Speaking of Eldons....

[btaylor]

I could not resist these, I had some a long time ago,and had to get these! payed to much im sure,but they looked pretty clean condition wise. :lol:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-VINTAGE-ELDON ... true&rt=nc

[ourwayband]

Now the fun will start!Looks like a good deal to me.
I've been told by some buddies to stop speaking of how much I enjoy running the little ELDONS..
Seems it is making the price go up.. ;)
Rusty

[btaylor]

Rusty,i don't remember,are these 6 volt? I didn't buy them for shelf queens! they are goin to get raced if they can be rebuilt.

[a110alpine]

actually these cars are 3 volts. the big misconception is that Eldon is six volts. 3 volts for the blue cans and 2.5 for the gold cans. I would seriously not consider running these on 12 volts . Eldon did have a gold 12 volt can for that nylon chassis.

[btaylor]

Thanks! I will probably have to re-motor them anyway,but if they do run, I would not want to be the one that burnt them up after all these years! At three volts i am assuming these were battery powered?.
Not saying its been a long time since i had some of these,but i got a figure eight set for Christmas in 1964 ! I really only remember that they were fun ,and i like the body style.
Bob

[ourwayband]

A few were battery,most had a 6 volt transformer with them.I run my at about 8 or so.Never had a problem..I just try to run them where they are nice and smooth.
Rusty

[btaylor]

Rusty, you will be proud of me! I just ordered two sets of pg tires from SCC,and replacement decals for both cars!
Should end up with enough money in these i could have bought a collectors set of big name cars! :lol:
Just dont matter! they gotta run again...

Bob

[BIG E]

Very nice pair - and you DID NOT pay too much! Great score.
I've got a white one new in the box on the collection shelf, but none to race. :>(

Congrats and... Enjoy! -- Ernie