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Old 01-29-2010, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackenedRR View Post
Yeah, I think CK trucks are one of GM's best designs, almost as nice as the 67-72. I promise there will be lots of pics once I get it home. I just wish I had GMRacer's talent, I'd love to blow this truck apart and build a new frame for it. Oh well, maybe someday...

As for the RC Camaro, I want to build an aluminum or carbon fiber chassis for it, put a more powerful motor in it and see just how fast I can make it. I've seen these cars on ebay now for less than half what I paid for this one, so I might buy a few more and use them just for extra bodies or maybe just paint them and display them with the rest of my diecast collection.
If you go electric for the powertrain there are some REALLY strong brushless systems available. And the radios have come way down in price too.
I have a friend with the brushless Traxxass Revo and he has done some upgrades to it. For a 4x4 monser truck it hauls ass. I think it is good for almost 70 mph. But then again he has a ton of cash in it too.

Look around for a carbon chassis that is close in dimensions (for axle center lines) and modify it to fit your needs. It is pretty easy to build the entire running chassis from scratch these days. Then just fab up some body mounts and head out.
Do you have any pictures of that RC car with the body off? I am curious to see how it is layed out. What brand or where did it come from?
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