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Post by pceng on Aug 25, 2014 23:33:01 GMT -7
Did not want to walk on thread........ Jeff, mentioned t-jet sleds running in Oct. Hearse's will also be rolling at the event. Rules for both are - t-jet rat rules for the sleds , thought skinny tires behind skirts would make for some intresting passes........ Hearse rules are simple, anything that can cary a long pine box. Whats underneath is up to the builder. Last year a 3ohm/poly Tyco won the event. Need to point out races are run on 22v wallwarts. Builds need to be fast but able to run on 1/2 amp.
Hope to see all at the race.......... Peter
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Post by pceng on Sept 2, 2014 15:21:54 GMT -7
Saw sleds are being worked on....... almost finished w/body (touch-up & clear) for mine. Started sizing tires and wheels , not sure what will work yet. Built sled some time ago but used sili-foam. Rat rules allow slip-ons............... mmmmmight slice flange off dbl flange hub. Still have to do braids & shunts. Will post pics soon, went Buick.
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Post by Doug412 on Sept 3, 2014 3:07:59 GMT -7
Lead Sled is a NTRA sanctioned class for 2014 Thank You Thank You, Ninjatek!! People get those Sleds together the points will be handed down for your wins at Mockingbird Heights this time Not for HEARSES but the Low Riden' Sleds... We would like to see full skirts... Google images of Lead Sleds and you'll find awesome shots of Cool Cars 6 more weeks and the Curse will be upon you... Be Ready! Just trying to get the info out there for those who asked Thanks for the time!! Race On Doug412 PS. Curse of the Hearse OCT 17-19 Cars must be in by Thursday the 16 |
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Post by TGM2054 on Sept 3, 2014 17:39:40 GMT -7
I've got a question about the leadsleds. Is a divorced from axle legal? I started to work on mine and got to thinking, I'd better ask about that.
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Post by pceng on Sept 3, 2014 18:23:27 GMT -7
I've got a question about the leadsleds. Is a divorced from axle legal? I started to work on mine and got to thinking, I'd better ask about that. Yes Tom, axles can be divorced..... seperate from chassis. Dash body has front axle mount molded into body. The tapers rear to front and inside body (a lot have stepped sides), could make it next to impossible to fit chassis (tires). If not for divorced axle............ ...... Peter |
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Post by ninjatek on Sept 3, 2014 18:43:42 GMT -7
I've got a question about the leadsleds. Is a divorced from axle legal? I started to work on mine and got to thinking, I'd better ask about that. Yes Tom, axles can be divorced..... seperate from chassis. Dash body has front axle mount molded into body. The tapers rear to front and inside body (a lot have stepped sides), could make it next to impossible to fit chassis (tires). If not for divorced axle............ ...... Peter AXLES: Any axle may be used. Axles must ride in appropriate location for given body style. Peter is correct but keep in mind that axle location must be proper for the body style. (For those using bodies other than the Dash bodies.) Leadsleds follow Ratt Rod rules. |
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Post by pceng on Sept 3, 2014 22:44:20 GMT -7
Yes Tom, axles can be divorced..... seperate from chassis. Dash body has front axle mount molded into body. The tapers rear to front and inside body (a lot have stepped sides), could make it next to impossible to fit chassis (tires). If not for divorced axle............ ...... Peter AXLES: Any axle may be used. Axles must ride in appropriate location for given body style. Peter is correct but keep in mind that axle location must be proper for the body style. (For those using bodies other than the Dash bodies.) Leadsleds follow Ratt Rod rules. Thought this might come up.... hoped for after race. My thought on the axle has (or had now) always been that a divorced set-up.was what was appropriate for a led sled. Perhaps this was an assumption based on the Dash body, since that is the way that body is set-up with mounts for front axle. Bodies I am aware of are all stretched in relation to chassis. So if front axle is in chassis and front wheels are in wheel wells, then rear wheels are in passenger compartment. This does not seem like the appropriate location for front wheels. Though on a road coarse it could be good for some laughs when it come to fish tailing around........ anywho, just my thoughts. ....... Peter |
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Post by pceng on Sept 3, 2014 23:46:24 GMT -7
Another point, Dash bodies have mounts molded in........ so that makes a divorced axle appropriate. If a resin body is cast with the mounts molded in does it then fall into the same category as the Dash body ? If cast without mounts or with mounts cast seperatly (or if something else is used to mount wheels), with the intention of being installed later on. Would that then be the proper location ?
Seems as if the appropriate location for front axle would be up to the builder depending on where builder mounts chassis in body. Since the rules do say, appropriate for body STYLE. Not body make.
........... Peter
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Post by Doug412 on Sept 4, 2014 7:29:40 GMT -7
 Here is my Tjet Sled Divorced axle... but properly located  Yea you know you what to race now! lol "Bring it on Homes" |
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Post by ninjatek on Sept 4, 2014 7:37:43 GMT -7
Leadsled chassis build follows Rat Rod rules.
Leadsled body can be any full fendered car body with emphases of a typical
leadsled appearance. At least one if not all of the following is encouraged:
▪ wheels tucked under fenders
▪ body slammed to gound (or cover upper portion of tires)
▪ skirted rear fender
Lowrider car appearance also acceptable. ie- 70's Impala or Lincoln, etc
The empahses on appropriate axle location is to make builders aware that axles
should not be located outside of the body (some rats extend front axle beyond
front bumper), but should align with wheel well of car body. Body options are
endless for the creative builder.
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Post by pceng on Sept 4, 2014 8:36:00 GMT -7
Hey Cordell,
Thanks for clearing that up. I never knew that Rat's were allowed
such a mod that wheels would be outside of body confines.
Note of caution for those still building....... if bringing wheels as close to chassis as possible to fit a wider tire. Be carefull to keep enough space between inside edges of tires so as not to have tires running on rails of track. Have to round inside edges of tires on my car. Right now it is like a snap-fit on rails........ lol.
......... Peter
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Post by TGM2054 on Sept 4, 2014 16:20:17 GMT -7
Ok just wanted to make sure. I've got a Dash body and the same one that Doug is showing in his post. Now time to choose one.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2014 12:15:58 GMT -7
very, very interesting .....
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Post by sjracer on Sept 12, 2014 15:23:29 GMT -7
I'm having a hard time hunting down the rules for the" LEAD SLED", can somebody post the link but make sure the rules are there first when I go to gasser rules I don't get them. Also as far as skinny tires are they suppose to be regulation tjet rims/tires or can I try to run something else and/or possibly make my own as long as they fit inside the body?
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Post by AJR on Sept 12, 2014 18:43:03 GMT -7
I'm having a hard time hunting down the rules for the" LEAD SLED", can somebody post the link but make sure the rules are there first when I go to gasser rules I don't get them. Also as far as skinny tires are they suppose to be regulation tjet rims/tires or can I try to run something else and/or possibly make my own as long as they fit inside the body? SJ look in the directory at the top right side of the page. Red vertical bar. All the rules for this season are there. Or at least the links to them. |
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