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Re: First restoration Cougar
Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 1:01 pm
by Headling
Next up are the rear hubs, shocks and radio install.
I have a new prototype Cougar 1 shell from Penguin Rc bodies on eBay, I'll post some pics up when I get some paint on it.
Now what scheme to choose???? Any ideas welcome!
Re: First restoration Cougar
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 1:47 pm
by Headling
I have made some good progress over the past few weeks.
Managed to score a PK tuning front tower and Cougar 2 front and rear towers from Ebay so these will be going on the next car.
I have re done the Cougar 1 shocks, these were in a bit of a state but put them in the pilar drill and wet and dry and polished them up, they came up ok, fresh oil and seals and a good clean and these were bolted on.
Novak Rx fitted and my ebay Reedy Sonic motor too.
So here she is:
The wheels came with my ebay car, loving the retro pink!
Close up of the shocks:
Servo saver and cells in place:
![Image](http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/headling/ffc56bc5.jpg)
Re: First restoration Cougar
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 1:52 pm
by Headling
Next up is to paint the shell, this came from Penguin rc shells from ebay uk. This is the Cougar 1 shell but I will get a Cougar 2 one for the next car. Steve has loads of great shells. Go check ebay Uk out for more info.
Also going for a period speedo too, Novak 610, its working fine and just trying to re-wire it and fit.
Im going to see of these cells charge up but would love to find some working 1700 SCRC's but that maybe a bit tricky! lol
Re: First restoration Cougar
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 5:26 pm
by Headling
Just a quick question, I'm missing the wing mounts buttons but as you can see have the mounts for the tower.
These are not listed on Schumacher website. Anything else I can try?
Re: First restoration Cougar
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 11:54 am
by DerbyDan
Wow this is looking great! You've done a great job on this, you must be really proud! I Love those Schumacher rear tyres with the rigid sidewall (A design inspired I guess by the similar Losi tyres?) - they were pretty rare when they were new, let alone now! I remember I tried a pair, but they were not as good as Schumacher's regular Minispike tyres, so I guess thats why they didn't make too many?
Looking at your photos brings back so many memories of the TopCat/Cougar that I raced BITD - I learn't such a lot with that car, when I first built it (as a TopCat) I made so many errors (the diff didn't work properly & i'd missed out the spacers on the front shocks so the spring seats rubbed on the steering) & I was so disapointed with how it drove. By the time i'd finished with it, it had been converted to a Cougar, i'd learn't how to set it up & maintain it properly, it went really well, & i'd got alot better as a driver... so much so that I won my first ever trophy with it... & at my first ever outdoor meeting - 2nd in the 2wd A Final
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Re: First restoration Cougar
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 12:12 pm
by DerbyDan
Headling wrote:Just a quick question, I'm missing the wing mounts buttons but as you can see have the mounts for the tower.
These are not listed on Schumacher website. Anything else I can try?
Mmm... I'm not 100% sure but the original wing buttons were replaced with ones with a screw through the middle around the time of the Bosscat/CougarII.... I think these parts are still used for the current Schumacher 1/10th buggies. Not sure how these will fit into the corresponding early style wing mount but might be worth a try?
Re: First restoration Cougar
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 6:21 am
by Headling
Thanks Dan, yes Im really happy with the way its turned out.
I'll post up som pics but its a runner now! Put in my Novak retro gear in it and a Reedy Sonic motor and it moves!
As for the wing mounts I will try and get hold of the Cat SX crash back wing mounts and see if these fit but I think the buttons are a bit bigger so we shall see.
Re: First restoration Cougar
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 7:39 am
by Lonestar
Very nice feline! Will you run it or is it just for display?
Paul
Re: First restoration Cougar
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 3:22 am
by Headling
Thanks Paul!
Not sure to be honest, it does run but I'm yet to drive it.
I took it to my local club on Wednesday to let the lads have a look at a proper car.
Uk national A finalist Nathan Ralls wants to race it at a Club meeting, be great to see what he can do with the old girl!
I will probably build up another one as a runner with a mild brushless, lipo etc with B4 shocks
Re: First restoration Cougar
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 10:48 am
by Headling
Here we are she is done, re wired the speedo and all set up and ready to roll!
Just paint left to do but need to decide on a scheme....
Then it's onto Cougar no2! This one will be a racer, just need a chassis to complete this car....
Re: First restoration Cougar
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 5:45 pm
by CAT3K
That's looking really good
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Let us see some pics once she's painted.
Paul.
Re: First restoration Cougar
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:50 am
by Headling
Will do Paul!
Just need to decide on a scheme now....
Re: First restoration Cougar
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:40 am
by RedScampi
That looks great! Nice job.
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On paint, it might be nice to try and tie the pink rims and red shock tower together. Pink, red, and some nice white dividing lines would look great.
Re: First restoration Cougar
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:27 am
by Headling
Thanks mate, yes really pleased with how it's turned out.
Great idea about the paint, I'll deffo go with those colours and a simple design
I'll get it off to the painters soon and report back with more pictures