The reBuild...CC-01, a second chance (or a second life?)

[mastino 1179]

So, for the second time in my R/C life, I let myself be fooled by a CC01. This time used ( and unfortunately too late I discovered abused). This story began a year ago.

So the postman delivers a package to me. Inside is a really shabby specimen of CC01, in very poor condition and very dirty.  My disappointment was so great that I didn't even feel like taking pictures and abandoned it for weeks.

I first separated the various parts for rough cleaning and evaluation of what was needed for restoration, and then reassembled the model following my own whim and previous experience.

This is one of the seller's photos. He was only reporting the front spindle breakage.

And some other, from the seller...

 

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And some pictures taken by me

It would appear to be an XB series model

Actually both broken spindles and also a c- hub.

Then so many other things, there was a G2 mount missing on the transmission and the gears were ruined, plastic bushings were in need of replacement, steering system, metal links to be fixed, body to be replaced, tired motor, plastic hex...

I made an initial order of essential parts, A,B,G parts and, in addiction, a little alu kit from chinese store...

Then the waiting, vacations, work, Christmas... in short, I lost so much time.

 

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I started with the differentials, locking them

A new motor

Seal the cracks in the frame

The new Gear

Link and shaft

 

 

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I forgot. I also prepared the Blitzer Beetle in the meantime...

[FoxShot 280]

I am just about to paint up a part built/finished at dismantled CC01 Unimog I got for £25.00 with an 80x2 motor, and full Junfac alloy upgrades from my mate I did the Mountain Rider for. The upgraded front axles had the pivot point in the wrong place on the shaft so it affected the steering. I have gone back to stock. I also think he did something to the drive line. Its very noisy. Spent ages deciding on a colour. Going for Mica red with black arches. 

He has badly deleted the front bumper, so I fixed that in the chassis too. Looks stock, and doesn.t have one.

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Front assembly. 

Based on previous experience, I modified the plastic parts to be able to increase the travel. Then I redid the same on the aluminum parts.

On the left, as supplied. On the right, after mod.

And the comparison with the plastic parts, after modification .

Time to check the shock adsorbers

At the beginning I also prepared a pair of longer CVA.

I' m not a brick fan...

Front skid made by alu thin sheet 

Screwed and glued ( to be clean)

There is no way to use longer dampers without other mod, and swap to the original configuration.

And funny idea to fix the body

One shot and I fix the body, lock the plate and install a bumper.

But...the body???

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The body  comes from afar, from my first CC01 purchased in 2011. A Jeep Wrangler YJ used first on the CC, then on the CR and finally abandoned in a box.

A few stock images

It needs to be fixed, I want to get rid of the roof rack, I will have to close some holes and renew the paint job.

Maybe I've gone too far...

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Motor and transmission: classic brushed 35T and 16 pinion gear?

Or let's change, 3:1 gearbox and 20t pinion?

However, it is necessary to make room because of the new footprint

Now I have to find a way to protect the area from dirt.

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Not beautiful, the protection made of lexan and glue. Hopefully some black paint will hide it

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Finally, installed with new motor plate and 20t pinion

As a plus, steering hopup

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Time for servo. Swap from the Tamiya one supplied to an old Hitec (really, it's been running around my house for more than 20 years and I'm curious to see if it still works).

A little DIY to support the body at the rear ( and also stiffen the chassis)

Next step... I'll think about it.

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Primer and first coat, thanks to an evening of clear weather Tomorrow, however, rain is expected.

 

[Badcrumble 4418]

Great to see your restoration and modification work. Nicely documented .

I was slightly disappointed not to see the Panda body, they are so unusual and I have a soft spot for them (I'd rather have a MK1 Uno though my first 1:1).

BUT the Jeep body looks so good on the CC01, hope you get it finished soon.

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It can't rain forever ...

I started reassembling the body accessories. There will be no more spare tire 

 

[urban warrior 431]

Nice restoration. I did and always will love the CC01 chassis. Compared to the new CC02, Tamiya created a real milestone in terms of integrity and simplicity. Great job for getting this one back in good condition, regarding where you had to start. Admittedly I am not such a fan of the progressive wheels you chose, but it has to please you in the first place.

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A few steps ahead

Rear bumper, from CR01 Wrangler kit

It forced me to revise the attachment system and make a new rear support

Now the posts are attached to the body

I closed the battery door and created a holder for the electronics

But I need a few more millimeters to lengthen the wheelbase

 

 

 

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It only took 3 mm more at the lower links .

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Some time has passed. A few stickers, a few corrections, and tests with various sizes of tyres

The final choice fell on these GMade steel rims with 100mm tires

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Battery attachment system, elevated support for electronics

And dashboard for the wrangler

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Light ON

I will soon have them turned on and off through the radio control.

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Remote switch added.