The Ford Barn

Bob Johnson · 09-22-2013, 12:21 AM

I have recently looked into the world of Hubley racing. For those who do not know what this is it is building 1/20 scale model Model A cars and racing them at Model A events.

I have built a 2 lane test track and have been testing a Hubley that I built. I have experimented with many things to make the car go faster. Is there anyone on this board that has interest in this? If so let me know and we could exchange ideas.

Bob

kelley's restoration · 09-22-2013, 06:38 AM

i have about 20 of them..i could bring mself to hot rod one of those
tk

Skrain · 09-22-2013, 06:45 AM

I had a friend who owned a Hobby Shop in Florida some years ago who had made a Hubley Phaeton into a slot car with 2 motors because of the weight! It was all wheel drive, and was used in "Soccer" matches on a slot track, with cars on two teams on alternating lanes going in opposite directions pushing a tennis ball towards the goal line on either end of a long straightaway.
The car was called "Dead Short" for what would happen if it was even knocked off it's wheels and would slide across the electrical contact strips on the track!

Gary WA · 09-22-2013, 10:11 AM

Hubleys NWRM Bend

700rpm · 09-22-2013, 10:37 AM

I'd appreciate some tips on making mine go faster. I can't find a web site that offers this information. I've done the basic stuff, but can't find any really good secrets of speed.

mass A man · 09-22-2013, 10:47 AM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Bob, I like those old Hubley models too, but haven't raced any. Somewhere still up in the barn is a box full of them. If I'm correct, a few of the older issues of the Model A News had quite a few Hubley racing events at their meets. "If" by chance you can find the issues, it may say something about who was in charge of the races, and then do some detective work to correspond with the person that way. Just a thought. I know I still kept my back issues, so let me know if I can help.---Pete.

Skrain · 09-22-2013, 01:39 PM

Guys, if anyone has some old Hubley's you might be interested in selling for a reasonable price, let me know.
I collect 1/18th die casts, and have about 190 of them, including some Model A's and T's, as well as other Fords and Lincolns.
Of course, there are models from all over the world in my collection...

Lance in St Louis · 09-22-2013, 01:47 PM

Go to the MAFCA web site and look under the youth category for some information.
Lance

glenn in camino · 09-22-2013, 08:43 PM

Rolling straight is very important so the tires don't rub on the track side rails. Also old, hard tires roll way better than new soft ones. You can hear them on the track.

Fordors · 09-22-2013, 09:44 PM

Rolling straight like Glenn said, polish the axles for friction reduction and true up the tires on a lathe. You want them as round as possible and put a little crown on the tread to lessen rolling resistance. I don't know what the rules might be, but if there is a minimum weight I would reduce weight up high and add it low if permitted.

Marvin/TN · 09-22-2013, 10:24 PM

I have a Hubbley Roadster Pickup, well I say I have one my son (age 40) took it with him when he left home at age 21. LOL We were actually talking about it yesterday ans he still has it. I can't remember when or where I bought it but it was a very long time ago.

jr-41ford · 09-22-2013, 10:44 PM

I have a 30/31 Phaeton, that is missing a couple of wheels and tires. I've been looking for a set, but with no luck.

Does anyone know where I could get a set of wheels and tires?

700rpm · 09-22-2013, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jr-41ford

I have a 30/31 Phaeton, that is missing a couple of wheels and tires. I've been looking for a set, but with no luck.

Does anyone know where I could get a set of wheels and tires?

eBay.

Bick in New Zealand · 09-23-2013, 03:13 AM

I bought some in the 70s but the tires have all cracked. Is anyone making replacement tires?

