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Re: Parma Euro Panther project - Chris Arnold special

Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 11:34 am
by TomiS
Yes, Parma parts are really hard to find. I could get Associated axle and try that. It’s 1/4 diameter, does Parma have the same? Diff flange may be different but I could use Associated parts there too. It would be great to get the car driveable again!

Re: Parma Euro Panther project - Chris Arnold special

Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 12:15 pm
by V12
mk-Zero wrote: Sat Dec 16, 2017 11:18 am Beautiful build!
Thanks!
The Chris Arnold special car is one of my favorites too.
https://classicrc.wordpress.com/1-12/parma/parma-euro-panther-chris-arnold-special/

Re: Parma Euro Panther project - Chris Arnold special

Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 12:23 pm
by V12
Yes Parma also used 1/4" rear axle. This is common for all American and most British 1/12 scale cars.
But the Parma uses a quite narrow pod with different offset wheel hubs, that might be a problem. If you can get other rear axle, make sure length of rear axle is same on both ends. Also diff rings and nut could be different.
During build I found the diff hub don´t like to work with some other manufacturers parts.

Re: Parma Euro Panther project - Chris Arnold special

Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 12:22 pm
by TomiS
OK, thank you for info! I think I will try to source Parma axle first and if I can't find one then use Associated axle. I'm in no hurry with this one.

Re: Parma Euro Panther project - Chris Arnold special

Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2017 3:50 am
by TomiS
Seems that I have lost the rear axle completely. So everything including the diff is missing. I suppose there is no point for me trying to restore it. Any interest in parts here? Here’s all that is left.