Got me an Original Bruiser
- besty22
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Got me an Original Bruiser
I found this gem in an obscure online selling site (obscure for RC) and got a really good deal.
The guy selling it knew what it was worth and I probably paid a little on the high side but it is original and the paintwork is fantastic.
When I arrived I noticed he had some really nice cars and two buggy champs. I made mention of the nice paint work and he says "Oh that buggy champ is for you!" Apparently it needed a rebuild after a beach run and he had no time to do it or something and it had only had two battery packs run through it. I couldnt beleive it. Anyway he goes "I think the diff could be replaced with this ball diff" (Nip) so he gave me that too.
Needless to say I was pretty stoked and was all smiles.
As I am driving out of the drive he comes running up to give me two tamiya guide books from back in the day, What a classic. I will probably replace the front and rear bumpers. I have to fit the mirror.
Does anyone know of some good chrome paint for the mirror?
Here's some pics
The guy selling it knew what it was worth and I probably paid a little on the high side but it is original and the paintwork is fantastic.
When I arrived I noticed he had some really nice cars and two buggy champs. I made mention of the nice paint work and he says "Oh that buggy champ is for you!" Apparently it needed a rebuild after a beach run and he had no time to do it or something and it had only had two battery packs run through it. I couldnt beleive it. Anyway he goes "I think the diff could be replaced with this ball diff" (Nip) so he gave me that too.
Needless to say I was pretty stoked and was all smiles.
As I am driving out of the drive he comes running up to give me two tamiya guide books from back in the day, What a classic. I will probably replace the front and rear bumpers. I have to fit the mirror.
Does anyone know of some good chrome paint for the mirror?
Here's some pics
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- Bormac
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Re: Got me an Original Bruiser
I love your trucks Chris. Great score for a top bloke, well done mate 

- shodog
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Re: Got me an Original Bruiser
That is one really clean bruiser. The extra buggy champ is pure cheddar
- besty22
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Re: Got me an Original Bruiser
Yeah cheddar all right. I will post some pics when I rebuild it.
Cheers
Cheers
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Re: Got me an Original Bruiser
Thats a nice Classic bruiser with a plus.. A buggy champ to restore.. Best of both worlds..



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- besty22
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Re: Got me an Original Bruiser
Cheers guys, I have a rere bumper kit for it now so will fit them to make it look shiny and new . Lol
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Re: Got me an Original Bruiser
Didnt even notice the Hilux...you a lucky man! Nice collection of trucks.
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