Once again 100% of the proceeds will go to help Jay. Thanks again, Rick!!
Here is the eBay link:
Owl Chump Chassis Auction
And here is the beautiful chassis:
You can read more about the building of this chassis here:
Owl Chump Construction Article
Rick Thigpen "Owl Chump" Chassis for Jay
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Noose
, Jun 20 2008 07:49 AM
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Posted 20 June 2008 - 07:49 AM
We all know that our resident jewelry maker Rick Thigpen's work is simply outstanding. He has been gracious enough to provide us with his "Owl Chump" NASCAR chassis that is now on eBay for auction.
Once again 100% of the proceeds will go to help Jay. Thanks again, Rick!!
Here is the eBay link:
Owl Chump Chassis Auction
And here is the beautiful chassis:
You can read more about the building of this chassis here:
Owl Chump Construction Article
Once again 100% of the proceeds will go to help Jay. Thanks again, Rick!!
Here is the eBay link:
Owl Chump Chassis Auction
And here is the beautiful chassis:
You can read more about the building of this chassis here:
Owl Chump Construction Article
Joe "Noose" Neumeister
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Posted 27 June 2008 - 09:21 AM
Sold to our own Liquid Lou Ciconni. Thanks, Lou. The chassis went for $152.50 for Jay.
Joe "Noose" Neumeister
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Posted 27 June 2008 - 10:07 AM
Please don't post any pics of Lou's chassis in the future. 
LOL.
You're awesome, Lou C!!!
LOL.You're awesome, Lou C!!!
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Posted 27 June 2008 - 11:31 AM
Or a picture of the CHECK!!!
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Posted 27 June 2008 - 12:02 PM
LOL...
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Posted 28 June 2008 - 09:33 AM
For years, I have wondered who Owl Chump was... and now I know... Truly beautiful work on the chassis, and a very nice thing to do...
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Posted 28 June 2008 - 09:35 AM
Al Chuck (Owl Chump} is one of the genuine nice guys in the hobby and is still racing in open classes to this day. Co-author of the famous Grundy Gazette.
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Posted 28 June 2008 - 09:36 AM
How and from where and from whom did you get the nickname???
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Posted 28 June 2008 - 09:43 AM
It's Frisco talk... like in NYC "Hey! Iyamwaakin'Heeere!" 
And they tell me I have an accent...
And they tell me I have an accent...
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Posted 28 June 2008 - 10:52 AM
How and from where and from whom did you get the nickname???
I don't know the how and when, but it was his race reporting "name".
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Posted 28 June 2008 - 12:03 PM
Lou,
That's a great handling chassis. I have the sister car in my box of "Shop Cars" I run at Eddie's. Rodney has the original and they are great fun to run together (seperated by a lane!). We both run C-cans with NCC20 arms. A modern C-can with similar power might also be a good choice.
Enjoy
Rick
Oh, the chassis is set up for 1/16 track clearance with 3/4 front and 7/8 rears (1/8 axles) and a 3/4 diameter spur gear (I'm running a 45T-64P Fass).
That's a great handling chassis. I have the sister car in my box of "Shop Cars" I run at Eddie's. Rodney has the original and they are great fun to run together (seperated by a lane!). We both run C-cans with NCC20 arms. A modern C-can with similar power might also be a good choice.
Enjoy
Rick
Oh, the chassis is set up for 1/16 track clearance with 3/4 front and 7/8 rears (1/8 axles) and a 3/4 diameter spur gear (I'm running a 45T-64P Fass).
Rick Thigpen
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