Howie, why were the Pattos bodies "unpopular"?
551 September 19, 2017 8:21 am
Re: Back to hard bodies for NASCAR! (4 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
552 September 13, 2017 8:01 am
Re: Bill's Junk (240 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Kinda brings a whole new meaning to Pallet-Jack...
553 September 13, 2017 7:12 am
Re: Bill's Junk (240 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
I understand the problem with builders/contractors and this time of year. I like to find workers via CraigsList or by personal recommendation. It's always worked well in the past. The deck replacement, tree and hedge removal, and replacement of all the windows are examples of CL gone well and most likely many dollars saved. However, we were unable to find a reliable fence builder that both had time and gave us confidence. We started checking late and most of them were booked well into the fall. So, we finally tried one of the local pro outfits. They came by the next day to give us an estimate. Ten days later the fence was in.
We did spend a few dollars more, I think... But, we got exactly what we wanted. Some days price is not the end-all.
I hope you find a builder. that suits your needs.
Or we could just all get together and have a good old fashioned barn raising. Possibly followed by a good old fashioned barn razing... Can a building with 4 walls be tougher to design and build than a winning downhill racer?
554 September 7, 2017 9:28 am
Re: Any other Ford/Porsche HRW Proxy entries to go in? (15 replies, posted in NASTE)
Living proof...



555 September 6, 2017 5:16 pm
Re: Any other Ford/Porsche HRW Proxy entries to go in? (15 replies, posted in NASTE)
It's ready to go, I'll bring it tomorrow.
556 September 6, 2017 3:46 pm
Re: Any other Ford/Porsche HRW Proxy entries to go in? (15 replies, posted in NASTE)
It's here in all it's glory.
557 September 5, 2017 9:09 pm
Re: Any other Ford/Porsche HRW Proxy entries to go in? (15 replies, posted in NASTE)
No, the way the chassis and the body mount, I had to return it to mount the correct body. I imagined it would use the same body posts, silly me.
558 September 4, 2017 4:15 pm
Re: The Monte Shop (1 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)
Ok, here's a couple of items for Mad Dog Monday.
The Cobra:

Yes the same King of the Ninco Cobra's that terrorized so many. Has been returned to original parts. No motor - fits long can. Will need to replace the rear drive (cracked rear wheel), glue rear bushings, add a motor and go.
Priced to sell: $10
Pyramid Power Supply: 6-15V, 30A

The power supply that has been running the Penguin Point three lane track for some years now. Voltage appears reliable, can not guarantee current for bigger draw motors.
Yours at $15
Contact me directly at montedsaager@gmail.com if interested.
Thanks.
559 September 4, 2017 11:40 am
Re: Any other Ford/Porsche HRW Proxy entries to go in? (15 replies, posted in NASTE)
Yes, I'm just awaiting it's return from a modification. I expect to see it this week.
560 August 22, 2017 7:59 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
Yes, congratulations. Amazing result. Is there a pro circuit?
561 August 8, 2017 11:13 am
Topic: August First Sunday (1 replies, posted in Penguin Point Raceway)
A fine afternoon for racing with 15 racers in attendance. It was great to see George V. and his sons again after some time as well as meeting his friends Chris, Piper and Cricket. Hopefully they will get a chance to come back.
Slot.It C Class
1.  Tracy Flood - 45.6 laps
2.  Monte Saager - 44.6
3.  Terry abbott - 44.0
4.  Jeff Fields - 42.7
5.  Mitch Brooks - 42..2
6.  Dorothy Abbott - 41.5
7.  George Vriese - 40.9
8.  Victoria Saager - 40.5
9.  Perry Petrequin - 38.8
10. June Petrequin - 36.5
11. Sean Vriese - 34.6
12. Alex Vriese - 34.4
IROC - Ninco GT's
1.  Monte Saager - 45.8
2.  Terry Abbott - 45.6
3.  Tracy Flood - 43.8
4.  Mitch Brooks - 43.5
5.  Dorothy Abbott - 43.2
6.  George Vriese - 42.5
7.  Victoria Saager - 42.3
8.  Perry Petrequin - 41.1
9.  Sean Vriese - 40.1
10. June Petrequin - 39.8
11. Alex Vriese - 38.1
562 August 7, 2017 6:26 am
Re: BRM Tuning (62 replies, posted in Cars)
What about Alan at 132slotcar.us? He is the distributor after all.
563 August 6, 2017 9:05 am
Re: Ford VS Porsche Proxy (5 replies, posted in Cars)
Yes, I should have my car ready by then as well.
564 July 19, 2017 5:55 pm
Re: Bill's Junk (240 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Smooth sailing... I should be so lucky...
565 July 19, 2017 11:52 am
Re: Bill's Junk (240 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
I'm happy with Odd Saturdays in Vancouver.
566 July 19, 2017 9:38 am
Re: Discussion of Classic Sports Cars ECT. (28 replies, posted in Cars)
ok, so what is the goal here again please?
567 July 18, 2017 8:11 pm
Re: Discussion of Classic Sports Cars ECT. (28 replies, posted in Cars)
Yes. I think so. Or weight to power ratio of some sort.
568 July 18, 2017 6:21 am
Re: Discussion of Classic Sports Cars ECT. (28 replies, posted in Cars)
It occurs to me that another aspect we'll want to control is weight. Since we'll be using lower powered motors the weight of the car can be a significant issue. A lighter car will get moving quicker. We'll move from motor wars to weight wars.
569 July 18, 2017 6:14 am
Re: Discussion of Classic Sports Cars ECT. (28 replies, posted in Cars)
The best starting point would be the motor list that we published based on Robert Livingston's testing. It does not include some of the newer motors since he stopped doing this but is certainly a very useful reference.
570 July 17, 2017 10:59 am
Re: Discussion of Classic Sports Cars ECT. (28 replies, posted in Cars)
Pitiful... They are spec'd to quite a bit more.
571 July 17, 2017 9:01 am
Re: Discussion of Classic Sports Cars ECT. (28 replies, posted in Cars)
So is there some manor of motor limit or will there still be a power divide?
572 July 16, 2017 2:49 pm
Re: Bill's Junk (240 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
You should consider hiring help. Find a younger individual to strain their muscles. A least you should be happy to know you still have muscles.
573 July 10, 2017 8:44 pm
Re: NASTE Gravity Racer Program (306 replies, posted in NASTE)
Kick some butt!
574 July 3, 2017 4:16 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,170 replies, posted in NASTE)
Perhaps no faster than a similarly equipped NSR.
575 June 27, 2017 1:15 pm
Re: Discussion of Classic Sports Cars ECT. (28 replies, posted in Cars)
You guys kill me. Hysterical. On all accounts.