This is my second Ebay score

[joel45acp]

I sure will SteveK. I'll let you know when I get the chassis next week sometime. Have a wonderful Christmas Bro.

[Russ Winn]

The dye job turned out nice. Looks like a really good project, so far (except for that chassis). The Hot Trick front plate is a really cool addition. I liked the one I had. It made a noticeable difference to me in stability when I raced oval.

Merry Christmas.

Russ

[JK Racing]

looks great joel, keep snapping photos along the build, dont get so wrapped up in building that you forget (yes, I am guilty ).

[PeteyWheatstraw]

Looks like your rebuilding it quite nicely.....Cool

[joel45acp]

Thanks for the encouraging words gents. I'm waiting on the new chassis I won on Ebay last week. The only thing is it was deanodized to bare metal. I'm thinking of having it reanodized gold. Keeping all options open at the moment.

[Russ Winn]

Joel,
I saw that chassis on ebay. If it were mine, I would have it re-anodized as close to original as I could, since most of the prep work has been done. I've been debating doing that with my build. Personally, I think the gold tub is a "mandatory trademark"....but that's just me.

[joel45acp]

Russ, I'm in line with you Bro. The only dilemma is not having a place near me that does anodizing. Rats! Do any of you gents know of a business that does anodizing that won't break the bank?

[THE H.P FREAK]

HI!... You could always get it powder coated. Most powder coating places can match most colours. That's what I'm doing with my gold tubs. My P/C guy only charges $17 to do a tub/front plate/motor plate.

[Russ Winn]

I was debating powder coating, since it's more readily available, but my concern was matching the gold.
BTW, that's not a bad price for the work, H.P.

[THE H.P FREAK]

I was debating powder coating, since it's more readily available, but my concern was matching the gold.
BTW, that's not a bad price for the work, H.P.

HI!... That's in CAN funds too!

Ya It's nice, the local P/C company is 20 minutes from my house.

[joel45acp]

Project "Cheese Grater" is coming along quite well. I'm going to run it as is while the other tub gets either powder coated or anodized. Here are a few pics. I'm replacing all nuts and bolts with stainless steel stuff. I had to Macgyver the steering a bit and hoping it works. Hope to have it running by tomorrow.

[Russ Winn]

The parts are cleaning up nicely, but when you get the new chassis, you may want to use a bellcrank linkage. The direct steering does weird things when you compress the suspension.

[joel45acp]

Hey Russ, I noticed that when I completed the setup. The wheels turn inward when the suspension is compressed. Hmm, back to the drawing board. But for now, I'm taking a two day break.

[JK Racing]

joel, that is bump-steer. you can use RC10 GT parts, with the nose plate screws from the same car. someone may have the part #s handy, they are still available at most decent hobby shops.

[joel45acp]

Thanks for the info JK. I'll look into it Bro. Hope you have a safe and Happy New Years.