wildwillydriver 33 Posted February 8, 2011 Hi All, after years of wait and thanks to a nice TC fellow i'm the happy owner of a TR-15T the first nitro car produced by Tamiya #44001. The car was born as street racing truck and share some parts with the more famous Dyna Storm (transmission, C hubs, and some front end parts). The engine is an FS.15 (2,5 cc) nitro engine with side exaust, rotary carb and pull start.The car arrived with Acoms radio gear, lots of spares, a clear body with a NIB decal sheet and a NIB set of Tires (x4) .Even if is a super rare car and spares are very hard to find my plan is to make it a runner..!I really look forward to the first test run.Considering there is not much history about this car I decided to share my restoration on the forum before adding it to my showroom clean and restored.Hope you will find it interesting.The car is now restored (03/30/2011), you can CLICK HERE to see all the detailed pics in my showroom.The car and spares out of the box.Feb 7 2011Lets start to strip down the car. Seems that it never had a clean....... Rear End - OMG!! Front Back on the car Finally the end! To be continued.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris350z 0 Posted February 8, 2011 This is a VERY intresting restoration Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olly_Lunchbox 28 Posted February 8, 2011 I'll be following this thread with avid interest. I remember seeing these in the shops (early 90s?). My LHS in Banbury had one on the shelf. I had a Stadium Blitzer at the time and wanted one of these badly, or maybe my memory is failing me, maybe I couldn't afford one of these so bought the Blitzer instead, either way, I have still never seen a built one in the flesh. When I first discovered TamiyaClub a couple of years ago the TR15 was one of the first trucks I looked up on the database - took me ages to find it as I couldn't remember what it was called! I soon realised how rare they were when I found the entry! Good luck with this resto! Olly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwillydriver 33 Posted February 9, 2011 A little update. It's time to start the clean of parts........ Sorry for not perfect picture quality but my workbench it's not the best place to take pics..... What i use to do it? Let's start with transmission. Strip down transmission. As you see it's the same as the Dyna Storm one made of a stronger material and with a different shaft. And open the Diff. To be continued......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
europro975 75 Posted February 9, 2011 If you need any spares for your TR-15T , i have the largest selection available anywhere, even the incredibly rare engine spares. http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Tonys-Tamiya-Part...p;_sid=99799178 Antony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KEV THE REV 2304 Posted February 9, 2011 That is one cool truck . I would like one of those- maybe in the future .I had a similar resto job with my HPI MT2 truck it was covered with sand and never been cleaned .Can't wait to see this finished Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted February 10, 2011 looking forward to the rest of this thread i didn't know Tamiya ever made Nitro cars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Origineelreclamebord 45 Posted February 10, 2011 Looks like an awesome project! I'm not a big Nitro fan, but being from the Dyna Storm family, this is one of those few that I do like - not to mention that I like the looks of the truck If you need any parts, I have loads of spares. I sold all my TR15-T chassis parts to you at the time, but if you need anything else Dyna-ish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamiyoman 2 Posted February 10, 2011 I think Tony has the largest selection of TR-15T parts listed on ebay, but NOT the largest collection of parts anywhere (Sorry Tony) We have lots of TR-15T parts, including all the engine parts too, right down to little springs, rods, screws, the lot. http://vintage-tamiyaparts.com/CMS/advance...j00e886pp9ctm96 http://stores.ebay.co.uk/vintage-tamiyapar...;_sid=224400140 Plus the wheels/tyres etc etc. 2 of our suppliers also have thousands of parts for TR-15T should there be specific parts your after as we dont keep that many TR-15T parts in stock (some sold and some not that popular so we dont stock them unless people ask for them, then we order them in as people need them). All the best with the resto, if you keep going as your doing now, its going to be a minter i think!. Here is a List of TR-15T parts available from one of our suppliers (just drop the "1" from parts numbers), most are available with exception of Body/Decals i think. 