Re: If the sky catches fire, should I worry?
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02/26/11 05:52 AM
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I look at them as unique pieces that I can kinda spend the money on. I so admire guys who restore these things, its true dedication. To me when I handle one regardless of German or US its a feeling of history. Here's an Aussie piece I bought and had sent to Oz's friend for shipment stateside creating more than a few questions.
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Re: If the sky catches fire, should I worry?
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02/26/11 05:58 AM
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NOS smoke projector for an Australian tank - I don't recall at the moment exactly which one. I was so happy to find it for what I considered a reasonable price I contacted Jeff and he made his friend I still thank Jeff to this day for having that piece because it would have cost me hundreds to get it here otherwise which I couldn't afford. Picture litlle smoke projectiles in each tube on the turret of a tank - launch them when you need a screen.
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Re: If the sky catches fire, should I worry?
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02/26/11 06:06 AM
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Ebay is my only source in the past but its become out of my price range in recent times.
I consider myself lucky to have scrounged some cool stuff in the past. I buy little bits that I can. As a student of history (my college degree) just holding a piece sends my mind hurling.
I have cool things like an NOS US M48 tank steering wheel/column - is it a big deal overall? No - but to me it is.
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Re: If the sky catches fire, should I worry?
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02/26/11 06:16 AM
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I buy what I can afford. The whole cool Aussie thing was only a possibility for me thanks to Oz. The cost from the seller was right but if I'd had to factor in the shipping from northwest Australia directly to here forget it. I think Oz got a kick out of this freaky box labeled "Tank Part" arriving and sitting in his buddy's place mysteriously for a while.
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Re: If the sky catches fire, should I worry?
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02/26/11 06:23 AM
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pic of said M3? i am kind of a geek...i have an antique mixer collection, a 1949 stove, 1954 refrigerator, 1956 (?) metal kitchen - enamel cabinets, sink, etc., 1968 microwave (the second personal model ever introduced), a lot of art deco light fixtures, and of course my clocks. they aren't as cool as tank tracks though...i might need to start a new collection.
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Re: If the sky catches fire, should I worry?
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02/26/11 06:53 AM
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they are pretty cheap - so they are fun to collect. $10-$30. my 1962 speedboat is another one i am restoring - new upholstery based on a cool old ad i found! i have pretty much all old stuff except my power wagon. here is the brochure
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Re: If the sky catches fire, should I worry?
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02/26/11 01:07 PM
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well here they are. the finest of 50s and 60s kitchen wall clocks.
Are they set to all different time zones?
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