MRC Thunder King "Restomod"

[CruzinCustomz]

Hey folks, just joined up after browsing through the forum and I really like what I see so I figured I'd throw some of my projects up. I like restoring/restomoding older rc's so I'll start with my current project. This is an MRC Thunder King I picked up on CL locally in full working condition. I ordered a set of bearings and started tearing it down for a refresh.

Original body next to the body I'm probably going to run it with, HPI 1979 Ford F150.

[CruzinCustomz]

Converting front axles to accept hex style wheels vs the older bearing in wheel design.


17mm Adapters added all around, mounted up some old school meats

[SFC K]

Wow! That looks great with the Imex pullers. Nice job so far on the resto!

[Diamond Dave]

Yes, sweet wheels and tires.

[CruzinCustomz]

I made some progress with the body. Sorry for pic quality.

[Puffdogg]

Great job...everything fits nicely and the body is the cherry on top!

[Hcp22]

Looks great!

[hugger19]

that is SWEEEET!!!! love that mustang too

[CruzinCustomz]

Thanks everyone! Took it for a test run yesterday with the Traxxas xl5 and single 550 motor I installed from a leftover project. Definitely feels a bit underpowered on the low end so I'll probably look into getting a different motor for it.

[CruzinCustomz]

Haven't had time to do much else on it. I did get a chance to try on some different shoes

[Lonestar]

Cool stuff Interesting that you flio rear hubs to use as front hubs, yokomo yz10-style You end up with trailing vs in-line axle, but who cares!

Keep it up

Paul

[artechroach]

Hey,

I was wondering if you had a parts list for the carriers and gear you used to allow for hex wheels? I just received a Thunder King for rebuild and am trying to figure out my options. Any luck finding dog bones or some substitute? Thanks!