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10-04-2010, 08:42 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ft. Worth
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|  Newbie Quesitons! Where to start?
Well I was at a local garage/antique sale and happened across this little guy and thought it would make a cool rc. I have a nylint crawler but we all know those only last so long. So any ways Id like to take this and turn it into a little crawler without chopping and streching the body. So where do I start? What parts to go with? Its about 10 inches long and a current wb of about 6.5 inches. [IMG]file:///C:/Users/Jennifer/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot.png[/IMG]   |
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10-04-2010, 08:44 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Interior BC
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thats awesome!! even rust on it, nice!  im sure it can be a decent crawler at around a 7"wb? ill be watching this |
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10-04-2010, 08:56 PM
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Yeah I figure Ill have to stretch it a litte maybe an inch or so. My biggest thing is I dont want tires that are way out or proportion. Not looking for super scale but I do realize Ill probly have to compromise on something.
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10-04-2010, 09:00 PM
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i say leave it as is, use 1.9's and just have a 7" wb
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10-04-2010, 09:11 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ft. Worth
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Should I part every thing together or just go out and buy a RTR kit of some sort? The rear wheel wells are small and I think a tire much over 3" will be too big for the look I want.
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10-04-2010, 09:14 PM
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custom ftw!! make your own links, chassis...all youll need is a trans, axles, etc |
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10-04-2010, 09:16 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Interior BC
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lookin at this thing now... i will be keepin my eyes open for garage sales lookin for old tonka crap with rust, jus love it!  |
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10-08-2010, 07:39 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dover, NH
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I would think Losi MRC axles and transmission would be a better bet then the 1:10 stuff. That and 1.55 wheels/tires. The MRC stuff is pretty durable for its size and there are alot of upgrades for them. For the frame, I think most things available would be too long. So a scratch built from square tubing cut in half would be the best bet. It would be alot of work, but that is a pretty nice body and worthy of it!
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