[WTB] Schumacher Cat or Cat XL + TRC chassis

[Doug Carter]

Here's a long shot, but I know some of you old crusties raced off road in the 80s like I did. This is the car I have been searching for many years now without much success. I'm looking for an original Schumacher Cat or the long WB Cat XL, but more importantly, I'm trying to track down one of the TRC graphite chassis kits (chassis + top deck) for the long WB car.

If anyone knows of a clean car that is collecting dust somewhere, I'm interested—please PM me or hit me on AIM/Yahoo during the day.



doug






Pic for nostalgia... oh, for 1987 again. :D

[DirtFords1]

D,Kool pic,eyes are open,Ill keep you posted.;)

[Dragula]

Good luck finding one.....I have raced against them, and they were a decent car. Haven't seen one in a long time.

[Ovaltraxxas]

If you could track down a man by the name of J.T. Meers he will probably have several Schumacher Cats. I know he lived in Buffalo, Ky but I haven't seen him in about 10 years. He was sponsored by Schumacher at one time, so he had lots of Cats and Cougars of all different models. They would all be set up for dirt oval racing though, not off road. Maybe you could do an internet search and find some contact info for him. He might not want to sell them or he might have sold them already, just a suggestion.

[IRON LOU]

Doug,I'm not even sure what I have,I think a lot of it is for a cougar,but I have a box full of NOS Schumacher parts,even a body or two..It's at my garage across town,if you're interested,I'll get the stuff tomorrow,and take some pics.There are a few graphite chassis,pretty sure they're factory,though..If anybody is interested,they're not the 2.0 cats[I'm keeping them] but I have PILES of oddball Schumacher pinspikes,absolutely KILLER for loose dirt..

[Doug Carter]

Definitely interested, for sure. :D :thumbsup: :beer:

[IRON LOU]

Doug,I'm watching my grandkids today,I'll see if I can run down there tomorrow night after work to get it..

[Doug Carter]

Doug,I'm watching my grandkids today,I'll see if I can run down there tomorrow night after work to get it..


OH YEAH! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :beer:

[IRON LOU]

Doug,I just got home,found the stuff,but I just realized I forgot to look for the bodies.[pretty sure I have them] Too late to go back tonight.I did find 2 Composite Craft Cat chassis,one new,one NIP..I'll try to get a list of what I have,may take a while,there's quit a bit..Really,though,not sure exactly what model it's all for..

[Doug Carter]

Doug,I just got home,found the stuff,but I just realized I forgot to look for the bodies.[pretty sure I have them] Too late to go back tonight.I did find 2 Composite Craft Cat chassis,one new,one NIP..I'll try to get a list of what I have,may take a while,there's quit a bit..Really,though,not sure exactly what model it's all for..


I had found a TRC CAT XL that was identical to what I raced in '87, but it was a rat and I wound up selling it as parts.

I'm more than eager to see what you have collecting dust, Lou. This one could be one of the last that my collection is looking for. :D Well, that and an original Cox Scorpion. ;)

[IRON LOU]

Hmm..you know what..It's been so long since I've actually even heard these things mentioned,I think I just exhibited a case of stupid..The Cat is 4WD,right? this stuff is 2WD..

[Doug Carter]

Ever find any of that Schuey stuff, Lou?

Send a list and photos to doug@dirtoval.com when you can. :thumbsup: :beer:

[IRON LOU]

Doug,I did find it,but like I said in my last post,it's mostly 2WD Topcat and Cougar stuff.There is some Cat stuff[Cat is 4WD,right?] pretty sure a tranny,and some Trinity aftermarket shafts and such.The chassis are Topcat,also...It's pretty hard to figure out what it's for,I never actually owned one,and the bags just have numbers on them..If you're still interested,I'll shoot you some pics.

[Doug Carter]

Doug,I did find it,but like I said in my last post,it's mostly 2WD Topcat and Cougar stuff.There is some Cat stuff[Cat is 4WD,right?] pretty sure a tranny,and some Trinity aftermarket shafts and such.The chassis are Topcat,also...It's pretty hard to figure out what it's for,I never actually owned one,and the bags just have numbers on them..If you're still interested,I'll shoot you some pics.

Definitely... doug@dirtoval.com.

