Dave's 40 Coupe Oval Hot Rod

[DaveM]

Hi Guys,

I was searching the internet about 5 years ago, I was looking for RC10 based oval

racers and found this one that I really liked and decided I wanted to build my own,

[DaveM]

I started with a RJ Speed 40 coupe body,

[DaveM]

So I started with this, and then started collecting parts, I soon realized the body shell would not fit a

standard RC10 chassis I was lucky to find a Hot Tricks chassis on E-bay.

[DaveM]

So 5 years later I have this car, still not finished!

[DaveM]

Body off shot,

[Jedi Master]

Looks awesome!

Where did you source those rear tyres from?

[GreenHell]

Very cool! Nice work

[knucklebuster]

Killer

[DaveM]

Thank Guys,

When I started collecting a few cars and parts more than 5 years ago even though postage was cheaper, I was still

paying just about as much for postage to Australia as the cars that I bought.

So when I was looking at RC10 buggys I would try to buy one that had some extras to get value for money.

So I ended up with 2 sets of rears and 1 set of fronts for the Jelly Bean wheels, here's a couple of pics.

It's funny because when I got the rear wheels and tires, that's what got me started on this project.

[DaveM]

Hi Guys,

I have some updated pics of the old girl, she's got some Losi aluminum bellcranks on her now,

I also did the six gear bearing conversion, and the old girls got a set of RJ Speed foamies on her as

well.

I have a local hobby shop that has an indoor off road track and a on road track as well, so I am

planning to give the old girl some time on the track just for fun.

Cheers, Dave.

[jwscab]

Looks awesome! Before you run her, I'd look into at least some temporary bracing/top plate to keep the nose plate from getting damaged, and reduce the flex in the hot trick chassis.

[DaveM]

Hi Guys,

Here are the pics of some of the mods, and I dyed the arms as well because I think it was Gomachv

that said oval cars should have black arms, and it does look good with the red and white body.

[DaveM]

I was digging around in a box for something else and found this front bumper, it was originally red but

I had sprayed it silver for another project, so I stripped off the paint and had a look at it on the old

girl, but the bumper stuck out too much so I re drilled the mounting holes, cut a bit off and here it is,

Cheers, Dave.

[RC10th]

Looking good Dave. I really like the jelly beans as they suit the styling.

[DaveM]

Hi guys,

Thanks for the compliment, RJ.

Jwscab, your'e right the chassis has a bit of flex in it.

I also have the new front bumper for her, I will be trying not to crash.

I have a spare sprint car chassis made from G-10 and I think I might try and get some material

and try to cut my own.

Still I will try not to crash

Cheers, Dave.