RC10th wrote:I believe this truck was all original, the castor blocks were the same as in the 7200 kit. This 7200 had thick one hole, inline hex. The front shock tower had two ball stud locations and three shock mounting points.
The manual also makes mention of single ball stud two shock position towers.
You're probably spot on, I'm wrong, more often than right
I'm very sorry to derail your thread RJ I never really noticed the dual stud locations on the front towers before I went through my kits, and noticed that there are three variants. Dual hole, lower hole, and center hole. Anyways back to the build
Thanks guys, I'm really happy how it has turned out so far.
The RC10GT has always been a favorite of mine, I'll always remember thumbing through RCCA and seeing the two page spread of the GT. While I have owned many GT's a nice white example has always seemed to elude me.
The OS CZ-Z came apart for a full clean and rebuild. The crank was a bit rusty and the rear bearing was stuck to it. I managed to free the bearing and lightly cleaned the rust off the crank. All of the components have been cleaned and reassembled, they are now in good shape.
Here is the engine all finished ready to go in I do need to order a new set of clutch shoes first though. I bought a set from Tower a while ago but they came without holes, this clutch has the curved spring which I've only seen a couple of times and requires the holes.
A little bit of progress, I'm still waiting on a few things before I can bolt them in. I've got new engine mounts coming for the like new truck and new clutch shoes, hopefully they'll make it by the end of the week. I'm also waiting on a few engine parts as I've decided to replace the rear bearing in the engine above, and replace the throttle arm and dust boot. I still need to order some carb mounting screws which Tower is backordered on
All that's really left is to restore the throttle and brake linkage.
Thanks hugger,
Even though both trucks (yes there are two ) were in excellent shape it's amazing how much small work there is. Cleaning all the little bits and pieces, removing corrosion, going through the screws one by one etc....
i did my last rc10gt and was a pain in the ass to get all cleaned up. nito cars/trucks are always all gooped up with so much crap it will be my last nitro resto.
I made the unfortunate mistake of only ordering the rear engine bearing. The front bearing is actually worse than the rear so it's another 2 week wait for it to arrive Serves me right for trying to do it cheap.
At least these things will be like new when I'm done.
hugger19 wrote:i did my last rc10gt and was a pain in the ass to get all cleaned up. nito cars/trucks are always all gooped up with so much crap it will be my last nitro resto.
I wonder how mad my wife would be if she found a GT chassis in the dish washer
got this one at a killer price from mayor r/c!!! i have a new set of b2 wheels, new trinity rear tires, new hydra drive setup(didnt take a pic cause wasnt sure it was going to work on this trans, but it did :D ), new b2 hydra gear cover, new vintage...
I've finally finished (well, almost) the LX-T that I used to race as a kid at local carpet ovals. This is probably one of my favorite builds since I've had this old girl for so many years.
Here's the parts I started with that have been on the...
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Wow!!! Super job on the stripping. That jrxt shell looks wicked!
Thanks! It was a slow process and took about 2 weeks total. I just soaked a rag in DOT 3 fluid and put it inside a plastic bag. I did the front first, then the sides and roof, then...
I just got done refreshing my original 1988 RC10. Built it originally when I was 10. I have kept it kinda up to date up to 1994 and then just last month got it out. Almost 28 years sitting in storage. OH boy I feel old. So I had to rebuild a few...
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Do the outdrive still have the smaller bearings inside them? If so, then I think the spacer is less important.
Yes the inside bearings are still there. I added the outdrive because I read a post saying that the support is needed if I put a...
I built this when they first came out a few months back...Beat on it (pretty hard) ....
It was time for a clean up and a few hop ups....Tryin to make her nice n purdy.
Figured I'd take a few pics early today cause I knew she wouldn't stay clean...
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Ah man.....this is kinda heinous.
(Rookie mistakes)
Why did you have to point that out.....n it's freshly glued too.
Now I'm gonna have to go buy another set of tires......
Now that you pointed it out, it's sticking out like a sore thumb.....A...
Doing a complete refresh of my 10t runner/racer. New bearings, new turnbuckles and ballcups, new jconcepts shocks towers, new wheels and tires, rebuild of transmission and shocks plus fresh electronics on the way.
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Thank you! I swapped the rear arms out now just need to do the fronts. Getting closer to testing.
So I’ve always wanted a shot on the txt. Massive wheels and a lot more scale than a clod etc. There are also many build options so it’s a great platform. Only now are Axial coming up with the MT to match its kind.
This is how it started this...
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Nice progress! Have you checked out www.clodtalk.com ? There's a bunch of information over there that may be useful to you. :wink:
Here is my new Yokomo MX4 with Masami style painted body. This is a very clean buggy and all I added was new wheels and tires. I am looking for period electronics and motor.
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Ok I have almost everything to throw on this I want to but still looking for one more set of the blue factory team turnbuckles.
I never really noticed the dual stud locations on the front towers before 
I went through my kits, and noticed that there are three variants. Dual hole, lower hole, and center hole. Anyways back to the build 
I do need to order a new set of clutch shoes first though. I bought a set from Tower a while ago but they came without holes, this clutch has the curved spring which I've only seen a couple of times and requires the holes.
it will be my last nitro resto.
