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#26 MSwiss

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Posted 03 April 2014 - 01:46 PM

 
 Now all we have to wait for is the range of Chicagoland drag chassis components. :D :laugh2:

Yes, that's the plan.

 

I have a few slightly different idea's on drag racing parts.


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Posted 03 April 2014 - 02:23 PM

Way to go Mike !!! Best of luck and " BUONA FORTUNA " 

 

PS for a small monthly taste I can make sure there is no labor issues ..After all it is Chicago..!!! .............................................only kidding. lol


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Posted 03 April 2014 - 03:00 PM

Yes, that's the plan.

 

I have a few slightly different idea's on drag racing parts.

Excellent news :D :dance3:  Look forward to seeing what you come up with :good:



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Posted 03 April 2014 - 03:04 PM

Here's a view from the front window.

 

As you can see, it's reverse "L" with Pizza Hut located beyond the wall on the right.

 

It's an overall 124 ft. length with an 84 ft. long span on the wall on the right, that is partially obscured.

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Posted 03 April 2014 - 03:09 PM

Awesome space Mike !!!


 

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Posted 03 April 2014 - 03:13 PM

I like it, no f...ing post by Fiedler corner!


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Posted 03 April 2014 - 03:23 PM

I like it, no f...ing post by Fiedler corners!

Maybe I'll erect a fake one. LOL


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Posted 03 April 2014 - 03:34 PM

Is the back door at grade or is it dock height?

 

I know a guy that has disassembled a track or six in the past... :laugh2:


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Posted 03 April 2014 - 03:42 PM

Is the back door at grade or is it dock height?

 

I know a guy that has disassembled a track or six in the past... :laugh2:

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Posted 03 April 2014 - 03:50 PM

What post??  There was a post?  :laugh2:


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Posted 03 April 2014 - 04:02 PM

What post??  There was a post?  :laugh2:

Bernie,

Just think how good KVP would be if he had X-ray vision like you. LOL


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Posted 03 April 2014 - 04:21 PM

Wow, awesome Mike!!


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Posted 03 April 2014 - 04:22 PM

Looks like a very nice place.  I tried to post a pic of the outside from google street view but it must have been blocked.  This is in the shopping center with the pets supply's plus on the end correct.

 

Mike will you be keeping all of your current tracks or will you be building anything new.

 

-Mike


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Posted 03 April 2014 - 04:24 PM

At least now I will know where to find lumpy. :)


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Posted 03 April 2014 - 04:30 PM

Looks like a very nice place.  I tried to post a pic of the outside from google street view but it must have been blocked.  This is in the shopping center with the pets supply's plus on the end correct.

 

Mike will you be keeping all of your current tracks or will you be building anything new.

 

-Mike

It's hard to get it to "take" in the exact right spot.

 

Best I can do.

 

Go to this link;

 https://maps.google....ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ

 

Hit the Taco Bell " A",

Hit "Street view"

Hit the right arrow on the street 2 or 3 times.

 

It's to the left of the Pizza Hut.

 

It's an old pic.

 

The Pet's Supply Plus put up their own building down the street, east,  a few blocks, across from Hobby Lobby.


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Posted 03 April 2014 - 05:11 PM

Looks great.  What is in the end now where PSP was?


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Posted 03 April 2014 - 05:55 PM

Congrat Mike, hope the move goes well.


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Posted 03 April 2014 - 06:12 PM

Looks great.  What is in the end now where PSP was?

Nothing at the moment.


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Posted 03 April 2014 - 06:31 PM

Mike, Congrulations on the move .hope it goes smooth

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Posted 03 April 2014 - 08:32 PM

As you can tell we're all rooting for you. Isn't a three year lease a little short? I like the nod to pinewood derby. Now you just need a lot to run RC. LOL


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Posted 03 April 2014 - 08:34 PM

Congrats Mike!



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Posted 03 April 2014 - 08:38 PM

 . Now you just need a lot to run RC. LOL

R/C cars run real nice on my flat track, especially with the soft walls.

 

I have a guy who runs his Kyosho Mini Z's and he says the slots don't affect him at all.


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Posted 03 April 2014 - 08:48 PM

What post??  There was a post?  :laugh2:

 

This from the guy that didn't notice when Mike flipped the Esses!



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Posted 03 April 2014 - 09:02 PM

They're gone???
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Posted 03 April 2014 - 09:12 PM

They're gone???

 

 

 

This from the guy that didn't notice when Mike flipped the Esses!

Rob,

Bernie thought it was a byproduct of his George Russell built chassis. LOL


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