Ta02 -> Ta01

[Hamnet]

Can anybody tell me how to go about turning my spare TA02 F-150 chassis into a TA01? I'd like to run a Lancia Delta rally body on it if that helps. Any suggestions would be most appreciated!

[_miga_]

just have a look at Bluefoots showroom entry: it shows exactly the differende between TA01 & TA02

Bluefoot showroom entry: Difference between TA01 & TA02

[Bluefoot]

You can see how those three chassis compare here:

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...983&id=2193

You can easily convert the F150 into a TA02, but the wheelbase is 3mm shorter than the TA01 (257 vs 260mm). There are ways to extend the wheelbase of the TA02 if you are willing to attack the suspension arms with a dremmel and shim them with washers as shown by Scollins here:

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...43&sid=5414

You will need to replace a lot of parts to make a complete TA01.

edit: Whoops! the post by miga appeared while I was doing this one (I'm not very fast on the keyboard).

[Hamnet]

These are all top-notch information. Thanks guys!

[Bluefoot]

Actually, ignore what I said above about making your truck a TA01! All you need to change the F150 into a TA01 is a new chassis tub and the short prop shaft. And body mounts probably.

You could use a Blazing Star/Hummer chassis tub.