CAT XL and XLS, ProCat = 4wd
Top Cat, Cougar = 2wd


Interested in any of it, if it's new or good condition. :D

[IRON LOU]

Doug,other than one front end,it's all NIP..I'll get out some pics as soon as I can to ya,probably tomorrow...I need to get to my garage to see if I can find the bodies if I still have them.I have some NIP wheels,too..

[IRON LOU]

Geez,I'm exhausted..Took me an hour to get the pics done..There's a LOT of stuff,Doug,should be getting the E-mail out in the next hour or so..

[Doug Carter]

wOOt! Looking forward to them... :thumbsup:

[IRON LOU]

Doug,check your E-mail..I sent an E-mail just to make sure I got your address right,I don't wanna lose this E-mail,it took me 2 hours,10 pics..If you didn't get it,E-mail me at acker1340@yahoo.com.

[Doug Carter]

Got em all. :D Thanks! Check your e-mail. ;)

[IRON LOU]

Hmm..Doug,didn't get any E-mail from ya...LOU

[Doug Carter]

Resent. Check your junkmail folder. Yahoo has been bouncing *@dirtoval.com and *@apexspeed.com e-mails lately.



I love junkmail. :mad: :skull: :tombstone:

[Doug Carter]

Gonna bump this thread, as it strangely enough has proven to be fairly fruitful...

I FINALLY have a new, never run original short wheelbase CAT that is about 75% complete, and I'm searching for NOS or unused parts to complete the car. If you have any idea where to acquire these or have them tucked away in a box somewhere, I'd be indebted...

T031 Front hub x2 (bag T515)
T034 Front pully 50T
T053 4-row rear tires
T055 Front transmission housing (bag T520)
T072 Rear transmission cover plate (bag T500)
T077 Lower rear suspension pivot (bag T505)
T079 Upper rear suspension pivot (bag T505)
T086 Front axle (bag T520)
T105 Fiberglass rear suspension bracket
T109/T110 Upper wishbone (L/R) (bag T505)
A410 Stainless steel pin 2x26mm (bag T505)

Also searching for the original SWB body and top belt cover lexan pull. I know it's a tall order, but one fresh new uncut one could be used to make a LOT more. ;)

http://www.apexspeed.com/doug/rc/schumacher/cat_swb/schumacher_cat_002.jpg



doug

[IRON LOU]

So Doug,I gather you got "the box",LOL!! Hope they didn't try to stuff it in your mailbox...

[Doug Carter]

Yeah, I did Lou, thanks. I've been having fun going through it this week. I just found a TopCat manual, so I may see what I can do to try to get a complete car together. :)


:thumbsup:

[Rocket Man]

Here's a long shot, but I know some of you old crusties raced off road in the 80s like I did. This is the car I have been searching for many years now without much success. I'm looking for an original Schumacher Cat or the long WB Cat XL, but more importantly, I'm trying to track down one of the TRC graphite chassis kits (chassis + top deck) for the long WB car.

If anyone knows of a clean car that is collecting dust somewhere, I'm interested—please PM me or hit me on AIM/Yahoo during the day.



doug






Pic for nostalgia... oh, for 1987 again. :D
Doug I am J.T. Meers and I have a ton of the old CATS probably in the neighborhood of 30 maybe more. The newest one I have is a Bosscat. I have a lot of parts still in the packs. If you are interested The only way I would let them go is all together. If this sounds like something you would be interested in drop me a line at jtmeers@scrtc.com

[Doug Carter]

e-mail sent, JT. :D :thumbsup:

[overlandovalracer]

Hey Doug, I know of 1 4wd cat that I raced back in the day that's collecting dust in a buddy's basement, & 1 2wd, same deal, different friend. The last I seen of them both they were 99% -100% complete, maybe even w/ the Novak recievers & speed controls. I'll try to call them both & see about takin them back off their hands as they obviously don't appreciate what they got. I'll do my best to get them dug out & post some pics as soon as humanly possible:thumbsup:

[Doug Carter]

Hey Doug, I know of 1 4wd cat that I raced back in the day that's collecting dust in a buddy's basement, & 1 2wd, same deal, different friend. The last I seen of them both they were 99% -100% complete, maybe even w/ the Novak recievers & speed controls. I'll try to call them both & see about takin them back off their hands as they obviously don't appreciate what they got. I'll do my best to get them dug out & post some pics as soon as humanly possible:thumbsup:

Awesome, please do let me know. :thumbsup:


doug