10004066 A Parts 10004067 C Parts 10004068 D Parts 10004070 F Parts 10004071 H Parts 10005496 B Parts (1pc.) 10114006 J Parts 10114007 K Parts 10225072 X Parts 10225073 Y Parts 11054095 Instructions 11824001 Body N/A 13454010 Main Shaft 13454011 Flywheel 13454012 Clutch Bell 13554006 Flywheel 14004002 Lower Deck 14024001 Mechanisme Deck 14135041 Universal Shaft (1pc) 15005066 Clutch Spring 15404001 Engine Mount 15404002 Angled Mount 15405028 Clutch Housing 15415003 Brake Caliper 15494001 Plug Wrench 15700060 1060 Flanged Ball Bearing 16095001 Antenna Pipe (38cm) 19004041 (0004041) E Parts 19334033 Spur Gear Bag (66T) 19335123 Gear Bag 19404083 Tool Bag (Grease ) 19404084 Metal Bearing Bag 19404085 Mount Bag 19404086 Ball Connector Bag 19404087 Shaft Bag 19404088 Rod Bag 19404089 Gear Box Parts Bag 19404090 Press Parts Bag (R & F Damper Stay) 19404091 Adjuster Bag 19404092 Damper Bag (Damper Oil) 19404093 Pipe Bag (Exhaust Pipe) 19464023 Screw Bag A 19464024 Screw Bag B 19464025 Screw Bag C 19464026 Screw Bag D 19464027 Screw Bag E 19494010 Sticker Bag (a,b, Masking Seal) N/A 19805442 Diff Joint A & B 19805443 Wheel Hub Bag 19805471 Knuckle Arm Bag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwillydriver 33 Posted February 11, 2011 Hi, Thanks a lot for your post and spares offers, i'm sure we will deal a little in next weeks....... A little update about the resto, very little time to dedicate in these days..... Chassis rear arms and roll bar are now clean and ready to be assembled. Diff clean and degreased, will be rebuilt soon. Hope to be able to work during the week end.To be continued..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwillydriver 33 Posted February 15, 2011 Had not much time for the TR but the work is in progess......Front end stripped and cleaned + Rear end screw and pins cleaned Gas Tank and fuel filter cleaned and degreased Front steering stripped cleaned and ready to receive ball bearings (4 x 850) instead of bronze ones.Front Bumber and bits I'm now very near to rebuilt, i just have to strip and clean the radio lid..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwillydriver 33 Posted February 23, 2011 Not much time in the past days but a little bit more was done.Radio tray stripped and cleaned Then my attention to the clutch that was in bad and gummed up condition with also some rust on plates.A good clean, degrease and wet sanding on all plates even the "fiber" ones gave a very good result or at least enough for the TR. Wet sanding the clutch plates it's a good trick to have the Tamiya MDC clutch works perfect and i used it a lot on my Dyna Storm racer, if i needed it in perfect conditions i had to wet sand also between morning and afternoon races or before finals, it depends on track and weather conditions.Last but not least another little trick to eliminate any kind of play on bearing housings, after a good degrease use a little of Bostik (don't know if it has the same name all over the world...) on a toothpick around the bearing housing wait some seconds and put the bearing back, this has to be done also on the shafts that works inside bearings and you can say good bye to any kind of play. Works great also on vintage transmissions like the Sand Scorcher ones. Don't worry it's very easy to remove....... Clutch rebuilt and ready to be assembled back on the car.That's all for today, next will be Ball Diff rebuilt.ByeWWD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skottoman 306 Posted February 23, 2011 Great thread! Out of curiosity I searched TamiyaUSA for the truck, and it looks like they have a LOT of parts still available. Most of them are on a serious discount. Things like muffler and fuel tank are just $4 each! http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/rcpss.php...mp;kit_id=44001 Cheers, Skottoman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Origineelreclamebord 45 Posted February 24, 2011 Great thread!Out of curiosity I searched TamiyaUSA for the truck, and it looks like they have a LOT of parts still available. Most of them are on a serious discount. Things like muffler and fuel tank are just $4 each! http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/rcpss.php...mp;kit_id=44001 Cheers, Skottoman TamiyaUSA indeed have loads of Dyna series spares for a distributor - They even have the Dyna Storm upper CARBON decks in stock from what I remember The lower deck however is another thing altogether to come across Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwillydriver 33 Posted February 24, 2011 It time for an important part of the car the Ball Diff......The TR-15T has the same Diff as the Dyna Storm, simple but effective. Before rebuilt it's very important to properly prepare all parts clean and totally degreased (done!) and diff plates wet sanded (see picture below).Then check to have all the products needed for a good work, quality