Brass chassis conversion for D Jag Strommie

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Brass chassis conversion for D Jag Strommie

Postby btaylor » Sun Sep 20, 2015 4:31 pm

Built up a simple brass chassis for the newest Strombecker member around here.
PM Motor bracket, 2mm brass rod, NC-1 motor, slot it 9x27 gears, and for the time being, some CBD 14x6 wheels with PG 21073 Tires. I added two posts to the body to mount the new brass chassis, and left the original chassis mounts intact. This car will retain the original finish and decals, with a coat of future to keep it all looking nice.
Great running little car! nice and smooth, with scale speed fun.ImageImageImage
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Re: Brass chassis conversion for D Jag Strommie

Postby Gameover » Sun Sep 20, 2015 4:37 pm

Nice work bob!
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Re: Brass chassis conversion for D Jag Strommie

Postby Florida_Slotter » Sun Sep 20, 2015 4:57 pm

Keep up the building.

Just a comment (remember, there is no wrong way) you could have put a piece of wire inside the frame tubing to join them. Your choice works, just saying there are other choices.

Thanks for building your car's chassis. Love to see this.
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Re: Brass chassis conversion for D Jag Strommie

Postby HomeRacingWorld » Sun Sep 20, 2015 5:00 pm

Nice indeed Mr. Taylor sir!

Now I have some Carrera models I have thought about doing this same thing to. Not really vintage, but I'll race you when I finish.
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Re: Brass chassis conversion for D Jag Strommie

Postby Nor Cal Mike » Sun Sep 20, 2015 6:03 pm

Well that didn't take very long! Nice job!
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Re: Brass chassis conversion for D Jag Strommie

Postby dge467 » Sun Sep 20, 2015 6:21 pm

That is very slick! Nice work!
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Re: Brass chassis conversion for D Jag Strommie

Postby TuscoTodd » Sun Sep 20, 2015 9:40 pm

NICE conversion sir! :D
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Re: Brass chassis conversion for D Jag Strommie

Postby dreinecke » Sun Sep 20, 2015 10:32 pm

Perfect!
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Re: Brass chassis conversion for D Jag Strommie

Postby Alaskaracer » Sun Sep 20, 2015 10:42 pm

Very nice!


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Re: Brass chassis conversion for D Jag Strommie

Postby btaylor » Mon Sep 21, 2015 5:25 am

Thanks all! This turned out to be a great running little car. I was going to add some brass pans for weight, but with the heavy Strombecker body, it really didn't need any. So when the CB insert wheels get here, I will add the proper inserts, and it will be done.
And Marty, Thanks for the great idea on the chassis rails. On this one I used solid 2mm rod, so I couldn't put a wire inside the tubing to make the stretch. I had to go on the outside for that final wheelbase adjustment.


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Re: Brass chassis conversion for D Jag Strommie

Postby chrisguyw » Mon Sep 21, 2015 7:34 pm

Nice job Bob!!

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