RC10GT TUB RESTORATION

[HawkeyeLTS]

I just received this GT in the mail.
It has nitro grime all over it and 20 year old duct tape, but I can tell its in good shape underneath.
Ill post pics of the restoration as I go.

I'll disassemble it, right down to each screw, clean each part and re build.

The motor is a Force .12, it has "factory" hand engraved on the side.
If those are any good let me know. Its in good shape, I'm sure it'll run after a good cleaning.

Here is how it started.

[HawkeyeLTS]

The goop thats on this thing is unreal. 25 year old nitro gunk
lots of scrubbing to get it off. Here is the progress so far

[HawkeyeLTS]

[HawkeyeLTS]

anyone know why this engine has an extra nipple in the crankcase. I've seen that on 4 stroke airplane engines as a pressure line, but not on a 2 stroke??

Yes the carbs on backwards

[RC10th]

That nipple would be for a boost bottle or boost chamber.

[HawkeyeLTS]

Wow you learn something new every day. I did not know that was a thing.

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[HawkeyeLTS]

REBUILD TIME!

[HawkeyeLTS]

After a lot of elbow grease, the chassis is done.

Waiting on a body and some decals to come in.

now I need to decide on a paint scheme

[HawkeyeLTS]

I'm planning on doing the body like Richard Saxton's here. Maybe switch up the colors

[HawkeyeLTS]

[RC10th]

Nice truck and inspiration for a body

[HawkeyeLTS]

Decals came in from MCI!

[HawkeyeLTS]

I always forget the old GT body's use the narrow rear tower.

I modified an older plastic tower so it'll fit.

[romulus22]

One day I plan on doing a Saxton inspired body. Just always procrastinating. Cool build!!

[HawkeyeLTS]

Also Id like to order this T shirt from the catalogue plz