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bxlt wrote:Just wish I had the patience to do a new parts build!

I wish I had the cash!!!!


....It really is a great looking build. Well done!

One good thing is that shock towers are a dime a dozen, so drilling may be the best bet. This car started as a simple restoration (except for the dye job), but since I've decided to race it, I started doing little things that I did in the 80's. I figure going in circles on dirt today is the same as ...

What body posts are thoses and are they still available ???? They're still current at Tower. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXUVY6&P=7 The front will line up with the shock mounts, but the rear may need a couple of holes drilled in the shock tower...I'm looking for an alte...

Some initial work on the suspension. I trimmed the inner mounts to align the axles by using the 2nd set of holes. Also rounded the arms and notched the chassis to improve suspension travel. The rear arms will hang straight down, instead of stopping against the chassis. I drilled new mounting holes 1...

It's a Parma '41 Willys. I figured I would have enough fender well to trim for suspension clearance. Personally, I like 60's muscle cars, but I think they would drag too easily.

The new local track is open and running....and I've been bitten by the racing bug, yet again. The street stock / bomber class is running 2wd buggy chassis, 13.5 motors, and coupe/legend type bodies. I've decided to take the plunge and get myself updated since I'm about 20 years in the past. The car ...

I'm re-sizing pics right now.

You have a point.....

Personally, I'd love the smug satisfaction of crawling over that little crappy Tamiya...The "Deutz green" paint job makes it look even worse.

I've been acquiring all my goodies, as well. Now I'm waiting on the ESC/motor package...the shipping sucks.

Isn't that the truth....


Hook 'em Horns!

I just can't compete with that..........

is tamiya watching this site?? http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58556 I guess I had better apply for a trademark pretty soon! ....There wasn't an image posted on their site, but I read the specs. At least mine has an adjustable gear ratio, slipper, and lights....and BTW, tractor...

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Here's what I'm talking about by cutting the battery cup for hard case Lipos:

I've never tried it. In fact, I resigned to just getting Rit dye and turning everything black. It's much easier in the long run, especially if you're going to run it.