GRM New Year Game 2019 (a 6-time repeat offender!)

AWSX1686 said:

In reply to Shadeux :

I'm not sure who sent it to me, nor how it was done... 

Thank you for posting up your unboxing! We’ve been brimming with excitement for the post. The coil driver is actually an electromotive Tec 2 stand-alone from the 90’s or 80’s. Was in use on a z car up until last year. Perhaps you’ll find some use for it! The belt was for a da integra and the ballast is a ludowicki shingle from my home after the roof was replaced. 

Figured the shirts would be a bit small for just about anyone, I had ideas of cutting them up and making a neat display of some sort.

Super pumped you like the piston. We run a small powder coating biz and that was a trial run for some fancy clear coat, turned out super cool. Still have plenty of the powder and roughly 6 pistons I could do up if others would like one. 

Wish we could have found a few more useful tools for you, but we are still a bit disorganized from moving. Great to see you enjoyed the box!

-John

Got around to opening and taking pictures of the box I received yesterday! Here we go!

One box from the PNW, slightly opened! (by me)

First look inside... and... does that really say, "ROCKET FUEL?"

Yes... yes it does... of interesting note is that the German Aluminum Powder does NOT say 'Non-Flammable' like the oxidizer. So far I've not found exactly how to use these- I've not found any formulas for how exactly to use these to do anything, though both seem to have applications in making fireworks. Undoubtedly one of the most unusual things I've ever received in a GRM exchange...

'Racer' magazine, book on handling (will keep this around on the shelf for when the DMC gets to the point of worrying about that...), what looks to be a plaster casting of the inside of a cylinder head, and a metal case that once held hack saw blades (made in Sweden!). 

A box of self-tapping threaded inserts?

Which contains 3 inserts, the drill bits for the inserts, and the disposable leaders- everything it seems but the drive bolt. I've not actually seen threaded inserts in person before despite the fact they show up moderately often on drawings that come across my desk so while I'm not sure I'd have much occasion to use these they're certainly interesting.

Set of unknown spark plug wires apparently for a 6-cylinder engine.

The ever-present GRM bumper sticker, a promo card for a Miata-based car called the Catfish, stickers, and other swag.

This sticker is probably one of my favorite things from this box, and one I'll actually find a place to put (unless I don't... :P). Likely on my toolbox, which would be most appropriate.

Three screwdrivers- one ratcheting one with a removable flat drive bit and two VERY solid (and heavy) ones, one philips and one flat. I've yet to figure out exactly what the thumbwheel in the middle of them is for- the best I can figure is that it changes the balance of the screwdriver in your hand? Regardless, these look like very nice and solid screwdrivers and will likely get some good use.

Finally- a few more stickers, a license plate from the state of the box's origin, a small piston (motorcycle?), and a cute foam traffic cone.

Definitely an interesting and unique box- though I worry that the sender (Mezzanine, I believe) may have slightly violated postage rules regarding the rocket fuel. Thanks!

johnp2 said:

AWSX1686 said:

In reply to Shadeux :

I'm not sure who sent it to me, nor how it was done... 

Thank you for posting up your unboxing! We’ve been brimming with excitement for the post. The coil driver is actually an electromotive Tec 2 stand-alone from the 90’s or 80’s. Was in use on a z car up until last year. Perhaps you’ll find some use for it! The belt was for a da integra and the ballast is a ludowicki shingle from my home after the roof was replaced. 

Figured the shirts would be a bit small for just about anyone, I had ideas of cutting them up and making a neat display of some sort.

Super pumped you like the piston. We run a small powder coating biz and that was a trial run for some fancy clear coat, turned out super cool. Still have plenty of the powder and roughly 6 pistons I could do up if others would like one. 

Wish we could have found a few more useful tools for you, but we are still a bit disorganized from moving. Great to see you enjoyed the box!

-John

Awesome! Thanks again! 

I sent mine out with on the 31st and was told 6 days to arrive, so I am hoping it arrives early next week! 

