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#101 SlotStox#53

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Posted 21 September 2013 - 10:08 PM

Can't to hear your reports running all those pro car replicas both anglewinder and all those tube framed R&C cars round the new track! But must admit really look forward to hearing how the 6-wheeler goes

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#102 endbelldrive

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Posted 23 September 2013 - 12:24 PM

Hey Pablo, you're always welcome!

Hey guys, I need your opinions on "Loaner Cars" and controllers for my track. I want to have something on hand in case a neighbor or acquaintance drops by and wants to try out the track. The cheaper the better for loaners.

I'd like to buy them from PCH Parts Express or Mid America or?????

Any help would be much appreciated!

Scratchbuilt 1970 2 rail anglewinders...Kirby McLaren M8B, Lancer Ferrari 612...a couple of beat-up late 1980s Parma 16D motors...but thats just me. :blink: :prankster2:

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#103 Champion 507

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Posted 24 September 2013 - 11:13 PM

Oh Boy pretty well sums it up, Rick. If I ever get to Oregon, I'll look you up!

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Posted 24 September 2013 - 11:40 PM

Super NICE !!! Best of luck and metric tons of Fun with your dream coming true. :good:

One week ... OMG, you must be feeling like a 10 year old kid the week before Christmas knowing that just what you wanted is now sitting under the tree.

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Posted 25 September 2013 - 08:05 AM

I guess this weekend it will be up and running. :dance4:

Rick, you need to put a team together so we can have inter-track races about every month. We'll have the first one here at my track. If you don't show up we'll just forget the whole thing. :laugh2:

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Posted 25 September 2013 - 08:26 AM

When I had Gary build "Wanker Valley Raceway", it was ready to go after assembly. He arrived at 4:30 and we were racing at 7:30! 5 years later still going strong and we are running faster than ever.

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Posted 25 September 2013 - 08:40 AM

hey dc-65x,

Great to see the track of your dreams is now a reality. A new journey has begun for you and your friend, the slot car. I wish for you many sleepless afternoons and nights showing off your new love! Wow......

Shakey George Blaha

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#108 dc-65x

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Posted 25 September 2013 - 10:27 AM

Thank you guys, this really is a dream come true for me. :dance3:

Gary has asked to delay delivery until Oct 7-8 so his wife can accompany him on the long trip from Omaha. Western Oregon is a beautiful place and I think they'll enjoy the scenery especially if they've not been here before.

Anyway, I've waited 50 years for this, I guess I can wait an extra week :laugh2:

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Posted 25 September 2013 - 01:16 PM

Well ...... the weeks sure go by a whole lot faster now. :dash2:

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#110 Dennis David

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Posted 25 September 2013 - 02:46 PM

We're all living your dream.

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Posted 06 October 2013 - 06:31 AM

Well, do you have a track yet?

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#112 dc-65x

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Posted 06 October 2013 - 11:01 AM

Gary Gerding is on the road for the almost 2000 mile trip. :shok:

Here's his latest email:

"We'll probably stay overnight in Reno the second night and then drive
to Oregon Tuesday. My guess is we'll get there late Tuesday and spend
Wednesday setting up your track."

OH BOY!

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Posted 06 October 2013 - 01:58 PM

I hope there is a live feed for track setup.

I want to come back to Oregon.

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#114 Champion 507

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Posted 07 October 2013 - 02:40 AM

Is Jairus going to be there too?

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#115 Peter Horvath

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Posted 07 October 2013 - 08:08 PM

Take lots of pics!

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#116 Alchemist

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Posted 08 October 2013 - 10:37 PM

Wow Rick!

I'm excited for you. Are you camping out front waiting for Gary to arrive - I would be - hahaha!

Please take lots of pictures and more pictures please!

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#117 dc-65x

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Posted 08 October 2013 - 11:43 PM

Gary will be here at nine tomorrow.................

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Posted 09 October 2013 - 06:43 AM

I bet I know ONE little boy who won't sleep tonight... Santa's on his way!

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#119 James Wendel

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Posted 09 October 2013 - 07:50 PM

Well ??? :scratch_one-s_head:

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Posted 09 October 2013 - 08:08 PM

Oh boy

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Posted 09 October 2013 - 08:45 PM

Hi Guys,

Gary Gerding just left. We worked all day to get the track in for one of his "most finicky customers". I told him I wasn't finicky, I was just meticulous! :laugh2: Anyway she's in, she's a beauty and she's a blast to drive! :good: :dance3: :clapping: :sun_bespectacled: You can really get into a rhythm on it. My buddy Rodney did a great design for the space. Gary is not just a track builder, he's a racer and the track shows it. It's really smooth and fast. No surprises, no excuses, it just plain works.

I LOVE IT!

I took a bunch of pics during setup and I'd love to share them here, but tomorrow. Right now I'm pretty beat up. I didn't realize I'd have to be his helper and shlep all the track sections into the house and help with all the setup. My two ruptured disks in my back are asking for a rest tonight. :heat:

It's all good though and I'm so thrilled :dance3:

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks guys and thanks Gary Gerding!

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#122 Pablo

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Posted 09 October 2013 - 09:01 PM

Give that back a rest, buddy, don't try and do a 4 day project in 2 days so to speak

Take a break tomorrow. The hard work is over. I feel your excitement !!!!

Wheeeeeeeeeeeee !! :to_become_senile:

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Posted 09 October 2013 - 09:18 PM

Congratulations, Rick, you deserve it!

Yes, take care of that back or else you'll be laying on the couch just LOOKING at the track... so near yet so far!

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#124 dc-65x

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Posted 09 October 2013 - 09:42 PM

Thanks,

I can't stop getting up and looking at it. A dream come true is a pretty amazing thing....... :yes3:

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