VW V5 Bodyshells

[rfsteel]

I'm after some bodyshells, ITEM 50787 (SP787). These shells have been discontinued by Tamiya so the only chance I have of getting 1 (ideally I would like 6 []) is to trawl the store in Tokyo where I'm currently working.

Can any help ?

[dhes2809]

They are a really nice body I have two in my showroom but can I ask? Why do you want 6?

[tamiyarcguy]

well you get the one you run and a backup for it and a backup for it and well i could be here doing this 3 more times

It is always good to have extra. ALWAYS

[rfsteel]

Thanks dhes2809.

I would like 6 shells as I'm a member of a MKIV Golf owners club, and a group buy was arranged for these shells back in May, we were told that 6 orders where required to ensure delivery, unfortunatly this orginal order has fallen through.

So I have 6 other people who are definatley intrested in the V5 shell.

Any help or shells that you are willing to sell will go to a good home.

Again many thanks for your help.

[fury_dice(2)]

Unfortunately, unless you happen across a stash of these shells in a warehouse somewhere (and as you you seem to be in Japan, that's not totally out of the question) you're in the same boat as the rest of us []. Your best bets are going to be:

- 'Wanted' ads here (as you've already done)

- Keep an eye on ebay, particularly ebay.de

- Keep an eye on ebay stores, particularly jr-rc and tamiya-rc.

- Have a hunt around any hobby shops you happen to pass by - you never know your luck!

The V5 is a lovely looking shell - wish I hadn't flogged mine now [V] Best of luck with your search and let us know how it goes. Cheers. David

[rfsteel]

I've now managed to get a shell of eBay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...item=5927695606

Any ideas on what body this shell will fit onto ?

dhes2809 have you had any luck on your two showroom shells ?

[sandmann]

Sorry, buddy

You've stepped onto a V6 shell. That fits on the short wheelbase FF01.

[rfsteel]

quote:Originally posted by sandmann

Sorry, buddy

You've stepped onto a V6 shell. That fits on the short wheelbase FF01.

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I've checked with the seller, and the pic is wrong, but the part numbers are correct. He also has a VR6 shell for sale.

Does the V5 also fit onto the FF01 ?

[sandmann]

Yep - the V5 is the long wheelbase version. Just another arrangement of the rear chassis and suspension parts.