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[Eddie Fleming]

Yes, I believe so John.
Not sure why... since Thingies NEVER required a driver before.
I only put them into open cockpit cars or if the owner requests it.  Most times nothing will fit under those low canopies.

 

 

Thingies NEVER required wheel cut outs either. Unlimited, hmmm.

I am not involved but wheel cutouts are listed with paint so would that be unpainted areas where wheels are located?

 

As for driver it does not say 3D so I guess paper would be fine?

[JerseyJohn]

 

is this a legal vintage motor 

RUS-22 Russkit 22 Pro-Racing Slot Car Motor 

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Genuine Russkit "22" motor, the one used by the Pros in 1964 to end the Pittman era. This Russkit motor, a Mabuchi FT16 with Russkit-spec windings, was the ancestor to all modern slot car motors and was used by the members of the famed Team Russkit. Powerful and light, it was also reliable. Suitable for all Revell and Monogram 1/32 sca..

 

Guys Im building cars for a guy . My first foray into vintage cars. Im trying to be as period correct as posible

 

 

is this a legal vintage motor 

RUS-22 Russkit 22 Pro-Racing Slot Car Motor 

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$25.95

 

Genuine Russkit "22" motor, the one used by the Pros in 1964 to end the Pittman era. This Russkit motor, a Mabuchi FT16 with Russkit-spec windings, was the ancestor to all modern slot car motors and was used by the members of the famed Team Russkit. Powerful and light, it was also reliable. Suitable for all Revell and Monogram 1/32 sca..

 

I am building cars for a guy to race at the reunion . i am trying to do the historical correctly.this is our first time dealing with vintage cars so i ma not sure what a motor qualifies for this aria . ive reached out to several for info with no response. Is this a very clickish group ? Just trying to understand the lack of response. . i would think the more the merrier 

[don.siegel]

Sorry John, don't think we're all that cliqueish, but who knows... 

 

The Russkit 22 is perfectly legal for vintage and was probably one of the best-selling motors of the time, released in 1964. It powered Russkit's earliest slot cars, and was also bought by a number of other manufacturers for their own cars. 

 

Now, here comes the sticking point: it's not going to be very competitive with the kind of cars generally entered in this sort of race. This was really a first-generation can type motor and doesn't even have metal heat sinks - as the next generation of motors would (like the Russkit 23, which has the same general layout, but a hotter wind, or the cans with shaft out the can side, like the Revell SP80, the Cox TTX150, etc. That's really the generation that started to be used as the basis for rewinds popular at the time. 

 

You can still make a decent car with the 22 of course, but it won't be too fast - if you do use it, keep it light. The easiest solution if you want something more competitive is a 26D, the "fat can" motor, which can be found on ebay, or maybe through a couple dealers handling vintage stuff. Even stock, these are good motors. 

 

Hope that helps, feel free to ask more, 

 

Don 

[JerseyJohn]

Don thank you for the reply its the info im looking for. A few more questions if you dont mind. on the retro chassis it says .050 clearance .im assuming its front and back. and its also appropriate to use  retro front and rear tires. 

Oon the historical i was going with a 1/16 axle and wheels on the front with silicone covered rears or should i use conventional rubber rears. Thanks so much for your time. youve been a big help

 

PS should i stay away from 36d

[JerseyJohn]

[Maximo]

You are going to need Soft Foam rears, as the Silicone Foamies are what I use locally. I don't mean to confuse with that.

 

Jarius and Gene can advise about chassis dynamics that are period correct. SoCal Iso-fulcrum and Detroit Sliders are often used, but I don't know the real specifics of what is fully permissible.

 

FT16D & 26D are probably best utilized, but a fancy and clever 36D can be a surprise element.

 

Maximo

[JerseyJohn]

Thanks maximo. my plan on the vintage chassis,s are jail door with solid drop arms. built around that era. 

[Tom Katsanis]

Hey John maybe you can try this cobra branded 16d at Prof motor.
https://www.professo...-p/pmtr1534.htm

Don't know if it's a hottie or a stockie but they also have hot vintage arms there too.

[Maximo]

John,

 

I might have some motor parts available, so let me know what you might need.

 

We are not cliquish here and are always ready to help anyone make the event.

 

maxImo

[don.siegel]

The Cobra is a stock motor, kind of an odd one, because it's an FT16D with heat sinks (and a floating bearing if I remember right), but endbell drive... should be about the same as a Russkit 23, but the one I've used seems a bit slower. And I never remember hearing about them at the time, only recently on ebay! 

 

John, I think the guys here have answered your questions better than I can... I've been an expat in Paris for the last 36 years, so not too familiar any more with US tracks, except for the occasional proxy event! 

 

Don 

[JerseyJohn]

Guys thank you all A guy called me up said he needed 2 chassis for each class . As he is new he asked if i can help. Retro cars no problem. the vintage stuff i am kind of lost. you guys are really bailing us out.Ive got a bid on a Revell SP80 new. Its over tomorrow. on ebay. we shall see Thank you all.

are the unlimited chassis .050 front and rear or just rear with .015 front

[Jairus]

For 1968 vintage chassis, just look at what Gene has built.  
He was a winner back then and now, (2016 and 2017) these last two races. 

[Gene/ZR1]

Guys thank you all A guy called me up said he needed 2 chassis for each class . As he is new he asked if i can help. Retro cars no problem. the vintage stuff i am kind of lost. you guys are really bailing us out.Ive got a bid on a Revell SP80 new. Its over tomorrow. on ebay. we shall see Thank you all.

are the unlimited chassis .050 front and rear or just rear with .015 front

 

Here's is a simple chassis build.

 

http://slotblog.net/...-school-method/

 

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[JerseyJohn]

Elton this is awesome. I LIVE FOR NUMBERS... I will do a clone of this and a full jail door. Looks like a visit to Professor motor lol 

 

Unlimited front clearance is ???????????

[Maximo]

Where are all the Entrants?

 

Show your CARS here!

 

Curious minds want to know!

 

MAXIMO

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[Jairus]

Finally finished my entry for the "Period Correct" class.
Chassis is pretty much a '68 plate ISO.  Nothing special.
Motor is a mostly Mura and Certus with a Dynamic magnet shim.
Cox guide and crown gear.

 

[Martin]

Very clean Jairus

[Pablo]

That should be a winner JW

[Tom Katsanis]

Well I have sent in the shinoda F1 I didn't get the other car finished so it will just be the one car.

Changes to the F1 are the addition of a pan expoied under the motor car doesn't have the best brakes but considering what it is our best driver was about half a sec slower than his retro f1.

I did have another Shinoda styled body car that I built earlier this year but that car is headed off to a drag proxy race the week after the Shinoda reunion.

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[Maximo]

Maximo Racing / GenesWorld entry ready to go!

 

 

omixaM

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[Tom Katsanis]

Ok my builder has nearly finished my other car so I will send it out friday & hopefully it gets there in time.

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[Bill from NH]

Tom, nice looking car & chassis.!

[Gene/ZR1]

Jarius

Your entree encouraged me to build just one more. , that makes 19 cars I will be bringing, just in case I need a backup.

 

A fresh 26D Hammer Head with 2- healthy motor options.

Chassis is a rear hinged ISO closed sled.

Rear tires need to be cut down and trued.

 

 

 

 

 

  gene

[MattD]

Amazing work by all you guys

[Jairus]

That is nice Gene, but you only need one!