Original Lil Coffin in progress

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Original Lil Coffin in progress May 8, 2013 1:19:00 GMT -6

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Here's what I have done already and check out this instruction sheet, awesome isn't it?
The front end assembly is very delicate.

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here's the body before paint

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interior before masking it is supposed to be white with gold inserts.

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The chrome is perfect no flash whatsoever

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I love these old original instruction booklets, not sheets.

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And I just found out that the tires and 1 white wall insert is missing, and after all the tedious attention to detail I put into it.

Last Edit: May 8, 2013 1:20:13 GMT -6 by carcrafter

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TooOld Official Coffin Corner Klown Posts: 2,033	Original Lil Coffin in progress May 8, 2013 5:43:32 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by TooOld on May 8, 2013 5:43:32 GMT -6 The Li'l Coffin is a favorite around here and you're off to a good start !
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carcrafter Glue Tube Squeezer Posts: 175	Original Lil Coffin in progress May 8, 2013 10:19:52 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by carcrafter on May 8, 2013 10:19:52 GMT -6 Hopefully someone can help me, without having to purchase another complete kit to have to rob from.
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koffinbuilder64 Official Coffin Corner Klown RIP Mr. Dave Stuckey Posts: 1,307	Original Lil Coffin in progress May 8, 2013 17:56:49 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by koffinbuilder64 on May 8, 2013 17:56:49 GMT -6 Welcome aboard!! Looks like a good start there. Is that a '64 issue kit? Which tire do you need?? I might have a spare.
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carcrafter Glue Tube Squeezer Posts: 175	Original Lil Coffin in progress May 8, 2013 22:43:08 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by carcrafter on May 8, 2013 22:43:08 GMT -6 I need the two rear slicks and the two fron tires, I have 3 whitewalls, so I need a whitewall insert too! Can you help me?
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Dennis M Official Coffin Corner Klown Barris Mail Truck in progress Posts: 2,399	Original Lil Coffin in progress May 9, 2013 15:29:34 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dennis M on May 9, 2013 15:29:34 GMT -6 A great model' sorry I don't have any tires.

carcrafter Glue Tube Squeezer Posts: 175	Original Lil Coffin in progress May 9, 2013 19:18:41 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by carcrafter on May 9, 2013 19:18:41 GMT -6 I may have found them on ebay, just waiting to see if I win the 'parts package'
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koffinbuilder64 Official Coffin Corner Klown RIP Mr. Dave Stuckey Posts: 1,307	Original Lil Coffin in progress May 10, 2013 17:09:04 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by koffinbuilder64 on May 10, 2013 17:09:04 GMT -6 Good luck!! Sorry, I don't have any spare tires. Btw, if your going to paint the frame, it should be the same gold used on the engine.
	Last Edit: May 10, 2013 17:12:21 GMT -6 by koffinbuilder64 Daniel Foster, Builder of THE 1/8 Li'l Coffin (wip)!! Check out her progress: http://public.fotki.com/koffin-64/coffin-pics-set-2[br]TDR Innovations , www.tdrcatalog.com