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my frog and baja beetle project
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 6:28 pm
by germanrc10gt
this is my frog. re-edition. shocks by bill from clinehobbies.
aluminium rims. color is a dark tamiya green with black roof top (frogs are green aren't they

), just like the real deal, though on the pic it almost looks all black. must be the light. i love the frog, one of the greatest 2 wd buggies ever made imho.
ugly but a classic.
baja beetle project. parma body, shocks by crp (contact clinehobbies if you need them),
crp front and rear bumpers. i think the frog chassis is an perfect chassis for a baja beetle with its kind of rail frame.
light and durable, it's much better for a baja rig than the rc10 tub chassis, but that's just my opinion.
Re: my frog and baja beetle project
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 6:46 pm
by bearrickster
Looks Great I really like the Wheels. I agree the Frog was one of my best cars I ran one for a long time. i really liked the Blackfoot also.
Re: my frog and baja beetle project
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:14 am
by MelvinsArmy
Two great looking cars.

Nice job.
germanrc10gt wrote:
i think the frog chassis is an perfect chassis for a baja beetle with its kind of rail frame.
So did Tamiya.

Re: my frog and baja beetle project
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:47 am
by Spiderman
sweet frog!!
the frog was my first real RC car
all it needs is a nice vintage new in package CRP chassis stiffener
is that the dogbone drive system that comes with the reissued frog?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330253858409&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=014
Re: my frog and baja beetle project
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:11 am
by germanrc10gt
hi spiderman,
thanks. it's the original tamiya cvd kit for the frog. just 14 bucks or so i think it is worth it.
do you think that chassis stiffener makes sense? i like the polished metal plate.
i think it can take a beating.
Re: my frog and baja beetle project
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:31 am
by Spiderman
germanrc10gt wrote:hi spiderman,
thanks. it's the original tamiya cvd kit for the frog. just 14 bucks or so i think it is worth it.
do you think that chassis stiffener makes sense? i like the polished metal plate.
i think it can take a beating.
I believe it ties in the front bumper more securely to the chassis but i could be mistaken...........been along time since i owned one.
That bad boy is too sweet to run anyway.
Re: my frog and baja beetle project
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:00 am
by highwayracer
Awww crap!!! Your cars are so nice that now I feel like building a frog. I guess it's time to put it on the project list.
BTW, the CRP chassis stiffener replaces the aluminum stiffiner and the black bumper/suspension mount. They come in that white/cream plastic, but can be dyed easily to match anything.
Regards,
highwayracer
Re: my frog and baja beetle project
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:04 am
by highwayracer
hold the horses...I think I got my CRP parts mixed up. The chassis stiffiner just replaces the aluminum portion. There's a CRP front bumper that replaces the front suspension mounts. Here's what the chassis stiffiner looks like:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-CRP-Frog-Blackfoot-Brat-chassis-stiffener-New_W0QQitemZ330253858409QQihZ014QQcategoryZ34061QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
regards,
highwayracer
Re: my frog and baja beetle project
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:12 pm
by germanrc10gt
that guy has some nice parts in his auctions. but everything is $$$

Re: my frog and baja beetle project
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:15 pm
by shodog
Great looking Frogs. I really like the aluminum wheel covers on the frog bodied frog. If you run these, definitely get the chassis stiffener
Re: my frog and baja beetle project
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:58 pm
by bearrickster
Wow these make me wish I still had my Frog

Re: my frog and baja beetle project
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:39 pm
by soniccj5
bearrickster wrote:Wow these make me wish I still had my Frog

I only sold one of my cars, but some kid that looked a lot like me about 15 years ago ruined the ones I have

Re: my frog and baja beetle project
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:45 pm
by Marty
ohh! der kaefer sieht aber schoen aus!
sweet looking baja project!
i think i have the same front rims ... but i didnt know about the rear rims ... hmmm
where did you get it?
Re: my frog and baja beetle project
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:16 pm
by germanrc10gt
danke
which ones do you mean, the rear aluminum or the black ones?
Re: my frog and baja beetle project
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:33 pm
by Marty
the black rims.