Why Mr Lex Should Not Build RC10's

[mrlexan]

Sadly, he had bought it from me and left it as I sent it.............

Oh I see! My "NEW" truck is like the neighbourhood bicycle or Reg's panties, every one gets to try them out!

I think he was kidding. I didn't get it from him (at least not to my knowledge). I have had it for a number of years.

[slotcarrod]

It's all good Jay, just in fun! I will post some pics of the truck later. It's nice! Thanks!

[slotcarrod]

The early RC10T is all done for the most part. The only thing I need is a mint early Stealth gear cover, for now it's gone to rest on the shelf!

Problem solved! This is how it should look Mr Lex!

[bearrickster]

thats really nice

[GJW]

wicked 10t man, top job.

[treehugger]

The early RC10T is all done for the most part. The only thing I need is a mint early Stealth gear cover, for now it's gone to rest on the shelf!

nice truck ive nearly finished my t2 just one Q i see you have seven sells and the period electronics is there ever a chance that the cells will leak

[Charlie don't surf]

Hey Rod (and Jay) that's sharp! Too bad it dosen't have the offset battery holes But that is a perfect early truck as far as I can see

[scr8p]

just wondering......... why is it that every early 10t is built with the narrow front tires. they did come with 2 different pairs of fronts in the box, you know.

[Kayne]

Good job,Beautiful truck

[Charlie don't surf]

just wondering......... why is it that every early 10t is built with the narrow front tires. they did come with 2 different pairs of fronts in the box, you know.

1) because they were "outlawed" by ROAR in 1992

2) because it further adds the "early" effect

3) because your 10t didn't have them

[RC10resto]

just wondering......... why is it that every early 10t is built with the narrow front tires. they did come with 2 different pairs of fronts in the box, you know.

Because the big front wheels and tires look like crap.............kids toys
My RC10T's will sport the narrow fronts

Just my opinion and i know that i am in the minority and that i am nuts

[scr8p]

just wondering......... why is it that every early 10t is built with the narrow front tires. they did come with 2 different pairs of fronts in the box, you know.

1) because they were "outlawed" by ROAR in 1992

2) because it further adds the "early" effect

3) because your 10t didn't have them

maybe you misunderstood me. the 7001 team truck kits (the earliest ones) came with 2 different front tires in the kit (3 complete pairs of tires). the narrow ones, and the proline 7045's. so, how would the 7045's not add the "early effect"?

all i'm saying is there's 2 options out there that will still be "correct" to use on an early 10t. just wondering why everyone picks the same option. i think the 7045's are cool as hell.

[slotcarrod]

just wondering......... why is it that every early 10t is built with the narrow front tires. they did come with 2 different pairs of fronts in the box, you know.

1) because they were "outlawed" by ROAR in 1992

2) because it further adds the "early" effect

3) because your 10t didn't have them

maybe you misunderstood me. the 7001 team truck kits (the earliest ones) came with 2 different front tires in the kit (3 complete pairs of tires). the narrow ones, and the proline 7045's. so, how would the 7045's not add the "early effect"?

all i'm saying is there's 2 options out there that will still be "correct" to use on an early 10t. just wondering why everyone picks the same option. i think the 7045's are cool as hell.

I just love the look of the narrow front's, it makes the early 10T special (not Reg and Halgar's type of special, short bus, hockey helmet ). No other trucks had them! I have a mint set of wide fronts, but then it just looks like a normal 10T.

Thanks for all the compliments, and thanks to all the guys on RC10talk that I got parts to make this truck complete. My former near mint shelf queen will now be a runner! I will enjoy that!

Paul, I sure hope my cells don't leak! I never really thought about it. I keep them dead, don't know if that will stop them?

[Bongo Fury]

I’m sure not offering any guarantees here, but I have a considerable number of 1400 SCR, some 1700 SCE and 1200 SCRs, no issue with leaking as far as I can tell. Including a bunch of cycling, both mild and abusive to a few 1400s about a year ago in an unsuccessful attempt to see if I could revive them for full vintage runs. Best I got was about 3 laps, punch noticeably decreased corner to corner.

But better safe than sorry, especially with queens like this tasty example. An idea for a little extra safety, shrink wrap them. My local shop still has clear pack wrap, some guys wrap their lipos with it.

[RETRO R/C]

Looks great mate - that shell really finishes it off!

Great looking truck.

cheers

Darryn