Flat_Out 57 Posted June 28, 2011 I scored this chassis (and a box of parts) the other day and looking for more info on the aftermarket parts. From what I've heard it's a CRP "butterfly" chassis and front shock extensions. The rear shock set up seems to be RCH. Anyone know about the nerfs and cage? Are they CRP too? Just trying to figure out what I've got here. Thanks for any help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozace 20 Posted June 28, 2011 I know nothing about your new find but i just want to say its cool ! Have fun with it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dimblum 1 Posted June 28, 2011 The Nerf Bars appear to be an old Team CRP design (Part 3061), they are normally stock aluminum - the previous owner appears to have painted them black: http://www.rcchopshop.com/crp/3061.html The Roll Cage is likely to be a Team CRP release as well possibly part 3062 or 3064 Team CRP also made two Butterfly Chassis designs. A standard Chassis (Part 1015) and a 'short' chassis (Part 1021). Part 1015 was 1" longer than the stock SRB chassis whereas the 'short' chassis matched the length of the stock Tamiya SRB chassis. Hope this helps. Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat_Out 57 Posted June 28, 2011 The Nerf Bars appear to be an old Team CRP design (Part 3061), they are normally stock aluminum - the previous owner appears to have painted them black: http://www.rcchopshop.com/crp/3061.htmlThe Roll Cage is likely to be a Team CRP release as well possibly part 3062 or 3064 Team CRP also made two Butterfly Chassis designs. A standard Chassis (Part 1015) and a 'short' chassis (Part 1021). Part 1015 was 1" longer than the stock SRB chassis whereas the 'short' chassis matched the length of the stock Tamiya SRB chassis. Hope this helps. Dan Thanks for the info! This is the longer chassis for sure. I though I might slide a basher MB body on it, but the wheel base is indeed longer and it would look stooopid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazaa 0 Posted June 29, 2011 That thing needs to be restored not used as a basher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat_Out 57 Posted June 29, 2011 also: Inside joke to OP: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will16 45 Posted July 4, 2011 That chassis with cage and nerfs is soooooooooooo cool!!!! Gimme, Gimme!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat_Out 57 Posted July 6, 2011 That thing needs to be restored not used as a basher kinda my thoughts too. I'm gonna clean it up the best I can and display as soon as I can. I'm in the middle of moving into a new place right now though and it will be a couple more months before I'm 100% operational again. It will be in my showroom (as well as the rest of my stuff) as soon as I'm settled into my new garage and back to work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hedge 314 Posted July 11, 2011 Hmnnn nice.... RCH Front uprights, RCH Front arms Front shock extenders - not sure who made these Front shocks and rear mono are Kyosho series 200 1/8th shocks (best of the time) with coil overs - not standard. Chassis RCH/CRP butterfly - can you please tell me how many sets of mounting holes there are for the front uprights and which ones your uprights are in! Nerf bars look JG to me not CRP Rear cage - again not 100% sure JG/CRP/RCH CRP rear stabiliser RCH rear mono shock mount RCH rear arms I would expect a diff in the gearbox probably Thorpe. Finally you would normally see widened front and rear end (hence my Q above) but your rear is standard. I would take the gear cover off and look to see if its running the standard SRB gearing or if the previous owner replaced it with changeable spur hub. Would you be happy to divulge how much this cost or would you part it out for spares? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swarm 242 Posted July 12, 2011 Hmnnn nice....Would you be happy to divulge how much this cost or would you part it out for spares? Indeed spares would be good as I seem to have missplaced the Nerf bars I had on mine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat_Out 57 Posted July 12, 2011 Chassis RCH/CRP butterfly - can you please tell me how many sets of mounting holes there are for the front uprights and which ones your uprights are in!Finally you would normally see widened front and rear end (hence my Q above) but your rear is standard. I would take the gear cover off and look to see if its running the standard SRB gearing or if the previous owner replaced it with changeable spur hub. Would you be happy to divulge how much this cost or would you part it out for spares? There are two sets of holes up front, and the uprights are mounted in the outer most. How were the rear's widened on these cars? longer axles and swing arms? I got this in a package deal with a couple other cars (like new Bulldog minus body