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There are 7 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: 300-D diecast model
From: David Todd <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
2. Re: 300-D diecast model
From: paulholm <paulholm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
3. Danbury 300-D diecast model
From: "JONES,DOUG (A-USA,ex3)" <doug_jones@xxxxxxxxxxx>
4. Hurst
From: Dou <dou4@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
5. (no subject)
From: MJMLandDev@xxxxxxx
6.
From: "Charles Griffin" <charlesgriffin@xxxxxxxxxx>
7. How Did Ken Make Out ?
From: ronbo97@xxxxxxxxx
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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 15:49:39 -0400
From: David Todd <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: 300-D diecast model
Regarding the Danbury Mint cars.............
I was one of their first customers when Dan bury started their "Only 12
Car Series".
Needless to say, I have the original 12 models plus 18 more that
compliment my
collection to date. I decided to quit the automatic purchase mode they
had and be more
selective of their offerings. At almost $100 per model I have accumulated
over $3000 of
their product.
Recently I was dusting my collection when I noticed the rubber tires were
splitting and
falling off the rims. This was happening on 11 of my 30+ models, and not
necessarily in
the order of their production. Before I was willing to order the next in
their series,
the '56 Desoto Adventurer, I contacted them with my problem.
April 15, I called and gave them a list of the defective cars and asked
if there was a
remedy. I explained that I was more interested in their repair (even, if
necessary, at
my expense) as the cars showed poorly and were disappointing in their
present condition.
The model "T" is sitting on 3 rims! I noticed an acceptable attitude
projected by the
receptionist's statement that "those cars are quite old and you may be
expecting too much
from us because of their age". But, the lady did said she would have a
"project
engineer" contact me about the problem... soon. I called again May 19th
because I was
under the opinion that soon meant "a couple of days". She was very short
with me
explaining I shouldn't expect to hear from them for two to three weeks. I
am still
waiting. I would have waited to see what their remedy was before bringing
this up, but
because of Paul's post, I felt the group should be aware of this problem
before ordering
that model.
My cars are displayed in a large breakfront (glass doors) in our heated,
air conditioned
and humidified living room here in Michigan. They are out of direct
sunlight and are
dusted on a semi regular basis. (I do stay pretty busy on the full size
ones though!)
Am I wrong expecting the $100 models to have an extended life span of at
least equal to
the lesser quality, older models I also have? Except for the warping
body, my '57 Dodge
promo is in great shape and shows no discoloration, flats, empty rims and
is almost 50
years old. Shouldn't it be expected that Dan bury models should hold up at
least as well
given the modern day rubber compounds?
Maybe those who have also collected these cars should inspect them before
buying anything
else from Dan bury. They have always been great in the past, immediately
replacing the
occasionally bad example with a good one when necessary. But, I am not
willing to spend
$100+ on another model if the quality and company backing aren't going to
be there.
Anyone out there with a similar problem?
Dave Todd
paulholm wrote:
> Attention all, JUST got in the mail a flier from the Danbury MInt
> for their 1:24 scale red 300-D hardtop.
>
> I am not going to use the reply card, anyone want the card??
> --
> Paul Holmgren
> Hoosier Corps #33, L-6
> 2 57 300-C's in Indy
>
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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 14:54:26 -0500
From: paulholm <paulholm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: 300-D diecast model
paulholm wrote:
>
> Attention all, JUST got in the mail a flier from the Danbury MInt
> for their 1:24 scale red 300-D hardtop.
>
> I am not going to use the reply card, anyone want the card??
WE HAVE A WINNER! the card is spoken for!
--
Paul Holmgren
Hoosier Corps #33, L-6
2 57 300-C's in Indy
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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 15:34:08 -0600
From: "JONES,DOUG (A-USA,ex3)" <doug_jones@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Danbury 300-D diecast model
Hi David and 300 folks,
I will assume that a discussion around models of 300 cars is appropriate
to this list, as most of us who have the real cars also have at least a
few models of them. John, correct me if this is off line.
It sounds like David started well ahead of me in collecting Danbury Mint
car models. I got started about 6 years ago, and have not suffered the
failures mentioned with the tires. However, I did have the front
suspension on the '41 Cadillac disassemble itself, and both the '32
Cadillac and the Hispano-Suiza have front wheels that sit at a rather
drunken lean when the car is viewed from the front. The '32 Cadillac, I
must mention, is certainly a 'Monday car' with a crooked radiator, crooked
wheels, and a misaligned rear windshield. I should have returned it, but
my wife gave it to me and so I have just kept it (at the back of my
display case ...) for that reason. So point one is that these models are
complex and expensive, but are not always perfect! Much like their 1:1
cousins, actually.
