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It started only a month ago with a box Sanwa XL transmitter similar to what I used as a boy. The transmitter doesn't work; and in fact, it rattles; reminding me i'm not the only one with a few screws loose. What started off as a simple adventure for a nice RC10 book shelf queen has evolved into a full on quest of East Edigner epicosity. But like a Lepricon, the Edinger still eludes me.

"The First 25 Years..." has been like a road map to me; providing me the wisdom to see the difference behind the forest of abandoned craigslist treasures and ebay Frankenstein chassis. Yet still only amateur, my powers are growing. And in the process I have adopted a few close relatives to the Edinger. One more recently has shown itself to be more unique than previously thought. An early CE with TQ tires, 4-hole front shock tower and original bottom loaded shocks exposed to me tonight its tainted double stamped A'ness. Interesting. I've read about the double stamped AB chassis, but not the AA chassis. It's also worth noting, the early pre CE A stamp seemed to be a slighly narrower lined A stamp than the CE A stamp. Looking at another close friend, the Cadillac, the A stamp has very thin lines again vs the CE stamp which looks to be a fat footed A stamp. Can someone confirm this on their A pre CE vs A post CE. Also, notice the small piece of aluminum donut in the motor mesh slot. Apparently, it's been there since day one. Please dont mind the dirt. I'm still cleaning my rugrats. There is more interesting stuff I hope to share soon. Thank you all.

More than likely the chrystal has fallen out inside the radio.Or the battery tab has broken inside the transmitter.So may haft to open the case on it an inspect it.Don

That is very interesting information. I think the person striking the "A" , thought it was lite and re struck it! Never seen one but have been told about them! As for the "doughnut", that I have never seen and I'm wondering if this was just a flaw in the manufacturing or if it was intended? I think it's the first, but not sure!

Can I use some of your pictures in the 25 Year thread?

you have a very nice example of some quality control slips there. Double stamp(human error) and a slug didn't get removed from the motor plate before anodizing and getting shipped. Tool problem or human error again. Pretty neat to see them both on one car.

slotcarrod wrote: Can I use some of your pictures in the 25 Year thread?

Yes, of course. It really looks though like the 'A' stamps before the CE/Orange'ish anodizing is different, slightly. Maybe the stamps just didn't go down as far in the early days making them look less depressed though. IDK.

jwscab wrote:you have a very nice example of some quality control slips there. Double stamp(human error) and a slug didn't get removed from the motor plate before anodizing and getting shipped. Tool problem or human error again. Pretty neat to see them both on one car.

Wonder if the buggy has any more secrets. Just started tearing it apart lastnight.

Whats the trick with the white plastics, just put them in a tub of peroxide? And for how long?

very cool, maybe the car has a drinking problem?