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Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
05-11-2015, 12:51 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

Went to a vintage RC meet yesterday and as part...

Went to a vintage RC meet yesterday and as part of these meets we always have a fun/not serious "Wheelie Race" - open to any RC car which is designed for wheelying and not racing :)

I got...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
05-05-2015, 08:26 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

Been putting some miles on the old Box this past...

Been putting some miles on the old Box this past few weeks - did numerous laps of the local BMX track on Saturday and then it must have travelled well over 2 miles on the beach this weekend including...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
04-30-2015, 05:26 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

Looks good from afar but its far from good :)

Looks good from afar but its far from good :)
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
04-30-2015, 04:32 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

Still loving my Lunchbox! I seem to have rather...

Still loving my Lunchbox! I seem to have rather a lot of them now though...! lol Still using my original one as my main runner though - had a great morning at a local park until too many leaps off...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
09-11-2013, 06:17 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

Racing didn't happen unfortunately as only 2...

Racing didn't happen unfortunately as only 2 other vintage cars turned up - hopefully more will turn up to the next race on the 22nd September.

Fitted the largest pinion you can fit in the Mad...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
08-01-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

Yup I shaved the arms too - I have ended up leaving the shock in the position above - it works just fine - used DT02 front buggy shocks to keep the chassis level - had to make them as soft as...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
08-01-2013, 01:51 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

Still experimenting with Dropbox linking - hope this works...<div></div><div><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(251, 252, 255);">Dremel mods to the...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
08-01-2013, 01:24 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

Feels like I am talking to myself a bit here but oh well - its all here for posterity lol :)<div>
</div><div>Got a bit further with the Mad Bull conversion last night - had to trim a fair bit of the...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
07-29-2013, 11:53 PM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

Well I couldnt resist!<div>
</div><div>Brand new Madbull gearbox parts procured and last night I started the conversion process.  Had to trim the original axle-rod location mounting brackets as the...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
07-10-2013, 11:39 PM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

Ooh didnt know that! More expense! Cheers though :)
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Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
07-05-2013, 04:43 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

Ordered some tyres this morning - Schumacher Yellow Mini Spike Truck tyres - and some Proline foams just in case.<div>...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
07-04-2013, 06:05 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

You are probably right - the pinion might be my saving grace. I have a set of the Blackfoot wheels on the way and will try some buggy tyres on them in the first instance. The truck was definitely...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
07-04-2013, 04:22 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

Just to start I can begin to answer my own question.  Blackfoot Extreme rear wheels are standard 2.2 size and are also 12mm hex :)  Fronts are the usual 12mm hex freewheeling hubs so need to look...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
07-04-2013, 02:59 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

Well last night was my 2nd test - this time with the 18t Hornet pinion gear. Still no video as I was there with only one other person who was also driving! The pinion has made a huge difference! Top...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
07-02-2013, 03:38 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

I did - its just an inspired superb idea! B&amp;Q is the best place to get all sorts of U-channel from - then some work with a hacksaw, drill and file - the B&amp;Q stuff is 15mmx15mm and about a fiver.
...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
07-02-2013, 02:05 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

I did indeed - and I need to thank you personally for your various forum posts showing the U-channel mod to move the lower shock mounts to the correct position - its what really drove this project as...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
07-01-2013, 07:47 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

I will take some pictures and do a proper write up tonight - promise :)

Pictures taken but ran out of time for the write up - will do that tomorrow!<br type="_moz" />
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
07-01-2013, 03:27 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

The only rules for the class it runs in are "pre 1990" and "Silver Can 27t motor only" - so brushless systems are out. It does run on 2S lipo which helps. Weather permitting I am going to the track...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
06-28-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

Well I should really write a build post - but with a new born the time isnt always there! Anyway I built one Pumpkin into a "Race-Box" with my favourite selection of mods from all the forums. Had a...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
05-24-2013, 11:47 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

These arrived today :)

Sell or build that is the question!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v607/skip665/20130524_191246Small_zpsef61c40b.jpg
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
05-22-2013, 03:52 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

Well another afternoon of Lunchbox bashing with my boy - the motor I knew was on its way out so I didnt hold back with the muddy puddles - sure enough it eventually died a noisy death! Not after lots...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
05-02-2013, 02:34 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

Took the 'Box for a quick blast to the park last night - the grass was a little long but the honky lipo still made it fun - the LRP ESC I am using seems to have a soft take off though so...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
04-29-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

Thats my plan when I have killed all my old silver cans - this one sounds like the brushes are running dry but it still hauls so thats good enough for me :) Like I said above "used and lightly...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
04-29-2013, 03:50 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

Cheers :) I am hoping that by reading the whole thread (up to page 24 at the moment) I will find some upgrades that I havent tried yet :)

Best thing I did with my LB was switch to lipo on the...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
04-26-2013, 06:11 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 687,239
Posted By skip665

RE: Return of Lunchbox..

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Sad as it is I have joined this forum purely to participate in this thread! lol
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