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[Mopar Rob]

Gotcha Al. If the car survives the series in on e piece...I'll save it and get me one of those Chotis for next year!

-john

That's assuming it's similiar. It could be Falcon powered JD chassis at this point for all we know

[Jairus]

Next seasons race depends on who wants to take part, who decides to direct the race (most important IMHO) and who screams the loudest regarding the rules.

But a suggestion from me would be to strongly limit the number of tracks and time away. In other words... a short race with maybe 5 tracks in the U.S. one season. With the next season concentrating on European tracks and so on. Keeps the postal costs down and the races shorter. (Sorry Steve King)

[JohnnySlotcar]

36d powered real vintage [60's] factory stamped chassis gets my vote!!

[havlicek]

That's assuming it's similiar. It could be Falcon powered JD chassis at this point for all we know

There's more than one proxy a year and there's been thingie proxies for a couple (few?) years now. I think I'm safe in assuming there'll be one next year sometime

-john

[Gator Bob]

How about a proxy where every race (like 6 or so) is run in the US on King tracks only .
With Thingie Wingie only bodies the name will come easy.

[ShootinSparks]

Did any of you guys who entered cars with G.E. motors zap the magnets? Just curious if it's even possible or if they respond well.

I looked at a lot of info on G.E. motors in VSRN... see Sept. '67 article here: http://www.vsrnonlin...08/GEMotor.html

It seems that at the time these motors were released, they had some of the strongest magnets available (partially oriented barium ferrite), and some guys were turning down the stack to get a little more clearance in order to lessen the braking power for better driveability.

[MantaRay]

John, From what I saw.................They looked pretty stock to me................

[ShootinSparks]

I'm only asking about zapping.

[slotbaker]

(Sorry Steve King)

No probs.. fully understand.

36d powered real vintage [60's] factory stamped chassis gets my vote!!

Open frame Pitmans, or 26D?

[The Bugman]

Did any of you guys who entered cars with G.E. motors zap the magnets? Just curious if it's even possible or if they respond well.

I looked at a lot of info on G.E. motors in VSRN... see Sept. '67 article here: http://www.vsrnonlin...08/GEMotor.html

It seems that at the time these motors were released, they had some of the strongest magnets available (partially oriented barium ferrite), and some guys were turning down the stack to get a little more clearance in order to lessen the braking power for better driveability.

hey john,,im not sure about GE motors,but i had my Pittcan re-zapped,and it seemed to give it better performance.i noticed it get a bit better brakes,tho Pittcans are really bad with them anyways.so i'd bet it wouldnt hurt.
and you bet a DYNAMIC proxy 36D RACE would be killer.

[Mopar Rob]

Next seasons race depends on who wants to take part, who decides to direct the race (most important IMHO) and who screams the loudest regarding the rules.

36d powered real vintage [60's] factory stamped chassis gets my vote!!

hey john,,im not sure about GE motors,but i had my Pittcan re-zapped,and it seemed to give it better performance.i noticed it get a bit better brakes,tho Pittcans are really bad with them anyways.so i'd bet it wouldnt hurt.
and you bet a DYNAMIC proxy 36D RACE would be killer.

Scratch built with any vintage motor. I already have a plan and some of the parts. Unless most of the motors go up in smoke during this Proxy than most likely many wont want to do vintage motors again

[Gator Bob]

Throw it out and try again... what do you say guys?

• Vintage 36d powered only w/any modifications, any wind.
• Factory stamped alloy chassis sidewinders only. No wire, no brass
• Thingie bodies with wings only
• Wing kits must be left clear, must fit tech tool.
• Every part must be 1960s only, chassis, flag, wheels, etc...
• Modern rubber allowed
• 1/8 inch axles only
• Independent fronts allowed

• US based King tracks only.
• No points
• Totals laps over 6-8 races is where you finish
• 10 minute heats for 8 car feature
• 3 minute heats for A,B,C mains
• 24 total entries max
• $50.00 entry fee
• Plaques for all
• Trophies for top 3
• Best appearing award
• Most un-realistic award

[slotbaker]

Looks like we need a new thread for 2012, so we don't hijack this one.

[ShootinSparks]

Did any of you guys who entered cars with G.E. motors zap the magnets? Just curious if it's even possible or if they respond well.
(Just trying to determine if "The Fourth Time's the Charm.")

[JohnnySlotcar]

Mine was new old stock.It has plenty of brakes, geared 2.5:1.

[32Deuce]

Great job Swiss, your hosting style will be hard to top for the rest of the series!

I probably should have done a 7T pinion on Dom's car along with maybe a slightly larger ring gear to increase the braking but, I ran out of testing time before the cars were sent. Had I done that though, it would have increased the punch factor so, it's a tricky balance with that motor/chassis.

I say run 'em as is, (other than minor tweaking) they are an expression of each builder's thoughts and abilities and should remain so.

Sadly, I won't make the race due to work and "Miss Dee" getting married on the 11th (she is down here now preparing so, I have nowhere to stay anyway LOL!)
Hope to make it up for a Sat. night race again, great time!

Thanks for all your efforts!

Z

[Jairus]

9 hours and counting.

[Gator Bob]

Awesome, so how do we watch the event?
Can someone post the link please.
Thanks, Bob

[MSwiss]

I'll have the link posted in a fresh thread later. It might wind up "imbedded" in the post.

[Gator Bob]

I'll have the link posted in a fresh thread later. It might wind up "imbedded" in the post.

Thank.. You.. Mike!
This is going to be "Fun"

[Jairus]

Hour and a half and counting....

[Pablo]

Great job Swiss, your hosting style will be hard to top for the rest of the series!
I say run 'em as is, (other than minor tweaking) they are an expression of each builder's thoughts and abilities and should remain so.
Thanks for all your efforts!

X2 Thanks again Jairus and Mike S !!!

[HarV Wallbanger III]

I like to watch!
Go Mike Go!

[Pablo]

I like to watch, also....8 minutes to go; does anybody have the link yet ?

[MSwiss]

Link to U-stream