67 T Bird Cigar Box version converted to a runner

by **FrankfromNY** » Tue Jan 01, 2013 11:36 pm

Started out as a $3.00 junk box find at an HO swap meet. Areas had been brush painted, no glass or bumpers & broken windshield posts. I stripped the brushed on paint with 91% alcohol. My friend Pete Cioffari (owner of North Cedar Raceway) repaired the windshield posts & buffed out the body. He also added material to the front post as the Cigar Box length was too short. Replacement "glass" & resin repro bumpers are from Motor City Resin Casters. http://www.motorcityresincasters.com/
An NOS chassis & rear silicone's were added. Total investment was under $20.00.

by **Jesla** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:42 am

I've never heard the term 'Cigar Box' in reference to this model T-bird. To what does it refer? Ever since my Hot Wheel days this has been my favorite T-bird and would love to find one in 1/32.

by **FrankfromNY** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 8:50 am

Cigar Box refers to a series of cars Aurora had using the T Jet bodies on a die cast chassis. The bodies were the same as used on T Jets but the mounting posts were modified to use a die cast chassis.

by **BIG E** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:59 pm

Yes, Frank, the 'Bird makes nice for the camera! -- Ernie

by **HomeRacingWorld** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 1:18 pm

Great one here Frank.

by **FrankfromNY** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 1:59 pm

Thanks, needs a little more runnin' to get a little more speed. Handles real well though.

by **dge467** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 1:26 pm

Nice looking T Bird! I got a Cigar Box version from my dad, and finally picked up a T Jet.

67 T Bird Cigar Box version converted to a runner

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