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Dalara Sprint Car on Trailer

Posted: December 12th, 2017, 4:32 pm
by RobbieG
Hi Guys, I'd like to share one of my projects with you.
I still have a lot to do on this Dalara & the Trailer really belongs to another project.....
I'm building a 1/4 scale sprint car to resemble a full size 1978 C.A.E. sprinter that we raced back then & will post some pics of it soon, but I thought I'd sit the Dalara on the trailer while I work on the other car.
Robbie G.

Re: Dalara Sprint Car on Trailer

Posted: December 12th, 2017, 4:51 pm
by bobjeffreson
Terrific package Rob. That trailer has come a long way since I last saw it in your garage. Did you ever discover who made those wheels, you threw on the Delara?

Re: Dalara Sprint Car on Trailer

Posted: December 12th, 2017, 5:03 pm
by RobbieG
Thanks Bob, & no I haven't been able to find any info on the wheels. They are beautifully made & I've never seen another set like them. A bit like my Seers, the same as jay put up on the site a couple of weeks back. I will put some pics of those here shortly.

Re: Dalara Sprint Car on Trailer

Posted: December 13th, 2017, 4:52 am
by Emilio
Would love to have that scale looking trailer for my Gilmer. Very nice set up.

Re: Dalara Sprint Car on Trailer

Posted: December 13th, 2017, 10:21 pm
by RobbieG
I ment to post some pics of our sprinter from back in 1978.
It's this car I'm building as a 1/4 scale copy.
I tried putting these pics up the other day, but they were all upside down.
I have sent Al a message, so I'm hoping he can help me fix them.
Sorry guys.
Robbie G

Re: Dalara Sprint Car on Trailer

Posted: December 13th, 2017, 11:24 pm
by bobjeffreson
Rob,
Mate...I know we come from the 'land down under' ... but those pics are taking it too far!
Alan can you help Rob out here and flip the pics. Why does this happen Alan ?

Re: Dalara Sprint Car on Trailer

Posted: December 14th, 2017, 3:20 am
by CALracing
Hey Rob, does your wife let you keep that beauty on the coffee table?

Re: Dalara Sprint Car on Trailer

Posted: December 14th, 2017, 4:24 am
by Emilio
There are doubles but at least they're rotated. Very nice vintage photos, looks like the pacesetter:D

Re: Dalara Sprint Car on Trailer

Posted: December 14th, 2017, 1:17 pm
by bobjeffreson
CALr...Rob's wife is terrific in allowing Rob to display his toys and yes that sprinter is on constant display. Rob has a couple of wonderful toys in his large lounge area. Rob I couldn't find the pic of the big unit under glass, that adds to the ambient light. Post one to show the members.

Re: Dalara Sprint Car on Trailer

Posted: December 14th, 2017, 2:44 pm
by RobbieG
Emilio, thank you very much for rotating the pics. I must learn how to do that !
Hi CALr, yes, as Bob has said, I have a fantastic wife who enjoys having some of my toys on display.
"If I own it, I want to see it".... I'm not a collector who stores stuff in a dark cupboard or shed. Unless it's many sets of Goodyear ' sticker ' tyres,... otherwise I the toys on show.
Bob I will post a pic of "The Big Unit"....? shortly.
By the way, I'm well down the track with the bonnet & nose cone to match the 28 car above, also the fuel injection & trumpets on the Conley. I'll post some pics in ' Members Projects ' soon.

Re: Dalara Sprint Car on Trailer

Posted: December 14th, 2017, 9:56 pm
by RobbieG
I know this doesn't belong here, but this is one of the other toys we have on display in our living room.
It really comes into it's own at night when we have the boat lights on....this & the sprint car are both great talking points amongst our friends.
The full size boat 84 foot, built in Brisbane Australia. The model is 3 & 1/2 foot.
We sold our own 50 footer late in 2016 & I miss it every day but not the costs to keep it.
Again I apologise if this is in the wrong section, but when Bob J asked me to put it up,.... I thought I'd share it.

Re: Dalara Sprint Car on Trailer

Posted: December 15th, 2017, 2:52 am
by CALracing
Robbie, you are a lucky guy!

Re: Dalara Sprint Car on Trailer

Posted: December 15th, 2017, 11:10 am
by bobjeffreson
A pic I took at night on my last visit...gorgeous bit of gear.

Re: Dalara Sprint Car on Trailer

Posted: December 16th, 2017, 3:52 am
by CALracing
Nice!