I've been modifying the chassis I pictured earlier getting things together. I just have to stop the two front axle halves from moving so it acts like solid axles and I think it should be legal then. Only thing I don't have is a guide collar to use instead of a nut (which I think is also illegal). We're getting close to the deadline here...anyone got one? I've got the proper "Jet Flag"...actually several thanks to Bill Bugenis, but no way to secure it legally.
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Posted 05 September 2012 - 08:45 AM
Use a screw and washer like below. That is legal and works even better than a a collar.
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Posted 05 September 2012 - 09:42 AM
I have one John similar to what i used on my car, i can send it along with my car if needed.
not sure when they get there though.
Quiz for all...fill in the ?'s from my car...please.
Front Wheels: Vintage*(brand?) or vintage style
Rear Wheels: Vintage (brand?)
Guide: Vintage (brand?)
Bearing holders: Vintage Buzco or different?
not sure when they get there though.
Quiz for all...fill in the ?'s from my car...please.
Front Wheels: Vintage*(brand?) or vintage style
Rear Wheels: Vintage (brand?)
Guide: Vintage (brand?)
Bearing holders: Vintage Buzco or different?
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Posted 05 September 2012 - 09:56 AM
I think the fronts are modern Parma actually. But they are in the vintage style so no big deal.
The rears are hard to distinguish from this angle Jaak. Any side view pics showing the inside of the wheel?
Guide is Dynamic.
Bearing holders are Buzco as you state.
The rears are hard to distinguish from this angle Jaak. Any side view pics showing the inside of the wheel?
Guide is Dynamic.
Bearing holders are Buzco as you state.
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Posted 05 September 2012 - 12:38 PM
Thanks Jairus,
When i have more information about the rest i will post asap in the entry thread.
Fronts could very well be modern Parma yes.
The rears are threaded and very normal.
When i have more information about the rest i will post asap in the entry thread.
Fronts could very well be modern Parma yes.
The rears are threaded and very normal.
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Posted 05 September 2012 - 03:54 PM
Hey thanks jack...I did what Jairus suggested. 
Anyway, here it is. I added a front motor mount by hacking...er...cutting up a bracket:
I made the front wheels solid by soldering on two braces visible in this next photo:
The underneath stuff:
and with the JHW Choti :
I'll put these in the other thread so the "IT'S NOT LEGAL!!!!!" guys can tell me if...it's legal now.
-john
Anyway, here it is. I added a front motor mount by hacking...er...cutting up a bracket:I made the front wheels solid by soldering on two braces visible in this next photo:
The underneath stuff:
and with the JHW Choti :
I'll put these in the other thread so the "IT'S NOT LEGAL!!!!!" guys can tell me if...it's legal now.
-john
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Posted 05 September 2012 - 04:22 PM
Looks very good John,
i bet it's a hell of a lot stronger then mine..starting to think it maybe a bit to delicate.
Also like the wire holders...
I am afraid i will have to make one objection...sorry mate.
But i think back then they attached the wires to the guide instead of having them loose flopping around on the front...but it could just be me
Nice paintjob too BTW
i bet it's a hell of a lot stronger then mine..starting to think it maybe a bit to delicate.
Also like the wire holders...
I am afraid i will have to make one objection...sorry mate.
But i think back then they attached the wires to the guide instead of having them loose flopping around on the front...but it could just be me
Nice paintjob too BTW
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Posted 05 September 2012 - 05:54 PM
Gentlemen,
Incredible machines we see before us. All very nice and well built as well as thoughtout!
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Incredible machines we see before us. All very nice and well built as well as thoughtout!
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X2.
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Posted 05 September 2012 - 08:07 PM
Looks good John, not excited about the pans ahead of the axle... but... after seeing the Tony P entry. Well, lets just say that you were only scratching the surface of innovation and envelope pushing.
I have no challenges to the design and figure it will preform wonderfully.
Positive is on the left when viewed from the front by the way.
I have no challenges to the design and figure it will preform wonderfully.
