Bringing a Danny Thompson Nitro Panda back to life.

Post by **urban hype** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 6:30 pm

Here is the engine for the Nitro Panda. It cleaned up really well. The piston, sleeve and connecting rod are in great condition. I am hoping that this engine will run well.

Post by **urban hype** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 6:34 pm

Here is the rear end of the truck. I elected to convert the drive from the pin type to the standard 12mm hex. I am hoping that it will make it much easier for me to find a set of rear rims with the correct offset. I ditched the rusty old tie rods and opted for some cheap turnbuckles as replacements.

Post by **GoMachV** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:05 pm

Looking good!

Post by **SFC K** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:20 pm

Nice restoration project.

I have never seen one of them before. Keep up the great work.

Post by **urban hype** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 10:50 pm

Thanks guys. A well known Canadian racer and old friend Dave Henry has broke out some of his old boxes of stuff. He let me pick though and I found some old Kyosho rims with the correct offset. Now I have pretty much everything to complete this project. All that I need is a body and a front body mount and I should be good to go.

Post by **urban hype** » Thu Dec 05, 2013 3:41 pm

I was able to get some more work done on my car. Here is a picture with the front back on it.

Post by **urban hype** » Thu Dec 05, 2013 3:42 pm

No truck is complete with out an engine. Here are some shots with the engine installed.

Post by **urban hype** » Thu Dec 05, 2013 3:44 pm

Here are some more views of the engine installed. The HPI spur that I used seems to fit well.

Post by **purpletimbo** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 7:03 am

Sometimes what you find on ebay for 99p is amazing. I did have one of these with a full manual somewhere, and a MIckey Thomson version, and a Testarossa

Tim

Post by **WhoKnowsWho** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 3:21 pm

That's awesome. I want a Panda car

Post by **Turbojay12** » Fri Mar 28, 2014 10:51 am

Hi, I have the same kit as this, I don't spouse u
Still have the instruction manual still?
Mine got lost and I cannot find a copy
Of it anywhere, not even thunder tiger have it lol!!

If u do have it, could I be cheeky and ask u to
E-mail me it please I would be very greatful?
Cheers
Jay

Post by **GoMachV** » Fri Mar 28, 2014 1:25 pm

I will try to get mine scanned soon for you

Post by **GoMachV** » Fri Mar 28, 2014 9:02 pm

Manual is uploaded, click the "My Garage" link in my sig, look under Documents>Panda. Its under construction so I just threw the button on there

Post by **urban hype** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 10:04 pm

Hi guys, I am sorry that i have not updated this thread for a while. I did complete this restoration. I put together a little video of this car at the track if you want to take a look.

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Post by **GoMachV** » Sat Oct 11, 2014 10:18 pm

Nicely done!

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