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Post by crazynski on Dec 15, 2021 14:58:04 GMT -7
I've been a Hot Wheels vendor for several years. I just went on a hunt for engine doners and came up with a few ideas. The "1/4 Mile Coupe" has the nicest valve covers and blower belt. But you need to add your own engine scoop. The purple one is metal and part of the body.  The 57-Roadster has a nice blower and scoop all in one. It should fit nicely under most hoods.  The 56-Ford panel truck has a really nice air cleaner mounted on a blower in both chrome, and gold chrome.  |
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Post by crazynski on Dec 15, 2021 15:05:09 GMT -7
Here are a few more ideas. The Anglia has a hidden gem under the hood. It comes with square intake runners mounted on a blower.  The 34-Ford has a nice blown engine with a grill and headlights.  It was a good harvest. We have several engines and surf boards.  |
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Post by ecbill on Dec 15, 2021 16:54:51 GMT -7
Here are a few more ideas. The Anglia has a hidden gem under the hood. It comes with square intake runners mounted on a blower. <button disabled="" class="c-attachment-insert--linked o-btn--sm">Attachment Deleted</button> The 34-Ford has a nice blown engine with a grill and headlights. <button disabled="" class="c-attachment-insert--linked o-btn--sm">Attachment Deleted</button> It was a good harvest. We have several engines and surf boards. <button disabled="" class="c-attachment-insert--linked o-btn--sm">Attachment Deleted</button> Hot Wheels vendor? Does that mean you sell or distribute Hot Wheels? |
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Post by ecbill on Dec 15, 2021 18:51:05 GMT -7
Just occurred to me that the engine in my avatar’s 57 Vette was pulled from a Hot Wheels 55 Gasser. It has dual carbs and fender headers.
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Post by crazynski on Dec 15, 2021 18:59:06 GMT -7
Hello Bill,
I bought a few dozen boxes of Hot Wheels years ago at $.50 each and stuck them under the stairs. I sell Hot Wheels at diecast flea markets these days.
I smiled when I bought them. I smile when I sell them. The new buyer smiles too. It's a win, win, win for everyone.
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Post by ecbill on Dec 15, 2021 19:59:53 GMT -7
That’s cool! Since you bought them years ago, you probably don’t have any of the 55 Gassers. I’d like to get some of those.
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Post by crazynski on Dec 16, 2021 7:27:02 GMT -7
Hi Bill, Once a Hot Wheels guy, always a Hot Wheels guy. I still glance at the new Hot Wheels for possible eye-candy. This is my only 55-Chevy gasser. It's a 2018 release and is still current. I bought it for the engine. Then could not take it out of the package. I am a Holley carb nut and could not destroy the car for the sake of the livery. This one stays in the package. But there are more 55-Chevy gassers out there. I will keep a lookout for you.  |
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Post by crazynski on Dec 16, 2021 7:57:06 GMT -7
Some of these engines and surf boards may turn up as door prizes. I can't possibly use them all.
Ken
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Post by dave632 on Dec 16, 2021 10:57:19 GMT -7
Looks like a great way to find engine parts.
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Post by ecbill on Dec 16, 2021 14:04:12 GMT -7
Hot Wheels customizers really like the 55 Gasser. Check them out on eBay some time. They go like crazy in the stores. If you see any snatch them up.
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Post by gibbo61 on Dec 17, 2021 7:34:28 GMT -7
there 's a guy on e-bay that sells decals for hot wheels .....made for the '55 gasser
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Post by ecbill on Dec 18, 2021 5:58:30 GMT -7
A lot of those Gasser decals would be sharp looking HO slot car decals.
BTW, there are a few guys resin casting those 55 Gasser bodies. BrutusandtheMonkey and Slaters are two eBay vendors that come to mind. Slaters also sells independent of eBay, thinking it’s under Jim’s Custom HO Resins
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