"Blueprinting" a new series

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"Blueprinting" a new series

Postby HomeRacingWorld » Fri Sep 21, 2012 9:31 pm

Not really blueprinting...but I am working on a new dirt series of cars and I finally got around to fitting the right parts where I wanted them.

First, this is NOT a bash on these Carrera cars. I am VERY thankful for them the way they are. But this classic car needed more attention. There was simply no way I could let this icon of American Iron just stay stock. It needed to be hacked, slashed, & generally abused so it could mix it up with the rest of the cars we have been planning & building.

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My first thoughts on wheels were the new Steelies from Slot Car Corner. I love'em...and will use them on the next one. But although they call these an "F1" type wheel, the 15x8 sized ones just scream modified to me.

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Second was tire choice. I have used these PG tires in the past, so I went with them. Still need some sanding here and there...but I like these meathooks.

I will show some of the chassis mods soon. Right now? It is NOT very pretty. When I am just starting to line out a model...things can get a little nasty. Grind here, cut there, slash this and that...you know how it goes. Replaced rear axle and crown with Slot.it. Keeping the stock motor with a 9 to 27 setup for now. Also a mod to the front guide. May not do this again...might go B Nova and make it much easier.

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But so far I think it's coming along nicely. Runs great. More to come as I fine tune it.
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Re: "Blueprinting" a new series

Postby J Y D » Sat Sep 22, 2012 5:47 am

Harry ... I'm lovin' it! The best of both worlds ... a Hot Rod with numbers on it.
Now you just gotta put in the weeds ... LOL ... J Y D

P.S. you couldn't have picked a better looking wheel for that set-up ... it's Kick-A$$
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Re: "Blueprinting" a new series

Postby BRP32 » Sat Sep 22, 2012 6:46 am

Wow is that got a great look to it Harry!

Just the right stance and that wheel and tire combo makes it look great!

I always wanted that car and the black '57 carrera made also.

They would fit in nicely with my field of '55 chevies I have currently.

I can't wait to see more pics as this one progresses along!

Thanks for sharing!!!!

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Re: "Blueprinting" a new series

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Re: "Blueprinting" a new series

Postby HomeRacingWorld » Sat Sep 22, 2012 9:00 am

Thanks guys, it's turnin' into a decent runner :) Not sure how low I will go, I think some offset might be on order.

Jeremy...just another series for your oval. haha

DAVE, man what a great car. Glad to see you planning that project. Long time coming. :)
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Re: "Blueprinting" a new series

Postby BRP32 » Sat Sep 22, 2012 10:58 am

Harry, here are a few of my Saturday Night Specials that would look great running with your '57 chevy!

Wayne :D :D :D

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Re: "Blueprinting" a new series

Postby HomeRacingWorld » Sat Sep 22, 2012 3:59 pm

Some chassis pics
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Radiused the entire chassis, had to sand a little away for the Slot.it gear to clear but the stock pinion works well with it.'

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Lot of work getting the new guide in...like I said I think the B Nova conversion will be the better option.

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Finished painting the wheels and tire profiling. Looks good enough for me :)

Fun mod. Not too time consuming either. Ready to tear it up tonight!
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Re: "Blueprinting" a new series

Postby RazorJon » Sat Sep 22, 2012 5:20 pm

Looks good
I got a few Chevys
thanks for the how-2
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Re: "Blueprinting" a new series

Postby nhdungeonracer » Sat Sep 22, 2012 9:18 pm

Boss... Awesome build you done here. :clap:
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Re: "Blueprinting" a new series

Postby dge467 » Mon Sep 24, 2012 8:36 pm

I'm digging it! Nice work!
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Re: "Blueprinting" a new series

Postby Derby City Speedway » Tue Sep 25, 2012 6:27 am

I really like the look of this Harry, and did have intentions to copy one for myself. Then I seen something on my shelf that I brought on my visit that we talked about. So I`m now going in a different direction. So many choices
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Re: "Blueprinting" a new series

Postby dreinecke » Tue Sep 25, 2012 7:54 am

Nice looking Chevy, Sir! I l really am liking those wheels.

I'll second using the PG tires! Awesome on my track!
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Re: "Blueprinting" a new series

Postby RazorJon » Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:56 am

Yes Yes Paul Gage great tire
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Re: "Blueprinting" a new series

Postby HomeRacingWorld » Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:30 am

Thanks guys. Its a great runner, been thrashing it about every night. I need more.

But look out now, Mark is in the mood to build!
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Re: "Blueprinting" a new series

Postby HRWJim » Tue Sep 25, 2012 2:20 pm

I like it Harry! I thought the wheels looked great chrome but they really pop when painted. Very Nice. JIm
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