85' IFMAR Gil Losi Jr. replica

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Re: 85' IFMAR Gil Losi Jr. replica

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THEYTOOKMYTHUMB wrote: Wed Dec 16, 2020 12:55 am I definitely like the leaner body better. Normally I like 'em with some meat on their bones, but this one looked weird to me. Genuine or not.
I concur, they both look good. But to me the second one looks better.

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Thanks...then i will probably use that body for a BOM with the vintage electrics
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Amazing build! Definitely a car anyone would love for their shelf

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Thanks!
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Re: 85' IFMAR Gil Losi Jr. replica

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Built some new reproduction Sanyo cells with Tenergy 3000 nimh batteries and MCI decals
....also fabbed up an ultra low resistance chain drive idler with Factory Works upper plate...and converted to Kyosho Optima chain for durability with sprockets from Dadio Designs
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Car looks great 8)

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x2. Making into a runner too. That is next level stuff, even just mentally, for an 834b.
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Y'ernat Al wrote: Sun Jan 28, 2024 3:14 am x2. Making into a runner too. That is next level stuff, even just mentally, for an 834b.
Its a runner!
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coxbros1 wrote: Sun Jan 28, 2024 3:30 am
Y'ernat Al wrote: Sun Jan 28, 2024 3:14 am x2. Making into a runner too. That is next level stuff, even just mentally, for an 834b.
Its a runner!
Dogs gotta run ! , cruel keeping em as house pets :D
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Re: 85' IFMAR Gil Losi Jr. replica

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Love it! great idea using more modern cells disguised as the old school sanyos I might have to do that for a few of my older models.
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That is an amazing Yokomo! If it’s a runner, post some race footage!

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RC10superfan wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 5:50 am That is an amazing Yokomo! If it’s a runner, post some race footage!
Lol..
I drive it..but I don't race it!
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coxbros1 wrote: Wed Oct 28, 2020 11:29 pm got these parts restored today....shocks are awesome
Would you mind to check the length of the front and rear stocks for reference? Many thanks

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Re: 85' IFMAR Gil Losi Jr. replica

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So glad this thread was brought up again. Epic build! I couldn't help but read it from start to finish. :D

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