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Mills High Top project, worth it?
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Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:09 pmby rilaw
Curious... Non-working Hi Top, missing bonnet and rear door, looks to have been sitting for a long time with no back on it... Wood sides and base need full restoration, mechs look to have surface rust....What's it worth as is?
Thanks
Re: Mills High Top project, worth it?
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Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:20 pmby Dave
I guess it depends on what your time is worth.
If you had someone else restore it then it would probably cost more to restore than you could sell it for.
It sounds like a total loss to me and should be purchased as a parts machine.
Re: Mills High Top project, worth it?
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Tue Feb 19, 2019 9:55 amby rilaw
Thank You...Have been wanting a High Top for some time, this would be a project I'd undertake myself. I'm comfortable with the Wood work restoration, and I'm sure I could figure out the mech from online sources. Then just replace the broken glass, obtain a bonnet, back door, and lock. If I can grab it, I will. This one is a "Jewel Bell"
Re: Mills High Top project, worth it?
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Thu Feb 28, 2019 3:28 pmby Jaysrestoration
Hi I’m in Melbourne and I have a 5cent hi top for sale and I’m interested in buying the incomplete mills from you. 0420865262
Re: Mills High Top project, worth it?
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Sun May 05, 2019 3:24 pmby rilaw
Well, finally picked her up, and I'm happy with my new project. Should be a good learning experience. Managed to get the locked coin door off without hurting anything, had a few nickels from the 40's in there, including a silver one...kinda cool. I'm sure I'll be starting a few posts looking for insight and parts.