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Cops-n-Robbers 3...Official thread - Starts This Weekend!

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72_Chevy_C10 10/5/15

Here are the axle tubes...and wheels and axles...just sitting in the chassis, prior to gluing them in...Note:the little grooves I grind in the axle tubes, so the JB Weld can get in there and hold the axle in place

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/critterwerks/20151005_210304_zpsixuvie8x.jpg

I tend to use quite a bit of JB Quick Weld. I don't like the axles coming loose...

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/critterwerks/20151005_211039_zpse2cmyfrz.jpg

After the JB Quick sits for a minute or two...starts getting a little tacky...I put the car, upside-down on my alignment jig...

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/critterwerks/20151005_211251_zpsazdmweyf.jpg



  • Still need one of those jigs :) — redlinederby
  • I'll get you one, Brian! NYCC coming up...busy busy! — 72_Chevy_C10
  • Yes, one of those jigs would make an excellent Christmas present! — JDC442
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72_Chevy_C10 10/5/15

I just set the body on to check my wheel clearance...and I had to take a pic!

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/critterwerks/20151005_211931_zpsy9kw19js.jpg

The tricky bit with this race is going to be, how much weight do I put in each car! Do I want a lightweight Robber car and a heavy Copper...do I split the difference...or do the Robbers have so much loot that it is weighing them down??? Hmmm


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Eastbound357 10/6/15

https://www.dropbox.com/s/w799b6971njbqmu/2015-10-05%2019.35.47.jpg?dl=0 The robber


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72_Chevy_C10 10/6/15

With the Robber shaping up, it's time to look at the Cop car...

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/critterwerks/20151006_204114_zpsynmq90ux.jpg

I'm kinda liking the older cars...this is a Dodge Monaco. And this is it's wheel/axle donor...a Chrysler 300  (a Beetle fte has same wheels and width also)...

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/critterwerks/20151006_204342_zpshvzld61s.jpg

With a little fitting, I could just put the 300 chassis under the Cop car body, but I like the metal chassis...

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/critterwerks/20151006_205523_zpsaun0qcqd.jpg

I had to file the chassis a little bit to get the right end play on the wheels. But, it's practically a 'drop-in' wheel change...

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/critterwerks/20151006_210530_zpscvoucclg.jpg

Again, lots of JB Quick...I like axles to stay put...

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/critterwerks/20151006_210908_zpsxayogarl.jpg

And once the JB Quick starts to get a little tacky, I let the axles find parellel on the jig

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/critterwerks/20151006_211036_zps5mzz0rr9.jpg

But, always test roll your car before the JB Quick has totally set...it is your last chance to get it rolling straight. With a little clearance  work in the rear wheel wells (cleaning up the casting, really), the body sits pretty well...

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/critterwerks/20151006_211932_zpsnowqvusn.jpg

Now, to figure out the weight! :)


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72_Chevy_C10 10/11/15

Hmmm, could this be another getaway care...

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/critterwerks/20151011_084003_zpsocvav23q.jpg

...could be


  • I've never seen one minus the roof. you just gave me another custom idea. THANKS! — CrzyTrkrDude
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72_Chevy_C10 10/18/15

With December being such a busy month for everyone, I've decided to push this race back a month, so more people can host...and it can be a big event! I'll probably open it up to two teams per person as well...since we'll have some extra time!

So, I'll run a Rip-n-Race in December...probably with all the cars going to Fast Fred for Christmas!


  • Bummer, I thought this would close out the 2015. "Season" — Traction-Event
  • I'd like to get more hosts for it...and it's hard in December — 72_Chevy_C10
  • I'm hoping to toss something together. The extra month will help! — CrzyTrkrDude
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72_Chevy_C10 10/19/15

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/critterwerks/20151019_094658_zpstwyt7tn4.jpg

Some axle tubes are needed, but the mock up is looking pretty cool! One prize car, coming up!


  • I like it! I get an Andy Griffith show vibe from it. — KandORacing
  • Barney should be so lucky! :) — 72_Chevy_C10
  • I like how the wheels match the decal. ties it all together. — CrzyTrkrDude
  • i had a buick patrol car... quick. — fordman
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iswingping 10/19/15

The extra time will be better for everyone.  My robber was gonna "steal" the win while my cop was gonna "capture" the overall title.????

I really did your cop car.  Did you make the decals and is that roof bulb a led diode?

Nice, clean work.


  • Somehow the 4 question marks represent a smiley face. — iswingping
  • I can take no credit for that, my ftiend...tgat is a Matchbox casting. — 72_Chevy_C10
  • Though, decals are out there and a gumball light wouldn't be hard to make :) — 72_Chevy_C10
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72_Chevy_C10 10/20/15

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/critterwerks/20151020_091719_zpshqqmuumd.jpg

It is very tempting to customize one of these Lunati Bootleggers 55 Chevy by M2...but, I won't. That isn'r say that one might be a prize though!

If you haven't seen them, Lunati dI'd a series of ads for their new Bootlegger Cams featuring a Matt black 55 Chevy....

https://youtu.be/9e9cg71IylM

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Nightstalker 10/21/15

Maybe interested if I can get control of time and stuff. Still have the "Mayberry Prowler" laying around somewhere. This will be the 3rd time I have tried to get this Crusier out there.

http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj515/majestik9/mayberrycruiser002_zpsb9ece174.jpg


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Eastbound357 11/3/15

http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv21/Eastbound357/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsdtozc79b.jpg



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