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Optima JG Truck Conversion

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Like I mentioned before , if you've been collecting long enough that once and a while a gem pops up . This one fell into my lap thanks to Slapshot79 . A good friend and collector for many years . I have a thing for truly vintage buggies . Like we built them back in the day . No modern parts , just all 80s .
I have no clue on how he got it , nor did I ask . I actually was digging the body and the chassis looked good from the first pictures . It arrived yesterday and this thing has barely a pack through it . Somebody had some painting skills and a little cash . I'm sure the Platinums set him back a few hundred .
Anyways , tons of pictures .........enjoy .

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Looks great, but that Tamiya speed control has to go :mrgreen:
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I agree , I have a cap for the gear case along with s stock Kyosho SC in a box someplace .

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Funny enough my optima is missing a part that that one has and I still let it go. :lol:

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Forward brace Luke ?

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yuppers
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ya i wanted it till i seen the spur gear had wear on it .. if you want to race it im sure we can lightend up with a drill and 1/2" bit ... j.k.

it looks good .. make sure you bring it by

as you thinking of electric or mec speed control ?

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If I can't find my Kyosho unit , I will most likely drop in an early Novak . Looks better in person Perry .

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RC10Eh wrote:If I can't find my Kyosho unit , I will most likely drop in an early Novak . Looks better in person Perry .
If you have a picture of the correct MSC, I have a few Kyosho MSCs laying about and can check. If I have the right one, it's yours for shipping only.

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That's a kind offer , thank you . I'm leaning towards an early Novak . I don't think the original owner spared any cash on this thing so a Novak seams appropriate . The orihganal MCS is a mass of wires and looks horrible .

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That is a great looking Optima truck. I actually had one on my Optima too. I took it apart as I remember run times being short due to the larger wheels and 4wd. Ah...the old days with 1200mah battery packs.
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Thanks Richie , I knew a few Kyosho guys might dig this . Once I get the house ready for winter I will cleaning her up a bit .

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