# Shell Question.

**URL:** <https://forum.gbfans.com/t/shell-question/14921>\
**Category:** Proton Packs\
**Created:** [March 13, 2014, 3:37am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/shell-question/14921 "2014-03-13T03:37:48Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![EvilToastyBagel](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/8e7dd6/32.png) [@EvilToastyBagel](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/EvilToastyBagel)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 3:37am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/shell-question/14921/1 "2014-03-13T03:37:48Z")

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Uhm.. so I bought a shell off eBay and something doesn’t seem right about it. Now I do build props from time to time (this is my first major GB one) and uh… pretty sure the shell is supposed to lay 100% flat. Can I get confirmation on this?

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**Author:** ![EvilToastyBagel](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/8e7dd6/32.png) [@EvilToastyBagel](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/EvilToastyBagel)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/shell-question/14921/2 "2014-03-13T03:40:01Z")

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Also wanna note something else odd: one of the clippard parts is actually moulded onto the shell o\_O

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**Author:** ![aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/aj-quick/32/187072_2.png) [@aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/aj-quick)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 3:45am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/shell-question/14921/3 "2014-03-13T03:45:46Z")

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First question we all want to know.

Who did you buy it from?

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**Author:** ![Wharin](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/49beb7/32.png) [@Wharin](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Wharin)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 3:46am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/shell-question/14921/4 "2014-03-13T03:46:08Z")

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who did you buy the shell from?

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**Author:** ![EvilToastyBagel](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/8e7dd6/32.png) [@EvilToastyBagel](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/EvilToastyBagel)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 3:50am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/shell-question/14921/5 "2014-03-13T03:50:11Z")

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I got a partial build off of eBay from kenobiz, it was supposed to have the [bumper](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/bumper) too but it’s missing (although we’ve been talking over the phone and they said they’d mail it out)

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**Author:** ![Wharin](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/49beb7/32.png) [@Wharin](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Wharin)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/shell-question/14921/6 "2014-03-13T03:52:40Z")

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got a link to the finished auction?

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**Author:** ![EvilToastyBagel](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/8e7dd6/32.png) [@EvilToastyBagel](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/EvilToastyBagel)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 3:57am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/shell-question/14921/7 "2014-03-13T03:57:20Z")

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Certainly! I had to originally dispute it because they didn’t ship it out and paypal closed the case on it after it arrived so I’m SOL as far as any type of return or refund.

> **[Pardon Our Interruption...](https://www.ebay.com/splashui/challenge?ap=1&appName=orch&ru=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F171252133286%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m1497.l2649&iid=73a6311b-b5c3-497e-9eed-46111da51056&iim=KMTA0LjI&iia=TuIzOC4ybf&iiz=EJvMjIuMTI2GYs)**

Things to note:

One of the lens’ broke and fell out during shipping, but I had a spare.

[Booster frame](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/booster-frame) was 100% broken on arrival, had to fix it myself (they used wood so it wasn’t an issue).

One of the couplers wasn’t mounted right.. had to fix it.

no bumper/metal thingy that goes on [bumper](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/bumper)

-no stickers-

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**Author:** ![Hoot](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/df705f/32.png) [@Hoot](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Hoot)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 3:59am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/shell-question/14921/8 "2014-03-13T03:59:41Z")

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My guess by back checking is this one:

[http://m.ebay.ca/itm?itemId=171252133286](http://m.ebay.ca/itm?itemId=171252133286)

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**Author:** ![PssdffJay](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/pssdffjay/32/6529_2.png) [@PssdffJay](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/PssdffJay)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 4:03am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/shell-question/14921/9 "2014-03-13T04:03:08Z")

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My GBFans shell didn’t lay flat. I had to sand down the corners where there was a little too much fiberglass still. Its better but not perfect. I sitll have a 1/16" gap along the top in the middle. Not a big deal though.

Sorry to hear about all the issues you had.

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**Author:** ![Hoot](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/df705f/32.png) [@Hoot](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Hoot)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/shell-question/14921/10 "2014-03-13T04:08:27Z")

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Yeah id seen that pack on eBay since before Xmas too - he apparently had multiple failed sales. The shell should lay flat. Ive personally learned that some.minute warpage is almost to be expected.

