Al Gibson's Delara “Outlaw” Sprint car w/Conley v8
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All i can say is ...DROOL lol i would pinch myself also if that was mine
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I'm still pinching myself!!
I'm still pinching myself!!
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Nice ....Very Nice
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I just love the detail compared to a 1:1 sprint car. This car is built so close to the real thing it's hard to believe. I have a sprint car suspension technology book, reading and checking out the pictures and set ups actually works with this car. I am learning more on the operation of the Jacob's Ladder now.
What set-ups do you use for dirt?
What set-ups do you use for dirt?
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Al,
About 12 years ago I was asked by the Aussie mag, Radio Controlled Cars for Dirt and Track, to write an article on 1/4 scale sprint cars here in Australia. I was doing some research on both 1/4 and full scale cars and found this description of a Jacobs Ladder somewhere. I included it in the article.
" The rear end is held in place by radius and torsion arms as well as a Jacob's Ladder, or to be more precise...
a multi point, single plane, lateral locating device" WHEW!
There you go.... I bet you have never heard them called that, at any speedway you've attended.
About 12 years ago I was asked by the Aussie mag, Radio Controlled Cars for Dirt and Track, to write an article on 1/4 scale sprint cars here in Australia. I was doing some research on both 1/4 and full scale cars and found this description of a Jacobs Ladder somewhere. I included it in the article.
" The rear end is held in place by radius and torsion arms as well as a Jacob's Ladder, or to be more precise...
a multi point, single plane, lateral locating device" WHEW!
There you go.... I bet you have never heard them called that, at any speedway you've attended.
Re: Al Gibson's Delara “Outlaw” Sprint car w/Conley v8
This car is incredible! I don't know what "an amazing deal" means but what ever it means it was worth it!!
Nice find!
Nice find!
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Just got this is the mail today from the original owner. This driver came with the car when he bought it new in the 90's, and i think it adds a whole level of scale and realism. This thing is so real looking i keep checking under the engine for oil spots!
And yep Mike, it made it into the house!!
And yep Mike, it made it into the house!!
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Look familiar ??
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Last one
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Thanks Mike, I would love to find out more about this car!!
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Update
I talked with Gary Delara today, he is doing well. He defiantly remembers building this car, said it was a one off car and cost a ton to build. I am so happy to verify the origin of this amazing piece of history.
I talked with Gary Delara today, he is doing well. He defiantly remembers building this car, said it was a one off car and cost a ton to build. I am so happy to verify the origin of this amazing piece of history.