This will be my attempt at building an oval car. The car will be built using many original and period parts. Only a few re-re parts will be used such as the shocks and a few bits I couldn't find in the condition I wanted. I plan on running the car gently for fun after I've finished it so I'll be going all the way. I'm also going to push myself to actually finish this build ASAP. We'll see how that works out.
I'm actually going to be behind from the start. A set of turnbuckles I ordered is delayed due to weather with no update status. I still have plenty to do though.
I'm using a Bolink Chevy Cavalier Modified body for this build. Not sure who made the wheels, Duratrax? The fronts require Associated wheel adapters for Tamiya type wheels.
The pan is no beauty queen, especially underneath. It will be painted metallic gold with a polished transmission mount. Got it soaking in Easy-Off as I type this. I'll keep the updates coming weekly once I get fully underway, should have a progress update soon.
Great start, I will be watching in anticipation, sorry Guys I love oval.
Will you do the same paint scheme it looks fantastic.
Cheers Dave.
I'm not sure just yet. I keep thinking I want to do something in a light blue candy. Maybe like this car except with a thin white stripe above the black lower. Still not decided just yet.
The pan has now been smoothed and is awaiting paint. I've got a filler primer coat on and just waiting for a few spots of putty to dry. I've also shaved the transmission mount and polished it. Paint by afternoon tomorrow.
I sanded out most of the major scratches and was left with just a few spots to putty.
I want the body slammed so the front of the nose plate will probably show through the body. The Associated emblem will be proudly displayed in it's original gold anno.
knucklebuster wrote:Based on your pan cars, this build should be killer Is this your first RC10 build?
It's my first ever RC10 and here I am converting it to an oval car. I have the hots for the CE after reading through the manual so a proper off road car will be in the works soon.
LTO_Dave wrote:Love it! Nice work on the sanding polishing.
What about some Pro-Line Sprinter Slicks I think they're called for the rubber?
Thanks! I've been trying to find slicks to fit my wheels. Will 2.2 tires fit on 2.0 rims? I assume the 2.0 refers to the rim diameter? I'm going out to the garage in a few minutes and I'll take some measurements. The tires that came on my rims were 2.0 so I'm thinking my selection will be limited.
Started this one a few months ago. Had a Caddy is pretty good shape I wanted to build, just wasn't sure how. Decided to do a pre-10t truck conversion. Here's how it went...
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... Any suggestions for the body?
Well, Andy's ofcourse:
Parma also still makes some of their old truckbodies I think
I wanted to build something a little different after picking up a well-used and poorly-dyed Lightz fiberglass oval conversion. This is the result after filling extra holes and damage, sanding and painting the chassis.
It's been a while since I built an RC10. So I figured it was finally time to open a NIP Lightz oval conversion I've had for many years.
There's nothing fancy on this one and I built it as more of a gearbox club racer.
Hi All
Have a few questions about a conversion kit I found.
It's an RCH oval conversion kit.
Anybody ever heard of it?
Anybody use one back in the day?
Any pics of one built?
I will ad a pic later of the kit I have.
Thanks
Mike
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Here's the pics, sorry it took so long camera software issues.
I think I have most of the hardware, problem is the bag had a few holes in it.
When I get a chance I will try to figure out how to scan and upload the manual and color ad, it has parts...
Well, i have some Andy's parts and want to know what all came w/ the conversion, and if someone has a pic of individual oarts, post them up :!: :!: :P
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Well, i got some parts in a RC10T trade and i asked someone and they said it was from Andy's, if thats all the parts, i have them all except for the rear hubs!!!!!!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: I just need to know for when i either sell them or make an...
I picked up a total of three rc10 last week and am in the process of rebuilding them probably for resale however I want to keep one for my self. It looks like there is a lighter gold edinger and two darker gold a stamps. Is one more valuable than...
it's hard to believe i just noticed this now. maybe i did know and just forgot, or it's just matter of finding it because of using certain parts.........
A stamp
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B stamp
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see the difference? i'll have to be careful with the...
A set of turnbuckles I ordered is delayed due to weather with no update status. I still have plenty to do though.
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