

I'm no pro, by any means, but I think the end result is pretty good. 1968 HW 'Custom Firebird' Repro Windshield - 6212US SCR-W0015. 1968 Hot Wheels Custom Firebird 'Hood' 6212 SCR-P0026M.

Especially Redlines This is a discussion group - NO posts with selling. I'll list each project here for you to check out. HOT WHEELS REDLINE VINTAGE BUTTON ASSORTMENT w/DROP DOWN MENU -NICE GPHWHEELS. A forum to show off and discuss all things related to the hobby of restoring and customizing Hot Wheels diecast cars. Starting at a price tag of around 140,000, the Diamond Encrusted Car has an 18-karat white gold frame, along with 2,700 various blue, black. It is the most expensive toy car that has ever been made. Now, I make a habit of buying beater Redlines from eBay or toy shows, a) because they're dirt-cheap, and b) it's an absolute BLAST bringing one back to life, and to chronical the process through the before and after pics. Hot Wheels cars rarely break the 100,000 mark, but the Diamond Encrusted Car is not an everyday toy vehicle. I busted out the Dremel, the paints and some repro Redline wheels, a repro boat-and I officially had the fever. I didn't have a decent version of this model, so I kept wondering what she'd look like, fixed up. Let's face it: Beater Redlines aren't without a certain sense of, uh.wonder, to say in the least.īut, some time ago, I picked up a beater Seasider. This is an absolutely excellent source of information on Hot Wheels Redlines produced from 1968 - 1972. 60 FLAT HEAD Rivets For Hot Wheels Matchbox Restoration & Custom Projects. 2 Next KYHOTracker41 Discussion starter 2 Some Qs and As Since I started this thread, I have bought a used copy of Hot Wheels Spectraflame : The Essential Guide by Edward Wershbale. In this video I explore using metal paint undercoats as a way to clean up metal discoloration and corrosion. It just seemed like once you did it, you eliminated the very spirit of the car itself, and all the adventures it had gone through over the years. Welcome to our eBay store, where we offer the highest quality Redline Reproduction Hot Wheels parts on eBay Everything we offer is Made In The USA Be sure to check out our Restoration and Customization Supplies. Redline Restoration: 1968 Hot Wheels Custom T-Bird.

There was a time where I wouldn't even entertain the thought of tearing up a Redline, regardless of the condition.
