1LikesU.S. Vintage Trans-Am Racing
02-16-2011, 09:58 AM
Its not looking good for me this weekend unfortunately...
02-16-2011, 10:03 AM
PROTOform press release:
J71 #1526
After receiving many requests, Protoform is proud to release it's rendition of the 1971 Trans Am Championship winning car. The addition of the "J71" to the VTA scene will surely add new excitement and drama to an already diverse class of racing.
The "J71" features all the unique styling cues of the original car as well as is a molded in rear spoiler. The front of the car features an add-on nose with air dam. When mounted with shoo goo and 2mm screws it becomes an integral part of the body. Because this area of a racebody is the most prone to racing wear and tear, a second nose is supplied with the body. This configuration allows for molding a lightweight, durable .030 lexan body, which in turn aids the handling ability of any VTA chassis.
The "J71" body is 200mm wide at the front and 210mm across the rear wheel openings. The "J71" body comes with a protective coating, decal sheet, window masks, and the extra lexan nose piece with mounting screws.
The VTA class has already proven that it's loved by all. The Protoform "J71" will hopefully make it even more colorful!
J71 #1526
After receiving many requests, Protoform is proud to release it's rendition of the 1971 Trans Am Championship winning car. The addition of the "J71" to the VTA scene will surely add new excitement and drama to an already diverse class of racing.
The "J71" features all the unique styling cues of the original car as well as is a molded in rear spoiler. The front of the car features an add-on nose with air dam. When mounted with shoo goo and 2mm screws it becomes an integral part of the body. Because this area of a racebody is the most prone to racing wear and tear, a second nose is supplied with the body. This configuration allows for molding a lightweight, durable .030 lexan body, which in turn aids the handling ability of any VTA chassis.
The "J71" body is 200mm wide at the front and 210mm across the rear wheel openings. The "J71" body comes with a protective coating, decal sheet, window masks, and the extra lexan nose piece with mounting screws.
The VTA class has already proven that it's loved by all. The Protoform "J71" will hopefully make it even more colorful!
Is it available yet? Need 2
02-16-2011, 10:15 AM
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Dale Awesome work thanks for this new body Im sure it will make that VTA fire burn that much more.
Now if someone would make a legit 70 Mustang!!!
Now if someone would make a legit 70 Mustang!!!
02-16-2011, 10:32 AM
Wow...Horizon lists available MID MARCH !!
say it ain't so Dale !
Price isn't bad though..$33
say it ain't so Dale !Price isn't bad though..$33
02-16-2011, 10:49 AM
02-16-2011, 10:59 AM
Are you looking at Horizon's site ?? 2 weeks ??....thats 4 weeks !! 
You know better than to think we can wait that long !!
You know better than to think we can wait that long !!
02-16-2011, 11:03 AM
02-16-2011, 11:06 AM
Got it. Thanks. Just kidding really. It's great we have a new body no matter what.
02-16-2011, 11:18 AM
Is Protoform "J71" USVTA legal? 
02-16-2011, 11:33 AM
From http://www.usvintagetransam.com/rules/index.html the current national body rules are below. Updated 2/16/2011
For some additional information about the real racing series this r/c class is based upon, check out this website http://www.historictransam.com/AboutHTA.htm.
Any body that ran the real Trans Am class from 1966-1972 should be allowed. Unfortunately the Corvette wasn't run until after '72 which is why the HPI '67 Stingray isn't allowed in USVTA. Also the HPI Pantera was not run in Trans Am, but some clubs/tracks allow the use of these bodies as it fits the vintage feel of this class.
At this point, there are only a few bodies that raced Trans Am that aren't readily available to the public.
- Ford Falcon
- Chevy II Nova
- Mercury Cougar
- Pontiac Firebird (Note to HPI - sell a Firebird nose for the Camaro)
- Dodge Challenger
With some creative paint schemes, you can at least make the Camaro look like a Firebird and the 'Cuda look like a Challenger
(Feel free to correct me if I overlooked anything)
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For some additional information about the real racing series this r/c class is based upon, check out this website http://www.historictransam.com/AboutHTA.htm.
Any body that ran the real Trans Am class from 1966-1972 should be allowed. Unfortunately the Corvette wasn't run until after '72 which is why the HPI '67 Stingray isn't allowed in USVTA. Also the HPI Pantera was not run in Trans Am, but some clubs/tracks allow the use of these bodies as it fits the vintage feel of this class.
At this point, there are only a few bodies that raced Trans Am that aren't readily available to the public.
