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Re: Rupes Bigfoot Orbital Polishers Virtual Museum Tour - Milan, Italy
![Quote](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/autogeek/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by Aaryn NZ
Hey Mike,
I know Joe (Superior Shine) has a collection of early polishers, do you have any oldies alongside your antique wax collection Mike?
Aaryn NZ. ![dblthumb2](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/smilies/dblthumb2.gif)
I have a couple...
I'm not a Pack Rat by nature. I got that out of my system years ago after moving a few times.
Tools take up lots of space and they are heavy. I decided to let Joe have the blessing.
I'll take a picture of what I have when I have time.
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Re: Rupes Bigfoot Orbital Polishers Virtual Museum Tour - Milan, Italy
![Quote](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/autogeek/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by Aaryn NZ
I came across this Rupes on a local auction site (have no idea why it popped up) I thought of you as soon as I saw it. I believe the owner still used it until recently. It runs really smoothly but is heavy!
Of course when I researched it I came across this thread - should have known Mike Phillips would have an article including it.
Ha ha... that's funny...
I know a number of U.S guys have visited RUPES (non-employees), but I'm pretty sure I'm the first and only guy that took pictures and then did something with them.
It's easy to take pictures, heck a 3-year old can do that. It's making them magically show up on a forum in a way where they won't disappear like Photobucket pictures that separates everyone.
![Quote](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/autogeek/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by Aaryn NZ
Would be more than happy to send it your way if you would like it for your collection.
Also came across Nenette which I believe is from the 1950's - great condition but we won't be using it at the shop. Happy to send this your way also if it is something of interest.
Aaryn NZ ![dblthumb2](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/smilies/dblthumb2.gif)
You know, I'm working on a new RUPES project and I would love to have this in my antique car wax collection and for the new RUPES project.
I'll send you a PM
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Re: Rupes Bigfoot Orbital Polishers Virtual Museum Tour - Milan, Italy
![Quote](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/autogeek/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by Mike Phillips
Ha ha... that's funny...
I know a number of U.S guys have visited RUPES (non-employees), but I'm pretty sure I'm the first and only guy that took pictures and then did something with them.
It's easy to take pictures, heck a 3-year old can do that. It's making them magically show up on a forum in a way where they won't disappear like Photobucket pictures that separates everyone.
You know, I'm working on a new RUPES project and I would love to have this in my antique car wax collection and for the new RUPES project.
I'll send you a PM
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Haha, it is but it is also a huge compliment. ![props](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/smilies/props.gif)
For exactly the reason you have stated above - because YOU take the time to share the things you know & have seen with anyone.
Exciting that you have a new Rupes project in the works, I look forward to that too. ![props](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/smilies/props.gif)
A cool little bit of history behind this tool. I got it from a man in Invercargill, which is a city right down the bottom of the South Island of New Zealand. I think it'd be pretty hard to find a Rupes polisher from any further South in the world than where this one has come from. And from what I had been told it was still in use until I purchased it. Guessing by the weight of it - Popeye must live in Invercargill NZ!!! ![xyxthumbs](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/smilies/xyxthumbs.gif)
Even cooler that the original toos are still with it.
Aaryn NZ.
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Re: Rupes Bigfoot Orbital Polishers Virtual Museum Tour - Milan, Italy
![Quote](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/autogeek/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by Aaryn NZ
Haha, it is but it is also a huge compliment.
For exactly the reason you have stated above - because YOU take the time to share the things you know & have seen with anyone.
Exciting that you have a new Rupes project in the works, I look forward to that too.
A cool little bit of history behind this tool. I got it from a man in Invercargill, which is a city right down the bottom of the South Island of New Zealand. I think it'd be pretty hard to find a Rupes polisher from any further South in the world than where this one has come from. And from what I had been told it was still in use until I purchased it. Guessing by the weight of it - Popeye must live in Invercargill NZ!!!
Even cooler that the original toos are still with it.
Aaryn NZ. ![dblthumb2](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/smilies/dblthumb2.gif)
Hi Aaryn,
I promise to feed and care for this tool and give it a special place in my antique wax collection.
You can send it to,
Autogeek.com
C/O Mike Phillips
7744 SW Jack James Drive
Stuart, Florida 34997
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