Resto Mod LXT
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2018 4:13 pm
Hey fella's, thought I'd share my already in progress build of my vintage LXT. I will be needing some help/advice as things progresses to the set up portion.
Bit of a back story,
I've been into RC's since the mid 90's. I started with a $10 Nikko yard sale buggy that was actually very good fun once I dropped a hobby grade stick pack in it. After that followed some Kyosho stuff which I have a affinity for, and will show in upcoming threads. The real kicker was one night when my dad came home with a enormous cardboard box... I'm talking the size a refrigerator would fit in that was cut in half. In it were all manner of RC vehicles. Stadium trucks, buggies, pan cars, chargers, batteries, spares galore! What I know remains from that lot is a JRXT, LXT, Junior Two, BoLink pan car, wheels and spares, and some vintage bodies in various states of ready. Recently he told me he bought the lot for $300 which was I think a good deal even then considering their above average condition. We would run these at our local track Mushroom Bowl Speedway in Kennett Square PA. Lots of fond memories!
Anyway RC's in general took a back seat as the teenage years progressed. Now that I'm adulting and have a place to tinker "home of my own", the nostalgia bug bit me and I'm in the process of restoring several of my childhood classics. Some may be built with all period item's, esc's, brushed motors, radio's. Some will get the full Resto Mod treatment, "brushless, Lipo, 2.4ghz, modern rubber". All must be functional and will be runners "parts availability be damned!"
On to the LXT....
I recall not so wisely deciding to mount some home brewed pin spiked tires for a beach outing as a whippersnapper, and have a sinking memory of loosing control of the LXT followed by large waves crashing over it... That being said the only real culprit during initial inspection seems to be the hardware as much of it was corroded. I've also ran into some bearings that were frozen onto the races, steering posts being one, front hubs being another.. Before I resort to a hammer lol kidding! I will do my best to unstick them via lubricants or dremmel trickery.
I like taking time with builds in order to find "deals" on parts, and the finished product I hope will reflect that. As I stated earlier this is already a build in progress so ill jump in with pictures tomorrow to show.
The truck initially was equipped with the XX 2.61 transmission, some rpm hub's, and lunsford "I think" adjustable rod's. These will be retained where no damage is found. It also has a hydradrive that I plan on rebuilding if it will cope with the modern brushless equipment.
Power-
Sensored Trinity D3.5 Maxzilla motor 17.5 turn
ESC-Hobbywing XR10 Juststock "can run blinky"
Futaba R203Gf Reciever
Futaba 3004 Servo
4000ish mah 2S LIPO "yet to be sourced"
Grip-
Modern Panther 2.2 Komodo Dragon "rear", Stock Losi ribbed fronts
Repair/Replace-
Big list to follow.... thanks sabula tech for all the goodies!
My end goal for this particular truck is to keep it legalish for spec classes should the itch ever come to run a vintage race. Most likely I'll chase deer with it in my back yard. Pesky deer...
Bit of a back story,
I've been into RC's since the mid 90's. I started with a $10 Nikko yard sale buggy that was actually very good fun once I dropped a hobby grade stick pack in it. After that followed some Kyosho stuff which I have a affinity for, and will show in upcoming threads. The real kicker was one night when my dad came home with a enormous cardboard box... I'm talking the size a refrigerator would fit in that was cut in half. In it were all manner of RC vehicles. Stadium trucks, buggies, pan cars, chargers, batteries, spares galore! What I know remains from that lot is a JRXT, LXT, Junior Two, BoLink pan car, wheels and spares, and some vintage bodies in various states of ready. Recently he told me he bought the lot for $300 which was I think a good deal even then considering their above average condition. We would run these at our local track Mushroom Bowl Speedway in Kennett Square PA. Lots of fond memories!
Anyway RC's in general took a back seat as the teenage years progressed. Now that I'm adulting and have a place to tinker "home of my own", the nostalgia bug bit me and I'm in the process of restoring several of my childhood classics. Some may be built with all period item's, esc's, brushed motors, radio's. Some will get the full Resto Mod treatment, "brushless, Lipo, 2.4ghz, modern rubber". All must be functional and will be runners "parts availability be damned!"
On to the LXT....
I recall not so wisely deciding to mount some home brewed pin spiked tires for a beach outing as a whippersnapper, and have a sinking memory of loosing control of the LXT followed by large waves crashing over it... That being said the only real culprit during initial inspection seems to be the hardware as much of it was corroded. I've also ran into some bearings that were frozen onto the races, steering posts being one, front hubs being another.. Before I resort to a hammer lol kidding! I will do my best to unstick them via lubricants or dremmel trickery.
I like taking time with builds in order to find "deals" on parts, and the finished product I hope will reflect that. As I stated earlier this is already a build in progress so ill jump in with pictures tomorrow to show.
The truck initially was equipped with the XX 2.61 transmission, some rpm hub's, and lunsford "I think" adjustable rod's. These will be retained where no damage is found. It also has a hydradrive that I plan on rebuilding if it will cope with the modern brushless equipment.
Power-
Sensored Trinity D3.5 Maxzilla motor 17.5 turn
ESC-Hobbywing XR10 Juststock "can run blinky"
Futaba R203Gf Reciever
Futaba 3004 Servo
4000ish mah 2S LIPO "yet to be sourced"
Grip-
Modern Panther 2.2 Komodo Dragon "rear", Stock Losi ribbed fronts
Repair/Replace-
Big list to follow.... thanks sabula tech for all the goodies!
My end goal for this particular truck is to keep it legalish for spec classes should the itch ever come to run a vintage race. Most likely I'll chase deer with it in my back yard. Pesky deer...