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Re: How to finish a gilmer midget racer

Posted: August 21st, 2017, 7:17 am
by Emilio
Yes too large, the one that Mcmaster sells is 3 1/2" L x 3" W, also to large. If I wasn't too concerned about cutting into the chassis and body this would be fine. For argument sake, would I need a clutch with this Gearbox setup?

I'm going to call Jan Gilmer and find out exactly what he used.

Re: How to finish a gilmer midget racer

Posted: August 21st, 2017, 9:09 am
by Kaye
Emilio wrote:I think this overall size gearbox will work? I think I'm going to go with an Abitar overhead cam engine, both this gearbox and engine looks to fit the gilmer without cutting the body or chassis, but a few drilled holes, and run a chain and sprocket on the gearboxx and axle.
Emilio:

I'm following this closely because I have a brand new never used Abitar Predator engine.

Kaye

Re: How to finish a gilmer midget racer

Posted: August 21st, 2017, 9:20 am
by Emilio
Rc look at this photo, clearly the gearbox is less than 3" wide?

Hi Kaye, can you send me a photo of the overall height, length and width of the engine?

Re: How to finish a gilmer midget racer

Posted: August 21st, 2017, 11:34 am
by Kaye
Emilio wrote:Rc look at this photo, clearly the gearbox is less than 3" wide?

Hi Kaye, can you send me a photo of the overall height, length and width of the engine?
Will do.

Re: How to finish a gilmer midget racer

Posted: August 21st, 2017, 12:27 pm
by Kaye
Emilio wrote:Rc look at this photo, clearly the gearbox is less than 3" wide?

Hi Kaye, can you send me a photo of the overall height, length and width of the engine?
Emilio:

I've emailed you instruction manual / dimensioned drawing and a pic.

Cheers,
Kaye

Re: How to finish a gilmer midget racer

Posted: August 21st, 2017, 10:44 pm
by rc garage berlin
The C138801 fits perfectly...Now you just Need a chain between the two axis.

Re: How to finish a gilmer midget racer

Posted: August 21st, 2017, 10:59 pm
by Emilio
YES!!! thank you Micheal, I will order one and let you know.

Re: How to finish a gilmer midget racer

Posted: August 22nd, 2017, 5:37 am
by Emilio
Should have the gearbox by the end of the week. It cost 249.00 dollars. I'll post photos of the gearbox in the Gilmer. Fingers crossed.

Re: How to finish a gilmer midget racer

Posted: September 25th, 2017, 3:49 pm
by Emilio
Anything new yet Michael?

Re: How to finish a gilmer midget racer

Posted: October 13th, 2017, 4:21 am
by rc garage berlin
There is one thing at this car that I never liked - the seat.

Re: How to finish a gilmer midget racer

Posted: October 14th, 2017, 2:46 pm
by Emilio
Very nice Michael, I think it's going to look rich and beautiful when finished.

Re: How to finish a gilmer midget racer

Posted: October 18th, 2017, 10:18 am
by rc garage berlin
Just a quick Update...

Re: How to finish a gilmer midget racer

Posted: October 19th, 2017, 1:26 am
by CALracing
Very nice!

Re: How to finish a gilmer midget racer

Posted: October 19th, 2017, 2:56 pm
by Emilio
love it Michael!

Re: How to finish a gilmer midget racer

Posted: October 19th, 2017, 3:12 pm
by bobjeffreson
Whooly dooly...that's magnicent!