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I've already torn most of it apart...so I guess I may as well keep going. Though now I'm really struggling to keep the OT202 thingies from moving so I can remove the long screws... can't even apply enough force with the needle nose to keep it steady. There might also be some thread-lock in there gum...

This is for coxbros, the project is still alive!

I just wish they had been better cared for and were in focus , I ran standard diffs , I was on a budget and a most of the high end parts were mail order and my folks were not inclined to send cheques by post or use credit cards by phone so I was limited to parts I could literally lay my hands on or ...

front hinge pins should be in today still waitn on balls to finish 5 link...sux.
This cars a mild runner so went with modern esc and lipo. battery holder from Factory Works...always buy products from him whenever i can

These round style look authentic in the car and are cheap but work great: https://www.ebay.com/itm/RoaringTop-Battery-45C-3300mAh-2S-7-4V-HardCase-with-Deans-Plug-Round-Case-/124488266941?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292 as far as motors and esc's go the Lemans 240S 15.5t combo is pricey but will look...

looks brand new and minty fresh , really good job !

Very nice guys!

Great resurrection.
Clean as a hounds tooth

Chuck

coxbros1 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:12 pm Thanks Chuck!....u raced that exact car in the 80s....it was Mike Mercer's

Probably lost against it too.
Mike was a much better driver than I was, come to think of it most were...

Chuck

That's a good looking buggy ! Ready to mistreat again some RC10

TRC radials showed up. I'm very happy with them. They're going to really grip nicely on any decent surface. Tore it down today and did a basic clean up. I'll add a little finesse as things move along. Happy new year to all!

THEYTOOKMYTHUMB wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 1:13 am

coxbros1 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 12:33 am Gonna be BOTY contender!

You just wait son, by the time I'm done it's gonna be Grandma's panties!

You guys have a very close family, so that could mean anything!

Not done but here's how it's looking...

went with a motor swap... thoughts?

Oh yes ! the Mabuchi Black motor , almost a legend in itself !