Double,Double trouble!

[USA-1]

Some pictures of my recently new truck I won off fleabay, you know how I collect in 2's. I thought it might make a nice companion to my dual engine USA-1.
Picture off ebay.

[carlosblr]

spectacular machine

[USA-1]

Thanks, was it yours? It was roughly done I tore it apart and will build and clean her right up, who ever it was did an excellent job, custom made chassis etc, everything working good. Body in great shape.

[USA-1]

Chassis had all hex bolts, countersunk all screws to flatheads. Cleaned up chassis.
Chassis done in Blue Metalcast paint.

Aluminum servo posts I was going to leave them polished for contrast look. But decided to paint those also.

Came with some nice upgrades.


Quick mock up.

Still a way to go before it all done.

I heard you wanna race?

[Triton]

the bodyshell, thats a 56 or 57 chevy right? very nice truck regardless!

[USA-1]

Thanks, Yes I believe it's a 57.

[USA-1]

Pretty much done, made a new radio plate also serves as a chassis brace.



Found out these are 7 port RB21's "Europa"

[vwjuice]

Those engines are awesome. Mine just finally died after 7-8 years of abuse. Tons of power, holds a tune very well, and durability is amazing. Took forever to break it in, but was well worth it.

[uzzi]

Agreed....those engines were the money back in the day had good power band and awesome fuel mileage. It won the 1/8 buggy European championships several times hence the 'Europa' tag.

[Jedi Master]

Wow, am loving those!!!

[besty22]

That is INSANE. I would love to see a vid of that running.
Amazing piece of engineering and your enhancements are A1

[USA-1]

Thanks! I would like to see it run too! Good to know these engines are very good. I'm planning to maybe install 18tb see what this baby can really do.

One thing I needed to do was to upgade the single disc brake system.

These items were less than $10 each on ebay.

Also upgraded the turnbuckles to Ofna 5x40 $5 a pair and corrected the steering turnbuckles.


The wheels as all USA-1 owner knows the chrome plating rubs off easily and these showed some rub off so decided to metalcast what I had left. Oh well.

[Jedi Master]

Awesome finish. The metallic blue and silver paintwork looks fantastic; well done!!!

[YZ-10]

Impressive, I agree about the colours, really sets it off

[USA-1]

Thanks! I decided to go with 18 tooth bells, 13 tooth seems too low maybe good for 1 engine, 18 should be good all around with tremendous top end.

Comparing between the 13 and 18.

Found these on Amazon sold by XShobby for only $4.50 each.

Dropped right in.