Ted Green/aka Thor

Roadkill · 02-26-2005, 07:32 PM

Ted's probably going to get po'd at me for posting this, but if any of you ever have any hesitations about doing business with this gentleman I wish to dispell them completely. He restored a 1918 Erfurt for me and it is my most treasured gun. In the process he "upgraded" his work for me just because he's a good guy. Then I just bought a P38 from him, connections were made between me, FFL transferer, and Ted. The FFL was sent, then I
told Ted when I sent the money order. This is the reply I got:

"Sgt Roadkill, I have received the FFL but not the funds yet. I have however shipped the gun. ALSO, please find a softshell holster and extra mag (total 1 in gun and 1 in holster) for your P.38. I wanted to throw those in for you. Expect the package to arrive around Tuesday/Wednesday time frame (March 1/2) Thanks RK! Thor"

One of the indicators of a person's integrity is when they are decent when it is of no advantage to them. Need I say anymore?

rgg

Thor · 02-26-2005, 07:43 PM

"There goes the neighborhood..." Ah shucks! Ya made me blush. God is good to me, I can only try to do this for others.

trigger643 · 02-26-2005, 08:50 PM

Ted, what is your normal turn around time?

Thor · 02-26-2005, 09:44 PM

Normal is 3-5 months as per my website. Small spot repairs are usually only 2-3 weeks. Some jobs that require engraving or extensive welding adds anywhere from 4-6 months because some of the work is subbed out. Your particular gun was almost ruined by the person that cut the frame flat. It has been to Don almost 6 times now. He runs a full time business so sometimes is it gone anywhere from a week to 3 weeks at a time. I am sorry it is taking so long but I sure dont want to send it back in bad shape.
I have it and Don says if the current fix doesnt work it will try something a bit different. We have the back shaped but the weld pits are what we are battling. Here is what the problems are by a picture. I can do a gun in a week usually but when things like welding show up I have to have some help. Don and I are about going nuts but are persistently working on it. Thanks for your patience.

Heinz · 02-27-2005, 06:57 PM

When you get yours back it will look at least as good as this. Excuse the fingerprints but the picture was originally take to show the GT modified MecGar magazine. It groups 3 inches at 50 yards without a rest (on a really good day)

trigger643 · 02-27-2005, 09:23 PM

Ted, I am unconcerned. The reason I was asking as I had passed your contact information onto a friend of mine here and that was the only thing about your process I didn't know. I understand mine has turned into a special needs item and not the "normal" project. Glen

unspellable · 02-28-2005, 08:38 AM

Ted,

I am getting the impression here that you are building up pits by welding a little spot of metal in them. Is this the case, or is it just my overheated imagination? If so, how well do they blend in by the time you have applied blueing?

trigger643 · 02-28-2005, 06:59 PM

unspell-- Actually there was very little trace pitting on the pice. Some one in the last 100 years or so attached a stock lug to my 1900 AE, when Ted removed it, it was discovered the back strap had been ground flat. The welding is to rebuild the contour of said strap but the welding process itself can create voids and pits in the metal which in turn have to be filled. Glen

02-26-2005, 07:32 PM	#1
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	Ted Green/aka Thor Ted's probably going to get po'd at me for posting this, but if any of you ever have any hesitations about doing business with this gentleman I wish to dispell them completely. He restored a 1918 Erfurt for me and it is my most treasured gun. In the process he "upgraded" his work for me just because he's a good guy. Then I just bought a P38 from him, connections were made between me, FFL transferer, and Ted. The FFL was sent, then I told Ted when I sent the money order. This is the reply I got: "Sgt Roadkill, I have received the FFL but not the funds yet. I have however shipped the gun. ALSO, please find a softshell holster and extra mag (total 1 in gun and 1 in holster) for your P.38. I wanted to throw those in for you. Expect the package to arrive around Tuesday/Wednesday time frame (March 1/2) Thanks RK! Thor" One of the indicators of a person's integrity is when they are decent when it is of no advantage to them. Need I say anymore? rgg

02-26-2005, 07:43 PM	#2
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	"There goes the neighborhood..." Ah shucks! Ya made me blush. God is good to me, I can only try to do this for others. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

02-26-2005, 08:50 PM	#3
trigger643 User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 502 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Ted, what is your normal turn around time? __________________ "There are three reasons to own a gun: To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face." Ã¢?? Krusty the Clown

02-26-2005, 09:44 PM	#4
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Normal is 3-5 months as per my website. Small spot repairs are usually only 2-3 weeks. Some jobs that require engraving or extensive welding adds anywhere from 4-6 months because some of the work is subbed out. Your particular gun was almost ruined by the person that cut the frame flat. It has been to Don almost 6 times now. He runs a full time business so sometimes is it gone anywhere from a week to 3 weeks at a time. I am sorry it is taking so long but I sure dont want to send it back in bad shape. I have it and Don says if the current fix doesnt work it will try something a bit different. We have the back shaped but the weld pits are what we are battling. Here is what the problems are by a picture. I can do a gun in a week usually but when things like welding show up I have to have some help. Don and I are about going nuts but are persistently working on it. Thanks for your patience. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

02-27-2005, 06:57 PM	#5
Heinz User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 377 Thanked 410 Times in 180 Posts	Ted Green When you get yours back it will look at least as good as this. Excuse the fingerprints but the picture was originally take to show the GT modified MecGar magazine. It groups 3 inches at 50 yards without a rest (on a really good day)

02-27-2005, 09:23 PM	#6
trigger643 User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 502 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Ted, I am unconcerned. The reason I was asking as I had passed your contact information onto a friend of mine here and that was the only thing about your process I didn't know. I understand mine has turned into a special needs item and not the "normal" project. Glen __________________ "There are three reasons to own a gun: To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face." Ã¢?? Krusty the Clown

02-28-2005, 08:38 AM	#7
unspellable User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 768 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	pits Ted, I am getting the impression here that you are building up pits by welding a little spot of metal in them. Is this the case, or is it just my overheated imagination? If so, how well do they blend in by the time you have applied blueing?

02-28-2005, 06:59 PM	#8
trigger643 User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 502 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	unspell-- Actually there was very little trace pitting on the pice. Some one in the last 100 years or so attached a stock lug to my 1900 AE, when Ted removed it, it was discovered the back strap had been ground flat. The welding is to rebuild the contour of said strap but the welding process itself can create voids and pits in the metal which in turn have to be filled. Glen __________________ "There are three reasons to own a gun: To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face." Ã¢?? Krusty the Clown