IceBox 24 Posted May 29, 2015 Hi , I found this site while researching a MK1. Picked this up on CraigsList a few weeks ago. I had a Sand Scorcher as a kid in the early 80's which is long gone. After some research my plan to rebuild this with modern hop-ups changed. The plan is to restore it original as I can. I bought a new re-re for the modern build ! The body looks to be free of cracks ,,, I ran a test in the photo section and was able to share a link using PhotoBucket ,, I'll stop here with the pictures until I'm sure Its working correctly. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted May 29, 2015 What a great project. Who doesn't love the lines of the one and only original Sand Scorcher VW body! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceBox 24 Posted May 29, 2015 Great , The pictures seemed to go through. I disassembled and cleaned the front end. Bought some replacments for the bent pins. Soaked in thinner and ran through the dishwasher ,, Still needs a light wire brushing or polishing. First item of concern. I'm in need of a right front upper trailing arm ,,, The thin type as pictured on the left. I have a WTB ad posted with some luck but hope to find one locally to avoid some cost. Thanks for looking ,, Steve (USA) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceBox 24 Posted May 29, 2015 When it rains it pours. Scored this box of "parts" from a co worker. One looks to be a MK1 Rough Rider ,, mostly complete including the original box and broken body. It has a MK1 gear case, rear arms, and MK1 screw type front towers. Unfortunitly it has latter type thick MK2 front arms ! The second looks to be a MK2 Scorcher ,,, no motor or body but also close enough parts to build a roller. Both these cars have been very well used and put away in pieces. I'll need to take a good look to the real condition of each. I'm still in need of the MK1 right front upper arm ,, I might have other spare parts to trade now ! Thanks for looking , Steve (USA) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted May 29, 2015 Oh, wow. What a fantastic find! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RcMadness74 24 Posted June 7, 2015 What a great find, I don't think I know anyone but me who are into Vintage Tamiya. It doesn't come up in conversation much, I'm still in the closet, lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceBox 24 Posted March 24, 2019 It’s been awhile ! I’m back on this ,, Completed the front end today ! Completely refurbished 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceBox 24 Posted March 26, 2019 Rear section cleaned and assembled. Next step is to choose a motor, I have 3 originals to choose from . 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTodd 1348 Posted March 26, 2019 This is very awesome!!! I am very envious, I constantly read posts about coworkers giving people vintage RCs. That NEVER happens to me!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cooltoys 129 Posted March 27, 2019 Scorcher is looking great! Looking forward to more updates... I'm looking for an mk1 gearbox to fix my broken one. In case your going to sell one let me know. 🙂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceBox 24 Posted April 4, 2019 Stripped the body. Planning alternative box art paint scheme but green and red instead of yellow and red. Re-Pop orignal decals from eBay. I have the original door handles. Taillight , second license plate , new glass from a re-re coming from Hong Kong. No mirrors as of now , I can always add them latter if I find a set. I did a little more to the chassis. Getting closer ! I’ll add more pictures latter , Thanks for looking. Id like to see the broken case you have . I might have something , Possably let go of a complete disassembled chassis depending on where you live. Anything outside the cont. US is a giant hassle for shipping. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cooltoys 129 Posted April 13, 2019 On 4/4/2019 at 12:40 PM, IceBox said: Stripped the body. Planning alternative box art paint scheme but green and red instead of yellow and red. Re-Pop orignal decals from eBay. I have the original door handles. Taillight , second license plate , new glass from a re-re coming from Hong Kong. No mirrors as of now , I can always add them latter if I find a set. I did a little more to the chassis. Getting closer ! I’ll add more pictures latter , Thanks for looking. Id like to see the broken case you have . I might have something , Possably let go of a complete disassembled chassis depending on where you live. Anything outside the cont. US is a giant hassle for shipping. I just chucked it out the other day got frustrated with it. Should have taken a pic first it was really in bad shape...☹ it won't even line up properly too.. In the 48 states😃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceBox 24 Posted April 16, 2022 Back to this. Installed the motor wiring ends. The electronics box with front and rear assemblies installed on chassis plate. Tested , the original electronics seem operational. The body is sitting it’s first coat of primer. I decided on a paint scheme . Hope to have this completed in a few weeks . 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exit13 673 Posted April 18, 2022 Nice score. Subscribed for the final 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceBox 24 Posted April 25, 2022 Painted the body . Going to wait a month before detailing , polishing and clear coating . This is sitting on my MK1 chassis . The other three chassis from left to right , MK2 , MK1 rear with a MK2 front ( these two , I built from the pile of parts I posted earlier in this thread ) , and the far right in a 2010 re-re . I have enough parts to complete assembly on all. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites