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I just received this GT in the mail.
It has nitro grime all over it and 20 year old duct tape, but I can tell its in good shape underneath.
Ill post pics of the restoration as I go.

I'll disassemble it, right down to each screw, clean each part and re build.

The motor is a Force .12, it has "factory" hand engraved on the side.
If those are any good let me know. Its in good shape, I'm sure it'll run after a good cleaning.

Here is how it started.

The goop thats on this thing is unreal. 25 year old nitro gunk
lots of scrubbing to get it off. Here is the progress so far

anyone know why this engine has an extra nipple in the crankcase. I've seen that on 4 stroke airplane engines as a pressure line, but not on a 2 stroke??

Yes the carbs on backwards

That nipple would be for a boost bottle or boost chamber.

Wow you learn something new every day. I did not know that was a thing.

REBUILD TIME!

After a lot of elbow grease, the chassis is done.

Waiting on a body and some decals to come in.

now I need to decide on a paint scheme

I'm planning on doing the body like Richard Saxton's here. Maybe switch up the colors

Nice truck and inspiration for a body

Decals came in from MCI!

I always forget the old GT body's use the narrow rear tower.

I modified an older plastic tower so it'll fit.

One day I plan on doing a Saxton inspired body. Just always procrastinating. Cool build!!

Also Id like to order this T shirt from the catalogue plz