That thing could use some love.

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**Author:** ![EvilToastyBagel](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/8e7dd6/32.png) [@EvilToastyBagel](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/EvilToastyBagel)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 4:20am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/shell-question/14921/11 "2014-03-13T04:20:01Z")

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> [@Hoot](#):
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> That thing could use some love.

That sir is a MAJOR understatement :\< This is what showed up (I’ll start with the BEFORE I began repairs) Oh, and don’t mind the gross couch in photo#1 xD

 ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/0/f/0fd0516a7ad62d50c179b88cc0e9d31521f7b83f.jpeg)

You can see the upper right lens is gone and the booster is (pardon my language) ■■■■■■.

 ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/b/e/be346b7ccd276dd8cb54dc91d91a61a3215a768e.jpeg)

Lens is fixed, cable is properly mounted, and partial bondo fix on booster is underway.

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WELP JUST FOUND THE PROBLEM while photographing the half inch raise on the [cyclotron](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/cyclotron) -\_\_\_\_-

 ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/3/a/3aa0ea32f580205a981603286590791db3794dfd.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![PssdffJay](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/pssdffjay/32/6529_2.png) [@PssdffJay](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/PssdffJay)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 4:22am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/shell-question/14921/12 "2014-03-13T04:22:48Z")

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Is that a screw underneath directly under where the [ribbon cable](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/ribbon-cable) is in that photo?

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**Author:** ![Hoot](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/df705f/32.png) [@Hoot](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Hoot)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 4:24am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/shell-question/14921/13 "2014-03-13T04:24:10Z")

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What the f\*\*\* is that thing?

If I were you, replace the fittings with either SMCs, some real clippard barbs, and the correct tubing from the straights. Its not too bad. Maybe strip it down and gice it a new coat of paint.

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**Author:** ![EvilToastyBagel](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/8e7dd6/32.png) [@EvilToastyBagel](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/EvilToastyBagel)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 4:25am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/shell-question/14921/14 "2014-03-13T04:25:32Z")

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That is totally a screw directly underneath the [ribbon cable](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/ribbon-cable), it’s holding the cylinder thing on that’s beside the ribbon.

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**Author:** ![Hoot](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/df705f/32.png) [@Hoot](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Hoot)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 4:28am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/shell-question/14921/15 "2014-03-13T04:28:41Z")

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The [filler tube](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/aluminum-welded-filler-tube) you mean.

Thats an easy fix. Take it off and use a proper bolt into it from inside the shell.

Why do I get the feeling this might be a Bobs Prop Shop shell boys?

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**Author:** ![aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/aj-quick/32/187072_2.png) [@aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/aj-quick)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 4:30am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/shell-question/14921/16 "2014-03-13T04:30:10Z")

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It definitely has Videobob’s hot melt glue HGA and [Injectors](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/injectors).

It certainly could be a “Videobob special”.

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**Author:** ![Hoot](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/df705f/32.png) [@Hoot](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Hoot)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 4:30am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/shell-question/14921/17 "2014-03-13T04:30:50Z")

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Fackkkkkk youve got a car wreck on your hands brother.

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**Author:** ![Hoot](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/df705f/32.png) [@Hoot](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Hoot)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 4:32am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/shell-question/14921/18 "2014-03-13T04:32:12Z")

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You mentioned the Clippard valve is molded in. Are you positive its not a resin clippard not bolted on?

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**Author:** ![EvilToastyBagel](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/8e7dd6/32.png) [@EvilToastyBagel](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/EvilToastyBagel)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 5:08am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/shell-question/14921/19 "2014-03-13T05:08:46Z")

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Sadly, I’m certain :I

![image](http://i.imgur.com/X5FRWtV.jpg)

At least I didn’t pay bob price on it?

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**Author:** ![Hoot](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/df705f/32.png) [@Hoot](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Hoot)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 5:11am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/shell-question/14921/20 "2014-03-13T05:11:51Z")

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My eyes are failing me but that screw looks like a potentiometer.

Can you flip to the inside of the shell and show us some more internal details and we can try and help ya a bit?

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