Flea Market Win!!

Discussion in 'Show and tell' started by gillette24, Oct 6, 2014.

  1. gillette24

    gillette24 Active Member

    went to a local flea market Sunday morning where I previously had luck. I was their very early and some people were just putting stuff out. I was walking past a guy who just put a few things on his table. I saw this gem and checked it over. mechanically it worked perfect however it was all scummed up. I asked how much and the guy said 2 bucks. I couldn't get my money out fast enough. I thought it was just a 40s style super speed but after research at the house I found out it was the elusive 1941 Ranger Tech. I could not believe it. 2 bucks!!! I cleaned her all up and could not be happier. Still have a smile on my face.
     
  2. gillette24

    gillette24 Active Member

    dirty! [​IMG]
    clean!
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  3. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    That is fantastic. What a great find.

    Clint
     
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  4. BigT

    BigT Well-Known Member

    All I can say is NICE, NICE, NICE!!!
     
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  5. TitanTTB

    TitanTTB Well-Known Member

    It cleaned up nicely, congratulations.
     
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  6. Slipperyjoe

    Slipperyjoe Rusty Metal Tetanus

    Oooo nice job!..
     
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  7. gillette24

    gillette24 Active Member

    Thanks!!! I think it's better when they're coated in soap scum because I think it preserves the finish. the ones that were coated in soap scum cleaned up the best with no plating loss. and they were probably coated for years and years and that helped protect the finish. scrubbing bubbles does wonders also.
     
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  8. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Man, how do you guys find these things. That is amazing! Very :signs021:!
    It even came with a blade, I see.
     
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  9. JR Reyes

    JR Reyes I scream for....chicken wings??

    Nice score buddy, I am impressed with that transformation job. Nothing better than a vintage find in the wild...let us know how it shaves.
     
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  10. gillette24

    gillette24 Active Member

    patience and continuous looking. yes it had a blade in it. it was a gillette blade. was probably put away 50 years ago and never used again
     
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  11. FlightMedic

    FlightMedic Well-Known Member

    Wow! Nice job on that cleanup!
     
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  12. 45auto

    45auto Well-Known Member

    Wow! nice job on the clean up.
     
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  13. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    @gillette24

    1941 Ranger Tech - Well Done and nice cleanup!
     
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  14. Roderick

    Roderick Well-Known Member

    Great find. If i send you some money, will you buy me alottery ticket??
     
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  15. Recklesstr

    Recklesstr Arkoholic

    Nice job, fantastic!
     
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  16. Bristle Me

    Bristle Me Insufficient

    Pretty!
     
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  17. Shotwell

    Shotwell Well-Known Member

    Awesome. I love it when you find one that looks gnarly and then see it come out the other side shiny and like-new.
     
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  18. vwp528

    vwp528 Well-Known Member

    Great find! Enjoy it.
     
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  19. Spud

    Spud Well-Known Member

    Very nice score!
     
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  20. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Nice. I'm going "hunting" with you next time! LOL
     
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