The SoCal Speed Record Special

[HomeRacingWorld]

This car was given to me by the extremely talented Dave C. of Bensenville. He has built some fantastic models over the years and this one is just incredible.



How he does what he does? I'll let him chime in. All I know is he presented this to me as a gift and I was speechless (for a change)





It runs GREAT. Smooth and quiet as usual.

Dave, thank you doesn't cover it...but it's all I can say. I just look at this car and shake my head at your skills.

[btaylor]

WOW! That is nice. I have a large scale static car of that same ride. I love it, Very cool
Bob

[RazorJon]

Dang, I love those cars and Dave you nailed this one, great job bud :music-rockout:

[DAVE]

The body is a resin casting I made from rubber molds taken from a master that was scratch built. Since there
were many different sizes and shapes for aircraft belly tanks, I chose the one that most Bonneville racers used
for their cars. After WWII these tanks were being sold by the government as war surplus, and could be bought
for a few dollars. Some guys even used Allison or Roll-Royce aircraft engines, which were also cheap and plentiful.
The chassis of the slot car is made of sheet brass and rod. The FK size motor is turned on it's side to clear the frame
side rails.

[Gentleman Norb]

Very Cool Dave. You did an Awesome job on those.
Dave does build some amazing stuff. :bow-blue:

[dge467]

That is awesome!!!!

[DAVE]

Thanks for the kudos, guys. Sometimes I just get a little goofy and build something that has no
rhyme or reason. But I thought these would compliment the salt flats coupes I had done earlier.

[dreinecke]

Absolutely fantastic cars! That is craftsmanship!