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Started by Gator Bob , Jun 30 2014 05:37 PM

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#51 Pablo

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Posted 19 August 2014 - 08:00 AM

The tongue wasn't bent bad at all, just off by a hair, and it wasn't the tongue that was bent, just the chassis.  The photo makes it look a lot worse than it was.

 

40 thou ?  Are you kidding ?  I need to go to Lowes to get a gross of washers :shok: :laugh2:


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Posted 19 August 2014 - 09:59 PM

Speaking to Bill Pinch today there are two top local guys are in line to build and waiting for the 2 kits coming from Mike Swiss. 

 

We hope to see Matt Bowman and Dennis Demole get their kits soon so they can start building.


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Posted 20 August 2014 - 07:10 AM

Here is the car after it's refurb and ready to go race again.

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Need to see if I can get new rear tires in time.
Not sure if there needed as I have no proper experiance with sponges


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Posted 20 August 2014 - 07:39 AM

Bardahl Special looks to be in great shape, Jaaaaaak :)

I see what you did with those lead wires to give the flag some return action and provide enough slack - never seen it done like that - I like it. :good:

What, no air vent for the motor up top ? :shok:  Hope the tape that holds the body doesn't get hot and melt to the driver's derriere :dash2:

If you want help with new rubber, send me a PM ASAP, I can make it happen no problemo but we would need to act soon.


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Posted 20 August 2014 - 09:20 AM

#12 Dean Van Lines is 100% ready and will be mailed tomorrow.

Not sure if my set up for a short flat tri-oval is good, or a mile off. She'll be either really really good:

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or really really bad :)

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Posted 20 August 2014 - 03:56 PM

 

I see what you did with those lead wires to give the flag some return action and provide enough slack - never seen it done like that - I like it. :good:

The lead wire setup like this I have to thank Ray aka Manta Ray for.
He kindly offered to fix some of the issues I and others had seen and was willing to make the fixes for me instead of having it have to ship to Europe and back before the next race was done.
Ray did a fabulous job and I am very greatful for that :victory:


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Posted 20 August 2014 - 05:14 PM

Those red knock-offs don't scare me one bit  :shok: especially the ones that don't even spin :wacko2: ....  :laugh2:


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Posted 20 August 2014 - 05:33 PM

 

I see what you did with those lead wires to give the flag some return action and provide enough slack - never seen it done like that - I like it. :good:

 

I first saw this leadwire arrangement used on retro cars at BPR. I think it was Mill Conroy's idea. :) 


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Posted 21 August 2014 - 11:48 PM

Speaking to Bill Pinch today there are two top local guys are in line to build and waiting for the 2 kits coming from Mike Swiss. 
 
We hope to see Matt Bowman and Dennis Demole get their kits soon so they can start building.

I should have the last component I need on Monday to complete the kits.

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Posted 22 August 2014 - 01:32 PM

I brought the #9 car out for 'show and tell' at Ken's Brandywine Speedway and two more guys are interested in kits.

 

 

Mike,

Please touch base with Bill Pinch on the total count and add one extra body, driver and trim for me in that shipment.

 

 

Thank You!

 

 

Pablo's car is in route to Bill :good:


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Posted 26 August 2014 - 03:39 PM

Bob,
I e-mailed Bill earlier telling him I had kits ready to ship.

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Posted 26 August 2014 - 07:20 PM

Thanks Mike,

 

Bill is closed this week for an out of town vacation but hopefully has access to email and will reply. 


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Posted 26 August 2014 - 07:34 PM

NOTE: There is a testing ban in place.

 

Same as the Rods and Rails events.

 

These cars are not allowed on Bill's oval until the day of the race.

 

Bill is informed.

 

 

Out of town/country guys ... don't think anyone is testing or tuning here to gain an advantage.

You will have just as fair of a shot at the win..


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Posted 26 August 2014 - 08:40 PM

Thanks Mike,
 
Bill is closed this week for an out of town vacation but hopefully has access to email and will reply.

He got back to me with his order.

Thanks.
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Posted 03 September 2014 - 12:37 PM

:good:

 

With the additional kits arriving it looks like we might reach a total of a 14 car field for the event.


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Posted 03 September 2014 - 05:25 PM

Rocket is on the run to FL:

 

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:) 


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Posted 04 September 2014 - 05:25 PM

Should have mentioned it but I shipped mine last week.


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Posted 06 September 2014 - 05:24 PM

Thanks for posting your shipments ..... "Participants"!   :hi:

 

:yes3:  I have a new Gator Built chassis on the jig for Kenny Snodgrass and got him a Blue #22 'Tribute' body shell painted also. :good:

 

 

 

 

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Posted 06 September 2014 - 05:36 PM

Bob, will get my box out on Wednesday. John Austin is out of town.

I will be sending cars

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Mine


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Posted 06 September 2014 - 06:29 PM

Thanks for all your help Ray,  :good:

 

You are a great supporter of and contributor to this proxy series.   :hi:


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Posted 07 September 2014 - 10:06 AM

That Kenny KNOWS the oval at The Raceway!

 

I have a new Gator Built chassis on the jig for Kenny Snodgrass and got him a Blue #22 'Tribute' body shell painted also.   :heart:  :popcorm1:

 

 

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Posted 08 September 2014 - 05:34 PM

You bet Charlie !

 

Kenny will do great as a driver in this proxy. :good:

When we did the 'Proxy Practice" rotation in the 4" FCR race he was fast with every ones truck.

 

L00K :shok:  :clapping:  :D

 

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Posted 12 September 2014 - 08:39 AM

5 Indy Proxy cars from Chicago Area sent yesterday
Due on Saturday
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Posted 12 September 2014 - 08:53 AM

Please give me a shout when mine arrives.


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Posted 12 September 2014 - 07:53 PM

Rocket is on the run to FL:

 

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:) 

 

The Rocket landed safety here on the Space Coast.

 

Looks good Jens :good:


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