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Chassis needs a couple of repairs. Managable I think.




The dog (not mine) has been at this...

What's the plan with this one then? If that was mine I'd want to do something a bit more out there than the obvious post apocalypse theme, maybe a sleek, white civilianised version - think Caterham Seven with cycle fenders meets James Bond's Lotus Esprit

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I love this chassis. Very fun but need oil shocks because the springs are too soft

Jonny wrote:

What's the plan with this one then? If that was mine I'd want to do something a bit more out there than the obvious post apocalypse theme, maybe a sleek, white civilianised version - think Caterham Seven with cycle fenders meets James Bond's Lotus Esprit

Not sure yet. Yes, I'd like something different, so if nothing else, it will not be box art.

Oil shocks are on the shopping list. I'm guessing for the front I would need Wild One mountings or to fabricate something ?

Other bits I need so far:
- rear suspension bracket thingys
- front body/radio cover (either FAV or W1) (or make one )
- servo saver and mounts
- diff outdrives (same as a Frog/Brat??? If so I think I have some)
- arms for the driver (I may have some Wild Willy arms kicking about)
Can anyone help?

The gearbox has gears in it, but I haven't looked to see what state they are in yet. I also have driveshafts, suspensions arms and the other bits shown in the first pic.

Motor pinion: The standard ally one is apparently rubbish - where can I find a better one?
Servo mounts: These are very simple items - a block about 5x5x25mm with three holes. I need something similar for several projects. I can't help thinking there must be something generic available for pennies rather than gold-plated Tamiya parts. Any ideas??

Wow looking forward to seeing new life breathed into this rebuilders delight I had a look through my bits, I have a gearbox case and I'm sure I have some internal gears if you require them

WOW,

Lot's of work in perspective !
I'm just curious how this FAV will look at the end

Sorry i can't help on this one, i have no FAV in my collection (yet)

andyaus wrote:

Wow looking forward to seeing new life breathed into this rebuilders delight I had a look through my bits, I have a gearbox case and I'm sure I have some internal gears if you require them

A "rebuilders delight" I have plenty of those!
Thanks Flo. My casing is OK (normal scratches on the bottom) and I think the gears are the same as the Frog (can anyone confirm?). If I need some I'll let you know.

Don't hold your collective breaths about this one - I have plenty of other projects to be getting on with.

Martin wrote:

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Oil shocks are on the shopping list. I'm guessing for the front I would need Wild One mountings or to fabricate something ? ...

Martin wrote:

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Other bits I need so far:
- rear suspension bracket thingys
- front body/radio cover (either FAV or W1) (or make one )
- servo saver and mounts
- diff outdrives (same as a Frog/Brat??? If so I think I have some)
- arms for the driver (I may have some Wild Willy arms kicking about)
Can anyone help?...

Can't help you with bits, but remember all the FAV/Wild One parts are easily available if you don't mind re-re bits

Martin wrote:

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Motor pinion: The standard ally one is apparently rubbish - where can I find a better one?...

tamiyabase.com/...mitstart=0 - 2nd post by Edou - 15T or 18T 0.8mod, (so 32dp will do in a pinch), just remember you want one with a 3.2mm bore, not 5mm.

Martin wrote:

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Servo mounts: These are very simple items - a block about 5x5x25mm with three holes. I need something similar for several projects. I can't help thinking there must be something generic available for pennies rather than gold-plated Tamiya parts. Any ideas??

I've successfully made my own in the past from 1/4" (6.35mm) square aluminium bar, and less sucessfully from 3/16" (I think) - but sawing it up, filing, drilling, tapping then sanding/polishing to remove the toolmarks is not a quick process, so I've never got around to making bulk spares in that material ... nylon would be an obvious choice, but I've yet to find it in a suitably sized square bar. I know Plastruct make a 6.4mm solid square bar in nylon & I would have thought it would work - and would certainly be quicker (no need to tap the holes for a start).

I have maybe something for you. let me see for the save servo and the servo posts. but not sure for them

stingray-63 wrote:

I have maybe something for you. let me see for the save servo and the servo posts. but not sure for them

Don't worry too much. It was more of a general question. I am surprised that I can't find mass produced nylon versions of JRs suggestion anywhere. I reckon I need about 5 sets for various projects.
The only place I found something is Mardave but they seem a little pricey for what they are.

TIC racing is a bit better at £4.99 for 3 pairs