Does anybody here own a Vela with a faceplate that looks like this?



If it's missing or in bad shape keep reading.

I just finished a reproduction of a Vela faceplate for a member here whose faceplate was in bad condition (scratched-off paint, etc.). If anyone would like the ultra-high-resolution images that can be used for restoration, give me a PM.

The images are available with and without cutout markers.

great job , fatdog - i need one -

mine is not a vela - but some weird brand --however, it qualifies as 'in bad condition' --
check your PM

Shoot me a close-up of yours, Ira. I might be able to help.

fatdog he may need help

mine is a 'stump jens' brand --
its called "personal disco"

wooopie

sweet work.....

WOW Bobby,is there anything you can't make???? Awesome work man!

Once again, a thesaurus can't help...just...damn. What a talent. WOW!

thesauruses are extinct now

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Originally posted by redbenjoe:
thesauruses are extinct now

That must mean that you're not too far behind.

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Originally posted by Fatdog:
That must mean that you're not too far behind.

actually -- they may still be around under the Mercury brand .

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Originally posted by redbenjoe:
actually -- they may still be around under the Mercury brand .

Yep! the brand Ford can't kill! No matter how p*ss poor their cars are!

I foresee this could be the start of something wonderful for all boombox owners / restorers.
Great job Bobby!!!
BTW Ira Tara says you need to give us a good deal on that disco of yours thats just layin around in storage collecting dust

Bobby, Bobby what I can say you are the godfather of making boomboxes pretty!

Yeah Fatdog an awesome repro!
I'll let you know as soon as I got the sticker sticky to my Vela!
Great job!

Here's a closer look (minus the cutout markers):

fatdog -- this is so cool -

do you think i will now be able to sell my $40 "personal disco" POS --as a 'real' VELA for $750 to these members ?

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Originally posted by redbenjoe:
do you think i will now be able to sell my $40 "personal disco" POS --as a 'real' VELA for $750 to these members ?

Yep!

But you have to split the profits with me 50/50!

fatdog --DEAL !!!

do you think we can convince them that this special edition model was the most rare OEM --as it was designed without the #1 deck door and without the battery cover !

here is the 'before' shot:

How in the hell do you do that! Unbelievable.

The man has talent