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Hello,

New to the forum, been around the past couple few weeks reading what others have done to their trucks.
I wanted to stop in and say Hello and share my project with you all.

I'm a life long RCer mainly trucks, I have a RC10T and RC10GT currently converted to electric.
My GT has been outfitted with every blue aluminium part I could find down to the T-nut on the diff bolt.

I wanted to share my progress of the conversion so here are a few pics of before and after.

This is my parts list, unfortunately my old Futaba Magnum 2pl had to be replaced, updated with a Spektrum DX3 w/SR315.

TrackStar ROAR approved 1/10th Stock Class Brushless ESC and Motor Combo (13.5T)
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/trackstar-roar-approved-1-10th-stock-class-brushless-esc-and-motor-combo-13-5t.html?queryID=&objectID=47231&indexName=hbk_live_magento_en_us_products

Turnigy TrackStar Turbo and Waterproof ESC Programming Box
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-trackstar-turbo-and-waterproof-esc-programming-box.html

Turnigy nano-tech Shorty 4200mah 2S2P 65~130C Hardcase Lipo Pack (ROAR APPROVED)
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-nano-tech-shorty-4200mah-2s2p-65-130c-hardcase-lipo-pack-roar-approved.html?queryID=&objectID=30789&indexName=hbk_live_magento_en_us_products

Team Associated - Enduro Battery Box
https://www.associatedelectrics.com/element/parts/details/42003-ASC42003-enduro_battery_box/

RRP Super Hard "Absolute" Steel Motor Pinion - 32 Pitch
http://www.robinsonracing.com/catalog/one_eight_inch_bore_pinions.html#absolute32
15T, 16T, 17T, 18T

SKYRC B6 AC V2 50W LiPo LiFe LiIon NiMH NiCd Battery Charger Discharger
https://www.skyrc.com/iMAX_B6AC_V2_Charger

Spectrum DX3 Smart 3-Channel Transmitter with SR315 Receiver
https://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPM2340

My first paint job and my new esc and motor all soldered up.

Nice job. are you going to run the truck now? I'm curious on how you like it vs. it's nitro version.

Yes I am just waiting on my new radio. Will post my thoughts afterward.

Can you show how you mounted the battery box the the chassis.

Cool project! That is a lot of aluminum on that truck. Did you get the aluminum parts back in the day? Is it GPM parts?

I too am curious to see how you like driving it compared to the nitro. I would expect it be be faster now, but that isn't everything.

Thanks for sharing. Paint looks good.

I am also interested on how this turned out.

Faux4x4 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 15, 2020 8:07 pm Can you show how you mounted the battery box the the chassis.

to secure the battery box I used 4 RPM rod connector ends. I cut the ball off used it as a 2way nut. Came up threw the bottom with a short screw half way and down half worked out ok. Originally I had it double side tape but everything stuck to it and it fell off so I came up with this alternatively.

Lavigna wrote: ↑Wed Dec 16, 2020 4:27 pm Cool project! That is a lot of aluminum on that truck. Did you get the aluminum parts back in the day? Is it GPM parts?

I too am curious to see how you like driving it compared to the nitro. I would expect it be be faster now, but that isn't everything.

Thanks for sharing. Paint looks good.

Yes the alum. upgrades I got mostly on ebay they were done over time back in the day. It's a mixture of parts Yea maybe GPM also Trinity along with other manufacturers, I forget it's been to long.

The listed electronics is way slow compared to my .18 os engine. I clocked my nitro at about 40mph with a 15 tooth pinion and 65t spur. the electric setup goes about 30mph tops with a 19 tooth pinion and 65t spur. This setup are weak for my liking, it's good for a kid or beginner. I've since bought a ARRMA Big Rock v3 and absolutely love it.

Down the road when I upgrade my Big Rock to 4S I'll put the 3S from it in my GT, that should make it go better!