Two years ago I bought this Motor City MC-44 1956 Chrysler New Yorker from overseas. It was in nice shape, but the Bare Metal "chrome" in the vicinity of the doors had dulled, as if someone with grimy fingers had been picking it up a lot.
I took it with me to Countryside in March to see if Gregory Gunn could help. He didn't have all his resto equipment with him so I left it with him to see if he could work his mahic. Well he did and it's back good as new:
Recently I was offered a MC-52 1951 Ford Convertible, a model I did not have. It looked great but was missing a door handle. Dale Dannefer contacted Greg, who has the leftover inventory of MOC spares, and he had the part. So I bought the model, Greg sent the part with my refurbished Chrysler, and I got the handle reinstalled. Kudos to both Dale and Greg!
These look great Harv.....I am on the prowl for the MOC Chrysler, and I know I will have to pay the piper a tidy sum to get one, but I do have the MOC dark red (or maroon?) 1950 Ford convertible .
They look great Harv. There is nothing more frustrating than a fine model with blemishes or missing parts. I still have my share without the extra skill needed or that missing part to remedy.
Greg Gunn has supplied me with Motor City parts on several occasions. I have acquired many MOC models over the years that were missing parts which Greg was able to supply such as the hood ornament for a 1950 Packard convertible or parts for a 1956 Chevy convertible. Greg's prices are reasonable but be forewarned he is a busy guy and you might have to wait for a little while until he has the time to look them up for you. I can assure you it's worth the wait.
Yes, of course Harv, Matador red....I have the box tucked away in my storage room.
It is amazing how advanced Motor City models were for their time.....and almost 40 years later, white metal model crafters are still trying to catch up, but I do think that some Conquest, WMCE and the latest Brooklin NBC models have come close, at least the ones I have anyway.
Two years ago I bought this Motor City MC-44 1956 Chrysler New Yorker from overseas. It was in nice shape, but the Bare Metal "chrome" in the vicinity of the doors had dulled, as if someone with grimy fingers had been picking it up a lot.
I took it with me to Countryside in March to see if Gregory Gunn could help. He didn't have all his resto equipment with him so I left it with him to see if he could work his mahic. Well he did and it's back good as new:
Recently I was offered a MC-52 1951 Ford Convertible, a model I did not have. It looked great but was missing a door handle. Dale Dannefer contacted Greg, who has the leftover inventory of MOC spares, and he had the part. So I bought the model, Greg sent the part with my refurbished Chrysler, and I got the handle reinstalled. Kudos to both Dale and Greg!
Hi Guys
The restored Chrysler looks great. Have some bits and pieces of the PM Chrysler that Lloyd Asbury must have given to me. Also have the RTV mold that the lost wax master was made from. Used it to cast a couple resin bodies, but that did not work out very well and kind of lost interest. I have asked this before, does anyone have the full width grille for the PM Chrysler. Did not realize there was a couple versions of the grille. Really would like to restore the painted model, but have never attempted to foil a model and it looks complicated on the Chrysler. Almost looks like some of the side trim, might be cut chrome vinyl. Not sure I can afford to have Mr. Gunn do his magic on my model.
