Re: Pinewood Derby question?

>My son the Wolf Cub will be participating in his first Pinewood Derby
>this year. The design he has in mind for his car has the wheels inset
>into the wood, like a passenger car's wheel wells. In order to do this,
>my husband (who is helping him build it) says a wider piece of wood
>would be needed. What I'd like to know is whether it's permissible to
>use a different piece of wood instead of the one included in the kit.
>The finished car will still be within the size and weight limits, and
>the wheels will still be the same distance apart.
>Any opinions on this?
>Anita H. <JASTL@slip.net>

Anita,
One year my brother decided upon a pickup truck with a simular thought in
mind. His solution was to add wood (balsa) to the sides of the block
creating the effect of wheel wells. He also put a piece on top to form the
cab. You may want to check with your pack for any rules or guidelines that
may apply to this unique situation (every unit does it differently). My
brother found out on race day the the cab was about 2mm to tall for the
finish line tower. Disappointment was averted. He raced the truck
backwards so the bed of the truck would break the light sensors.

Sam Herb
ASM Troop 133, Bucks County Counil, PA
... and [sometimes I think too] many other hats

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