WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE?
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WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE?
This looks like an Optima Mid,but I just can't be sure,with the one photo.
Anyone know what this is?
Anyone know what this is?
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Re: WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE?
looks like a lwb mid on a home made chassis. Or a JG radio plate but it looks so long. Them spare parts are throwing me off ( gears)
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Re: WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE?
It looks like a Turbo Optima Mid with some homemade parts. Not sure what's in the pile of parts. I do see some Optima A-arms. The gears look like Tamiya.
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Re: WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE?
I see clues for identification of the exact editions: yellow wheels, front stabilizer, ceramic resistor of a mechanic speedcontrol and gold option-house shocks. Unfortunately I don't know which model they all come together in, and actually they could all have been added separate from the original kit.
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Re: WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE?
Also: isn't there supposed to be a belt running over the topdeck?
I can't really see well, but I think the front dogbones or U-J's are missing also... looks like somebody removed everything to run it in 2wd (probably including the front diff)
You may want to ask a couple questions on that point as , if those parts are not in the pile, that would lower the value and raise the resto cost
I can't really see well, but I think the front dogbones or U-J's are missing also... looks like somebody removed everything to run it in 2wd (probably including the front diff)
You may want to ask a couple questions on that point as , if those parts are not in the pile, that would lower the value and raise the resto cost
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Re: WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE?
I agree with Erik on the missing parts. Finding a LWB belt can be very difficult. A front ball diff may also increase the price of the restoration.
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Re: WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE?
I think this car comes from "United Nation"............mixing up all different parts together...........also with the rear shocks installed from the back..........like Lazer ZX..........
for the shell & belt cover.........I think Mr Marvan is still selling some kyosho shells in ebay..........
for the shell & belt cover.........I think Mr Marvan is still selling some kyosho shells in ebay..........
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