I will send mine out this Saturday this being my first time I have to admit I wanted to see a few boxes to make sure I was on the right path

In reply to Ashyukun (Robert) :

Rocket fuel? I don't know what you're talking about. 

Back story: those two components came with a parts car, and are undoubtedly the strangest things I've ever found in a car. I've kept them around for the better part of a decade with the intent of blowing a thing up or making some fireworks or something...and finally decided it would be better to send to a random stranger. See that you either use it or accidentally send it to another recipient in future New Year's games. 

The heavy screw drivers are impact drivers. Screw the adjuster one way, wack it with a hammer and it drives the fastener out. Or in, depending on which way you've turned the adjuster. I received those in my box last year, and since I didn't use them in the year, they got regifted. Much of my boxes are regifts now, which I think is part of the fun. I'm scouring everyone's posts to see if I can identify something that I've sent in previous years. 

In reply to gumby :

Gumby in the flesh! I've followed your projects closely too, and I'm so pleased to have been your first recipient (victim?). 

And thank you for the shirt! I can definitely put it and the parts to work. 

I got a fancy gray box hand delivered to me today from all the berkeleys way out in Hungary!!

Let's open her up shall we?

Hmm.. A beer recipe I can't read, some really cool and expensive looking grocery ads, and a blinker. Neat. 

Turns out that is NOT red cocaine. My nose hurts. That is some kind of booze though, and an A pillar gauge holder

A roach clip on a rope and a lanyard, a Mann Filter, keys to i don't even know what, More boozes, some Milspec electrical tape, a worn out grinder wheel, a pewter 68 Shelby 350 (damn nice)

Official Socialist Brigade pins. High School me would have Loved those. Adult me still kinda does. 

All the Boozes. Sneaky Sneaky, I didn't think they could get through customs. I might have to step down off the wagon again to try these out.

2 very painful tubes of toothpaste, and some liquid paprika?

Big Big THANK YOU to Bill for sending this out and again for setting this whole thing up. I kinda feel bad about my package that went his way now, as I had it already taped up before I got my person. That'll learn me. 

My package is still sitting in customs. Not sure if it needs VAT or if they're just slow on the Hungary side because it cleared customs once already. 

In reply to RevRico :

Dude. You got the Hungarian loot motherlode. I have some strong envy. I'm almost out of the giant bag of paprika Bill gave me years ago...

In reply to Mezzanine :

Interesting- definitely more interesting than anything I've ever found in a car I've bought. I think the most intereting thing I've ever found was a couple pieces of costume jewelry that had been hidden under the center console of a car. I'll have to keep looking and see if there's a formula someplace to use the fuel- so far I've not found any that uses both of them.

Oh, cool! I have an impact driver set with interchangeable bits so these may get passed on, but as I said- they're VERY sturdy-looking (unsurprisingly, given they're made to be whacked with hammers...).

I did a lot of re-gifting in my box as well, it definitely makes things more interesting and I'd rather pass on interesting things that I don't have a use for in hopes someone else will. Thanks!

In reply to Mezzanine :

It was actually on my shopping list for this week because I'm out here at home. Looks like I have enough to make Chicken Paprikash now though. 

Mezzanine said:

In reply to RevRico :

Dude. You got the Hungarian loot motherlode. I have some strong envy. I'm almost out of the giant bag of paprika Bill gave me years ago...

Hot Hungarian paprika is a thing of beauty. 

Mndsm said:

Mezzanine said:

In reply to RevRico :

Dude. You got the Hungarian loot motherlode. I have some strong envy. I'm almost out of the giant bag of paprika Bill gave me years ago...

Hot Hungarian paprika is a thing of beauty. 

When my HS AP Government class went to Budapest on a field trip (I went to HS in Germany...). Had some GREAT crushed hot pepper sauce with the traditional dinner and about the only thing I brought back from that trip was a HUGE string of hot peppers.

I got my loot!

Whoever A. Nonymous is, THANK YOU!

Ready to open it (right beside my pork and kraut dinner)

Ehrmagerd... LOOT.

