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Ok so I've had (have) many RC10 gold pan cars over the years. I love them! However I haven't had a runner since probably 2007, and maybe even a bit longer ago than that. I tore a runner down for a rebuild way back when and then never completed the project. During a move it got boxed up, and hadn't been seen in years. Until recently that is, when I decided to do some digging to see what I still had that I could use to piece together a backyard runner to go with my shelf queen re-release.

This is how I started. As you can see I've got my work cut out for me





12/02/2014 Update

Much cleaner now



And a bit of reassembly



Update 12/04/2014

Got some more assembling done. Trans is mounted, and it's ready for the rear suspension to be finished.



Most of the rear end is back together. While digging through more of my boxes I came across a stock Associated motor. I believe it is the motor that was included with this kit way back when it was new. To my surprise it seems to run well when bench tested after a good cleaning and some new brushes. This beauty will be going in the buggy.



Update 12/05/2014

Time to get the elecs in place and test everything out.



Update 12/06/2014

Elecs install is all finished up. Hoping the mail man brings my new wheels and tires today. If it dries up outside I will get it out for a test run.



Update 12/08/2014

New Edinger front wheels and tires installed and new battery boxes and hold downs.



Update 12/09/2014

Got the new rear wheels and tires on. Still no body but as long as it dries up a bit outside I will try to get a test run in.



Update 12/10/2014

Body is trimmed and ready for paint.



Update 12/12/2014

I still need to paint and glue in the window nets, but otherwise it's a wrap

Nice clean up, looks great!

Thank you! I'm pleased with it for an occasional runner.

Odd choice of front wheels and tires for a runner
They are somewhat rare in new condition

Nice job on the refurb! Looks great in the purple color too!

Thanks guys. I was a little worried about the purple when I first started painting, but it grew on me pretty quickly. @RC10resto The wheels and tires in the last pics are for shelf duty only. I have others I put on when I take it out for a spin.

Hi OptimaZ,

Great build, I love seeing something dirty and horrible, cleaned up and reassembled.

+ 1 on the purple body,

Cheers, DaveM.

Managed to get the window nets finished. Now I just need to get the car out for some better pics.

Looks awesome. Love that shade of purple.

Thank you. The color is Pactra Acryl Candy Purple, and it is backed with Faskolor Faspearl Silver. In person you can see a bit of silver flake through the purple, giving it a bit of a metallic look.