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bearrickster wrote:I want to find a foux VW engine and sand scorcher pipe. working lights. I want to make it look as true to scale as possible. I am really excited about it. it will be a runner also so get ready for beach pictures after Xmas.

look into the maisto VW's for the motor....

Ok sorry. go ahead & close the thread..
I was just trying to see if I was better off with using a repro to put on the car as a "runner" or just use the orignal....
& as for the speed control, just wanted to see if its a good trash item or not.

LOL thats funny.... I recently found out that Power Wheels & other similar riding toys use 550 can motors. @ 12volts my daughters jeep burns out with her in it. with me in there it pulls wheelies! (of corse I have to sit farther back.) Supose to be 35 turns, but Im still going to try one in one ...

I know this may sound like some dumb questions, but I have to ask since I dont realy know.... Whats a New orignal wing worth??? http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t209/ysrriders/RC%20for%20sale/DSC04863.jpg http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t209/ysrriders/RC%20for%20sale/DSC04862.jpg how about an o...

does anyone have any info on this motor? (year it was made, turns, any parts available, is it worth anything, etc) I cant say that I remember ever seeing one of these. http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t209/ysrriders/RC/DSC04859.jpg The only info I can find sais "WorkRite and Leisure were amon...

So I have a JUGGERNAUT shelf /floor Quean (its the blue one & will post some updated pics) here is the comparisan to the stock Juggernaut that rcdave now has. http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t209/ysrriders/RC/DSC04545-1.jpg http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t209/ysrriders/RC/DSC04546.jpg A S...

hum.. Cant say on a frog, but on a high C.O.G. rig like the blackfoot/Monsterbeetle it a big inprovement. my experiance is that the king handles much better. it has a wider stance witch helps with roll overs, much better rear suspention that actualy cycles & the gear box is slightly better. just...

They look very familiar.

Nope not at all.... Im a certified VW Nut! I literly have 3K + VW toys & a couple 1/1 (only 1 is drivable) Lots of other VW memrobilia. As for RC's I have 2 Scorchers (1 is 100% orignal & the other is a 50/50 mix), 1 parts SRB roller, 1 Super Champ, 2 Monster Beetles (1 brand new & 1 run...

that is prety cool. want to get my scorcher done so I can drive it

Looks nice. but dam, 2 years of waiting for him to paint it for you

I found a stock Juggernaut on craigslist & had to have it... I ended up traiding a basic ax10 crawler with stock electronics for it. It has no electronics. http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t209/ysrriders/RC/DSC04548.jpg Also got this new partial asembled Clodbuster body (orignal bow-tie grill)...

Exactly, kaiser. I've said it before and I'll say it again, and this applies to any old item, not just RC cars: "Vintage crap is still crap." :lol: LOL.... Man, my first RC car was a Frog and I sure don't share that desire! :o the frog was my first Hobby grade RC too..... Thats why I have...

I wish they would just re-re parts only..... that way we could actualy run our orignal cars! For true collectors, bodys & chassis could be a differant color to help weed through the re-re & orignals, etc..... There is no way anyone in there right mind is going to pay 300 to 500 on wepay for ...

If you cant find one I may have a spare that will fit?