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I have another vintage Traxxas TRX-1 project in the making. I have accumulated a majority of the parts for the build however I still need a bunch in order to complete the project. Looking for the help of my r/c piers to get this completed. I have an added posted in the wanted area with list of part numbers. In the meantime I've decided to go ahead and start the build without the remaining parts. I will be posting progress pics as I go so please check back in.
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RAD! Keep it coming!

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I started this project last night and was able to get some of it together. Bummed that I don't have a front arm mount yet. That holds up the whole front end assembly. I was able to secure battery cups from scr8p. Thanks!
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Any "hop-ups" planned for this bad mambajamba?
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Not at the moment. I think I'm going to keep original as possible. Hard enough finding stock parts as it is!

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Put the shock together with the exception of the springs. The anodizing is a little darker on the rears than on the front which i don't love but what are you gonna do. Does anyone know if a substitute spring can be used say from a jrx-2?? Found a couple more parts for the build and am awaiting their arrival. PLEASE, check out my wanted add to see what remains to see if you can help

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Yes, losi springs are a good substitute.

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Thanks I will probably go that route

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Received some additional parts.
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Some updates. Still looking for a front arm/body mount which I can't seem to locate anywhere.
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I seen the front bulkhead in a traxxas lot on ebay a couple hours ago. Was pricey but there was a ton of old traxxas in there that would work for what you are into. I'll have to see if I can find it again...

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Looking good Todd. Those white 2731's.......last new pair I saw was at the LHS back before the turn of the century.. Front arms and wheels though...nice. And that bumper. I was looking for a NOS bumper for over a year. Paid top dollar when I finally found it. OK then.

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Thanks let me know what you find

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just about done need wing mount and body painted up
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Looks great! Excellent buggy.
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