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I picked this up awhile back. I was going to use it for another replica, but since I can't find anyone to hard ano the old "team" shock correctly, I've decided not to bother. So it's just been sitting around. Here it is when i got it. Kinda dirty, but hardly used.
Yesterday I went digging for some parts. That turned into tearing it down for a clean-up. I didn't get crazy. Kept all the same old oxidized hardware, didn't even crack the shocks or trans open. Just did a light cleaning. I was just going to throw a servo in it for the hell of it. That turned into digging up this KO system I've had laying in a box for years with nothing to put it in. Well, it went into this. Still have to dig up a servo horn...... or get one. I have an old Speedworks Blueprint (i think) mod that's going to go in it, and I have to come up with some sort of battery. I have an old 1200scr 7 cell pack that might fit the bill. We'll see.

Wow, really nice condition!

screws oxidize. its what they do.

This also a very late short arm car. Notice the 2 hole rear shock tower and 2nd series rear bulkhead.

Nice fresh looking car!

Nice work cleaning it up! Its amazing what you kind in boxes that have not seen the light of day in a long time. I wish I had that same problem.

Oh, this wasn't in a box....... it's been sitting on the workbench since I got it. I was down in the basement to look for other stuff.

I'm sending stuff out for ano and I was debating on sending these parts out for a color change (the factory ano isn't all that great). It just turned into a whole lot more than it should have (at the time).

I was referencing the KO system but the sitting on the bench part is funny!

Ahh....

I knew I had those electronics, just never really had anything to put them in (mainly the reversing esc). Most of what I build is more race inspired (replicas and such). I was planning on cutting this one up for that purpose when I got in last Oct-Nov, and was still thinking about it up until I decided on the electronics. At this point, I'm kinda glad I didn't.

At some point I may change my mind though.

Cleaned up the Speedworks motor and installed some new caps. Also rewired the 1200scr battery. So other than a body, it's basically done.

Very Nice all done up. What body are you going to stick on it?

Nice and tidy install on those electrics

Man, even back in the 80's those Tamiya plugs were terrible. I understand the desire to keep it "vintage", but those catch on fire, or at the very least melt.

The car will never see use so it's not an issue. If I were to run it, I would probably hard wire it like I used to. Or old Dean's..... Something period correct.

scr8p wrote:The car will never see use so it's not an issue. If I were to run it, I would probably hard wire it like I used to. Or old Dean's..... Something period correct.

The Black 4 pole deans would look killer.