So I picked this up at a Swap meet a few weeks back. Pretty cool RC and rare. Chassis rails are broken but looking to see if I can find used ones. I sent an e-mail to InetRc to see if they can help me out. So far I have not heard back from them. I started taking it apart last night and looks like I could have the rails remade. They look like 1/4" square bar stock. Will have to get exact measurements tonight. Some of the screws are stripped out and will have to be replaced.
I also had a question on how to get the wheels off? There is a set screw on the insides of the ball cup but that did not help. Do these actually bolt on like a 1:1 car? There are four nut's on each tire bolting up to what looks like a hub.
nice find! look's like a decent one too, im yet to own one of these so not sure about the wheel's let us know what you find. rare! yes they are for sure.
Looking at the pics it has hubs with 4 studs, and 4 2mm nuts on outside of wheels
Now this has got to be the most helpful info yet! Thanks a million! I have been looking for info on this and not a whole lot out there.
I will see if I can talk to a local metal shop and see if they can bend too new frame rails. Chances of find replacments is going to be hard. I post some pictures of all the pieces in a bit.
purpletimbo wrote:Momentary brain fade, although the rails looked similar, god job I found the AYK manual not a Kyosho one
I thought they looked similar to my Assault too. Problem was they are too thick and the bends are not right. Going to ACE tomorrow to find some square bar stock. My Dad thinks he might be able to bend them for me at work. I just wish I had the measurements for a piece that was not broke or missing the middle section of itself.
Here some pictures of the much needed tear down. Check out the motor and ESC; it looks old and I found some internet site that said it should be in a museum. The tires have BF Goodrich on them. All the gears are metal, but there are bushings throughout.
The AYK Super Trail for the serious racer. I'm not so sure what was super about it. December 1982 - RCM
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Very interesting front shock setup. Actually looks like it's great for the CG.
I own of these gems and I can tell you it's heavy as hell and the CG was obviously not a concern when they designed it. It's a lovely and very original car, I will try...
AYK's first off-roader, the Super Trail, was introduced in 1982 and offered as a Baja Bison buggy and American Pickup model. Constructed primarily of aluminum the Super Trail rode on a square tube aluminum ladder frame chassis with tubular cage...
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Thought I should share this find with you guys. Bought it for about $60 just before christmas. It came 100% complete (radio box not in pics) along with unpainted original body. Quite a rare find! I´m far too unpatient to take pics during...
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I don't think anybody was suggesting the bodies came from the same mold or were the same. People said the AYK body looked LIKE the SG Coyote body. And I also say they both look LIKE the AYK Gator body. :lol:
I´ve always been fascinated by the looks of the gearbox on the 566b, so of course I had to have one. For racing, I´d pick the Scorpion over it anyday, but still a very cool and iconic buggy. The main issues with the 566b, now a days, are the price...
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I like the radio tray idea. It will look racier 8) radio boxes hide all the pretty electronics
i just picked up a near mint ayk super trail bison, the body is in great shape but the paint is flaking terriably. looks like someone used normal paint instead of lexan paint. anyways will the sg coyote body fit it . or anyideas on how to get the...
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Great build ! I'd just confirm the above , I fitted the 556 body on my Coyote and its possible but not a direct fit at all .
I have been looking for info on this and not a whole lot out there.
Tim, this a AYK car . How is kyoshos practises of any relevance?
