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1997 Ford Expedition 1/24 Slot Car Project

This slot car project how-to details the process of taking the model kit of a 1/25 scale 1997 Ford Expedition and converting it into a slot car for use on most home 1/24 scale slot car tracks such as Carrera Exclusiv, Sears / Marx, and many others.

These projects give you the realism for your slot car racing without having you spend a ton of money to buy a vintage slot car plus most of these cars and trucks cannot be bought as 1/24 slot cars. Read below to see what's involved.

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NOTE: If you are under the age of 18, please have an adult or parent/guardian help you with this conversion project. Do not try it yourself. This is best done with safety in mine first, so take your time and have fun :)

Materials Needed:

Revell-Monogram 1997 Ford Expedition model kit #????
Parma #578 FCR 4.5 inch wheelbase chassis
Parma Pair of 1/8" x 1/4" Flanged Oilites #623A (need 2 sets)
Standard 3/16" Jet Guide Flag with nut and braid (REHco #4053 or from Parma, Champion, etc.)
American Line #1102 American Line - 3/16 Guide Washers
Pla-Fit Cheetah Mabuchi Motor #8631 or similar motor such as Fox, Rabbit, or Cartrix brands.
Parma #484 Allen Head Motor Screw
Parma (Cox) 35tooth Crown Gear and 8tooth Pinion Gear
Rear Pro-Track #320s Sponges for "wood track" or American Line Coated Silicones #1063E for plastic track.
Vintage Testors Wheels and Tires from Parts Bin, substitute #319s from Pro-Track or #1075 from American Line.
REHco Nylon Spacers #7620 - 1 package
2 3/4" Threaded 5-40 Axles REH #7100 - 2 needed or substitute drill blank 1/8" units from Parma #639 or #640 if using set-screw type wheels.
Two-Sided Sticky Back Velcro Strips for each side of the body

Tools Required for Building:

.050" hex wrench
.064" hex wrench
small pliers
scissors
standard X-acto knife
slotted screwdriver

sandpaper
glue for styrene plastic
socket for guide flag nut
gear press
hand-operated drill with 1/16" bit
paint for model body

Coming Soon!!!

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