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    Smile Powerflash!!

    Here's a Thunderbird Powerflash in Florida with a $49 start..

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    Default Re: Powerflash!!

    someon has rewired it.. could be a good thing could be bad.. looks like a nice clean wiring job, but i dont see traditional power for the bulbs??
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    Default Re: Powerflash!!

    :ditto:

    someone has monkeyed with the wires. I don't see wiring for the bulbs either. And the transformer looks kinda old compared to most I have seen.

    But it may all work just perfect, which in any case I hope it does for the buyer.

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    Default Re: Powerflash!!

    I am familiar with the "china man" and "thunderbird" versions...but this does not look like either one! What is this thing?

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    Default Re: Powerflash!!

    Quote Originally Posted by pachiwall View Post
    I am familiar with the "china man" and "thunderbird" versions...but this does not look like either one! What is this thing?
    How so?
    This looks like all other thunderbird power flashes I've seen and owned...
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    Quote Originally Posted by emmadog View Post
    How so?
    This looks like all other thunderbird power flashes I've seen and owned...
    Never Doubt that a small group of thoughtful, .......... /........ If your not going to stand behind our troops
    ...committed people can change the world. ............. /.................Please, Please stand in front of them
    .....Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has............./
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    Default Re: Powerflash!!

    OK...I researched it a little better, and it is in fact a thundebird.

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    Default Re: Powerflash!!

    Sweet!,
    I love messing with Mystery wiring.. lolz.. Just my luck to buy the one that's jaked... whelp, time to do some exploratory circuit tracing..

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    Default Re: Powerflash!!

    I bid on it once...when the price was still low. I knew I couldn't afford it...I just wanted to keep an eye on it. Good luck with your new toy! I'm gonna have to get me one someday!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phulkrum View Post
    Sweet!,
    I love messing with Mystery wiring.. lolz.. Just my luck to buy the one that's jaked... whelp, time to do some exploratory circuit tracing..
    I have done quite a few of these.. if ya have a question feel free to ask.. thats why were here
    Never Doubt that a small group of thoughtful, .......... /........ If your not going to stand behind our troops
    ...committed people can change the world. ............. /.................Please, Please stand in front of them
    .....Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has............./
    .........................................Margaret Mead

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