The start of something new. Vintage TRX-1 build. - Page 3 - RC-Monster Forums

mamba max1 · 09.22.2011, 05:42 PM

A little rough on the outside but its perfect on the inside. :)

Race notes from the previous owner. :) Made for a cool read.

There it is! Over all the body is in great shape. I'm going to overhaul it to make it nearly perfect. :)

Pretty good shape. :) Even has a A&L bellcrank.

Assorted batteries. I'll be restoring the one on the far left. Will make a race pack out of it.

Assorted motors.

I'm going to clean the car up a bit and test it out. If something was not listed on my "keep list" and you want it, feel free to contact me. :)

TexasSP · 09.22.2011, 08:26 PM

I don't know for sure but my guess would be the plugs are an earlier version of dean's.

Nice haul there and cool project.

rchippie · 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasSP

I don't know for sure but my guess would be the plugs are an earlier version of dean's.

Nice haul there and cool project.

You are correct. Those are Deans Micro plugs.

http://www.google.com/products/catal...ed=0CFYQ8wIwAw

mamba max1 · 09.22.2011, 10:18 PM

I am talking about the orange connectors. (there is a close up of one on pg. 2) Somebody on another forum said that they were made by Race Prep, but I could not find any pictures on Google?

rchippie · 09.22.2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mamba max1

I am talking about the orange connectors. (there is a close up of one on pg. 2) Somebody on another forum said that they were made by Race Prep, but I could not find any pictures on Google?

My Bad

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rchippie · 09.22.2011, 10:31 PM

A pic of a charger. What are those things by Tekin? They seem a little peculiar to be chargers.

Those are infact chargers.

josh9mille · 09.25.2011, 12:13 PM

those are some pretty good chargers actually, dont be put off by the small size and old looks (thats what she said!) they work pretty well. The only bad thing about old DC peak chargers like that is they require a really good DC power supply, or a 12v car battery. If the voltage fed to the chargers fluctuates AT ALL they will false peak. So using cheap power supplies, or 2 chargers on one power supply is a bad idea.

Thats a good assortment of vintage motors! I used to have the second one from the left (LeMans 240ST) in an old kyosho buggy. The numbers on the LeMans motors stand for run time on a 1200mah battery, and the letters stand for the type of racing they were made for. So a 240ST would run for 240 seconds, the ST stands for, well, I cant remember, maybe "speed track"? Anyway, just thought I would share this little tidbit of random info that has nothing to do with your build

mamba max1 · 01:08 AM

It's been a while since my last update. That is what happens when you find all the easy stuff!

In the mail coming (all NIB/NOS). Each part in the list below was quite a feat to find. Especially in new white plastic.

White front bumper
White front suspension arms
White rear axle hubs
White front axles/steering knuckles
Silver front shock springs
and........
I have my eye on some basically new front blue shocks! That is all I'm going to say until they are mine. :D

STILL looking for:
White plastic shock collars/piston/bushing kit for 2 shocks
Rear blue motor plate (oh, will I ever find you.....)

TexasSP · 10.26.2011, 03:58 PM

Is that you that just had the body painted blue with flames on it? I saw one on RCC and wondered.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint...x-1-buggy.html

mamba max1 · 10.26.2011, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasSP

Is that you that just had the body painted blue with flames on it? I saw one on RCC and wondered.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/paint...x-1-buggy.html

Nope, not me. Nice looking body though!

mamba max1 · 08:16 PM

It's time for pics! I have made a LOT of progress, especially in the past couple of days. :) Warning, lots of pics!!!!

Some pics of the body "restoration"

BEFORE:

Decals Removed......

Wet Sanded............

Polishing.......

In the Process.......

All Done!!!

mamba max1 · 11.07.2011, 08:12 PM

Restoring Wing Mounts.........(couldn't find new ones :( )

BEFORE......

Done!!!!!!

On buggy.....

How it sat for nearly a month......

mamba max1 · 11.07.2011, 08:13 PM

Restoring a Sanyo Nicad.......

Done!!!!

Its getting there!!!!!!!

With wheels!!!!!

mamba max1 · 11.07.2011, 08:13 PM

With body!!!!

As it sits, I have a few used parts on it....haven't found the following in "new" yet........

Wing mounts
Front shocks (from nitro hawk)
White plastic on front shocks (from donor TRX1)

I only lack the motor plate!!

mamba max1 · 11.08.2011, 09:46 AM

I am constantly scanning ebay for TRX-1 items that will "spice up" my buggy. (especially the elusive motor plate.....garrrrrr). Anyways, I have always been on the lookout for the Thorp tranny gear set which changes the internal gear ratio from 2.14 to 2.25 (same as stealth tranny).

Here it is!!! (just bought it) I was very surprised to see it!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/250927187308...84.m1497.l2649