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Hi everyone!

Ok, so I got a Monster Beetle in trade the other day and am looking to do a nice resto-runner on it. I do like the beetle shell (as well as the Blackfoot and Brat shells), but they can be a bit pricey. I believe Parma makes some repro shells, as does Kamtec (but that is shipping across the pond for me). Soooo, I am wondering what you guys have used as shells that are not standard on the ORV truck chassis. I am, in particular, looking at a repro Kyosho High-Rider Vette shell. Anyone try that? What else have you tried?

Thanks as always.

GS

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Hi Rider shell might work, but you'll want to come up with an engine to fit in the hole in the hood. Otherwise, any touring car body should work; the wheelbase is a bit short for them, but with some oversized wheel arches you can hide that. Or any pickup truck body designed for a Traxxas Stampede should fit. You can always go for a Blackfoot body (or Parma repro of it), or for that matter, a Tamiya Brat body to turn it into a Mud Blaster (lexan ones are pretty cheap).

If you want to go with a Bug body, don't be afraid to order from Kamtec. Shipping isn't that bad, and they are GREAT folks to do business with.

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