My fleet is almost ready
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, Sep 01 2010 05:21 PM
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Posted 01 September 2010 - 05:21 PM
With the Sano around the corner my fleet of cars is almost ready. First time ever! Usually at most 2-3 are usable at one time. 1 JK spec car, 3 for the flat track Can-Am and 5 for the GTC class. Now all I need to do is paint and mount 8 more bodies. I still have 3 "retired" cars hanging on hooks ( 2 Warmack kit chassis and a Tony P) in my workshop if needed? Hopefully it wont come to that.
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Posted 01 September 2010 - 05:45 PM
Nice stuff Rob. Looks like you got it all covered. Ken. 
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Posted 01 September 2010 - 06:04 PM
Rob very impressive, 
not only are you are sharp person but on top of it a hell of a builder, I wish could.
Nesta
not only are you are sharp person but on top of it a hell of a builder, I wish could.Nesta
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I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
Nesta Szabo
In this bright future you can't forget your past.
BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
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Posted 01 September 2010 - 06:18 PM
Hi Rob,
Very Nice looking fleet you've done and went and built for yourself.
Looking at the three center tripod cars,it's obvious the center one has a plate around the motor box. But the other two look very similar.
Do you still build subtle changes into the chassis?
Just by looking at them there all the same?
Thanks and have Fun running them!
Very Nice looking fleet you've done and went and built for yourself.
Looking at the three center tripod cars,it's obvious the center one has a plate around the motor box. But the other two look very similar.
Do you still build subtle changes into the chassis?
Just by looking at them there all the same?
Thanks and have Fun running them!
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Posted 01 September 2010 - 06:32 PM
Looks GREAT Rob! I've been working on my SANO fleet as well
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Posted 01 September 2010 - 06:35 PM
All three have subtle differences. The biggest is the middle with part of Swiss's Backagra and a spit bite bar off the center rails barely visable next to the motor. Regardless, no matter how hard I've tried in the past to build stuff exactly the same it's always worked different. I've never had two cars work the same
BTW: How's raceway ownership treating you? Looks like it's coming together nicely judging by the photos I've seen.
BTW: How's raceway ownership treating you? Looks like it's coming together nicely judging by the photos I've seen.
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Posted 01 September 2010 - 09:54 PM
Dang! He's got a fleet! LOL Sounds like a good position to be in... ya gots choices. 
I've got 2 completed and building my JK spec car is next. Beyond that, I'd "like" to build a new F1(probable) and another Can-Am/Coupe chassis(less probable).
I've got 2 completed and building my JK spec car is next. Beyond that, I'd "like" to build a new F1(probable) and another Can-Am/Coupe chassis(less probable).
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Posted 01 September 2010 - 10:18 PM
Tex:
Your welcome to borrow my F1 for the flat track race. I don't plan on racing that class. Last year it was an "A" main car until it was "Howied". It's fixed now.
Let me know
Your welcome to borrow my F1 for the flat track race. I don't plan on racing that class. Last year it was an "A" main car until it was "Howied". It's fixed now.
Let me know
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Posted 01 September 2010 - 10:33 PM
Howied what do you mean? My bud drives like a pro and its all good.
Nesta
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BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
Nesta Szabo
In this bright future you can't forget your past.
BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
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Posted 01 September 2010 - 10:36 PM
You now have a set of Essss on the BP king? If so then you'd understand. 2 open wheel cars + Esssss = cars go flying, sometimes to the floor.
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Posted 01 September 2010 - 10:57 PM
I sure get it, 
but he is either beating the field or taking a leisurely flight out in the meadows.
Have to say I love it.
Nesta
but he is either beating the field or taking a leisurely flight out in the meadows. Have to say I love it.
Nesta
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Nesta Szabo
In this bright future you can't forget your past.
BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
Nesta Szabo
In this bright future you can't forget your past.
BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
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Posted 01 September 2010 - 11:04 PM
I sure get it,
Not funny when your car and front axle get bent like a potato chip
Slot racing what more can I say?Anyway can we get away from your Howie worship and back to some Sano prep
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Posted 01 September 2010 - 11:08 PM
Sure bud, but it gave you a good story right? Love the comment of a Potato Chip you are so cleaver.
I forget to tell you that all my cars look like a Potato Chip when I done, ask Craig he is fixing them poor man.
Love ya Craig.
Nesta
Love the comment of a Potato Chip you are so cleaver.I forget to tell you that all my cars look like a Potato Chip when I done, ask Craig he is fixing them poor man.
Love ya Craig.Nesta
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Nesta Szabo
In this bright future you can't forget your past.
BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
Nesta Szabo
In this bright future you can't forget your past.
BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
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Posted 02 September 2010 - 03:25 AM
BTW: How's raceway ownership treating you? Looks like it's coming together nicely judging by the photos I've seen.
Hi Rob,
That was my guess there all just a little different. Then, try to copy the one that works best.
So Far, so Good! Everyone that has been there has had Fun!
hopefully, they'll continue with that attitude once the green flag drops and they really start racin'?
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Posted 02 September 2010 - 06:27 AM
Tex:
Your welcome to borrow my F1 for the flat track race.
Thanks for the offer, Rob, but I've got a couple of F1's ready to go; I'd just like to build a NEW one.
Richard L. Hofer
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Posted 02 September 2010 - 06:55 AM
Good fleet Rob. Now..more Cowbell.
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Posted 02 September 2010 - 10:19 AM
Now..more Cowbell.
LOL!
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Posted 02 September 2010 - 11:54 AM
Getting ready to do some Hershman tribute painting on the GTC cars. 
Question for Noose. I lost my window masks, will this mask job pass tech?
Now to decide if I paint the inside or outside? What will the Sharpie stick to better? OHHH what decisions.
Question for Noose. I lost my window masks, will this mask job pass tech?
Now to decide if I paint the inside or outside? What will the Sharpie stick to better? OHHH what decisions.
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Posted 02 September 2010 - 03:15 PM
Just couldn't do it No rattle can primer today.
Anyway 40% done with the GTC bodies
No rattle can primer today.Anyway 40% done with the GTC bodies
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Posted 02 September 2010 - 03:29 PM
Sounds like a good position to be in... ya gots choices.
Old Chinese proverb:
A man with one watch knows the time, a man with two watches is never sure...........
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Posted 02 September 2010 - 04:24 PM
The white car is a Sano III leftover that Ron VW ran last year. Just need to add some numbers and interiors and this years GTC cars will be done.
Can-Am tomorrow
Dennis:
Paint look familiar?
Can-Am tomorrow
Dennis:
Paint look familiar?
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Posted 02 September 2010 - 04:27 PM
Yep!
I still have that body, out here the JK Ti-22s are not legal, so it has not been used.
So it is still pretty, along with two Noose bodies that have never been used either.
I still have that body, out here the JK Ti-22s are not legal, so it has not been used.
So it is still pretty, along with two Noose bodies that have never been used either.
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Posted 02 September 2010 - 07:59 PM
UGGGGG! 
Down to 3 JK Ti 22's to paint.
Down to 3 JK Ti 22's to paint.
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Posted 02 September 2010 - 08:38 PM
Rob nice and I love that white one for sure.
Nesta
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Nesta Szabo
In this bright future you can't forget your past.
BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
Nesta Szabo
In this bright future you can't forget your past.
BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
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Posted 02 September 2010 - 08:51 PM
Rob nice and I love that white one for sure.
Nesta
I assume you mean the white and blue Ti 22?
Send me a Truescale Ti 22 long body and I'll paint one up for you and send it back. I think that's a legal body out there in D3 land?
