Picked this up today and could really use some help tracking down the components of this car. The previous owner, who owned a hobby shop in Ontario, Ca way back when, told me that the body and exhaust are hand made one of a kind, which is why I couldn't find one online. He told me that bitd, 1970 +/-, kits were sold as components mostly. So you would buy this suspension kit and that engine and a rear diff/ trans from somewhere, etc. He said he purchased this car on the suggestion of his father-in-law, who is some famous custom rc car builder of the time, and he doesn't know the brands or origins of all the components. He said the 2 speed rear diff/trans was a big deal back then. He mentioned that there is a book called "Miniature Race Cars" or something to that effect that describes and lists all the different components available back then. The history behind some of this stuff is awesome!
So from what I can see for myself, I think the wheels are from Dynamic Models and the engine is a Taipan. It wouldn't surprise me to find the super thick phenolic chassis is a handmade piece. The suspension was supposedly a kit. I have no idea of the maker of the rearend. Any one who has any info or sources of info or even a point in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
Hope you guys enjoy the pics.
