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Re: 85' IFMAR Gil Losi Jr. replica
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 9:55 pm
by romulus22
THEYTOOKMYTHUMB wrote: ↑Tue Dec 15, 2020 7:55 pm
I definitely like the leaner body better. Normally I like 'em with some meat on their bones, but this one looked weird to me. Genuine or not.
I concur, they both look good. But to me the second one looks better.
Re: 85' IFMAR Gil Losi Jr. replica
Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2020 6:09 am
by coxbros1
Thanks...then i will probably use that body for a BOM with the vintage electrics
Re: 85' IFMAR Gil Losi Jr. replica
Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2020 11:14 pm
by RC10superfan
Amazing build! Definitely a car anyone would love for their shelf
Re: 85' IFMAR Gil Losi Jr. replica
Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2020 8:06 pm
by coxbros1
Thanks!
Re: 85' IFMAR Gil Losi Jr. replica
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2021 11:11 pm
by THEYTOOKMYTHUMB
Re: 85' IFMAR Gil Losi Jr. replica
Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2024 4:23 pm
by coxbros1
Built some new reproduction Sanyo cells with Tenergy 3000 nimh batteries and MCI decals
....also fabbed up an ultra low resistance chain drive idler with Factory Works upper plate...and converted to Kyosho Optima chain for durability with sprockets from Dadio Designs
Re: 85' IFMAR Gil Losi Jr. replica
Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2024 5:49 pm
by mikea96
Car looks great
Re: 85' IFMAR Gil Losi Jr. replica
Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:14 pm
by Y'ernat Al
x2. Making into a runner too. That is next level stuff, even just mentally, for an 834b.
Re: 85' IFMAR Gil Losi Jr. replica
Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:30 pm
by coxbros1
Y'ernat Al wrote: ↑Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:14 pm
x2. Making into a runner too. That is next level stuff, even just mentally, for an 834b.
Its a runner!
Re: 85' IFMAR Gil Losi Jr. replica
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2024 3:07 am
by Dadio
coxbros1 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:30 pm
Y'ernat Al wrote: ↑Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:14 pm
x2. Making into a runner too. That is next level stuff, even just mentally, for an 834b.
Its a runner!
Dogs gotta run ! , cruel keeping em as house pets
Re: 85' IFMAR Gil Losi Jr. replica
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2024 11:57 am
by RogueIV
Love it! great idea using more modern cells disguised as the old school sanyos I might have to do that for a few of my older models.
Re: 85' IFMAR Gil Losi Jr. replica
Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2024 12:50 am
by RC10superfan
That is an amazing Yokomo! If it’s a runner, post some race footage!
Re: 85' IFMAR Gil Losi Jr. replica
Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2024 2:25 pm
by coxbros1
RC10superfan wrote: ↑Mon Jan 29, 2024 12:50 am
That is an amazing Yokomo! If it’s a runner, post some race footage!
Lol..
I drive it..but I don't race it!
Re: 85' IFMAR Gil Losi Jr. replica
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2024 2:50 am
by garfield88
coxbros1 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:29 pm
got these parts restored today....shocks are awesome
Would you mind to check the length of the front and rear stocks for reference? Many thanks
Re: 85' IFMAR Gil Losi Jr. replica
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2024 8:28 am
by 1911Colt
So glad this thread was brought up again. Epic build! I couldn't help but read it from start to finish.