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Hi. I'm new to RC and picked this up at a garage sale (along with 2 RC10 types). Googling around told me it's Tamiya. But is it a homemade chassis with Tamiya parts or is it a particular Tamiya model? Help! The previous owner is a retired machinist so home made parts won't be a surprise. And what about that roll cage?
Thanks. If you need different pics, let me know.

get ready for 20 messages from people trying to buy it...

It's a Sand Scorcher or similar buggy, but built with mostly aftermarket parts.

lol....one million dollars.


The roof has a JG Mfg sticker that appears to have been there forever. Nothing else has any kind of manufacturer's markings. I think the previous owner might have made the wheels himself.
I'd like to learn more about what aftermarket parts were like back then. I don't have any first hand knowledge about this stuff, but the chassis and front 'bumper' are .125 thick...aluminum I believe. Seems pretty chunky for a mass produced part.

I would say the chassis was home made. it looks like a "butterfly" chassis with a built in bumper. Wheels could be home made for sure.
Most of the other parts are CRP or RCH.

Here's my thread with some of my projects and a lot of info- http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=32765

Looks really cool. Lots of great aftermarket parts

Sweet!
How come the SRB´s falling in to my lap, being bone stock and wobley

DennisM wrote:Sweet!
How come the SRB´s falling in to my lap, being bone stock and wobley

Perhaps your lap is the problem? Try letting them fall into your hands and see if your luck changes

Sweet is what it is...