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Well, I was gonna wait until I got some more stuff in, but okay.

Front hex conversion is done, using Traxxas parts with a little modification. All new turnbuckles, just waiting on the ones for the steering linkages.

I found a good deal on some decent gold shocks, so the front and rear match now.

But since I plan on this actually being a runner, I decided to make a couple changes:

- I removed the 10T steering assembly and replaced it with Worlds bellcranks and a heavy duty servo saver. It is just all around better than the original pieces. I also have a Tower Pro MG995 in there.

- I replaced the battery cup with a Pure-Tech strap and brackets. I dislike cutting the ends on battery cups and the straps are just so much easier.


I think I'm going to use Traxxas Nitro Hawk rear wheels all around. They have a little wider offset than the originals, which will be good for bashing around. And they have the right look for a 90's stadium truck.

Looks great, it really is coming along nicely.

Well, I needed the black motor plate for another vehicle. I think the gold plate blends well with the shocks too. Also swapped in some stiffer gold rear springs.

Got a motor and RPM cover installed as well. Its just a 17T Reedy Radon, but that seems about perfect for a truck like this.

Got the Factory Works rear hexes in and installed Traxxas 1972 (Nitro Rustler) wheels all around with some spare tires I had. They are a little wider offset than factory but who cares.

I got a JConcepts F-150 body for it. I just need some extended rear body mounts before I trim and paint it.

Since I decided to make this one a definite runner, I figured spending time and money on a new body probably wasn't worth it. So it got a hand-me-down body from my Team Truck and a new 3D printed bumper. For being nearly 30 years old, I don't think that the body looks too bad.

Looks great, let’s see some action shots !!

I decided to go ahead and put a new body on this one. The old hand-me-down body has several cracks in it and some of the paint is chipping off. So I got a JConcepts F-150 body.

Also pictured are the big(er) bore shock springs. The fronts are for some Duratrax truck and the rears are for a Traxxas Nitro Rustler. I used Traxxas cups and locators along with the AE locators.

Got it painted up. Tamiya brilliant blue with Duratrax bright white and gunmetal.

Wow. That looks good.

Turned out really nice

I've always liked those traxxas wheels for some reason, good to know they fit well on an AE.

RC10th wrote: ↑Tue Nov 30, 2021 6:39 pm I've always liked those traxxas wheels for some reason, good to know they fit well on an AE.

You love the Traxxarse, though......

Incredible_Serious wrote: ↑Tue Nov 30, 2021 6:45 pm

RC10th wrote: ↑Tue Nov 30, 2021 6:39 pm I've always liked those traxxas wheels for some reason, good to know they fit well on an AE.

You love the Traxxarse, though......

That's debatable

I can relate with this thread. I stopped looking at eBay because I have too many projects….

Maxell27 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 16, 2021 9:25 pm I can relate with this thread. I stopped looking at eBay because I have too many projects….

You can have too many projects?