Well, I was gonna wait until I got some more stuff in, but okay.
Front hex conversion is done, using Traxxas parts with a little modification. All new turnbuckles, just waiting on the ones for the steering linkages.
I found a good deal on some decent gold shocks, so the front and rear match now.
But since I plan on this actually being a runner, I decided to make a couple changes:
- I removed the 10T steering assembly and replaced it with Worlds bellcranks and a heavy duty servo saver. It is just all around better than the original pieces. I also have a Tower Pro MG995 in there.
- I replaced the battery cup with a Pure-Tech strap and brackets. I dislike cutting the ends on battery cups and the straps are just so much easier.
I think I'm going to use Traxxas Nitro Hawk rear wheels all around. They have a little wider offset than the originals, which will be good for bashing around. And they have the right look for a 90's stadium truck.
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Looks great, it really is coming along nicely.
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That’s impossible, I was told you need a sponsor to race.
Hey Cru ! Go balls out
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Well, I needed the black motor plate for another vehicle. I think the gold plate blends well with the shocks too. Also swapped in some stiffer gold rear springs.
Got a motor and RPM cover installed as well. Its just a 17T Reedy Radon, but that seems about perfect for a truck like this.
Got the Factory Works rear hexes in and installed Traxxas 1972 (Nitro Rustler) wheels all around with some spare tires I had. They are a little wider offset than factory but who cares.
I got a JConcepts F-150 body for it. I just need some extended rear body mounts before I trim and paint it.
Got a motor and RPM cover installed as well. Its just a 17T Reedy Radon, but that seems about perfect for a truck like this.
Got the Factory Works rear hexes in and installed Traxxas 1972 (Nitro Rustler) wheels all around with some spare tires I had. They are a little wider offset than factory but who cares.
I got a JConcepts F-150 body for it. I just need some extended rear body mounts before I trim and paint it.
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Since I decided to make this one a definite runner, I figured spending time and money on a new body probably wasn't worth it. So it got a hand-me-down body from my Team Truck and a new 3D printed bumper. For being nearly 30 years old, I don't think that the body looks too bad.
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Looks great, let’s see some action shots !!
Who do you race for ?
Me……. I race for me.
That’s impossible, I was told you need a sponsor to race.
Hey Cru ! Go balls out
Me……. I race for me.
That’s impossible, I was told you need a sponsor to race.
Hey Cru ! Go balls out
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I decided to go ahead and put a new body on this one. The old hand-me-down body has several cracks in it and some of the paint is chipping off. So I got a JConcepts F-150 body.
Also pictured are the big(er) bore shock springs. The fronts are for some Duratrax truck and the rears are for a Traxxas Nitro Rustler. I used Traxxas cups and locators along with the AE locators.
Also pictured are the big(er) bore shock springs. The fronts are for some Duratrax truck and the rears are for a Traxxas Nitro Rustler. I used Traxxas cups and locators along with the AE locators.
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Got it painted up. Tamiya brilliant blue with Duratrax bright white and gunmetal.
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I've always liked those traxxas wheels for some reason, good to know they fit well on an AE.
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You love the Traxxarse, though......
Osiris is the key.
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That's debatable
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I can relate with this thread. I stopped looking at eBay because I have too many projects….
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You can have too many projects?
Osiris is the key.
"The world looks so much better through beer goggles... except Farmer in his underwear" - Ken
Look out for Todd K. - he's a convicted serial killer!!!
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Look out for Todd K. - he's a convicted serial killer!!!
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