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by whodathunkit
Mon Sep 23, 2024 5:14 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Tesla Cybertruck
Replies: 2
Views: 1577

Re: Tesla Cybertruck

Good one FS, I remember pitching a tent that had the same shape as the cybertruck truck has. And that the Tesla Cybertruck was supposed to come out with a tent or what they called a tent mode on the bed the truck also for camping. https://www.chron.com/culture/article/tesla-cybertruck-problems ...
by whodathunkit
Sat Aug 10, 2024 9:08 am
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Rare Find.. Vintage Mini Cooper.
Replies: 2
Views: 2084

Re: Rare Find.. Vintage Mini Cooper.

Thanks exoray, you're right 7- 3/8'' was the maximum over all length rule given with the front wheels sticking past the car.. and no minimum length was given in the rules. I know that back in the day some of the early pinewood derby kits came with small and even large square decal number box's from ...
by whodathunkit
Fri Aug 09, 2024 7:02 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Rare Find.. Vintage Mini Cooper.
Replies: 2
Views: 2084

Rare Find.. Vintage Mini Cooper.

Okay I just have to post this did they race Mini Cooper Pinewood Derby Cars back in the day. (Or is this car just a rare find ? :scratching: ) I must say this car caught my eye while at a flea market in Amarillo TX and it had me puzzled.. so i just had to pick this little beauty up for my collection ...
by whodathunkit
Sun May 26, 2024 3:36 pm
Forum: Trading Post
Topic: 18 wheeler kits or plans
Replies: 7
Views: 31086

Re: 18 wheeler kits or plans

:welcome: Questtut,
Sent you a Pm about the big rig kit.
by whodathunkit
Thu May 16, 2024 1:21 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Turbo Derby Big Rig Build
Replies: 6
Views: 6341

Re: Turbo Derby Big Rig Build

Thanks FS,
Back in the day I used to paint them with a brush and testers silver model paint.
The sharpie pen just makes quick work of it.
by whodathunkit
Thu May 16, 2024 8:58 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Turbo Derby Big Rig Build
Replies: 6
Views: 6341

Re: Turbo Derby Big Rig Build

Thanks VK.
by whodathunkit
Wed May 15, 2024 7:06 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Turbo Derby Big Rig Build
Replies: 6
Views: 6341

Re: Turbo Derby Big Rig Build

Thank you Randy!
by whodathunkit
Wed May 15, 2024 4:52 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Turbo Derby Big Rig Build
Replies: 6
Views: 6341

Turbo Derby Big Rig Build

Here's my latest big rig build using Turbo Derby products. https://i.imgur.com/1HXH6Yj.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/S5QUb0v.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/IZ1grup.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/bYB3jLz.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/3hzIN4W.jpeg To see the big rig build in action Check out.. https://www.turboderby.com ...
by whodathunkit
Tue Apr 02, 2024 10:32 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Cutting the DFW notch?
Replies: 24
Views: 7887

Re: Cutting the DFW notch?

60,80,100,120,150,180,240,320,400, for woods.. for metals much finer grits.
by whodathunkit
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:03 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: In Memoriam: Dr. John D. Jobe
Replies: 10
Views: 19592

Re: In Memoriam: Dr. John D. Jobe

FS, Thank You!
The Physics of Pinewood Derby Book came in today..( lots to read over at 512 page's!)
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by whodathunkit
Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Raised wheel on extended wheelbase?
Replies: 3
Views: 2067

Re: Raised wheel on extended wheelbase?

If your Rules say you can.. I would to keep the rear wheels off the wooden guide strip.
by whodathunkit
Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:51 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Raised wheel on extended wheelbase?
Replies: 3
Views: 2067

Re: Raised wheel on extended wheelbase?

:welcome: RollerDreby! (Rotational Inertia ) It takes a certain amount of energy to start a pinewood derby car rolling down the track.. heavier objects need more energy then lighter objects to get rolling. By lifting one wheel it also reduces the rotational inertia and small amount.. so less energy ...
by whodathunkit
Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:07 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Wheel Identification?
Replies: 9
Views: 3231

Re: Wheel Identification?

VK, I hope you're kids do well with the cars and the race. I just picked this kit up to add to my collection of Pinewood derby memorabilia for different kit types to share with the kids. Yeah the wings on the block are odd alright plus the wheels are not the best like you say . Seems like I've seen ...
by whodathunkit
Fri Mar 08, 2024 5:23 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: The Big Rig 18 Wheeler Kits Topic.
Replies: 2
Views: 31716

Re: The Big Rig 18 Wheeler Kits Topic.

Images of the Christian Service Brigade StocKar Semi Truck Racer Kit: https://i.imgur.com/CUnp9hF.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/ySNA2Iu.jpeg Assembly Instructions: https://i.imgur.com/IcNximh.jpeg kit contents: https://i.imgur.com/vTwWOH5.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/GWGwKyX.jpeg Wheels: https://i.imgur.com ...
by whodathunkit
Fri Mar 08, 2024 5:08 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Wheel Identification?
Replies: 9
Views: 3231

Re: Wheel Identification?

exoray, Here's some images of the current Christion Service Brigade Stockar kit. How you get the Stockar kit contents from them: https://i.imgur.com/M8ZOBlE.jpeg Axle type: https://i.imgur.com/ou1vuGX.jpeg Bottom view of there car body block: https://i.imgur.com/IqFjKEy.jpeg Wheels front and back ...