I gotta know what the banana is.  On the back it said Artist's Proof.  I got tools, diodes, a license plate, collectible Matchbox cars, AND A PIONEER HEAD UNIT?  Seriously.  That's going in the LeMans.

The cutest little trash can.  That will be my new pencil holder on my desk.

This tape is the bomb.  Every shop should have some.

This tool is going to rock my socks.  This is perfect for light hangs and focus.  You always need a small adjustable for clamps.

I can foresee these becoming turn signal indicators on the motorcycle.

Seriously... I haven't even discovered everything in this box.  It is amazing.  THANK YOU.

In reply to RevRico :

thats not toothpaste, it's Hungarian Preparation H

java230 said:

In reply to Shadeux :

Does this help? That's the other side.... 

Hermes and Cleo are Mardi Gras parades.

AngryCorvair said:

In reply to RevRico :

thats not toothpaste, it's Hungarian Preparation H

But his bum is minty fresh

Got mine a bit ago but completely forgot to upload images. (sorry for the poor quality of picture. my cell phone's camera lens was broken at the time)

All the stuff

A Latch

A trespassing sign

Brillo pad

Exhaust clamp

Amazon button for Izze drinks

Red Wing coaster (ugh Redwings. Go Blackhawks)

Burts Bees

Golf stuff

A motorcycle license plate surround

Zip ties

Screwdrivers and adaptors

A ton of stickers

Fish lure

Koozie

Door knob

I am assuming a door striker off something ?

Christmas Pez

A temperature guage from ???

Some misc electronics parts

Honda interior fasteners

Some wheels off ??

A Brad Keselowski NASCAR

BMW speaker covers

Homemade handle (I think)

Some long ass bolts

A cool light up lego like toy

Some license plates from Ohio

Pillars

And some LED lights

Thanks Sean! Fun time opening that.

In reply to johnp2 :

Ludowici roofing? 

lNice.

In reply to Ashyukun (Robert) :

Those plug wires originated with me sending them to evan.

I dropped my box off at the post office, and came home to find one of my own! Sorry I was late, but check out this cool stuff!!

always great to open up to some magazines.

practical, I love it.

How did you know I have to rewire my trailer every time I use it?

Perfect for the man cave.

Holy cow, that's a whole spool of speaker wire! From RadioShack, which used to be my favorite store. #memories

These seem to be some kind of headlight replacements, probably those bright blue bulbs. I think they will look great in the minivan.

These are definitely replacement headlights which Will find their way into something I'm sure. 

A coolant hose of some sort, I'm guessing for a 1978 Chrysler Córdoba. 

and a thermostat complete with housing. I've never seen one like this, I'm going to look it up and buy whatever car it goes to. 

Who doesn't like spark plugs? Don't fit something I have. Probably. 

actual, useful stuff. Even though my hardware drawers put Home Depot to shame, there's always room for more. 

it's an iPhone powered fan! My phone is AT&T so I hope it works. 

now I can answer the question I always get, "what day did that team with no name play last year?"

some awesome hot wheels that my son has already call dibs on. He's not getting the my French rally car!

For my next flight!
 

this looks like a male headlight connector. 

I saved this one for last because it is so freaky. These are male headlight plugs. Over the Christmas break, I had to replace the windshield fluid pumps in my daughters jeep Cherokee. The OEM unit uses a headlight plug for the front pump and a different plug for the rear pump. The replacement pumps only come with the female headlight plug. I searched and searched for a female plug to wire into the jeep, I could not find one anywhere. My secret Santa box had two!!! Thank you so much, happy holidays, happy new year, and thanks for playing!!!

In reply to Shadeux :

Indeed. Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately) replaced with standard shingle before we bought the house. Oddly they left roughly 40 tiles and I haven’t figured out what to do with them. 

The GRM hall of fame awaits the person who successfully re-gifts the rocket fuel overseas.

In reply to Shadeux :

I was just typing how fun it is to see re-gifted items pop up that I recognize!

Getting rocket fuel sent overseas would almost require a GRM NYG trophy.

My outbound box is about 75% full. Need to top it off & get it to the post office. Destination: California