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Medallion clean-up
KariFS Sat Apr 01, 2017 3:03 pm
Got this Medallion recently that was supposed to be mint NIB...
Well, turns out the box liner was missing AND someone had scribbled a number on the crankcase
Well, the seller would not refund my money, so I tried to make the best of it. After some careful sanding, first with 400, then 800 grit wet-dry, and some elbow grease with polishing compound I got the crankcase restored. A lot of work but certainly worth it, don't you think! While I was at it, I tossed the wimpy two-slit thick wall cylinder and replaced it with a used but very good step-style #2 cylinder. Here is the end result, enjoy!
I hope you like it. There's no better way to start off the month of April than fixing up a little Medallion!
Well, turns out the box liner was missing AND someone had scribbled a number on the crankcase
Well, the seller would not refund my money, so I tried to make the best of it. After some careful sanding, first with 400, then 800 grit wet-dry, and some elbow grease with polishing compound I got the crankcase restored. A lot of work but certainly worth it, don't you think! While I was at it, I tossed the wimpy two-slit thick wall cylinder and replaced it with a used but very good step-style #2 cylinder. Here is the end result, enjoy!
I hope you like it. There's no better way to start off the month of April than fixing up a little Medallion!
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Re: Medallion clean-up
fredvon4 Sat Apr 01, 2017 3:32 pm
If you have the original, signed in blood, type written on IBM selectric, notice of limited edition paper....I would be willing to offer you $ 789.99 for that engine case Only.... ( I collect obscure engine cases)
I have tried a few times to etch the proper number to my NOS medallions but need at least one good example
I have tried a few times to etch the proper number to my NOS medallions but need at least one good example
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Re: Medallion clean-up
Surfer_kris Sat Apr 01, 2017 4:36 pm
I nearly spit out my coffee there! 
Damed first of April...
Damed first of April...
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Re: Medallion clean-up
GallopingGhostler Sat Apr 01, 2017 4:53 pm
Surfer_kris wrote:I nearly spit out my coffee there!
Makes me want to polish my A.C. Gilbert .074 & .11 Thunderhead collector cases.
BTW, great job on engine crankcase finish restoration. 
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Re: Medallion clean-up
getback Sat Apr 01, 2017 8:16 pm
I am Sorry to see this the etching is BAD , and good thing it did not take way from you fun time to much ,,, But looks better than before . 
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Re: Medallion clean-up
Marleysky Sat Apr 01, 2017 11:26 pm
GOOD ONE, KARI!
Har, har har, ya really had me going there for a minute!!
Har, har har, ya really had me going there for a minute!!
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Re: Medallion clean-up
dckrsn Sat Apr 01, 2017 11:33 pm
Beautiful work Kari!
You should apply your talents to something more substantial
than a mediocre old Medallion.
Bob
You should apply your talents to something more substantial
than a mediocre old Medallion.
Bob
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Re: Medallion clean-up
pkrankow Sun Apr 02, 2017 10:13 am
LOL
My jaw dropped even though I knew it had to be an April 1 joke.
Phil
My jaw dropped even though I knew it had to be an April 1 joke.
Phil
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Re: Medallion clean-up
KariFS Thu Apr 01, 2021 5:13 pm
Wonder if Jacob would accept this nicely polished Medallion as a payment for a couple of meat raffle tickets 
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Re: Medallion clean-up
Admin Thu Apr 01, 2021 5:25 pm
I'll be happy to trade that engine for a couple of tickets. I only ask you include the box and all paperwork that came with it. 
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Re: Medallion clean-up
davidll1984 Thu Apr 01, 2021 11:33 pm
Ha ha lol one day One day I'll end up getting my hands on one of this engine I will change it to a car engine then beat it until it can no longer be used 
one day One day I'll end up getting my hands on one of this engine I will change it to a car engine then beat it until it can no longer be used 
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