Positive is on the left when viewed from the front by the way.
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Posted 05 September 2012 - 09:03 PM
"after seeing the Tony P entry" Tony P has not entered a car, yet, Sir.
If you are referring to Bob I's car, it has not yet been entered, either. Please explain ?
If you are referring to Bob I's car, it has not yet been entered, either. Please explain ?
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Posted 05 September 2012 - 09:20 PM
Are you on Facebook? He posted the chassis there. Not the full car yet, and mentioned some testing times with a Falcon motor and a ProSlot mini motor.
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Posted 06 September 2012 - 05:50 AM
Okey dokey then guys. Thanks for the information!
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Posted 06 September 2012 - 08:47 AM
Thanks Jairus,
When i have more information about the rest i will post asap in the entry thread.
Fronts could very well be modern Parma yes.
The rears are threaded 1/8 and seem very normal.
Any idea's about the rear wheel?
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Nice car, John!
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Posted 06 September 2012 - 09:29 AM
Jaak, I have a set of those too. Not sure what they are and it doesn't matter as you can run them. Probably Twin-K or U-go Smith.
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Posted 06 September 2012 - 01:50 PM
Hey thanks jack...I did what Jairus suggested.
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Super nice build !
John, did you do that from scratch?
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Looks good John, not excited about the pans ahead of the axle... but... after seeing the Tony P entry. Well, lets just say that you were only scratching the surface of innovation and envelope pushing.
I have no challenges to the design and figure it will preform wonderfully.
Positive is on the left when viewed from the front by the way.
Envelopes that get pushed are filled with cash and when they are light the surface gets scratched. 
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Posted 06 September 2012 - 02:07 PM
Super nice build !
John, did you do that from scratch?
Thanks Bob. Yes, it was a scratch build and it even already had a Choti body. Being the lazy guy I am, I figured I could just use it and not have to build something else
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Posted 06 September 2012 - 02:17 PM
"after seeing the Tony P entry" Tony P has not entered a car, yet, Sir.
If you are referring to Bob I's car, it has not yet been entered, either. Please explain ?
The "Swamp Buggy" Car was assembled for testing, modern tires, clear body(s), PS P/D and MY motor tested.
Tested on the King at ASR - Not fast enough, needs more Gator Balls.
'My' motor gets more arm.
It's in the mail from CA.Two more complete motors in route also from a different builder.
Body choice is selected and at the painter in NJ.
Vintage wheels are being re-tired in NY.
What can I say.... As most of you know ya just can't rush the Pros, have to be patient for the good stuff.
I could put up pictures of the car with clear body and modern tires but you guys have seen the chassis, motor and F&R wheels,
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Thanks Bob. Yes, it was a scratch build and it even already had a Choti body. Being the lazy guy I am, I figured I could just use it and not have to build something else
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John,
You are more than a motor builder, totally SANO chassis! The motor don't look "not to shabby" either.
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Jairus, have you posted an address yet? Does the entry fee accompany the car, is that your preference? Thx.
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Posted 06 September 2012 - 04:52 PM
Not yet as we don't want to flood the cars to Randy too much before the race.
Entry fees go to pay a number of things so that should be paid to either paypal at: jairuswtsn@aol.com or send it to me via snail mail. I have already received a number of entry fees by the way.
Entry fees go to pay a number of things so that should be paid to either paypal at: jairuswtsn@aol.com or send it to me via snail mail. I have already received a number of entry fees by the way.
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Posted 06 September 2012 - 06:59 PM
By the way David, the car looks very formidable! I think I might lose this challenge.... 
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Help......I need to know the Best Safe way to melt in some reliefs for front wheels...........in bodys that were made by Ray Fellows.
I'm headin' to the home stretch on the Cars for Brassrodman and myself
I never tried it but .... an automotive instrument bulb connected to a variable power supply. turn the voltage up and measure the temp with a laser temp gauge to the same temp that the body molders use to vac-u-form the sheet.
Only 'controlled' way I could think of.
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