The start of something new. Vintage TRX-1 build.

[mamba max1]

you have done a very nice job hard to find stuff

Thanks! It sure has been a lot of work!

My biggest score lately, a painted TRX-1 body in near perfect condition. Should show up soon!

[mamba max1]

Alright, a small update before the mecca arrives (today or tomorrow).




Scored some blue rear shocks! I couldn't believe my eyes when they popped up on ebay! Still looking for fronts though!



MIP drive shafts.







Collection of decals...



completed wing.....



Some stuff that showed up yesterday.....
I never knew Traxxas made satin chrome buggy wheels. I brought the bullet shocks because I needed the white plastic.



I'll admit. I'm a sucker for vintage motors. I now have three NIB motors.



Went to build my shocks and found a broken c-clip in the bag....really? lol



Mounted on the buggy...



Mmmmmmmmmm

[nvxwax]

Looks killer, Glad to see you parts arrived

[RedScampi]

Love this build! Thanks for sharing.

[klavy69]

Lookin good so far. You have my curiosity goin though on why you went with the blue shocks instead of the bigbore teflon coated ones?
Todd

[Lonestar]

Lookin good so far. You have my curiosity goin though on why you went with the blue shocks instead of the bigbore teflon coated ones?
Todd

"blue is better"

[mamba max1]

Lookin good so far. You have my curiosity goin though on why you went with the blue shocks instead of the bigbore teflon coated ones?
Todd

Blue shocks were on the earliest production models. I also like the way that they look better.


Filling those rear shocks reminded me why I hated shocks that do no self bleed. On my E-Revo, there is a little hole in the shock cap to allow just the right amount of excess out oil out. I probably spent an hour or two trying to get these just right. One drop too less = losts of oil frothing, one drop too much = ruptured seal. I finally did get them just right though.

[klavy69]

"blue is better"

Thanx Paul,
Finally someone who agrees with me!
Todd

[mamba max1]

Thanks for all the help! (you know who you are) When I can post in the buy/sell forum (hint hint Mr. Lexan ) I'll post my wanted there.



Here is an updated list of what I need:


1662
1715
1726
1931
1942
1960
1965
2711
2720
2734
2735
2737
2752
2770
2771
2790
4650
Black rubber square

[harry697]

Lookin good so far. You have my curiosity goin though on why you went with the blue shocks instead of the bigbore teflon coated ones?
Todd

The teflon coated shocks were on the "Limited Edition Worlds Car". Not sure if anything else was different though. I've seen a couple of them on the tamiyaclub site. Just a sticker slapped on the original box. True Traxxas style.


Oh and the shocks were the older pro-series. Mine is the one with big bores.

[mamba max1]

Alright, small update but a lot of progress!


Got this in the mail today (only needed 4 parts though):

What I needed:
right output shaft (different package)
gear cover (extremely hard to find!)
battery cups (just as hard to find!)
front bulk/arm mounts (just as hard to find!)





Does anybody know what this is to? Kind of interesting!



Starting to look like something!



Got the MIP drive cups on too.

[scr8p]

please keep your wanted list in the wanted forum.

[mamba max1]

Alright.

[mamba max1]

I just got a box filled with a complete running TRX1. It is full of cool stuff. Most importantly, it came with a body. Picks will be up asap.


I am still looking for a NIB body though.

[3trxvintage]

Car is looking awesome!! I took notice of your parts list and checked my box of hobby parts last night only to fint srt and tcp parts.

What about the TBG TRX-1 body on ebay?

There was a TRX-1 parts lot on ebay last night complete with original six spoke white wheels, were you able to get it?