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unclemikey1978 wrote: Plus, I've already bought all the fiberglass parts minus the nerf wings. I could only find the graphite ones. .

i think they only came in graphite

i could probably whip out some G10 ones though if you like

EvolutionRevolution wrote:

unclemikey1978 wrote:Thanks! It's a vintage TRC low profile antenna tube. I had one NIB so I figured I'd use it. Since this will be a box art car, I was trying to keep it as real looking as possible. Unfortunately, I think it's going to interfere with the drivers figure.

If you're going to use an Associated Nissan body it probably won't fit under the body. I'm not sure how they hid the antenna on the box-art car.

Yes, I do plan on using that body. I'm going to try to cut the antenna tube down a bit more when I get the body and find out if I can make it fit. If not, I'll figure something out.

durb69 wrote: lookin good man! glad you decided to use my sanding and polishing method
How did it work out for you?

to bad you couldnt find a chassis without those extra drill holes. Are you going to use them for anything? great build though. cant wait to see the end result!

if you want a chassis without those extra holes i might possibly be willing to let go of this.

but its a big maybe lol

P.M. me if you want to discuss

Thanks! Your method turned out great, when I tear it back down, I'm going to grab one of these http://www.lowes.com:80/pd_59494-98-9292_0__?productId=1093773&Ntt=sanding+block&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl__0__s%3FNtt%3Dsanding%2Bblock&facetInfo= to better sand the chassis. There were some pretty deep scratches in it and I think I can do a better job. I also need to polish up the top plate and t-bar a bit more. The condition of the car when I got it was unfortunate. 5 extra holes and deeply scratched as I said. I have no idea what these holes were used for. When I get the T-1X, I'll try to hide them using the esc and clever on/off switch placement. PM sent on the chassis.

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durb69 wrote:

unclemikey1978 wrote: Plus, I've already bought all the fiberglass parts minus the nerf wings. I could only find the graphite ones. .

i think they only came in graphite

i could probably whip out some G10 ones though if you like

Here are a few pics of the glass nerfs that were on this car when I bought it. Now that I look at them, they're not too far gone. I may sand down and even out the edges on them and use them on the car. If I did use them, I think I would want to find a glass front brace so everything matched.

You could probably save those but i could make you some new ones. Next time i order some g10 fiberglass i will make a few and let you know. I will look and see if i have enough scrap to make some tomorrow. I have a few pieces laying around. The material is pretty darn cheap on mcmaster.com. im ordering some soon so i will let you know.

I might have to take you up on that. I may also require your chassis building skills with two custom projects I have in the works. An RC10SCT conversion and a 1/8 4WD (possibly) pan car project.

cool we can talk about that.

When i get that g10 fiberglass i will make a few wings. I'll give them to you to help you make a nice ride

Small update. I bought a Novak T-1X for the project. It's in amazing condition. I haven't mounted it yet because I still need to do some more work on the chassis but I couldn't resist taking a few pics. Now if I could just find some old Sanyos……

Mike,

PM sent.

Charlie

look what i made you today! although they look a little bit to gold colored to me. But if you would use them PM me your address and i will mail them too you dude.

unclemikey1978 wrote:

durb69 wrote:

unclemikey1978 wrote: Plus, I've already bought all the fiberglass parts minus the nerf wings. I could only find the graphite ones. .

i think they only came in graphite

i could probably whip out some G10 ones though if you like

Here are a few pics of the glass nerfs that were on this car when I bought it. Now that I look at them, they're not too far gone. I may sand down and even out the edges on them and use them on the car. If I did use them, I think I would want to find a glass front brace so everything matched.

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i also ment to tell you i have two blue pure-tech battery straps if you want them i can throw em in the envelope.

PM sent.

Thanks for the nerfs and straps Durb!

unclemikey1978 wrote:Thanks for the nerfs and straps Durb!

no problem buddy! I will make ya some ones out of the green stuff when i can. Ill get that front brace made also. If you take some oxyclean or a knockoff version of it and toothbrush you could prolly make those straps look like new again