Thread: Pinewood derby template--Stockcar?

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35FordCoup....I just went to the Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby with both grandsons 2 weeks ago. One took 3rd Place with just the block of wood with add'l weight to make it legal 5.0 oz.. His brother and mom, who is asst. pack leader both had aerodynamic cars I helped with and they didn't even place.

2 years ago the oldest grandsons too 2nd at the pack race and 3rd in the regionals. The key is to polish the hell out of the axles, graphite and true the wheels

Pat

I remember mine. It was red with carved rear fender fins and a short windshield. Tires were real rubber (off what I don't remember). My dad did the chiseling for the wheel track, I carved the rest of the body and painted it red. We were both very proud of the car, even though it didn't win anything nor was it overly impressive. But it was a shared fun project.

I think I still have it some place in a box. Oh crap, that was 56 years ago this year. Wow, does time fly when you're having fun.