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PDP dragster almost done!

Posted: May 30th, 2011, 4:51 pm
by QAman
Its almost ready! Needs a swivel for the drive line, exhaust pipe, smaller front tires, some brake/throttle issues, and some paint. But other then that, it is ready to go. I made my own engine mount today. Couple of shims under it here and there and it should work (fingers crossed). Hope to have it under its own power by the weekend. Roger.
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Re: PDP dragster almost done!

Posted: May 30th, 2011, 5:01 pm
by PaulSongas
Looks great. That thing has come a long way since being found back in the weeds behind Jerrys RC.

Re: PDP dragster almost done!

Posted: May 30th, 2011, 5:43 pm
by QAman
Paul, Thank you for digging it out of those weeds and allowing me the pleasure of owning a piece of history. Roger.

Re: PDP dragster almost done!

Posted: May 30th, 2011, 7:59 pm
by M.R. Ogle
Is that what the Spicer rear foams are for?

I saw that he was offering foam tires on another RC drag forum. I haven't seen him on here, though.

Re: PDP dragster almost done!

Posted: May 31st, 2011, 5:29 am
by QAman
The rear foams that Spicer is making for me are for my funny car. I may try them on this car to see how they do since the kart tires are a little on the heavy side. Roger

Re: PDP dragster almost done!

Posted: July 3rd, 2011, 7:07 pm
by spicerracing
M.R. Ogle wrote:Is that what the Spicer rear foams are for?

I saw that he was offering foam tires on another RC drag forum. I haven't seen him on here, though.
Hey there.....Spicer Racing here.....I am offering 1/4 donuts or complete wheel and foam sets ready to go.......If you have wheels....I can refoam them for $70 aset.
If you need new wheels and foams $100 aset. Super soft and they GRIP!

Miguel Perez, Ross West just to name a very few that have used my foam....They really like them....

Any questions......please feel free to call me any time......

Robert Spicer
Spicer Racing
361-488-8107

Re: PDP dragster almost done!

Posted: July 11th, 2011, 8:12 am
by PaulSongas
FuNkY mOnK wrote:That is a beautiful rail, this dragster was literally in the weeds?
I pulled it out from behind the store by the wing, becasue that's about all I could see through the weeds and leaves. :shock:

Re: PDP dragster almost done!

Posted: July 11th, 2011, 8:17 am
by PaulSongas
Here are a couple pics the night I brought it home.

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Re: PDP dragster almost done!

Posted: July 11th, 2011, 4:09 pm
by QAman
i wish i knew where to get the o-rings for the the original front wheels. It is all done except for the o-rings.
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Re: PDP dragster almost done!

Posted: July 11th, 2011, 4:56 pm
by PaulSongas
Just plain beautiful. That thing has to be one of the best looking dragsters out there. The PDP guys nailed "the look" and stance of a mid-late 80's dragster. The LRU body went on it real nice too.

Good job getting that thing finished! :mrgreen:

Re: PDP dragster almost done!

Posted: July 11th, 2011, 5:19 pm
by QAman
Thanks Paul.



Roger.

Re: PDP dragster almost done!

Posted: July 11th, 2011, 7:08 pm
by M.R. Ogle

Re: PDP dragster almost done!

Posted: July 11th, 2011, 7:45 pm
by Mike Casey
definately the most amazing restorations i have seen.

Re: PDP dragster almost done!

Posted: August 20th, 2011, 1:45 pm
by Bryant
How's that Dragster doing? Any new pics?

Re: PDP dragster almost done!

Posted: August 20th, 2011, 4:35 pm
by QAman
Bryant, I fired it up. Adjusted the servo's but didnt like the brake system. I ran it down the street a couple of times to adjust the engine and still didnt like the brake. The fuel tank i put in it started leaking on the last run. The last run because when i hit the brakes the wire cable i had in it snapped. I was able to steer it up into a drive way and into my neigbors yard to stop it. Since the it has been sitting on the shelf for a new break system. Roger.