products will give you a problem free ball diff, here below what i used for it:- RCLazy 3mm Ceramic balls (top quality)- Asso Diff Lube the perfect stuff to use between pressure disks and diff plates- Schumacher Silicone Diff Lube, fantastic for balls and diff plates (balls side)- Asso Black Grease the only one for trust bearings - Sand paperReady to be assembled.Done and silky smoooooooth........! We are now ready to close the transmission; as before i used the Bostik trick to eliminate bearings play, another one to fix "loose" screws when they "work" in plastic, like the one that close the transmission. On gears i used some Tamiya Ceramic Grease, it works very well on plastic gears.To fix loose screw use a toothpick with a drop of Cyano glue and put it inside the screw halve turning around the toothpick do this a couple of time wait for the cyano to be dry and then you will be able to close again your screw tight.Trasmission is done!Now is time to assemble all the chassis.To be continued...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Singapore_959 18 Posted February 25, 2011 Great stuff. That is alot work but I am sure a alot of fun. Cleaning off nitro gunk is not so easy. You have great results. Gearbox looks excellent. I particularly like............ HOLY metal polish!! coooool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwillydriver 33 Posted February 28, 2011 Great stuff. That is alot work but I am sure a alot of fun. Cleaning off nitro gunk is not so easy. You have great results. Gearbox looks excellent.I particularly like............ HOLY metal polish!! coooool Thx mate! Always nice to hear from you. Yes i think you really know that gearbox...... Bye WWD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwillydriver 33 Posted February 28, 2011 Some update about the restoration.Starting to assemble the clean chassis back, it start to look nice. C-Hubs back again with Bostik on bearings!Back on chassisAnd it's now time to take care of shocks, always have some Asso Green Slime in your hand before you start working on shocks.....Decided to go with stock Tamiya oil instead of Losi or Team Associated oils i use on race cars, a litte too soft but ok for the use. C U Soon! WWD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Singapore_959 18 Posted March 1, 2011 Black spur gear (I should have spotted in your first post) ! Niiiiiiice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwillydriver 33 Posted March 2, 2011 Now is time to have the front end back on the chassis with the steering system. Ok! Chassis is now back again ready for the radio and motor.Ando also the Radio mechanism deck is done!It's now engine time with a total strip clean and rebuilt. This will be a tuff work considering engine condition.............Stay tuned for the engine resto.ByeWWD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike_o 35 Posted March 2, 2011 Very nice restoration! Did you consider an electric conversion, or would that be blasfemy? Thanks for sharing and keep us posted!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pikachoo-75 3 Posted March 2, 2011 great work! Nitro models are a nightmare to keep clean! i recall my experiences with them and you could have driven one through an operating theatre and it would still be covered in gunk and grit?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Origineelreclamebord 45 Posted March 3, 2011 great work! Nitro models are a nightmare to keep clean! i recall my experiences with them and you could have driven one through an operating theatre and it would still be covered in gunk and grit?! Before or after a bad performance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pikachoo-75 3 Posted March 3, 2011 Before or after a bad performance? perhaps a showing of "phantom of the clean nitro! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwillydriver 33 Posted March 3, 2011 Very nice restoration! Did you consider an electric conversion, or would that be blasfemy?Thanks for sharing and keep us posted!!! Thanks a lot for your post, but please don't ask me an electric conversion on it.......... If you want to see something very similar and electric you have just to go for a Dyna Blaster. great work! Nitro models are a nightmare to keep clean! i recall my experiences with them and you could have driven one through an operating theatre and it would still be covered in gunk and grit?! Yes you are right, but generally what you say happens if the engine is old and not well mantained (gaskets, o-rings, seals....), on well mantained nitro cars i can have "clean" runs..... I'll try to rebuilt this engine at best and we will see what happens at firts start up....... Following this topic you will know..... Bye WWD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites