1/4 scale funny cars

Lovedr · Post by **Lovedr** » August 10th, 2006, 7:14 am

Marketing is key. I think Raco sold a lot more than 1000 cars. also, price is even a bigger key.

M.R. Ogle · Post by **M.R. Ogle** » August 11th, 2006, 12:24 pm

Hello to al the Q-scale guys on here, and thanks to Michael Casey for providing us with a place to get together and exchange ideas.
I'm very interested in helping build awareness of quarter scale racing, as I really enjoyed doing that myself a few years back. I raced a home-built funny car at Rialto, CA, and it as a blast!
Anyway, glad to join the party, thank you for having me!!!

Post by **Mike Casey** » August 11th, 2006, 12:41 pm

Great to see you here Mike! Do you have more shots of your car with the body off or is that top secret?

Post by **Mike Casey** » August 11th, 2006, 12:43 pm

lovedr, yea Raco did probably sell over 1k cars but that was over 10years time with 8 different models. From what I understand they only sold about 50 indy cars. Making 1k of the same exact model just seems extreme. I am not trying to put anyone down, anything is possible if you have the money and dedication.

M.R. Ogle · Post by **M.R. Ogle** » August 11th, 2006, 12:57 pm

Well, the old chassis was pretty much a "Design by Dremel" deal, kinds cheesy and hacked together. But the new one I'm putting together will be a lot cleaner... beadrolled aluminum chassis panels, 27cc motor, FG primary gears to a centered-pulley belt-drive rear.
Here's a kind of a crappy photo of it under construction, but you get the idea...

Post by **Mike Casey** » August 11th, 2006, 12:59 pm

Where did you get those front wheels?

M.R. Ogle · Post by **M.R. Ogle** » August 11th, 2006, 1:04 pm

They're plastic FG 1/5 buggy offroad wheels, rims just narrowed on a lathe. They come in white or black or silver. They weigh next to nothing.
The rears are tenth scale truck 40-series Monster Truck wheels... the key is "40-series" ... that makes them right at 4" in diameter, and they're available in a lot of styles, even aluminum ones on the 'Bay if you search Radio Control parts and accessories under "40 Series". Again, lightweight, correct size, and best of all... cheap!!!

fordfreak05 · Post by **fordfreak05** » August 17th, 2006, 4:46 am

ARE YOU SELLING THE MINI V8 DVD ON EBAY? I SEEN THE USER NAME AND THOUGHT IT WAS YOU I JUST GOT 7 YEARS OF STRICTALY IC SOME DAY I WILL TRY TO MAKE ONE NEED A MILL FIRST THOUGH. JASON

M.R. Ogle · Post by **M.R. Ogle** » August 17th, 2006, 6:52 am

No me...
Anyone?

Lovedr · Post by **Lovedr** » August 17th, 2006, 10:02 am

I'm extremely interested in anything about IC engines, especially V8. Please send me info on this DVD to whazin@comcast.net. Also, please include the ebay link. I’m thinking about building one. I just need to get the right tools and equipment. I hope this DVD can be of help

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