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Re: Parma Sport Truck
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:08 pm
by SFC K
Very nice! That would make an awesome drifter body. Very unique! Does anyone know if there are reproductions of that body?
Re: Parma Sport Truck
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 10:05 pm
by Mr. ED
http://pics.towerhobbies.com/imagel/p/lprmc1227.jpg
I think this protoform one would fit a drift chassis a little better (though it's just a guess: I din't check the dim's)
The parma body is probably way too wide for a 200mm drifter, what do you guys who own one think?
Re: Parma Sport Truck
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 10:08 pm
by SFC K
Mr. ED wrote:http://pics.towerhobbies.com/imagel/p/lprmc1227.jpg
I think this protoform one would fit a drift chassis a little better (though it's just a guess: I din't check the dim's)
The parma body is probably way too wide for a 200mm drifter, what do you guys who own one think?
The link said forbidden, you have a direct link to tower?
Re: Parma Sport Truck
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 10:22 pm
by Mr. ED
Re: Parma Sport Truck
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:56 am
by GJW
Lowgear wrote:Somebody else who may be more knowledgeable on the subject can chime in but this is how I look at it which can be completely wrong.
To me there are two different classes. There are sport trucks and then there are mini trucks.
As far as I'm aware truck customizing blew up in the 80's here and carried into the early to mid 90's before dying. The reason I say the 80's is because van customizing was the big thing in the 70's.
Sport trucks are when you mainly customize your truck for increased performance and handling along with subtle or unobtrusive cosmetic changes or ones that aid in performance. I guess you can say turning your truck into a pro-touring type machine. Back then that phrase wasn't coined yet so sport trucks was the term used, and still is.
Mini trucks are customized solely for looks, and performance and handling are an afterthought. Extreme drops and body modifications are prevalent. Along with crazy paint jobs and interiors which usually comprise of lots of electronics and fiberglass. Back in the 80's the trucks that were the most popular to do this to were with our compact models thus is where the term "mini" trucking came from.
thank's for your knowledge, i guess us aussie's have it wrong then the real low one's with custom paint are called sport truck's too not mini's. cheer's!
sorry to get off topic jason, always wanted to know that's all.
your truck is supreme man
Re: Parma Sport Truck
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 5:58 pm
by Niki
Hello,
I have a Parma Touring Spec Kit without any documentation. Do I have all the parts needed?
Do anyone know where to find the documents? Close up pictures from the front end would be nice.
Where should I attach the square plate with 6 holes in it?
-Niki-
Re: Parma Sport Truck
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 6:40 pm
by scr8p
the front brace goes on just the way you have it layed out, lining up the circled holes. there are 2 sets of holes to adjust wheelbase. in the bag, i drew arrows to 2 large black spacers. those will go between the chassis and front end plate, and gets attached with the 2 large screws from the same bag.
Re: Parma Sport Truck
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 4:40 am
by Lowgear
The square plate with the 6 holes in it mounts to the top of the motor pod. I imagine you attach the rear body mounts to that plate as well.
Re: Parma Sport Truck
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:51 am
by scr8p
Lowgear wrote:The square plate with the 6 holes in it mounts to the top of the motor pod. I imagine you attach the rear body mounts to that plate as well.
haha, i gave directions to the wrong plate.
oh well.......
Re: Parma Sport Truck
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:19 pm
by dldiaz
Those sport truck bodies are almost "scr8p'in" the ground...
Cool trucks!
Re: Parma Sport Truck
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 5:07 pm
by Niki
Thanks for the help. Is this right?
-N-
Re: Parma Sport Truck
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 8:00 am
by Lowgear
scr8p wrote:Lowgear wrote:The square plate with the 6 holes in it mounts to the top of the motor pod. I imagine you attach the rear body mounts to that plate as well.
haha, i gave directions to the wrong plate.
oh well.......
I figured you must have skimmed over it quick but you did give him some good info about the front.
Re: Parma Sport Truck
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 1:53 pm
by oldstuffrules
Cool!
I remember the ad for these in the magazines, always thought they were neat .
Scr8p, I too think that body looks awesome...serious skills for such a young age!
Nice you kept it all these years.
Re: Parma Sport Truck
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:08 pm
by Kmmac1705
I love the look of these. I can't even paint that good now.