New 7001 RC10t build

[mikea96]

Decided to finally build this rc10t early 7001 with non webbed arms and offset battery B stamp chassis. It was partially built and never finished and I have had if for a long time and had planned on using it for another 91 stealth build but I recently picked up another new built early 10t so I have decided to build this one.

[mikea96]

Front suspension mounted to nose plate and chassis.

[mikea96]

Ok front suspension and steering done. Then I built the transmission and installed with shock tower and bulkhead.

[mikea96]

Just saw that something was delivered in mailbox that made me really decide to finish building this truck.

[mikea96]

Here it is a Andy's body in boxart scheme but not boxart colors.

[mikea96]

Ok she is a roller. Been a long day out in the garage so I'm done for tonight.

[juicedcoupe]

If you haven't made the body holes yet, I might would consider the extended rear body mounts on Shapeways. I have them on most of my trucks. Some bodies are better than others, with the original being about the worst.

There are a couple different ones to choose from. One reuses the original posts and the other has printed (undrilled) posts.

[mikea96]

My original fits perfect with the stock body mounts. I have never had trouble with fitment.

[juicedcoupe]

I never liked how close the body pins were to the body curves, not that they didn't fit.

[marlo]

Nice to see a 7001 build, by far one of my favorite trucks. I still love the Ivory White part's! Nice truck Mike!
Did those turnbuckles come with the kit?

[mikea96]

Thanks and no I added the turnbuckles. I like the look of the titanium ones over the stock ones.

[romulus22]

Good stuff, clean and simple build.

[Lavigna]

Nice result. Very clean. I love the look of those rear tires, and of course the front skinnys always look awesome.

I was fortunate enough to find and build an early 7001 several years ago. I built it close to the manual specs with matching electronics. It's one of my favorites in my collection.

[mikea96]

Thanks and they definitely look the best with narrow wheels and tires up front. I need to find 2 novak m1c's, one for this and one for my 91 stealth. I have some 10t decals coming and I need to drill the mounting holes in the body.

[mikea96]

Here is a couple photos with the body just sitting on the truck. I have since trimmed up the back of the body and have the rear spoiler cut and ready to mount as well.