870c restoration

[npdp72]

I'm finally getting going on a Yokomo 870c restoration so thought I'd start a thread and share some pics.
I've bought a couple of well used and incomplete cars recently and the first has arrived.
I've also sourced a few of the obviously missing parts.
I want this to be a runner.

So, here is the starting point:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3hWnjWu2KG7WkQ1YlUyZU9YNkU/edit?usp=docslist_api

More to follow shortly!

[npdp72]

Car number two...

[Peakey]

Looks like you've got the makings of a good runner there Nigel

[npdp72]

A couple of questions, if anyone can help me please...
Is there any reason why you can't run a front diff in the rear?
I have two good condition front pulleys but my rear pulley is knackered!

I have a top deck with a couple of countersunk holes near the spur that look like they are meant for mounting a belt tensioner.
This would require a right angle bracket which I don't have, does anyone have any pictures of how this would have looked? I can make a bracket but would like to get it looking as close to original as possible.

The top deck is the same as this one:

[GoMachV]

I made a bracket for mine out of aluminum angle. It's pretty much just trial and error. It uses the original idler and arm

[npdp72]

I made a bracket for mine out of aluminum angle. It's pretty much just trial and error. It uses the original idler and arm

Any chance of a picture or two?

[jwscab]

read through this thread. the top deck you have is a jammin jay. there is a full 870c build in this thread that will really help you with your rebuild, including a fresh out of pack install of this top deck.

http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=14924&hilit=jammin+yokomo+top+deck

good luck!

i think there is a second lip on the front diff pulley, shouldn't need it on the rear, but shouldn't be a problem to run it either.

[aip47-2008]

I made a bracket for mine out of aluminum angle. It's pretty much just trial and error. It uses the original idler and arm

Any chance of a picture or two?

[npdp72]

Thanks for the great pics of the belt tensioner bracket.

I've made a little progress ...

Chassis is a little scratched on the top where someone has been a little careless removing some electronics.
Spine was damaged, but I have a Jamming Jay top deck so I think I will run without a spine.

The diffs are rebuilt and are very smooth.
New belts fitted.

Think I have nearly all the bits I need to complete it now, apart from some white ball ends for the upper links.
Please let me know if you know where I might get some.

[npdp72]

So, I've made a bit of progress.
This is how it looks now:

[npdp72]

Just about ready to run

[fakiee]

Are those 2.1 or 2.2 wheels? Think these are very rare now, maybe want to run J.C wheels if they are going to get trashed?

Great looking Yokomo BTW!

[npdp72]

2.2"
Current offerings from JC are not the right offset, so I will run these.
After all what use is a wheel if its not going round?

I would like some pink ones though!

[Peakey]

Looking good Nige you'll have to let us know how you get on. And what lipo holders you useing?

[npdp72]

Lipo trays were from:
http://www.rc10talk.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=8853