My graveyard of carcasses has arrived

[Frankentruck]

It's not a big deal, but this nose plate mount screw hole is the one I don't like.
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I was looking at that tonight. Probably clean up countersink and make a bushing to resize the hole. I've got a lathe and I'm not afraid to use it!

A little bushing would be cool. Just be aware that the correct countersink angle for the correct chassis screws is 100 degrees.

[icanfixyourford]

Good to know, thanks!

[icanfixyourford]

So, a little progress; got the measles-looking pan bead blasted, epoxy primered, and painted with VHT Burnt Copper.
Cleaned and dyed black all the purple plastics.
Started reassembly, but I need to pick up some new hardware, and many other parts.
Slow but steady progress. It will probably need to be put on pause for a few weeks while I collect inventory for it, and handle some spring yard projects, and some time sensitive items at work.

[Frankentruck]

That turned out nice. For chassis screws, KNK stainless are nice. The nose plate needs a single 1/4" 8-32, the steering bellcranks need a pair of 7/8" 8-32, and the gearbox, front and rear suspension mounts, rear bulkhead, and body mounts use about 2 dozen (probably actually 18) 1/2" 8-32 screws. All are 100 degree head. Most other stuff is normal countersunk and socket head 4-40 screws.

https://teamknkhardware.com/product/8-32-stainless-screws-sae/

The oddball is the 5-40 unlock nut for the gearbox diff nut. Custom Works RC has those:

https://www.customworksrc.com/product/5-40-steel-locknut-for-topshaft/

[jeepy2013]

That VHT came out great!

[juicedcoupe]

The oddball is the 5-40 unlock nut for the gearbox diff nut. Custom Works RC has those:

https://www.customworksrc.com/product/5-40-steel-locknut-for-topshaft/

I use these RJ Speed ones on my transmissions. They are lower profile, similar to the ones that JG used to offer.

https://www.amainhobbies.com/rj-speed-front-wheels-locknuts-540-6-rjs7207/p657231?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-tSm4qC-jAMVtivUAR2D0wIOEAQYASABEgIbZfD_BwE