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Got me an Original Bruiser

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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?
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I love your trucks Chris. Great score for a top bloke, well done mate :D
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That is one really clean bruiser. The extra buggy champ is pure cheddar

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Yeah cheddar all right. I will post some pics when I rebuild it.
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Congrats on the Very nice Bruiser.
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Classic...gotta love the Bruiser.This one is super nice.

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Thats a nice Classic bruiser with a plus.. A buggy champ to restore.. Best of both worlds.. :D :D
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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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Great looking trucks!

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Didnt even notice the Hilux...you a lucky man! Nice collection of trucks.

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