ATLAS HO SCALE ZINGERS SLOTCAR CHASSIS
by Joe Bodnarchuk - MisterAtlas
The
ZINGERS
slotcar
chassis,
which was produced from 1966 to 1970,
is a redesigned modification of the Slimline PANTHER XX slot car Chassis.
The ZINGERS were touted as “The fastest HO slotcars for the price on the market AT THE LOW LOW PRICE OF $1.50.”
With proper care and maintenance, your
Atlas
ZINGERS
slotcars
should give you countless hours of satisfactory running.
Unfortunately, maintaining a ZINGERS chassis is an arduous task at best because:
- They are extremely difficult to dismantle.
- They are often found broken.
- Replacement parts are difficult to locate.
From a racer’s standpoint, repairing ZINGERS chassis to perfect status is nearly impossible.
From a collectors point of view, finding perfect ZINGERS slot cars for the shelf is equally difficult.
Atlas HO Scale Slot Car Chassis Marketplace Introduction Timeline
Standard Chassis -
Slimline Chassis -
Panther XX Chassis -
Midget Chassis -
ZINGERS Chassis
ATLAS CHROME BUMPER JAGUAR XKE WITH ZINGERS CHASSIS
ILLUSTRATED EXPLODED CHASSIS SCHEMATIC
ILLUSTRATED EXPLODED MOTOR SCHEMATIC
To remove BRUSH ASSEMBLY, which includes BRUSH BUSHING #M118B, BRUSH SPRING #M107 and BRUSH #M106,
turn lead weight as shown and pry out BRUSH BUSHING #M118B with appropriate tool.
HINT: Use FORMULA XX special slot car racing lube for best results.
A small drop of FORMULA XX on WORM #M179B and AXLE GEAR #C164B will last for several hours of fast racing.
Use of light oil, will spin off, causing excessive wear.
Keep slot car track roadway clean by wiping with dry soft cloth. Static electricity will attract lint to axles and gears causing improper performance and possible damage.
HINT: For best results do NOT run any slot car set directly on carpet.
ATLAS VERSION I ZINGERS YELLOW CHASSIS
ATLAS VERSION I ZINGERS GREY CHASSIS
ATLAS ZINGERS VERSION I/II COMPARISON MOTOR VIEW
ATLAS ZINGERS CHASSIS COMPARISON TABLE MOTOR VIEW
| Version I |
Version II |
| Mabuchi Slimline Armature and Standard Field Clip & Motor Frame |
Mabuchi ZINGERS Armature and Heavy Duty Field Clip & Motor Frame |
| No Front Balance Weight |
Yes Front Balance Weight |
| Front Balance Weight Pin Against Front Motor Mount |
Front Balance Weight Pin Moved 2mm From Front Motor Mount |
| No Front Balance Weight Vertical Support Prongs |
Yes Front Balance Weight Vertical Support Prongs |
| No Side Chassis Slide Guides |
Yes Side Chassis Slide Guides |
ATLAS ZINGERS VERSION I/II COMPARISON
ATLAS ZINGERS CHASSIS COMPARISON TABLE PICKUP SHOES VIEW
| Version I |
Version II |
| Screw Mounted Chassis |
Pin Mounted Chassis |
| Unreinforced Chassis Post Area Mounts |
Reinforced Chassis Post Area Mounts |
| Hubs - C126 |
Hubs - C126A |
| Chassis Marked ATLAS |
Chassis Unmarked |
| 10mm Support Rails |
23mm Support Rails Extend Into Axle Gear Well |
ILLUSTRATED PROPER CHASSIS REMOVAL
To remove slotcar body off chassis, gently spread slotcar body with thumbs,
then ease rear of ZINGERS chassis up and out with index finger.
To replace line up rear guide pin with hole in chassis and snap in place.
SLIMLINE ZINGER BODY CAVITY COMPARISON
SLIMLINE ZINGER BODY CAVITY INSIDE WALL COMPARISON
NOTE: Version I & II ZINGERS chassis connect to the body with either screws or pins.
From the factory, ZINGERS Version II chassis were ONLY connected with pins.
If you find a ZINGERS Version II chassis that is connected with screws, this is was done after the car was opened from package or removed from a set and NOT at the factory.
Any ZINGERS II chassis attached by screws is a sure sign that the chassis was removed for a variety of reasons, such as maintenance, repair, etc.
Any ZINGERS I or II chassis found attached to a NON ZINGERS body style is a sure sign that the chassis was tampered with.
Would you like to purchase this chassis or individual replacement parts?
We have many Atlas HO Scale Slot Car Chassis & Parts For Sale
c123 axle
c124 axle gear
c126 hub
c127 tire
c129 front guide pin
c130 rear guide pin
c131 screw
c141 chassis
c142 motor terminal clip
c145 spline gear
c148 pickup shoes
m104 magnet
m106 brush
m107 brush spring
m112 armature
m113 armature bearings
m115 field clip
m118 brush screw
m119 spur gear
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