P-BOP A Parts Box Open Proxy Idea

[TuscoTodd]

Retro -
From the Maverick proxy, I know that ShotgunDave's track is .223" which is why I asked. :)

I plan to use what I "think" are Ninco non-suspension guides that I got as part of a group of parts from a guy that upgraded to b-nova guides. Just thought that I would throw the question out there though as others may not have considered it and/or there might be another host location that has a shallower slot. ;)

[TuscoTodd]

OK - the Ninco guide doesn't match up with any of the tubing I have here - so it will be re-used/cut down JK wood type in there! :)

One thing that I thought I would check / confirm...
Is it safe to assume that like most proxies, any lead that is added - is required to be inside/on top of/on the side of the chassis verses under it?

Hope to have some pictures of the first chassis progress later tonight. :)

[TuscoTodd]

Dave - I guess I missed that you were tearing down your current one! (eep!)
Good to know about the depth issue - I will figure on a full depth guide then!
:D
Even with that - getting to repurpose items that have been sitting in the "hmmm - what am I going to do with these" pile - like the dried out purple foams that shed their foam to have Paul Gauge urethane slide on, etc. Still need to trim the width on them (they are wider than the PGT tires at the moment) - but they are going to work well! :D
Hope to put up a teaser shot later tonight if I can get the front axle mounted... :)

[TuscoTodd]

OK - haven't had a chance to start trimming / buffing, etc on the chassis - but the rough structure is done...
Still have to come up with bumpers and some type of body mount system at a minimum yet - but thought I would share a "progress" shot of her thus far:



For grins, I set the body on it for this shot - and even with the front sitting artificially high due to the wires sticking out the front holding things up - I think she has some potential! :)

[TuscoTodd]

Thanks for the compliments Dave! She is definitely coming along and I hope to make some more progress on it tonight - hopefully with an eye toward figuring out what I want to do with mounts.

The wheels/tires are what will be on her when she makes the trip to California! :D
The fronts are Pro-Track Centerline drag wheels (like these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pro-Track-CNC-F ... 4897.l4275 ) with the "small" tire installed. The rear started out as a set of worn out Parma big hub foam tire wheels that I peeled the dead foam off of, narrowed to .500 wide and installed Paul Gage PGT-22160 (Parma pencil hub) tires on.

Hopefully tonight I will be able to get the a shot of it with the front end down where it is supposed to be - definitely looks more the boulevard cruiser than the canyon carver - but I like it!
:)

[Slot Therapist]

This proxy is up my alley. Count me in.

[HomeRacingWorld]

[TuscoTodd]

Thanks for the kind words Harry! :D
I am definitely trying live up to the "spirit" of this proxy and utilize as much "stuff" from the parts pile as possible - and it is making for a fun build in the process! :D

[Retro Racer 44]

Cool little hot rod, Todd.

With all that rubber at the back, you better weight the front or it's wheelie popping time.

[SRQSloter]

Todd that is going to be cool looking. :handgestures-thumbup:

[TuscoTodd]

Thanks for the compliments guys! :D
I didn't make too much progress tonight as it was a second night of grass cutting (I was shocked to have two days in a row with out rain - which has been kind of rare here in Ohio this summer!)

But even with the delay in getting started on the tinkering, I did manage to make some headway.
The front and rear wires have been trimmed back and the body relieved a bit more, allowing the front end to sit down where it should. That puts the stance / ride height pretty close to where she will be when everything shakes out in the end.

I forgot to take a shot of the chassis itself without the body - but in addition to trimming the front/rear wires, the rear rails have been tied together, the rear axle tube has been cut, the first test motor (which after a bath, actually sounds pretty strong) has been installed along with a 9 tooth pinion and lightly used Parma 33 tooth crown (going to have to do some break in on that one as she has a bit of a howl to her right now). ;)

I balanced the remaining body pieces on the chassis to snap another couple shots to give a bit better idea of where the final look is headed and I think I like it! :D

Retro - I did go with the PGT compound for the rear tires to limit the grip a bit, but yeah, I am thinking that she is going to need some notable track time to sort out the handling between the narrow track width, short wheel base and wiiiiiiiiide rear boots. But... it ought to be a lot of fun! :)

Hope you guys enjoy the pics!

[Slot Therapist]

Still waiting on my truck body.

[TuscoTodd]

I've been "tinkering" on mine - I need a #43 drill bit and a 4-40 tap for the next part... :)

[Slot Therapist]

I have my truck body, chassis designed, waiting for two parts that surprisingly I don't have in my box.

[Retro Racer 44]

Oops ST, that would rule it out. Buying parts, never!

Well, OK, just a few. Besides once they're on the car, who knows. You could buy everything, as well as a parts box to put them in before you build. That would make it legal, eh?

Cheers,

Keith