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dreemz
08-22-2005, 07:13 PM
Some of the most innovative and well engineered race cars ever. He has kept almost all of his cars that HE designed and built (Midland, TX). Rarely does he bring out all the cars like this...
dreemz
08-22-2005, 07:13 PM
Another
dreemz
08-22-2005, 07:19 PM
The wing on these these is operated with a foot pedal. Entering your corner you assist your braking by increasing the pitch of the wing. Out on the straights you lift off the pedal so that it levels out. Hall said when you did this it felt like the car got a boost of 100 HP.
dreemz
08-22-2005, 07:20 PM
Another view
dreemz
08-22-2005, 07:22 PM
2
dreemz
08-22-2005, 07:22 PM
3
dreemz
08-22-2005, 07:28 PM
The vacuum car was the wildest of all. The vacuum mechanism was operated by a second motor. This car in its first outing recorded the fastest lap ever at Watkins-Glen. The suction created by the vacuum could theoretically hold this car to a ceiling!!!
dreemz
08-22-2005, 07:29 PM
#2
dreemz
08-22-2005, 07:29 PM
#3
dreemz
08-22-2005, 07:30 PM
On track 1
dreemz
08-22-2005, 07:31 PM
On track 2
mr396
08-22-2005, 09:06 PM
My all time favorite car.I use to have a slot car just like it. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
427TJ
08-22-2005, 09:17 PM
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I use to have a slot car just like it.

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif That was my thought too when I saw the pics! Got it in my Aurora Model Motoring Golden Gate Bridge set, Xmas 1968. My dad had to cut the bridge away a little to clear the wing.
Belair62
08-22-2005, 09:29 PM
Still have my Cox Chappy !!
Canucklehead
08-23-2005, 07:33 PM
There's an ointment on the market for that!!
Belair62
08-23-2005, 08:39 PM
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Jeff Murphy
08-29-2005, 12:45 AM
The Man and his Wing

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/155802-Jim-Hall-Portrait.jpg

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kwhizz
08-29-2005, 04:08 AM
As I remember (sometimes)......didn't he have automatic transmissions in these cars????

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif
Pantera
08-30-2005, 11:23 PM
Yes he did. he was responsible for many things we take for granted in racing today.

Pantera