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A few questions...
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2023 4:35 pm
by WriteDean
Hi All,
I got a set of rims like what Jay Halsey used on his 1985 IFMAR winning buggy. What bearings or bearing inserts did he use? Does anyone have a link to where I can get what I will need?
Also, does anyone have a lead on the right tires for these rims?
Also, I have a Novak 1 esc but the decal is spent. I thought I saw reproductions somewhere. Can anyone assist with this too?
Re: A few questions...
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2023 5:28 pm
by RogueIV
I don't have an answer for you but this is the car and wheels in question, right?
or this one?
Re: A few questions...
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2023 5:42 pm
by Frankentruck
ooooo.... I hadn't seen the 7 car before, or at least not in a long time. Looks like he favored Hornet/Grasshopper sized front wheels.
Re: A few questions...
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2023 5:55 pm
by RogueIV
WriteDean wrote: ↑Tue Jul 25, 2023 4:35 pm
Hi All,
I got a set of rims like what Jay Halsey used on his 1985 IFMAR winning buggy. What bearings or bearing inserts did he use? Does anyone have a link to where I can get what I will need?
Also, does anyone have a lead on the right tires for these rims?
Also, I have a Novak 1 esc but the decal is spent. I thought I saw reproductions somewhere. Can anyone assist with this too?
Actually I found the tire for the front. It's a Proline 103-F Sand Scorcher. The wheel is Tamiya. Seems like it was some sort of flanged bearins and an adapter used to fit them to the RC10.I could be wrong on that part though.
Re: A few questions...
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2023 6:03 pm
by RogueIV
Frankentruck wrote: ↑Tue Jul 25, 2023 5:42 pm
ooooo.... I hadn't seen the 7 car before, or at least not in a long time. Looks like he favored Hornet/Grasshopper sized front wheels.
Either have I. I found it looking at
@HBrownJr super cool picture album here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/harold_brown/albums/72177720303176562
Re: A few questions...
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2023 6:14 pm
by WriteDean
RogueIV wrote: ↑Tue Jul 25, 2023 5:55 pm
WriteDean wrote: ↑Tue Jul 25, 2023 4:35 pm
Hi All,
I got a set of rims like what Jay Halsey used on his 1985 IFMAR winning buggy. What bearings or bearing inserts did he use? Does anyone have a link to where I can get what I will need?
Also, does anyone have a lead on the right tires for these rims?
Also, I have a Novak 1 esc but the decal is spent. I thought I saw reproductions somewhere. Can anyone assist with this too?
Actually I found the tire for the front. It's a Proline 103-F Sand Scorcher. The wheel is Tamiya. Seems like it was some sort of flanged bearins and an adapter used to fit them to the RC10.I could be wrong on that part though.
Yes, those are the tires, I am looking for a lead to get a set...
Re: A few questions...
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2023 6:15 pm
by WriteDean
RogueIV wrote: ↑Tue Jul 25, 2023 5:28 pm
I don't have an answer for you but this is the car and wheels in question, right?
Jammin Jay IFMAR 1985.jpg
or this one?
17973802_10154558481381864_7621101261980102023_o.jpg
The bottom pic - I have those rims...
Re: A few questions...
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2023 11:02 pm
by RC10th
Associated used to sell bearing adapters, part number I don't know off the top of my head.
Re: A few questions...
Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2023 3:41 am
by BattleTrak
CRP made bearing adapters too.. #4112
Re: A few questions...
Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2023 7:57 am
by RogueIV
If i can get the dimensions i can quickly make you a stl file for the adapters.
Re: A few questions...
Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:32 am
by Chewbacca
BattleTrak wrote: ↑Wed Jul 26, 2023 3:41 am
CRP made bearing adapters too.. #4112
Actually available:
check here
Re: A few questions...
Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:33 am
by Chewbacca
HPI also made an adapter set, I have one or two, but can only find the rear adapters online.
Re: A few questions...
Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2023 10:57 am
by juicedcoupe
Traxxas made some as well. They were for adapting 8mm bearings into 11mm holes, but 5/16 bearings fit 8mm holes perfect.
Re: A few questions...
Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2023 11:05 am
by juicedcoupe
Instead of dealing with adapters, CRP still makes axles for this.
They fit RC10, trailing steering blocks and have the correct Tamiya axle dimensions. They have standard buggy, wide-track buggy, and truck versions.
Re: A few questions...
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2023 11:24 am
by WriteDean
Thanks, everyone. Please let me know if anyone has a lead on the front tires.