Back in the Game

[Para]

My latest project came about when an ECF member was kind enough to sell me this one.

It wasn't much to look at, but in 5 minutes I knew it was a diamond in the rough. After a 2 day soak, I was finally able to dissassemble it and begin the process.

....and the final result.

It's ready to get back in the game with both the logo and serial number still in tact. Everybody has their favorite, but for me; restoring one is what gives me a great deal of satisfaction and enjoyment.

 

[breaktru]

Looks brandy new Para. Nice work

 

[silentt]

Very nice! You have a great talent.

 

[imeothanasis]

Para, I love your work buddy.!! A bad shaped GG in a new condition!! lol

I know what you mean by saying that restoring one is what gives you a great deal of satisfaction and enjoyment. I feel the same when doing this. You did a great great work

 

[JonahNM]

Wow, did you take a picture before the soak? Great work.

 

[imeothanasis]

The first pic is how GGTS looks before the soak Jonah

 

[JonahNM]

I think he said he had to soak it before taking it apart. That is why I asked.

 

[imeothanasis]

Ah, ok John, sorry, you are right

 

[JonahNM]

Don't worry about it, I just like to see Parallex2's work. I am picture greedy.

 

[Para]

Wow, did you take a picture before the soak? Great work.

It looked about the same so I didn't take one. I soak them in Dawn liquid so the only thing it does is loosen the crud. The camera flash masks a great deal because the tubes, in natural light, were black; not the dull gray in the pic.

On the next one I'll shoot a pic in natural light as soon as I get it and then a few along the way.

This one is pretty special because I really didn't think I could save the numbers/logo and I had to throw every trick I knew at it to bring it around.

Thanks for the kind words everyone; I appreciate it. The kudos go to the GGTS and it's maker. Nobody can bring back a piece of crap. It's got to be great to start with and a lesser device would be in the trash.

......on related note:
I've got one missing piece to find for my FrankenGGTS and it will be done. I took the WORST parts from WORST GGTS's and am making a GGTS/AVS out of them. Once I find the tank top/lid, FrankenGGTS will stalk the vaping community. lol I've learned something in the search; AVS tanks have two different diameters and take two different tops/lids. Something I did not realize.....

 

[imeothanasis]

I have 2 caps para, do you want them?

 

[silentt]

I can't wait to see what para is coming up with

 

[Para]

I have 2 caps para, do you want them?

PM sent....now I'm getting REALLY excited. I'll post pics and the story behind the creation just as soon as I get it all assembled.

Awesome; simply awesome because I've looked for them for over a month now.

 

[silentt]

You should of asked Imeo first, he always pulls some gg product out of a hat even if he wants to keep it.

 

[B-Rad_The_Mad_Vapr]

I've got one missing piece to find for my FrankenGGTS and it will be done. I took the WORST parts from WORST GGTS's and am making a GGTS/AVS out of them. Once I find the tank top/lid, FrankenGGTS will stalk the vaping community. lol I've learned something in the search; AVS tanks have two different diameters and take two different tops/lids. Something I did not realize.....

The AVSv1 had a larger diameter top cap (the bigger one, smaller cap is the same on both) it is the same cap on the AFSv2. The AVSv2 has a smaller diameter cap due to the fact it had a thicker wall on the tank.

I have an AVSv1 tank, but no top caps for it either.

 

[imeothanasis]

Then I will send 3 caps and para will send one to you BR

 

[B-Rad_The_Mad_Vapr]

Then I will send 3 caps and para will send one to you BR

well TY Imeo, that is very kind of you The top cap for the AVSv1 is very difficult to find.

 

[imeothanasis]

I hope that I have a cap for V1 but I have for V2 for sure BR.

Para, you want me to search for V1 or V2 caps?

 

[B-Rad_The_Mad_Vapr]

I don't need a v2 cap, just a v1... If you find one that's great, if not, well I just have a tank to look at until I can find one (I can use it by stealing the cap from my AFSv2, just can't have them both at the same time

 

[Para]

I hope that I have a cap for V1 but I have for V2 for sure BR.

Para, you want me to search for V1 or V2 caps?

Imeo, I measured at the threads of the tank and it's approx. 21.5mm (it's been through a lot so the mm might be a bit off). If what I read is correct, that's a V1?