Sunday marked the end of Daylight Savings, ushering in winter with freezing rain and snow. Despite the weather, I enjoyed a surprise visit from my racing buddy Shanon. We headed to the track, where he showcased his new ’70 Challenger. Although Shanon’s skills improved, I had some victories as well. It was a fun night.
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Road Crew Expansion: A “Real” Cobra, Back On The Track!
The author discusses the market for Cobra replicas versus original slot cars, highlighting the desirability of Aurora models. They share their experience acquiring a tan T-Jet for restoration, detailing the restoration process and part replacements. After minor maintenance, the car is operational, complementing their collection. Future acquisitions are anticipated.
Shimmed For Your Pleasure
Even purists who strictly stick to the original Aurora chassis for their T-jets will sometimes find a need for a tiny amount of additional clearance beyond that which is afforded by screwing the chassis to the body. This becomes a common need when using the Auto World chassis or aftermarket wheels, or both. The solutionContinue reading “Shimmed For Your Pleasure“
PINNED DOWN: A Close-Up Look At Thunderjet Guide Pins
I’ve done a couple of posts about the posts…in other words, discussing the principal weakness of the T-jet platform, the screw posts, and some ways to mitigate damage when dealing with cracked or stripped posts. There is, however, another aspect of the T-jet setup which is less than ideal: the guide pin. Because of itsContinue reading “PINNED DOWN: A Close-Up Look At Thunderjet Guide Pins”
FRIDAY the 13TH HITS HARD!
On Friday the 13th, the author’s computer crashed, prompting the need to recover 20 years of data. While transitioning to a new PC and experimenting with different software, the author plans to upgrade their WordPress account for more storage and customizable options. Posts may be less frequent during the recovery process.