vintage AE wrote:Got these in the mail today And yes they were NIP
I've got NIP just looking at em beautiful, can't wait to see it progress!
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I've started the transformation between my graphite car and the trophy car. This is where most of my black parts are coming from. I'll be putting all the appropriate white parts on the graphite car. So far I see that need a white early graphite rear bulkhead, white front arms and a white battery cup to complete the graphite car. In the end I hope to transform my graphite car to a box art model.
I'm making a little bit of headway. I've got most of the rear ends swapped. When swapping shock parts I notice the tub car has solid shock retainer and the graphite car has an opening on the side. Add a set of white slotted spring retainers to the list, oh and since the shock ball cups are white in the rear on the Trophy car, I'll need to find a couple of those too. I even took the time and took out the spline plate with the black gears and put them in the nice white tans case for the graphite car.....maybe I'm being too anal, but I want the parts to be correct for each car.
Making progress now! For the Trophy build I'm going to need rear aluminum knockoffs, front aluminum outer wheel pieces, black metal locknuts for front shocks and a decent rear bulkhead.
I've got a list put together for the graphite car. I'll need to finalize that soon.
Getting a little further on the build today. I went out looking for a tube bender and didn't really find what I wanted yet so I thought I would trim the body. I also played around with painting the front wheels. They will have to do until I find the aluminum covers. I got the driving lights painted up too. I'm waiting for the knockoffs in the mail and will paint those when they get here.
Got started on the roll cage today. It's going ok, but going to be something I'll be better at once I'm done lol. A bit of tweaking once things are soldered up and she will be good. Once it's painted and covered it will look even better, lol.
Great project! It really has me standing at full attention. I thought maybe I should bone up on this thread. I may just pitch a tent and read thru the entire process. I tried to stand up, but really had to lean over in order to get a closer look. Looks like a real cream dream. I'm dripping with anticipation at what you'll do next. I could go on like this all night, but I guess I'll just try to get back to looking at everyone's projects...
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Great project! It really has me standing at full attention. I thought maybe I should bone up on this thread. I may just pitch a tent and read thru the entire process. I tried to stand up, but really had to lean over in order to get a closer look. Looks like a real cream dream. I'm dripping with anticipation at what you'll do next. I could go on like this all night, but I guess I'll just try to get back to looking at everyone's projects...
LOL Cool poster, I've seen it! She wrote something about playing with his little gun!
I guess this is the perfect day to announce we will be re-releasing The Gene Husting's RC Car Racing Videos+ . The Husting Family has been so gracious to donate the proceeds from the sales to help grow The Golden Years RC Museum while continuing to...
Hello I figured to share this on this page. I’m a new member but a long time RC enthusiast and enjoyed the TC3 and NTC3. I acquired this TC3 from Gene Husting’s museum from his son Curtis when they auctioned off some of Genes collection. I think...
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That looks like a reedy Ti motor
I think it’s the Reedy Ti 8x3 custom motor in the article. I’d like to remove it to have a look but not sure if I should mess with it. I tried to picture it but the label of course is hidden for the most part in...
Can someone in the States buy this for my and I'll pay for shipping? They want an outrageous amount to ship it to Canada. I need it as a backdrop for my trophy girl build
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Anthony, talk to me when you get it! :wink: :mrgreen:
Good Idea on making some copies Rod!
This is going to make a nice backdrop behind the car in the showcase :D
Thanks again Jeff for the package. I need to get my Ten4 battery installed now...
Some of you know that my Dad has a room in his home devoted to Team Associated RC history. I shot quite a few pictures one evening with the intention of doing something with them, but it never went anywhere. He expressed an interest in putting them...
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WOW!.....All I can say is WOW! Bow down to the shrine! Brings back some great memories, especially those RC10 & 500 ads and cars.
Thanks so much Steve for your efforts, your family is legendary in the world of R/C lovers everywhere.