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Hacksaw-BoB
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 26, 2025 12:39 pm    Post subject: Before - After Transformation 1950s era GEOBRA Coin Savings Bank Reply with quote
OK, one my latest projects . . . check it out Exclamation Exclamation Exclamation Popcorn

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 26, 2025 2:44 pm    Post subject: Re: Before - After Transformation 1950s era GEOBRA Coin Savings Bank Reply with quote
That is really cool, you do amazing work Bob..
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 26, 2025 2:49 pm    Post subject: Re: Before - After Transformation 1950s era GEOBRA Coin Savings Bank Reply with quote
Super cool !! Cool Much better Surprised
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 26, 2025 7:55 pm    Post subject: Re: Before - After Transformation 1950s era GEOBRA Coin Savings Bank Reply with quote
Well BoB, you performed your magic once again. The bank came out beautifully. Nice job!
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 26, 2025 8:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Before - After Transformation 1950s era GEOBRA Coin Savings Bank Reply with quote
Looks great Bob! I'm glad you were able to have some fun with the old bank.
The Autobahn graphics in the clouds on the back are a really nice touch!!
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 26, 2025 11:36 pm    Post subject: Re: Before - After Transformation 1950s era GEOBRA Coin Savings Bank Reply with quote
Wow! Great job BoB! I love your work!
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 27, 2025 12:08 pm    Post subject: Re: Before - After Transformation 1950s era GEOBRA Coin Savings Bank Reply with quote
Hacksaw-BoB wrote:
OK, one my latest projects . . . check it out Exclamation Exclamation Exclamation Popcorn

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Holy Jeez, BoB... Shocked
THAT...
is quite the restoration project... Thumbs Up
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that is a really NICE piece, so hope that you do a 'Show & Tell' at our April 4th GGC,VVWCA Chapter meeting Razz
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 27, 2025 3:00 pm    Post subject: Re: Before - After Transformation 1950s era GEOBRA Coin Savings Bank Reply with quote
I'm not aware of anyone else doing this type of work.

Impressive skills.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 28, 2025 3:48 am    Post subject: Re: Before - After Transformation 1950s era GEOBRA Coin Savings Bank Reply with quote
awesome BoB!

I had the privilige to be taught by you the master, but I am afraid it will take a few additional lessons! Smile
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 28, 2025 12:10 pm    Post subject: Re: Before - After Transformation 1950s era GEOBRA Coin Savings Bank Reply with quote
Once again, BoB brings back yet another toy from the past with his super talents and skills. Outstanding work and we all can't wait to see the next rescue come out of the famous Restor-Version Shop.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 30, 2025 8:22 am    Post subject: Re: Before - After Transformation 1950s era GEOBRA Coin Savings Bank Reply with quote
Many Thanks for all the nice comments on the GEOBRA transformation to the
Fantasy KdF-Wagen Savers Bank Exclamation Exclamation Exclamation Popcorn

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 31, 2025 11:23 am    Post subject: Re: Before - After Transformation 1950s era GEOBRA Coin Savings Bank Reply with quote
Like always Mr. Gilmore, AWESOMEWORK!
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2025 5:05 am    Post subject: Re: Before - After Transformation 1950s era GEOBRA Coin Savings Bank Reply with quote
Hacksaw-BoB wrote:
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That project is amazing! Neat fantasy savings bank!
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 16, 2025 9:29 am    Post subject: Re: Before - After Transformation 1950s era GEOBRA Coin Savings Bank Reply with quote
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PostPosted: Wed May 21, 2025 4:58 pm    Post subject: Re: Before - After Transformation 1950s era GEOBRA Coin Savings Bank Reply with quote
Check out this MICHAEL SEIDEL Registriersparkasse (counting coin bank)
transformation project into a 1943 Fantasy KdF Wagen Savers bank Popcorn

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PostPosted: Thu May 22, 2025 3:17 pm    Post subject: Re: Before - After Transformation 1950s era GEOBRA Coin Savings Bank Reply with quote
Another winner Bob, with this MS bank from Jozsi! Nice touch with the coin hanging on the lever.
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