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> OT: 1/4 scale stock car, Anyone know about these?
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post Jun 16 2024, 04:09 PM
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Hi World -
My neighbor inherited this and was about to toss it. Short story short is that as of today, it's safe At The Red Barn. I'm hoping to learn more about it.
It's essentially a display model. The "frame" is just a rectangle that supports the wheels and mounts the body. No steering, nothing under the body skin.

Are these things collectible? I'm tempted to make it an R/C car or cut a hole in the roof and stick it on a go-kart. But if it's better off going to someone who collects or covets stuff like this, I think I'd rather do that.

Any help appreciated. Thanks -
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post Jun 16 2024, 04:13 PM
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Cut it in half and it can be a wall hanging for two people. Kind of like what PMB has outside and inside of their building but not full size and not a Porsche

Very cool for a man cave

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post Jun 16 2024, 04:23 PM
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My brother has one about the same size, My brother bought his from a friend that owned a bar. It hung over the pool table.
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post Jun 16 2024, 04:31 PM
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Put a Ferrari engine in it . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Jun 16 2024, 04:59 PM
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QUOTE(sb914 @ Jun 16 2024, 03:31 PM) *


Beat me to it.
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post Jun 16 2024, 10:35 PM
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Throw it on FB market place - people are still excited about the nascar race by you last weekend, should get some interest.
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post Jun 16 2024, 10:41 PM
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Yeah, you definitely need another project.
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post Jun 17 2024, 07:22 AM
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That is perfect garage art; I would put it on a wall. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 17 2024, 08:22 AM
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QUOTE(sb914 @ Jun 16 2024, 03:31 PM) *


Put a Porsche engine in it
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post Jun 17 2024, 08:36 AM
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I know nothing about stcok car other than they go around... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

But I would assume these are equipped with nice race only V8, twin overhead cam,...? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Why not installing one of these 1:4 scale running v8 engines! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Now for the gearbox... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

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post Jun 17 2024, 08:49 AM
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Jun 17 2024, 06:22 AM) *

That is perfect garage art; I would put it on a wall. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


^ Beat me to it. This is going to be valuable to someone, somewhere, just the way it is.

Would look great hanging on the wall in the meantime—after all, you never know what you'll find At The Red Barn… (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jun 17 2024, 08:50 AM
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Comparably sized to the 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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