- Ford Falcon
- Chevy II Nova
- Mercury Cougar
- Pontiac Firebird (Note to HPI - sell a Firebird nose for the Camaro)
- Dodge Challenger
With some creative paint schemes, you can at least make the Camaro look like a Firebird and the 'Cuda look like a Challenger
(Feel free to correct me if I overlooked anything)
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Body Specifications:
Late '60s to early '70s American pony car Vintage Trans-Am bodies only.
Bolink part numbers:
BL2262 '68 Chevrolet Camaro
BL2263 '65 Ford Mustang
HPI part numbers:
17510 - 1970 Plymouth AAR 'Cuda
17519 - 1966 Ford Mustang GT
17508 - 1965 Ford Shelby GT-350
7494 - 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
17531 - 1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z28 BODY
104926 1966 FORD MUSTANG GT COUPE BODY
Parma part numbers:
10143 - 1969 Z28 Camaro
10141 - 1970 Boss Mustang
10113 - 1970 'Cuda
Pegasus Hobbies part numbers:
PGH4001 - 1970 Camaro SS
PGH4002 - 1970 'Cuda
PGH4003 - 1970 Mustang
Protoform part numbers:
#1526 - J71
Body provided deck lid spoilers allowed (not wings). No additional skirts or raised/extended wings or air control surfaces allowed. Body must be trimmed at body trim lines. Full rear bumper required. It is highly preferred that bodies are detailed in race type livery in period-correct paint schemes. Fluorescent colors, wild graphics, chromes and non-period correct paint schemes are frowned upon. All cars must have a number on the hood, both doors and trunk lid. Wheel covers of any type are NOT allowed.
All cars must include a driver figure consisting of at least a head and shoulders.
Driver Figure part numbers (ANY suitable 1/10 driver figure is legal-these are readily available examples)
HPI
#104815 INNER BODY SET FOR DT-1 TRUCK BODY
Associated
6180 Driver, unpainted, 1:10
McAllister
#423 Stock Interior and Driver
#419 SPRINT CAR DRIVER
Late '60s to early '70s American pony car Vintage Trans-Am bodies only.
Bolink part numbers:
BL2262 '68 Chevrolet Camaro
BL2263 '65 Ford Mustang
HPI part numbers:
17510 - 1970 Plymouth AAR 'Cuda
17519 - 1966 Ford Mustang GT
17508 - 1965 Ford Shelby GT-350
7494 - 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
17531 - 1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z28 BODY
104926 1966 FORD MUSTANG GT COUPE BODY
Parma part numbers:
10143 - 1969 Z28 Camaro
10141 - 1970 Boss Mustang
10113 - 1970 'Cuda
Pegasus Hobbies part numbers:
PGH4001 - 1970 Camaro SS
PGH4002 - 1970 'Cuda
PGH4003 - 1970 Mustang
Protoform part numbers:
#1526 - J71
Body provided deck lid spoilers allowed (not wings). No additional skirts or raised/extended wings or air control surfaces allowed. Body must be trimmed at body trim lines. Full rear bumper required. It is highly preferred that bodies are detailed in race type livery in period-correct paint schemes. Fluorescent colors, wild graphics, chromes and non-period correct paint schemes are frowned upon. All cars must have a number on the hood, both doors and trunk lid. Wheel covers of any type are NOT allowed.
All cars must include a driver figure consisting of at least a head and shoulders.
Driver Figure part numbers (ANY suitable 1/10 driver figure is legal-these are readily available examples)
HPI
#104815 INNER BODY SET FOR DT-1 TRUCK BODY
Associated
6180 Driver, unpainted, 1:10
McAllister
#423 Stock Interior and Driver
#419 SPRINT CAR DRIVER
Last edited by IndyRC_Racer; 02-16-2011 at 04:07 PM.
02-16-2011, 12:04 PM
hoping someone can help out. I am running a tc3 what pinion spur combo is reccomended with the 25.5 ?
02-16-2011, 12:55 PM
Switch over to 64 pitch, dremel the webbing under the pinion and try an 88 or less spur and gear for 4.0 FDR.
Adjust that gearing based on track size, but 4.0 is a pretty good start. I've heard of some people running as low as 3.8.
Adjust that gearing based on track size, but 4.0 is a pretty good start. I've heard of some people running as low as 3.8.
02-16-2011, 01:25 PM
And now we won't have to see Indy put thart paint job on a camaro- Hooray!
02-16-2011, 01:29 PM
Thanks again Dale for an awesome shell. It will be interesting to see how the nose goes on. Thats an excellent feature to have an extra nose to add more racing life to the shell.