Great memories. Dad built a Smog Hog back in the day. Still have some of his old engines and radios. Bonner Transmite servos were the thing to have back then. I think there's an old Min-X single channel x-mitter/receiver & Bonner escapement as well as a Min-x 6 channel reed x.mitter and receiver stored away with his stuff. Also have several Bonner and Anco servos as well as a Cardinal 10 channel x-mitter and at least one matching receiver. Things were much more complex back then. Lots more tinkering and experimentation. The new digital stuff makes it so easy.
The smell of burning glow fuel always triggers memories of flying with dad back in the day. I guess thats why I still fly glow and am unlikely to give it up
Good luck with your project!.