Gold Pan runner build(updated 9-18-10)

[mikea96]

This is my start to a gold pan runner build. Milled the chassis at work and rounded over back of chassis where it attaches to the motor and also rounded over the nose piece and cut it the same shape as the 6309 nose. Then sanded edge of chassis all the way around.

[bearrickster]

nice job on ther mill work, its going to make a nice looking car

[mikea96]

Thanks! I have some new worlds bell cranks coming and another donor car plus the other parts i have.

[transamman908]

Thanks! I have some new worlds bell cranks coming

They are on there way. Nice looking project Mike!! Nice milling job. What type of lathe is needed to do this? I have an old Atlas 12" lathe, but i have little to no experience using it and have been wanting to attemp this, But don't know if i need any special attachments, parts..ect.

[Seabass]

Nice work so far. I like the milling job you did. I am like you, I like to be a little different than the standard Worlds tub.

I think you will end up with a fantastic runner.

Jake

[delsami]

i am doing a similar car. i ran a rc10 graphite team car last season and it did not stick out enough. can't miss seeing a gold tub!!

[Toasted Coastie]

I need to learn how to mill pans....

[mikea96]

Thanks! I have some new worlds bell cranks coming

They are on there way. Nice looking project Mike!! Nice milling job. What type of lathe is needed to do this? I have an old Atlas 12" lathe, but i have little to no experience using it and have been wanting to attemp this, But don't know if i need any special attachments, parts..ect.

Thanks!! I just used a vertical mill we have at work, nothing fancy but a lathe won't work for doing this type of machining.

[Charlie don't surf]

I need to learn how to mill pans....

No, you need to learn to tighten all 3 chuck holes on your mill

[mikea96]

Here are some updated pics but still lots to do. Waiting on another donor car.

[nicefrog]

Were the originals just milled to loose a couple grams weight or was it to induce some more flex? or both?. Also has anyone tried pressing a new chassis? I worked in a engineering shop for a while and I think it would be very easy to do

[Kayne]

Were the originals just milled to loose a couple grams weight or was it to induce some more flex? or both?. Also has anyone tried pressing a new chassis? I worked in a engineering shop for a while and I think it would be very easy to do

I asked the same question. Some guys were against it but a lot were for it. I have a buddy that works at a fab shop and he was gonna sehe if anybody was interested in doing it. But I haven't seen him in a while. If you are going to try it go for it, I think it would be cool to make some 10t noseplates.

Oh yeah sorry Mike nice build. The milling looks great.

[mikea96]

Got my Atlas carbon fiber towers today and picked up a set of thunder tiger bx wheels for this also today. Hoping to have a tranny soon and i will add some more pics.

[mikea96]

Some updated photos with new towers and RPM bumper mounted. This is a very slow build do to limited funds. Still need to find a white stealth tranny with gold motor plate.

[mrhemi1971]

Very nice, can't wait to see her done, BTW..If you're doing some milling or chassis mods, how come you didnt shave the sides down? It was an old mod we did back in the day to get the weight or bulk off the sides. Either way, I still like it!