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Re: What was old is… still old, but a lot newer
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 2:47 pm
by vintage AE
i think it could be the MIP front tower they have

Re: What was old is… still old, but a lot newer
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 2:51 pm
by scr8p
when your in their associated section, click on "rc-10 rpm". that's the worlds front tower.
Re: What was old is… still old, but a lot newer
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 3:40 pm
by vintage AE
oh, ok
this looks like it will work with perfect with the Klein arms and 10t bulkhead & noseplate
this is just as much fun and running the things
Re: What was old is… still old, but a lot newer
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 6:58 pm
by RichieRich
It will look good. I have a similar car in my build shop right now. I'm still missing a few parts and I have tons of assembly to do but I'll post a pic of my status soon.
Re: What was old is… still old, but a lot newer
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:43 pm
by vintage AE
was just wondering about turnbuckles...will a set of B4 turnbuckles work, or is their some odd lengths involved somewhere?
Re: What was old is… still old, but a lot newer
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:14 pm
by scr8p
as with any custom build, mock it up using old turnbuckles and ball cups. measure, then order the size you need.
that's how i do it anyway.

Re: What was old is… still old, but a lot newer
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:27 pm
by vintage AE
makes sense

, I guess I'm taking all the fun out of it by asking so many questions. you sure make it cheaper for me though

. so far I only wasted $20 on that A&L tower, which I think I might put in my RC10 graphite. I'm just glad I can finally put mrlexan's stealth tranny to use after buying it from him months ago.
cheers
Re: What was old is… still old, but a lot newer
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 11:54 am
by vintage AE
ok...here is another question, I hope I'm not annoying anyone. Can I use a GT noseplate instead of a 10T noseplate? There are a lot more GT plates on ebay than 10Ts
Re: What was old is… still old, but a lot newer
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:01 pm
by scr8p
ya, they're the same thing. just make sure they have the 2 sets of mounting points so the plate can be attached in the short wheelbase position.
also, that made remember that you'll have to drill and tap 2 new holes farther up on the 10t/gt nose brace tubes to compensate for the shorter wheelbase.
Re: What was old is… still old, but a lot newer
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 1:39 pm
by rc10DS fan
will the white rims fit a b3?
Re: What was old is… still old, but a lot newer
Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:42 pm
by vintage AE
I just got started on my old, but newer associated 2wd buggy...here is what I got so far.
I got many more parts to come and a lot more sanding & drilling to do on the chassis

, I even have a few old dyed yellow RC10 parts to dye black
I order the wrong bearings from Avid

, is there a bearing that fits a rear 10GT hub with a B44 rear CVA kit

I ended up with the ones for the RPM hub and B44 CVA

Re: What was old is… still old, but a lot newer
Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 9:51 pm
by aeiou
That's coming along nicely, vintage AE.
The bearings you need are 3/16" x 1/2":
http://www.avidrc.com/shop/?action=item&id=102
Re: What was old is… still old, but a lot newer
Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 9:55 pm
by vintage AE
those are the ones I have ... the outside diameter (1/2) is too big for the RC10GT rear hub, I think I need the 3/8" o.d. - 3/16" i.d. bearings for the RC10GT rear hub

Re: What was old is… still old, but a lot newer
Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 10:00 pm
by aeiou
Sorry about that - I misread what you typed. You are correct on the size for the AE GT hubs.
Re: What was old is… still old, but a lot newer
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:57 am
by vintage AE
Here is an update on my chassis...I got it powder coated black with a added hardner to it, so no more worrying about scratches

and it looks like new

it's come a long way from where it used to be.

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- gold pan chassis top before.JPG (18.16 KiB) Viewed 1037 times

- gold pan chassis bottom before.JPG (18.22 KiB) Viewed 1037 times

- gold pan chassis bottom before.JPG (18.22 KiB) Viewed 1037 times
I am thinking about drilling some 1/2" holes in it along each side of the battery tray, but not sure yet.
Here are some pics for now..waiting on parts is painfull. I'll post more when I get more done
cheers