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  1. gt bandit

    Marv Tonkin and CS Friends

    James , The Cop has returned my email yet - and i havent phoned yet. But you have spurred my interest once more to try and track him down. Any cops from Oregon here ??????????????
  2. gt bandit

    Marv Tonkin and CS Friends

    Hello All, My first authentication of my CS was as a result of this site, I had not purchased the vehicle yet and the owner was a little Vague on its authenticity. It had been resto-modded which also made me extremely sceptical to start with. (White Paint exchanged for Black and J code engine...
  3. gt bandit

    Houston Autorama Show results for my CS

    congrats mate - well deserved from someone who puts so much in , it deserved nothing short of best in class. I would also love to see any pictures from the show - shaun
  4. gt bandit

    Door Trim

    Mine are shortys with Alen screws on the front and i Have the deluxe door panels with grilles.
  5. gt bandit

    What is this car worth?

    I concur with tim around 12-15k shaun
  6. gt bandit

    Favorite Wheels/Rims?

    10 spokes , don't leave Brandas without them But i would go for the 17" versions , if i had my time again. photos of that LP frame this weekend , sorry for the delay - been travelling.
  7. gt bandit

    Die cast GT/CSs

    Looks great - cant wait for mine ?
  8. gt bandit

    Door Trim

    hey Casey - I got them door trims Also i did get to Illinois , but didn't have enough time to do any personal stuff. maybe next time shaun
  9. gt bandit

    Ebay car has many options

    I don't like the spray job on the engine or the rust clearly visible on the springs etc - this indicates to me that there is a distinct possibility of floor damage from rust. I for one would not be Bidding with confidence as the dealer quotes. but i do like the tilt away steering - that's...
  10. gt bandit

    Die cast GT/CSs

    Crew - I have just been advised my Black Chrome CS is on its way down under. This is from the MINI MUSCLE CARS company , i have ordered one from our group buy as well. I am pretty sure the green light company did a special run for mini muscle - I was going to order the 24k gold version , but it...
  11. gt bandit

    A little info on the 3rd 428 California Special

    Wow - I didnt know you have had your car that long Paul , fantastic mate well done. I am envious , but then i don't think i would have had the financial capacity to afford even a toy one at age 4. congrats to all the original / 70s owners of specials - you crew are real certified CS...
  12. gt bandit

    "Paint Stripe" opinions

    Stripey hey Steve , It does look a little busy with the 2 red stripes- I am really partial to mine , but then my GTCS striping is a little more obscure and the accent is silver. still - its up to you :cool: :cool: :cool:
  13. gt bandit

    A little info on the 3rd 428 California Special

    Hey Steve , My car has a Silver Leaf Pin stripe in around the same location. It really does set the car off IMO.
  14. gt bandit

    How far away did you go to get your GT/CS?

    OK - In my frequent travels (i am actually typing this while flying over Russia en-route back from the US via Asia - don't you just love this Airborne Wireless Broad band Internet thing) I missed this topic. Most of you know my story so i will keep it short. basically seen the car on Ebay , but...
  15. gt bandit

    Marchal guys..........bend over........ouch

    count me in ---- as long as they work and look close to the orginals.
  16. gt bandit

    A little info on the 3rd 428 California Special

    OK I think the ethics thing has been done to satisfy all parties - Now lets find that car , I cant wait to see what it looks like today. I must have pictures - i am starting to get withdrawal symptom's -
  17. gt bandit

    Book Question: Restomod info or no?

    i agree - even though mine is a resto-mod , i prefer to be reading about the real McCoy , i just don't wanna drive it that way. Ironic i know , but that's the way i like it. plus there is a load of info on resto-mods out there already.
  18. gt bandit

    A little info on the 3rd 428 California Special

    if you find it and the owner understands what he has got i doubt he will be a keen vendor - probably will go the Auction route. looking at the recent Hemi hunter sales - you could be looking at $80k+ sure would like to see it found though - I would also love to bid on this rare special. but...
  19. gt bandit

    I feel worthy

    Hey Vman - welcome , great to know another CS is up and running in OZ . I get to Vic often so i would love to catch up and see your CS. They are pretty SPECIAL cars and this crew here make it even better to own one with the wealth of info. I have relied on this site many times for advice/ tech...
  20. gt bandit

    Special Purchase of GT/CS Diecast Model

    I ordered the Black Chrome car today from mini muscle - mainly because i got a Black CS but i really want a wimbledon white one too
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