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My new Gallop
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 8:11 pm
by RedScampi
Due to the generosity of Roger (highwayracer) I am the proud new owner of this great piece of Kyosho history. This car is almost complete and in really great shape! I had these rims laying around and found they were the same mounting system as the stock rims so I had them on the car within 10 minutes of pulling it out of the box.
I also have a near perfect set of rears to fit the stock rims so I may go back to those when I get new front tires. For now I'll be tearing the car down for inspection - it doesn't need much cleaning which is a first for me. Thanks Roger!
I have a correct style repop wing on the way and I plan to fab the missing bars from aluminum tubing. I'll have new pictures when I'm done.
Re: My new Gallop
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 3:07 am
by Mad Racer
I want one but as a runner i have been told they weren't good.???????
Still love the looks.
Well done. Wheels look great.
Re: My new Gallop
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 8:16 am
by tim.sanderson
That looks great! Seeing these pristine Gallops makes me remember how terrible mine is. I need to put the Gallop back onto my short-list!
Re: My new Gallop
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 8:19 am
by RedScampi
Yes, I too have read that they're a bit heavy and the 4ws tends to make them hard to maneuver around wider turns. That being said, I think they're way cool to look at and have so many unique features I had to have one in my collection.
Re: My new Gallop
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 8:20 am
by RedScampi
tsan wrote:That looks great! Seeing these pristine Gallops makes me remember how terrible mine is. I need to put the Gallop back onto my short-list!
Watching your build was one of the things that made me want one. I'd love to see you finish that one!
Re: My new Gallop
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:23 am
by highwayracer
Gary,
I just realized I sent you the wrong car. Please send that one back.
jk
Regards,
Roger
Re: My new Gallop
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:26 am
by RedScampi
highwayracer wrote:Gary,
I just realized I sent you the wrong car. Please send that one back.
jk
Regards,
Roger
Ahhhh!!!! You're killing me!
Love the car Roger, it's one of my favorites!
Re: My new Gallop
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:28 am
by tim.sanderson
RedScampi wrote:Watching your build was one of the things that made me want one. I'd love to see you finish that one!
At least
something good came out of buying it!
I think the only way I could complete that car, would be to buy one that is in as good a shape as yours, and call mine a 'parts' car.