and a crappy Blackfoot turned Monster Beetle). Not much invested really. Not looking to part it out really. I might sell it later, but not really sure what it's worth. For now I'm going to clean it up some, get it rolling, stick some sort of proper body on it, and display it with my Volkswagen based R/C collection. I've got a set of See's wheels that would look great on here, but don't think they ever made adapters to fit the rear hubs of this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hedge 314 Posted July 12, 2011 Indeed spares would be good as I seem to have missplaced the Nerf bars I had on mine Hey Swarm - Nothing to see hear move along Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hedge 314 Posted July 12, 2011 There are two sets of holes up front, and the uprights are mounted in the outer most. How were the rear's widened on these cars? longer axles and swing arms?I got this in a package deal with a couple other cars (like new Bulldog minus body and a crappy Blackfoot turned Monster Beetle). Not much invested really. Not looking to part it out really. I might sell it later, but not really sure what it's worth. For now I'm going to clean it up some, get it rolling, stick some sort of proper body on it, and display it with my Volkswagen based R/C collection. I've got a set of See's wheels that would look great on here, but don't think they ever made adapters to fit the rear hubs of this. So to add to the "specials" you also have a wide front end, that means extended tubes and either CRP or RCH hardenend front axle pins. The rear was simply widened using CRP rear axles - I sold a pair NIP about 3 months ago. Despite the absolute rarity of the items, when they are all bolted on a chassis they get surprisingly little money (there's a live one on ebay right now down california way). On their own each individual part is worth much more to a collector - like myself. I think the reason is people want stock originals as opposed to old cobbled together racers. The best bits imho are the RCH mono shock kit - you can sell the shocks to Kyosho nuts they love em. The other beauty is the RCH front uprights and shock extenders that I would happily give you an offer for when (if) you are ready - IM only. Cheers Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomEG 24 Posted July 16, 2011 Great find!! Would it be possible for you to put that long/wide butterfly chassis in a scanner and scan it, as I'm trying to make some new "blueprints" for that chassis. Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat_Out 57 Posted July 18, 2011 Great find!!Would it be possible for you to put that long/wide butterfly chassis in a scanner and scan it, as I'm trying to make some new "blueprints" for that chassis. Tom I was going to scan this and draft it out myself, but there's some stupid lack of a twain plug-in for photoshop cs5 and it wont recognize my scanner. I'm just taking measurements and drafting it out instead of drafting it over a pic, but in and out of town this time of year for work, so not sure when i'll have a dxf file done. I'll keep you posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomEG 24 Posted July 18, 2011 I was going to scan this and draft it out myself, but there's some stupid lack of a twain plug-in for photoshop cs5 and it wont recognize my scanner. I'm just taking measurements and drafting it out instead of drafting it over a pic, but in and out of town this time of year for work, so not sure when i'll have a dxf file done. I'll keep you posted. That would be great! Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomEG 24 Posted July 18, 2011 i have one of these chassis as well but i would need to strip down a car to scan it. It's not THAT many screws, you know ;-) Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat_Out 57 Posted July 18, 2011 you haven't seen all the boxes around and on top of it . I'm going to be on hoarders one day and it won't end well. Can I be in your will in case you get smothered to death under a pile of fallen RC boxes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomEG 24 Posted July 19, 2011 you haven't seen all the boxes around and on top of it . I'm going to be on hoarders one day and it won't end well. Nonono, it's not THAT important... Not worth risking your life for, anyway!!! ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.T. 127 Posted July 22, 2011 One of the things that I find very cool about this SRB is that with all the very delectable go fast bits on it, judging by the front post they were still using the F150 Ranger body. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shodog 1835 Posted July 25, 2011 i have one of these chassis as well but i would need to strip down a car to scan it. MrLexan had made a run of these chassis's a couple of years ago. There may be more left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