09-22-2013, 12:21 AM	#1
Bob Johnson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Posts: 979	Hubley racing I have recently looked into the world of Hubley racing. For those who do not know what this is it is building 1/20 scale model Model A cars and racing them at Model A events. I have built a 2 lane test track and have been testing a Hubley that I built. I have experimented with many things to make the car go faster. Is there anyone on this board that has interest in this? If so let me know and we could exchange ideas. Bob

09-22-2013, 06:38 AM	#2
kelley's restoration Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 60046 Posts: 888	Re: Hubley racing i have about 20 of them..i could bring mself to hot rod one of those tk __________________ anyone need some Model A restoration work done in Illinois? shoot me an email for pics and information [email protected]

09-22-2013, 06:45 AM	#3
Skrain Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Monticello, Kentucky Posts: 284	Re: Hubley racing I had a friend who owned a Hobby Shop in Florida some years ago who had made a Hubley Phaeton into a slot car with 2 motors because of the weight! It was all wheel drive, and was used in "Soccer" matches on a slot track, with cars on two teams on alternating lanes going in opposite directions pushing a tennis ball towards the goal line on either end of a long straightaway. The car was called "Dead Short" for what would happen if it was even knocked off it's wheels and would slide across the electrical contact strips on the track! __________________ "They can make me grow older, but they CAN'T make me grow up!"

09-22-2013, 10:37 AM	#5
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,903	Re: Hubley racing I'd appreciate some tips on making mine go faster. I can't find a web site that offers this information. I've done the basic stuff, but can't find any really good secrets of speed. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

09-22-2013, 10:47 AM	#6
mass A man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Danvers, Ma. Posts: 712	Re: Hubley racing Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Bob, I like those old Hubley models too, but haven't raced any. Somewhere still up in the barn is a box full of them. If I'm correct, a few of the older issues of the Model A News had quite a few Hubley racing events at their meets. "If" by chance you can find the issues, it may say something about who was in charge of the races, and then do some detective work to correspond with the person that way. Just a thought. I know I still kept my back issues, so let me know if I can help.---Pete.

09-22-2013, 01:39 PM	#7
Skrain Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Monticello, Kentucky Posts: 284	Re: Hubley racing Guys, if anyone has some old Hubley's you might be interested in selling for a reasonable price, let me know. I collect 1/18th die casts, and have about 190 of them, including some Model A's and T's, as well as other Fords and Lincolns. Of course, there are models from all over the world in my collection... __________________ "They can make me grow older, but they CAN'T make me grow up!"

09-22-2013, 01:47 PM	#8
Lance in St Louis Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 17	Re: Hubley racing Go to the MAFCA web site and look under the youth category for some information. Lance

09-22-2013, 08:43 PM	#9
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: Hubley racing Rolling straight is very important so the tires don't rub on the track side rails. Also old, hard tires roll way better than new soft ones. You can hear them on the track.

09-22-2013, 09:44 PM	#10
Fordors Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orland Park,IL Posts: 1,402	Re: Hubley racing Rolling straight like Glenn said, polish the axles for friction reduction and true up the tires on a lathe. You want them as round as possible and put a little crown on the tread to lessen rolling resistance. I don't know what the rules might be, but if there is a minimum weight I would reduce weight up high and add it low if permitted.

09-22-2013, 10:24 PM	#11
Marvin/TN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN area Posts: 832	Re: Hubley racing I have a Hubbley Roadster Pickup, well I say I have one my son (age 40) took it with him when he left home at age 21. LOL We were actually talking about it yesterday ans he still has it. I can't remember when or where I bought it but it was a very long time ago.

09-22-2013, 10:44 PM	#12
jr-41ford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pasco, Washington (USA) Posts: 241	Re: Hubley racing I have a 30/31 Phaeton, that is missing a couple of wheels and tires. I've been looking for a set, but with no luck. Does anyone know where I could get a set of wheels and tires?

09-23-2013, 03:13 AM	#14
Bick in New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier New Zealand Posts: 931	Re: Hubley racing I bought some in the 70s but the tires have all cracked. Is anyone making replacement tires? __________________ 1928 Roadster (CA67) 1931 Deluxe Coupe RHD 1931 Victoria RHD Model A's don't leak oil they just mark their territory.