Retro RC10 Build

[ApexSpeed]

Having lived through it all myself, I do realize no one cut the sides off on the old school cars, but there were guys like Cliff Lett who did trim them down somewhat, and even machined slots in the sidepods.

Today, people are cutting them down about 50% and keeping the structural integrity intact, as well as allowing bodies to be lowered considerably on the car. It gives the car a very distinctive look, but it's not really what I'm after with this car.


doug

[Gayo]

Originally Posted by ApexSpeed

the car is not as sexy as a new 201x or Cougar SV

Man, are you crazy???

Anything sexier than this RC10 has to be wearing a bikini

[ApexSpeed]

Originally Posted by Gayo

Man, are you crazy???

Anything sexier than this RC10 has to be wearing a bikini

I guess it all depends on your point of view. Blonde or brunette, you have to decide for yourself.

[ApexSpeed]

Ok, new wing finally came in (Losi XX4 Maxi straight), so I decided that the masking had been on the body long enough and I shot my colors on it. Going along with the idea that this car is built today as I would have done it in 1988 if I actually knew what I was doing, I gave the car my new school look with an old school body. Turned out pretty cool... I still love the look of this body.

[GRIFF55]

VERY NICE!!! loving the wheel sticker touch too!

[ApexSpeed]

Originally Posted by GRIFF55

VERY NICE!!! loving the wheel sticker touch too!

Thanks. Those are cut vinyl, but I'm thinking of putting them into actual decal production in white and black as "TEAM ASSOCIATED -- FACTORY TEAM"

Might be something that shows up for sale on the squarehead.design website sooner or later.

[GRIFF55]

how about associated/reedy ones like they used to do? I loved them!!

[ApexSpeed]

Originally Posted by GRIFF55

how about associated/reedy ones like they used to do? I loved them!!

Too narrow of a market. No one I know uses Reedy stuff anymore.

[Martin Wallace]

bloody stunning, well done

[olefiloux]

Fantastique job Doug... Your car is a Must!!!

[Nick Goodall]

Car looks stunning, but there's something not quite right about that Body in my eyes.... What shell is it??

I think an original shell would definitely look better... but apart from that it's amazing!!! Great job!!

[tarotrex]

Thumps up!

[ApexSpeed]

Originally Posted by Nick Goodall

Car looks stunning, but there's something not quite right about that Body in my eyes.... What shell is it??

I think an original shell would definitely look better... but apart from that it's amazing!!! Great job!!

It's a Pro-line Class 1 single seat buggy that was an original body for the RC10 and Ultima in the mid to late 80s. It was used by a LOT of people back then, including myself and my brother, and still is a favorite of mine. They are virtually impossible to find, and this one was seriously hacked up but unpainted when I found it.

I actually had trimmed a stock Protech out and mounted it up but I still really don't like the way they look on tub chassis cars (the side pods flex up slightly).

This was the exact look I wanted—old meets new—in many ways. If I could figure out how to get the wing about 4-5mm lower, I'd be thrilled.

One of the "pro" cars from back in the day...

[Nick Goodall]

Originally Posted by ApexSpeed

It's a Pro-line Class 1 single seat buggy that was an original body for the RC10 and Ultima in the mid to late 80s. It was used by a LOT of people back then, including myself and my brother, and still is a favorite of mine. They are virtually impossible to find, and this one was seriously hacked up but unpainted when I found it.

I actually had trimmed a stock Protech out and mounted it up but I still really don't like the way they look on tub chassis cars (the side pods flex up slightly).

This was the exact look I wanted—old meets new—in many ways. If I could figure out how to get the wing about 4-5mm lower, I'd be thrilled.

One of the "pro" cars from back in the day...

I can understand why you want it like that, and it does still look incredible!!! I just love the old RC10 Worlds look:

[isobarik]

why he B4 rims ??? doesent they make the buggy a little bit to narrow in the rear ??????

mvh isobarik

[ApexSpeed]

Originally Posted by isobarik

why he B4 rims ??? doesent they make the buggy a little bit to narrow in the rear?

Narrow, compared to what? A B4? Yes, but proportionally front and rear (about 12mm narrow all the way around). Compared to an RC10? No, about 4mm wider front and rear.

B4 wheels because what else are you going to use to get contemporary tires on the car? B2 or B3? Worlds 3-piece? Good luck finding them. I wanted easy to find tires and wheels, and things that I had in the shop already.

The track width is not an issue, as it is proportional front and rear to not only the RC10 but the current B4.

[tony6187]

quick question?when using b4 caster blocks on an rc10 is it true you have to add 5deg to the caster block eg 25 deg caster block+5 deg for the extra front kickup on the rc10= 30deg or is it the other way round?

[ApexSpeed]

Originally Posted by tony6187

quick question?when using b4 caster blocks on an rc10 is it true you have to add 5deg to the caster block eg 25 deg caster block+5 deg for the extra front kickup on the rc10= 30deg or is it the other way round?

You are correct. I have 30° blocks in there right now for a total of 35°, but have the 20° and 25° blocks on standby to use should these prove to be too much.

[tony6187]

Originally Posted by ApexSpeed

You are correct. I have 30° blocks in there right now for a total of 35°, but have the 20° and 25° blocks on standby to use should these prove to be too much.

thanks for the quick reply

[slowjun]

I will surely miss this car, good buy on the new owner, if i only have the money the time it was posted, then i will surely get this one. truly a treasure.