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Okay, I kinda got a head start on these. So for that I decided to do a three-fer. Meaning that this thread will contain 3 builds in one. And once you see them, you will understand why I am doing 3...

I have been meaning to do a build thread on this forum since I joined almost 3 years ago. But I wanted to do something cool. I think I may have found that project. So I have finally acquired enough items for 3 A&L RC10's listed in this ad:



First up is the Sport:



Next up is the Sport II:



And finally the Pro:



Right now I'm still tossing around the idea of using newer style threaded shocks or using shocks with collars I have some of jaydub's front towers ordered. But still undecided...
The Aluminum tub will eventually get re-anno'd as well as the nose plate on the Sport II...
I am also tossing around the idea of using all white or all black parts for all three cars and that is why I have not wrecked the rear bulkhead on the sport II yet...
And all three will be outfitted with 6 gear tranny's for now...

I am open for suggestions as to what you all think?

sweet. excellent projects. can't wait to see how all turn out.

any ideas to the bodies? and are all going to be buggies? or is there going to be a truck in there?

daryl will like this one.

All buggies... Haven't decided on bodies yet. That is going to be the hardest part I think. Maybe Mr. Lexan can help me out with ideas in that dept,

Very cool projects. Shelfers or runners?

if you want a body that clears the tall shock tower, and is still long enough on the sides to cover the chassis, i think the bolink funco 2 seater (version 1) is the only one that will accomplish both.

http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=12409

That is a good option, thanks!

I'm going to test a few used ugly bodies that I have gotten from ebay auctions and what not as well, cause I don't mind hacking them up... Don't mind too badly at top of shock towers, but it drives me crazy when a body does not cover the chassis properly. I'm sure you can relate?

Okay, so I did one up and this might be okay for this chassis and the Pro chassis... Might have to try the Funco for the fiberglass chassis... Opinions?



Obviously I can trim out a new body to better fit the back part:



And I had to lower the body mount but I did not want to drill the tower, so I made this out of some thick lexan I got at the Depot (It is just something I made quickly so don't mind the rough edges):

nice mod. now you have the pick of the litter, on bodies.

Back in the day I cut the rear of the bodies off behind the shock tower as did many people back then. Yeah it looks a little goofy. It's an option though and would still be period correct.

I was thinking about that... I do remember doing that with my Houge car back in the day.

I was going to mention that I didn't think you needed to use a funco body due to the tower, in response to what Scr8p said.

As I recall on my A&L modified CC graphite RC10 I used an Andy's body, similar shape and size to the AE Viper body. Plus I didn't have to hack off the body's rear end.

Looks great!

Spent some time on the high speed buffer today at the office, Pics to come!

It looks killer now cant wait to see the buffing after pics .DON

Here is a teaser....

I had to look hard to tell that shot wasn't an artsy black and white photo.


Very nice.