Revivng Some Childhood Classics

First, I would like to thank everyone that commented in this thread. Without your assistance, I would have not been able through to get this first restoration without breaking something! Many thanks for the advice and the encouragement!  

After about a week of sitting in a WD-40 and Gumout bath, I was able to free up the motor! It didn't go willingly though, it did require a little bit of heat to get it moving.

Once it started moving, I got everything cleaned up and put back together. I also coated everything inside with a light coating of Marvel Mystery Oil. While the motor was soaking, I concentrated on cleaning up the body, removing the ripped stickers and replacing with some alternatives.

I don't have any intention of running it, but my brother is egging me on to start it. I wouldn't know the first thing on how to get it running in today's world, so if I get inclined to do so, I may ask you guys for more information. I definitely know won't have that signature Nitro Methane smell though!




More pics (before and after) can be found here:    https://imgur.com/a/Ctf3CqN

Nice job. I checked your additional pictures. Before and afters always tell a story.

The Black Widow spider on the roof. I have only seen one in real life. Actually quite beautiful. In the middle of winter in Marylnad I was moving a plant pot on the front steps when I uncovered one. Not tiny, about an inch leg to leg, black with a vibrant red hourglass. I put it in a pickle jar and showed it off at work. Not a big hit!

Bob

I thought or at least use to think I had a premium example of the Stinger. Yours looks terrific. One thing I will say is that I never seen one without a wrinkled decal. The hood decal came out of the box that way. Eventually the wrinkle would tear.