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Post by tpatt56 on Jun 23, 2013 1:39:59 GMT -6
i cant find a reference for it anyware. was this a tom daniel design for a model only?
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Jun 23, 2013 4:22:40 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2013 4:41:46 GMT -6
I believe the key words there are... unreal show car.
I could be wrong, But I don't think there is a 1:1
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Post by old school modeler on Jun 23, 2013 6:24:50 GMT -6
There were a few projects to build Daniel designs as full size cars, don't think this was one of them
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Post by AL on Jun 23, 2013 9:54:34 GMT -6
ALL TD's Cars SHOULD BE 1:1 Reality's ! ! !
-AL
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2013 10:28:20 GMT -6
You said it AL!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2013 11:28:00 GMT -6
IIRC Tom said it was a doodle on a napkin is about as 'real' as it got.....Top 5 TD Design!
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Post by mrtc4w on Jun 23, 2013 11:33:11 GMT -6
The name Tijuana Taxi has been used by slot car company International Engineering. This picture was taken in a book, Vintage Slot Cars by Philippe de Lespinay.  It was also used for an album of Tijuana Brass knock off. This one was sold by Tastee-Freeze. Other companies used the same record, but their own cover art.  Marty Marysville, OH |
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Post by Dennis M on Jun 23, 2013 15:15:01 GMT -6
I wish I had one of those Marty.
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Post by badroadahead on Jun 23, 2013 15:46:26 GMT -6
I did some extensive research to find the real vehicle Tom derived the TT from and couldn't find anything. It's quite possible that he took mental images from many car designs and created his own cool design.
Dave
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Post by mrtc4w on Jun 23, 2013 17:20:36 GMT -6
I wish I had one of those Marty. The slot car, right? A few years ago someone was making repops of the body. If I remember who, I'll let you know. Marty Marysville, OH |
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Post by AL on Jun 23, 2013 17:57:24 GMT -6
funny, 'bout the only thing on that slot-car that says, "Tijuana" is that Gringo's hat ! ! !
-AL
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Post by badroadahead on Jun 24, 2013 9:20:42 GMT -6
I did a bit more research but couldn't find the exact car, but I did find some taxis and limos that have some of the lines the Tom may have used. Dave ??  1907 Frayer/Miller  1917 Packard Closed Body Limo  1905 Phelps Limo  1925 Mayfair  1917 Yellow Cab  1931 Victory Car  |
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Post by tpatt56 on Jun 25, 2013 20:53:14 GMT -6
thanks everybody, some great responses here!
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Post by redbaron on Jul 4, 2013 8:43:34 GMT -6
I personally think one could be easily created by a good hot rod shop, for not a lot of money and using parts from several different cars cut up and rewelded together
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