Trip1050 0 Posted September 15, 2009 Hi all, I am just starting to restore an old Tomy Intruder from the early 90's but am struggling to find any information or parts anywhere. If anyone has any info where I could find any parts for this car I would be very gratefull! Regards Adam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gruntfuggly 562 Posted September 16, 2009 I'm afraid you're going to find it hard to find anything - there has been nothing on eBay for a long time, and I don't know of any other sources. If you can get in contact, there's aclub member called Spike who has a few Intruders and has helped me in the past, but I don't know if he's still active... What do you need? I've got a few bits and peices spare? I need a shell/undertray/wing for mine... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trip1050 0 Posted September 17, 2009 I'm really after wheels to suit, although I'm not bothered if what they are as long as they fit! I have a shell and undertray, so may try and get some made from it locally, will let you know if it goes to plan. (Mine has the wrong wing fitted) Ideally I am after a manual too as it needs a full strip.. Thanks Adam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gruntfuggly 562 Posted September 17, 2009 Well if you can repro the body I'd definitely be up for one - unfortunately I sent my shell to somebody who said they were going to repro it and they've since disappeared. I don't think there was anything underhand about it, but it's just a shame I can't get it back... I don't have standard wheels or the wing fitted to mine either - but I have seen sets of wheels pop up on eBay occasionally. However, I can help with the manual! http://www.zaonce.com/downloads/Tomy%20Intruder.pdf That's obviously for the Adonis (terrible name) version, but I think I've got an EX manual at home too - I'll try to get that scanned in at some point... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trip1050 0 Posted September 17, 2009 No problem on the body, I will see what I can do and keep you posted. If you find any markings on your wheels I would love to know what they are alternatively I will get some adaptors made up to take some Yoko wheels.. Thanks for the manual, been looking for one for a while! It will save me some major head scratching! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terry.sc 16 Posted September 17, 2009 If it's not an Adonis, I've got the standard Intruder manual here http://www.thetechshed.co.uk/Tomy_Intruder_Manual.pdf Parts are impossible to find for them. They weren't a big seller so there aren't many parts around for them, but they do turn up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trip1050 0 Posted September 17, 2009 Thanks Terry, Regarding spares, I am fairly lucky as the my car is complete and runs, but currently has foam tyres fitted which are badly dried up. (hence the need for some new wheels) I was hoping to race it in a retro class, but may just keep hold of it as its a bit too rare. (shame as I've wanted one since reading the review in Radio Race Car in the 90's!!) If anyone does find any spares or a donor, I would be interested in it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gruntfuggly 562 Posted September 17, 2009 If you find any markings on your wheels I would love to know what they are alternatively I will get some adaptors made up to take some Yoko wheels.. There are some pics here (when I still had a shell ) http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...40192&id=32 I think they're JR racing wheels - I'll have a look when I get home from work... They have square hubs and are attached by two bolts, which is a bit different! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terry.sc 16 Posted September 17, 2009 They have square hubs and are attached by two bolts, which is a bit different!The wheel fitting is standard Yokomo, found on all of their older buggies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trip1050 0 Posted September 17, 2009 Are we talking YZ10 or later? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gruntfuggly 562 Posted September 17, 2009 The wheel fitting is standard Yokomo, found on all of their older buggies. Hmmmm - never had a Yokomo - maybe that should be next on the list of aquisitions... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terry.sc 16 Posted September 17, 2009 Are we talking YZ10 or later? The 2 screw fixing was used from the original 1983 834B Dogfighter right up to the 1998 MX4, which changed by going to a 3 bolt fixing instead of the previous 2 bolt fixing, although if the earlier wheel adapters go on the Tomy axles the MX4 adapters should work as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trip1050 0 Posted September 18, 2009 Many thanks for information chaps, I think I have found a source of NIP Yoko wheels... will let you know if it works out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gruntfuggly 562 Posted December 6, 2009 Bizarrely, the guy I sent my shell to over two years ago just got in contact because I bid on one of his auctions and he recognised my id! Fingers crossed, I should get my shell back soon... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bugjammer 2 Posted January 4, 2010 Hiya sorry I'm a bit slow off the mark with this thread I've currently got an Intruder I'm selling for a friend of mine, Its fairly good condition just needs a bit of a clean. It does come with 2 quite battered but unusual Porsche 911 shells - I remember running full size shells on buggy's way back - they were good in close racing because your wheels didnt get tangled up with other cars I'll pop some pictures up here tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites