cosworthwesty 644 Posted June 8, 2014 Ok so this is my first restoration project I've ever done, I'm more of a new in the box builder. I have to say it a bit more enjoyable in some ways resurrecting an old dog than building a new car. So I picked the car up from a customer of mine who said I could have it, as it had been sat in his garage for as long as he could remember. As you can see from the photo it needs some love. I pulled the car apart to see what was needed (lots) After a good scrub to remove thrity years of grime and grit it didn't look into bad a shape, at this point i had some help from a member in the states with a lot of the parts I required to get it back to a roller. As you can see from the photo I have no upper mechanical deck but I do have a template to remake one. I ordered a sheet of carbon fibre for this, I may make a lower chassis from this as well? Onto the rebuild when building the gearbox I used some anti wear grease between the mounting face to stop any debris entering the box. Not to sure if I'm going to run a standard motor a sport tuned motor, it will only ever be run very lightly. Gearbox and chassis mounted Front uprights and wishbones all done. New wheels tyres stainless wheel screws. She's a roller again, plenty of flex in the lower chassis I guess this is common on these chassis? Dampers on I used a hydraulic sealent on the caps rather than silicone sealent should be leak free. Rear shock and oil resevoir fitted, odd design but look cool I think. Now as you can see from my next photo I have a buggy champ body on the car, Super champ body's are few and far between. So my plan is to chop the back off the buggy champ shell and try to fabricate the super champ rear end(well that's the plan). Stay tuned folks plenty more to do. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RcMadness74 24 Posted June 9, 2014 Looking great, loving the looks of these more and more. Reminds me of the one that I found in a lot that I acquired off Ebay. This was years ago, I had no clue what it was, re listed and was quickly purchased BIN for $50, lol. Live and learn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finman 69 Posted June 9, 2014 Great project and going well. Have a look at this thread over on rc10talk http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=19645&start=135 . He's had a good idea with the buggy champ body. Rich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosworthwesty 644 Posted June 9, 2014 Hi Rich Thanks for the linky that's the sort of thing I was thinking about. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiyabigstuff 830 Posted June 9, 2014 I have a brand new spare Super Champ upper deck in case you are interested 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosworthwesty 644 Posted June 9, 2014 Hi tamiyabigstuff I'm unable to pm you re deck Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiyabigstuff 830 Posted June 9, 2014 Try again...mailbox was full, deleted some old junk now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pleiku68 24 Posted June 9, 2014 Very nice restoration Glenn.....Another fine SC back in service...Good luck Jerry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njmlondon 570 Posted June 10, 2014 Always great tom see one of these restored. There is an upper deck on ebay.uk right now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosworthwesty 644 Posted June 13, 2014 Ok so today I got a super champ shell and roof in need of some work, but I'm sure with a little magic I can fix it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosworthwesty 644 Posted June 14, 2014 Had a play with some cardboard today to see what the rear end would look like. Order up some styrene, just hope I can bend and shape it ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosworthwesty 644 Posted June 30, 2014 Made a new chassis today out of some 2mm thick carbon fibre no more flex. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scootmike 36 Posted June 30, 2014 Nice job on the chassis, will be watching for the body repair, have never built or repaired anything out of styrene, have a couple of broken champ bodies I'd like to save. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosworthwesty 644 Posted July 6, 2014 Got some time to start on the missing rear end of the shell. This is my very first attempt at working with styrene. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Percymon 2184 Posted July 7, 2014 Great job on the body repair - good as new Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE SMOOTHEE 56 Posted July 7, 2014 ^+1 Dude's got skills! Nice work indeed. I can see this turning out very very nicely, and also being very rewarding for you. Keep it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cooltoys 129 Posted July 7, 2014 Nice work on the super champ body.. I don't think i have those skills to fix the one i have..lol.. Maybe i should try that sometime.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neverfollow 599 Posted July 7, 2014 Wow! Great work! Thumbs up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1723 Posted July 7, 2014 You should use my welding tecnique: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=121875&id=24 http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=69201&p=516372 Max Got some time to start on the missing rear end of the shell. This is my very first attempt at working with styrene. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scootmike 36 Posted July 9, 2014 That is looking great, so you started with a Buggy Champ rear section? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grastens 2795 Posted July 9, 2014 That is looking great, so you started with a Buggy Champ rear section? He actually fabricated the missing rear end himself with styrene. And it looks impressive! I look forward to seeing the finished car in its carbon-decked and restored glory! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scootmike 36 Posted July 9, 2014 That is impressive! Lets hear the details of how you shaped it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosworthwesty 644 Posted July 10, 2014 Thanks for the comments on the shell rebuild, I'm just making it up as I go along. I'm using photo of the web for reference so it's all guess work and not a lot of measuring. I'm shaping the styrene with a little old hair dryer it's seems to do the trick. A few photos of the roll cage that I did this evening. I have used the roof for a template along with old busted cage. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oblivious 38 Posted July 10, 2014 Might be the first one but it´s impressive! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveU30 1011 Posted July 10, 2014 Great job so far matey, some people just have the knack! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites