MRC Thunder King "Restomod"
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MRC Thunder King "Restomod"
Hey folks, just joined up after browsing through the forum and I really like what I see so I figured I'd throw some of my projects up. I like restoring/restomoding older rc's so I'll start with my current project. This is an MRC Thunder King I picked up on CL locally in full working condition. I ordered a set of bearings and started tearing it down for a refresh.
Original body next to the body I'm probably going to run it with, HPI 1979 Ford F150.
Original body next to the body I'm probably going to run it with, HPI 1979 Ford F150.
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Re: MRC Thunder King "Restomod"
Converting front axles to accept hex style wheels vs the older bearing in wheel design.
17mm Adapters added all around, mounted up some old school meats
17mm Adapters added all around, mounted up some old school meats
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Re: MRC Thunder King "Restomod"
Great job...everything fits nicely and the body is the cherry on top!
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Re: MRC Thunder King "Restomod"
Thanks everyone! Took it for a test run yesterday with the Traxxas xl5 and single 550 motor I installed from a leftover project. Definitely feels a bit underpowered on the low end so I'll probably look into getting a different motor for it.
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Re: MRC Thunder King "Restomod"
Haven't had time to do much else on it. I did get a chance to try on some different shoes
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Re: MRC Thunder King "Restomod"
Cool stuff Interesting that you flio rear hubs to use as front hubs, yokomo yz10-style You end up with trailing vs in-line axle, but who cares!
Keep it up
Paul
Keep it up
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Re: MRC Thunder King "Restomod"
Hey,
I was wondering if you had a parts list for the carriers and gear you used to allow for hex wheels? I just received a Thunder King for rebuild and am trying to figure out my options. Any luck finding dog bones or some substitute? Thanks!
I was wondering if you had a parts list for the carriers and gear you used to allow for hex wheels? I just received a Thunder King for rebuild and am trying to figure out my options. Any luck finding dog bones or some substitute? Thanks!
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