the tinting tomorrow.

The wife says that i have serious issues, what a hater.
TAKEDOWN
03-20-2009, 09:53 PM
A big thanks to 252life!!!

I may start the tinting tomorrow.

The wife says that i have serious issues, what a hater.

Show her my BIG KAHUNA!
justbob
03-20-2009, 10:07 PM
Oh i will, even though that just doesn't sound right.