So everything new is mo better, huh?

[sidcharles]

On 7/5/2025 at 6:41 AM, Mark said:

. . . well-done, they lasted that long and probably could have done another hundred years had other parts been available. . . . 

reminds me of a coffee break story by a contractor i worked for in the late '70s. (the years; he was only around 50)

seems he was trying to inspire my young mind and create some enthusiasm for the job at hand.

"i had a guy workin' for me once that was so strong, he bet me he could stand in a bushel basket and pick himself up.

you know, i believe he coulda done it if the handles had held."

i was less than inspired. i never knew too much, but could somehow always separate Sh!tte from Shinola.

 

[this is the latter - Shinola - Wikipedia ]

Edited July 9 by sidcharles

[sidcharles]

On 7/5/2025 at 1:11 PM, Dragline said:

...Tied the chassis. ....

Q: is this safety wire?

(serious question; i've never heard the term)

thx

 

sid

[Dragline]

1 minute ago, sidcharles said:

Q: is this safety wire?

(serious question; i've never heard the term)

thx

 

sid

It means I used square stock to tie the front portion to the Morrison 4 link and make a pseudo frame under what is essentially a unibody car.

[sidcharles]

that seems like a sound investment!

thanks

[Dragline]

Just now, sidcharles said:

that seems like a sound investment!

thanks

Well, had I not done that the car would would have torn itself apart. It essentially ties the 10 point cage to the front and rear making it rigid and able to pass IHRA tech.

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

On 7/4/2025 at 3:03 PM, meechum68 said:

they care only to give the "shareholders" a big fuzzy happy set of news. 

Only until there's a recall.

[meechum68]

Exactly @Perspect Scale Modelworks