Anybody ever built or raced a Soap Box Derby car ?

ROYC75 · 01:13 PM

Been thinking about getting the grandkids involved in this.

Anybody here ever done this and can shead some light on this venture before I get over the edge ?

07-01-2007, 01:00 PM

Pinewood derby is cheaper, easier, faster, and takes less storage.

ROYC75 · 07-01-2007, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Pinewood derby is cheaper, easier, faster, and takes less storage.

I agree, I did this as a kid.

blueballs · 07-01-2007, 01:09 PM

wood hummer
had to be said

ROYC75 · 07-01-2007, 01:12 PM

But the girls can't compete in a Boy Scout project.

PastorMikH · 07-01-2007, 01:53 PM

I built one once as a kid out of some 2x4s, plywood, wagon wheels and some all-thread. Never entered a contest but had lots of fun with it.

Basically, I used the plywood as a deck, 2x4s and all-thread as axles. For steering, the front 2x4 was bolted to the plywood at center and I used a rope tied to each end of the 2x4 (at the wheels) and steered by pulling on one rope or the other kinda like a horse bridle.

Valiant · 07-01-2007, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PastorMikH

I built one once as a kid out of some 2x4s, plywood, wagon wheels and some all-thread. Never entered a contest but had lots of fun with it.

Basically, I used the plywood as a deck, 2x4s and all-thread as axles. For steering, the front 2x4 was bolted to the plywood at center and I used a rope tied to each end of the 2x4 (at the wheels) and steered by pulling on one rope or the other kinda like a horse bridle.

I thought you were going to talk about a horse drawn carriage going down a hill without a horse as your derby car...

Valiant · 07-01-2007, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Pinewood derby is cheaper, easier, faster, and takes less storage.

Let me know if anyone wants a plan for a pinewood car, I will guarantee the fastest car...

Ultra Peanut · 07-01-2007, 02:30 PM

If you see anyone in a Hummer, HE'S GOING TO ****ING CHEAT.

07-01-2007, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Valiant

Let me know if anyone wants a plan for a pinewood car, I will guarantee the fastest car...

Okay, let's see the plan.

blueballs · 07-01-2007, 03:02 PM

theme song Happy Jack by The Who
looks more like this is for a happy Jill

Valiant · 07-01-2007, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Okay, let's see the plan.

I will draw it up when I get back from Volleyball tonight...

Ultra Peanut · 07-01-2007, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by blueballs

theme song Happy Jack by The Who
looks more like this is for a happy Jill

****ING CHEATER

****ING CHEATING

**Skip Towne** · 07-01-2007, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by PastorMikH

I built one once as a kid out of some 2x4s, plywood, wagon wheels and some all-thread. Never entered a contest but had lots of fun with it.

Basically, I used the plywood as a deck, 2x4s and all-thread as axles. For steering, the front 2x4 was bolted to the plywood at center and I used a rope tied to each end of the 2x4 (at the wheels) and steered by pulling on one rope or the other kinda like a horse bridle.

Armstrong power steering huh?

Valiant · 07-01-2007, 03:53 PM

I went ahead and did it in paint, not as detailed as if I were to draw out the plans but it should do...

The key to this car is weight placement, since you have to be within a certain weight.. The car is also very aerodynamic for a pinewood car think toboggan or solar power car...

You can add one of those spoilers they sell also..

And **** off if you don't like my paint job...

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Valiant Valiant 'The Thread Killer' Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $6222380	I went ahead and did it in paint, not as detailed as if I were to draw out the plans but it should do... The key to this car is weight placement, since you have to be within a certain weight.. The car is also very aerodynamic for a pinewood car think toboggan or solar power car... You can add one of those spoilers they sell also.. And **** off if you don't like my paint job... Attached Thumbnails
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