I was at a very large toy show that is held here in Southern California. And if you have ever been to any type of these shows. Look for the boxes under the tables. I happened

upon a box filled with old school slot cars. This one I had to have. I think I paid about fifteen U.S. dollars. It was really rough but I had to have it. It came from the factory in this vile almost purple. No one even bothered to slap a number sticker on her. I am still missing the rear lower section. But it still presents well. I am going to add some brass tubing to replace the black spacers on the axles. It still runs perfect. I hooked it up to a

train transformer and she just screamed away. I remember seeing these old school cars

running and racing way before they came with the clear lexan bodys. Now you know I have to buy a small track for this. What have I gotten myself into? Oh, I added Minilite type mag wheels to replace the VW 5 lug wheels.

Enjoy,

California Steve

5 attached images. Click to enlarge.

I think that's Dan Gurney at the wheel. Be careful or you will find something else to spend money on.

This one is for George... 1/32 scale. And yes it was some fun goofing around.

California Steve

Yes, the memory's are great. There was a large shop in Burbank CA with almost the same arrangement as yours. I have a question. These guys painted their track
by brush, mixing in very fine powered sand for traction. What was cool was, after you ran a bunch of laps there would be a fine coat of rubber in the rear wheel wells. Now at thirteen years old that was about as cool as it gets. This is the only track where I have seen this done. A few years ago I stumbled in to a
track in Pomona CA. It was really busy for a Tuesday. Little did I know they were having a international event. Wow! But here was the thing. All the cars looked the same with the same clear lexan wing on the back and they went a scale 400MPH! you couldn't even track who was winning. The start buzzer went off and everybody floored it and just held it there. No style, no crashes, no colors, No technique required. I want the old tracks back. Now do I sound like a old geezer talking about the grand days of Cam Am
racing? You'r darn right. Wait, I have to yell at these kids to get off my lawn! Haa Haa!

I hope I didn't ramble too long.

California Steve

I wish I was there Jack. What great memories. I cannot even imagine a 24 hour event!
I would have to get my parents permission to stay there for that one. OK professor Newton we'll use the Wayback machine.

Great stuff Jack!
California Steve

Jack, There was this one rail dragster I have to tell you about. from nose to tail all tube.
Old school with the engine in the front. And I mean in the front. This "master" had the electric motor where the basic block would be with a drive shaft going through the trans.
Here is where it gets good. He epoxied on the heads, manifold, headers and a blower directly to the electric motor. No oil pan. Let me see if I can explain this properly. He made a passage way from the scoop, through the blower, and through the manifold so the engine would breathe and cool. And it ran very well. I wish I had a pic.
There were some very creative folks hanging around the slot car scene those days.
Now I was about thirteen or fourteen at the time. I remember my head exploding! And I have not been the same since. Great stuff!

California Steve

Steve, that looks like a 1/24 Revell Lotus, and it is OLD ! I still have all my old stuff, my newer stuff, and my track is part of my man cave.