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R6 Racer

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Was out today picking up some things I found for the garage this week.

The "Shell" & the stop light will end up with working lights in them. The old 2 man saw & the yoke are just decorative. The other is a pile (15 pair of 16" & 22") full extension drawer slides that I will be using on my yet to be built, (still gathering the final bits & pieces for everything) welding bench, welding cart & woodshop workbench.
I have a total of $145.00 invested in everything pictured here!

Steve
 

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I picked up a traffic light yesterday. Rewiring it so all the lights are on took about 15 min. I also switched to 25w bulbs since the ones that were in it were
REALLY BRIGHT!!!!!
 
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Thats definitely the best one brando090!
Got that for free. Well not really, it was a gift for helping out a good friend over the years.
It's thick molded or shaped (don't know what it's officially called) glass, stands about 18" tall & is about 10" deep. should look good after it's cleaned up & lighted.

Steve
 

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Good score! How long is the cross-cut saw? Is it a 2 handle? It was hard to tell from the pics. BTW 5'-6' 2 man cross cuts go for $100-150 depending on condition in our area. The yoke would bring $65-75 around here. So I would say you did very well.
 

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Thats definitely the best one brando090!
Got that for free. Well not really, it was a gift for helping out a good friend over the years.
It's thick molded or shaped (don't know what it's officially called) glass, stands about 18" tall & is about 10" deep. should look good after it's cleaned up & lighted.

Steve


Clean it up and light it but don't be tempted to repaint the logo, keep the patina. :thumbup:
 
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BTW 5'-6' 2 man cross cuts go for $100-150 depending on condition in our area.

Really? I pass on them at auctions around here fairly often. I don't think I've seen one go for more than $50. Maybe I should start buying them and ship a box down there...
 

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Yea it really depends on your area. The mountains in Western NC is a hotbed for antique stores, malls, and flea markets. For example cotton scales bring top $ in Northern MS and Memphis TN area, here not so much. Griswold cast iron fry pans bring crazy prices in this area. YMMV.
 

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Even if that Shell globe was a repro, you're still miles ahead! If'n it's real, you paid about 25% of what they go for down here.

You suckage knows no boundries.... I hate you
 
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The shell globe is "real" not a repop. I was wondering about repainting the logo on it.
Should I... yes or no?

Got the sliders for $2.00 a pair.

The saw is about 5' long, it is a 2 handle type but has no handles & is quite rusty. I am planing on de-rusting it (Not sure what method to use, so ideas are appreciated) & turning a couple of walnut handles for it.

I never realized that stop lights were so huge till I went to pick it up. It's almost 4' tall!

Steve
 

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don't repaint the logo and be VERY careful with what you use to wash it with ... anything harsher than dishwashing soap could also remove more of the lettering.

great haul!
 
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