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From what I'm gathering, a 5k MAH would be much better.

 

I did just order this.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Traxxas-2970-EZ-Peak-Charger-Identification/dp/B00OAFYLJC

Wow, this 3000 mah NiMH does not last very long.

Great info guys! I’m gonna try this one out in stock form and go from there. Been watching lots of videos with paddle tires for sand/beach. Sand rooster tails look cool.

The SCX10 II does look pretty fun. I don't have a ton of rocks around here, but could definitely be something I could see myself being interested in if I don't get bored with my Slash.

I late night ordered a 2wd slash last night after watching a ton of YouTube videos.

 

Asks about $100 RC’s...buys $250 later the same day lol

Ah. Good advice! Looking at the 2wd slash.

Any thoughts on this one?

 

https://primestashstore.com/products/eagle-3-4wd-desert-off-road-pro-racing-rc-car

Good info. Totally ignorant to this hobby, so appreciate the info.

I’ve got this great, flat, sandy backyard here in Florida and thought it’s the perfect spot to play around with a 4wd RC vehicle. I haven’t owned one of these as an adult and short of just buying the first one I see on amazon, I thought I’d poll the group.

Which dollies are those?

Well, piss.

Not sure why my images keep rotating. Super annoying.

The other shelves I removed.

 

 

Not much needs done to the new house, but I’ve spent some time in the garage so far. There was a really odd corner shelf setup that was taking up valuable space so I removed that along with some crappy shelves on the same wall.

 

 

This, BOOMERs aren't staying in much around here either and still getting pissed if anything holds up their busy schedules / tee times.

 

Local news is still encouraging people to get out on the greens. It's really irresponsible.

My boss in Utah just informed us that he tested positive for COVID-19 after only experiencing fatigue and chest tightness. No fever or cough present. Luckily, his symptoms are mild and he's not in need of being hospitalized. First person I know that has tested positive.

Hoblick. He’ll media blast it and powder coat it for you.

When the world sees this thing for the first time finished, we'll all be able to say that we watched it evolve into the masterpiece they all get to admire.

Great design!

I love everything about this build. So impressive.

I have been following the work that the guys at protouringtexas.com do and have been really impressed. I messaged the owner about my goals and he referred me to HPI. I've also seen some good things posted about them on classicoldsmobile.com and some install vids on youtube. Seems like a quality piece.

A friend of mine once built a large electrolysis tank with plastic sheeting, tarps, and pallets so he could clean the rust off a bar car frame. If you're looking for a way to clean that up before you use it that might be an idea.

 

There are a lot of car clubs down here, one that I’ve applied to just awaiting approval, so I’m hoping someone has a contact for media blasting.

A couple more

Love it! Any pics of the car before it goes under the knife?

 

I remember when I had a ‘67 Jeepster Commando when I lived in FL. I didn’t latch down the hood properly and it flew off one night while I was doing engine work. Dented it all to shit. This was pre-CL and FBM, so I went on forums thinking “where the hell am I going to find a hood for this thing?”

 

Turns out a guy not half-an-hour from me had one that fit perfectly. Love FL car guys...there’s a parts car somewhere nearby!

 

Here’s a few when we got it down before going into storage.

 

With weekly swap meets going on and tons of guys with parts just "laying around", you can pretty much find anything and most of it's in decent shape. I saw a '67 GT350 blue & white mustang just sitting in some dude's yard next to his barn. Who knows how long it's been sitting there, but it's pretty common to see that kinda stuff down here. There's a '71 W-30 442 just down the road at a body shop just collecting dust. It's definitely been sitting for a while.

 

Now I just need to find a good 425/455 core. Already scored a clutch pedal assembly for the conversion, so now I'm researching T-56 setups mounted behind BBO's.

My '69 Cutlass which I've affectionately nicknamed, Ruby Sue will soon be finding her way out of her dark dungeon (storage unit) into the garage in my new place that I closed on today. Pics to come of the new casa.

 

A bit of history on this car...it's originally a Cutlass S and is from Akron. The original frame was in rough shape 25 years ago when we restored the car and my buddy who owned the car then, opted to patch a few areas on the frame, but it’s just not a good piece. I lucked out yesterday. Found a clean frame about 45 minutes from me and picked it up. Quick history is that the guy who I got the frame from...his parents bought the car brand new in 1971. The car spent its entire life in Florida so everything is super solid on it. There’s actually factory blue paint still present. There's actually a piece of excess welding wire still attached in one of the corners. This is definitely like nothing you’d find in Ohio. There’s only one area of concern which should be an easy fix; the rear cross member is a little tweaked. Regardless, I’m still floored by me only paying $200!!! I’m looking at the HPI boxing kit already as this came from a hardtop car and mine is a convertible.

 

Needless to say, I'm quite excited to get into the new house as well as devoting more time and energy to getting the car back into the condition that she deserves.