I have noticed that some strange alchemy occurs between the finish on
wooden shelves and rubber model car tires, not just for Danbury, but for
all makes and all scales. The tires actually glue themselves to the
shelves, and have to be persuaded to release their grip. I therefore go
with glass shelves wherever possible, and that seems to make the model car
tires happier. I don't know if that has anything to do with David's
situation.
I find the level of detail on the Danbury MoPar models to be astonishing.
As a person who built models in the '60's, it amazes me to see just how
accurate and detailed they can make the models now. I assure you, I could
not match the quality and detail of these cars for any amount of money!
And I was pretty good, too!
I have found Danbury Mint to be a good and agreeable company so far, but I
have not really tested them - maybe I should belatedly ask if the sad sack
'32 Cadillac can be exchanged and see what they do. I know that neither
Danbury Mint nor Franklin Mint keep spare parts, as revenue from these
could not possibly offset management costs. However, PhillyMint (you can
find them on the web) does have a 'parts car' department, and maybe they
would help scare up some new tires!
I believe the Danbury 300C is one of the all-time best modeling efforts by
anyone, with the '58 Fury and the '56 Adventurer right behind. I would
recommend these models, and also the '69 Charger, and '42 / '48 Town and
Countries, to any MoPar enthusiast. I have not seen the 300D yet, but
assume it is the equal of the superb 300C.
I shall hope some acceptable resolution of David's tire problem is
forthcoming so he can again enjoy his model car collection. I know I get
a huge amount of enjoyment from mine.
300ly,
Doug Jones
Boulder Creek, CA
'63 300 Pace Car, '73 Jensen Interceptor III
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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 22:00:53 -0400
From: Dou <dou4@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Hurst
Hello, just want to mention that i am still looking for this left
side front wheel well moulding to fit my Hurst
I don't seem to have much luck with this item.
Please if any of you happen to spot one of these, could you pick-it
up for me, i will gladely buy it of you and prepay for shipping .
For info you can reach me at cell ph. 418-225-0706 or
E-Mail dou@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 23:09:26 EDT
From: MJMLandDev@xxxxxxx
Subject: (no subject)
Well we finally got home. We started out with a little rain, then got a
lot
of rain. Add a couple of 5-6 car accidents, doing 4 miles in 50 minutes,
tornado warnings, trees in the right lane of the highway (luckily we were
in
the left lane) and a couple of blown tires on my trailer, I must say it
was a
very adventurous trip back to Florida. But the meet in RI was the best I
have been to yet. Thanks Don for doing such a fantastic job. If there is
ever another meet in Newport (and I truly hope there is) I will definitely
be
there again.
Also thanks to everyone who helped with the "bypass surgery" when I
apparently lost the heater core in my H. It turns that that it was the
heater valve that went bye-bye and not the heater core. I've tracked an
NOS
one down already so it should be installed sometime next week. Now to get
the rest of the antifreeze out of the carpet.
Mike Meyer
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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 16 May 2002 07:12:55 -0400
From: "Charles Griffin" <charlesgriffin@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject:
To fellow members,
I enjoy reading all the e mails on the list. It has a world of information
and many helpful hints. I still am in need of the side trim,from edge of
door to the start of the wraparound on rear quarter panel, for both sides
of
my F. Anyone having or knowing about where I might locate these pieces I
would greatly appreciate hearing from you @ charlesgriffin@xxxxxxxxxx or
by
phone 704 624 6868 EST.
Thanks again,
Charles Griffin
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Message: 7
Date: Thu, 16 May 2002 12:29:51 +0000
From: ronbo97@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: How Did Ken Make Out ?
Hi All -
Let me echo the feelings already expressed about the
Newport meet. This was my first meet and I really
enjoyed seeing all the brutes in one place.
Has anyone heard from Ken Mack, our hard luck award
winner ? For anyone that wasn't at the meet, Ken
severed a leaf spring on the way to RI with his 300C
convert. A repair was made using a leaf spring from an
Imperial, which turned out to be a little too long, but
still useable.
Ron
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