1987 Clod Buster rebuild

[Busdriver]

On 12/17/2019 at 8:28 AM, Problemchild said:

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works really well

not huge but great for smaller parts 

JJ

what do you use in it, just water or some form of cleaning agent

[Problemchild]

I chuck some fairy liquid in and a bit of flash kitchen cleaner 

ive also put some degreaser in before 

whatever you’d use to wash plastic then put that in with some water
 

it has 180, 300, 600 and 900 second cycles but 300 is more then enough 

JJ

[Problemchild]

Rebuilt both gearboxes tonight 

1 - I used all new parts 

2 - full clean

ive added bearings, regreased everything and used all new brass fittings, screws, bolts and nuts 

 

drive shafts remain original but have had the extra bearing added

 

JJ

[Problemchild]

On 12/23/2019 at 11:09 PM, Problemchild said:

Oops so this has now become a double rebuild 

i couldn’t see this one going unloved so I thought “hey - why restore 1 when I can restore 2”

so watch this space - one will defo be for sale in the new year

JJ

Question - do I rebuild this one and sell it in excellent condition or sell it as a project?

 

JJ

[Falcon#5]

11 hours ago, Problemchild said:

Question - do I rebuild this one and sell it in excellent condition or sell it as a project?

 

JJ

Keep both. Select the best parts from each, build one for the shelf from those parts and use the rest to build a runner.

In all seriousness, you'd have to weigh up whether the time and financial cost involved in restoring it is worth the enjoyment you'd receive from doing it.

[Problemchild]

Minimal financial cost 

just got to paint the shell really 

everything else is in excellent condition 

just needs some dusting off 

 

JJ

[Problemchild]

finished off the 2 gearboxes today ready for fitting to the chassis 

 

JJ

[Problemchild]

Rebuilt the economy/power switch on both clods today.

1 is better than the other but here is what I did with the bad one 

here are the parts that make up the switch

2 x springs

2 x contractors 

1 x switch 

1 x switch housing 

1 x contractor board 

 

I gave everything a little clean first with some contact cleaner 

place the 2 springs in the switch

then gently rest the contractors on top 

 

then place this assembled part carefully inside the switch housing 

 

as you can see, the housing is damaged meaning the clips that hold the contact board are not as secure as they should be 

place the contact board between the clips 

to keep the clips tight Ive added some tie wraps but nothing else

 

JJ

[Problemchild]

I’ve also ordered 2 x sport tuned 540s to give the lower chassis a cleaner “all black” look 

JJ

[frameskip]

On January 31, 2020 at 11:16 PM, Problemchild said:

I’ve also ordered 2 x sport tuned 540s to give the lower chassis a cleaner “all black” look 

JJ

Doesn't the Clod require zero-timing motors, or a reverse rotation motor for the rear axle if running any timing? I think with two Sport Tuned motors you'll get a slower rotating rear end.

[WillyChang]

6 hours ago, frameskip said:

Doesn't the Clod require zero-timing motors, or a reverse rotation motor for the rear axle if running any timing? I think with two Sport Tuned motors you'll get a slower rotating rear end.

yes, One (can’t remember front or back) runs in reverse. 

But reignites the ageold Q... is a SportTuned a 27t with Timing, or a lesser turn (some say 23t) with zero timing.

Also if you’re buying SportTuned just for its ‘black’ can, hope you’ve bought old stock. I hear recent new stocks are arriving not black. 

 

 

[TurnipJF]

The front motor runs in reverse when going forwards.

The black can Sport Tuned motors in my F1s run significantly faster forwards than in reverse, suggesting that they are 27t with advanced timing. Haven't tried a silver can Sport Tuned yet though.

[Problemchild]

Hmmmmm - dunno 

I’ll have a look at one of my other cars 

the ESCs I have all make my motors run slower in reverse 

tbh these are from ali express so doubt they are even set up like what is being described  

£4 each though so.....

experience on the lunchbox mini was that the car behaved the same with the sports tuned 380(?!) 

will let you all know 

ive been running the 2nd of my clods today and it’s such great fun

just needs The top end of the MSC adjusting 

will advertise it soon with the 2 shells i have 

JJ

[WillyChang]

He means connecting motor in opposite polarity so it runs in reverse direction, not necessarily going through any ESC

[Problemchild]

Yeah get that - just never used mechanical SC with a sport tuned 

JJ

[Problemchild]

So got my 2 x sport tuned from AliExpress 

 

I gave the box a good luck to make sure I get the uk’s first case of Coronavirus from a shipped package and reap the financial rewards from the press

I tested both motors on a battery in both directions and clearly because they are fake ones (chosen for their colour only) they run the same speed in each direction (as far as I can tell)

Fitted them to newly assembled gearboxes using new sleeves and threaded screws.

 

they look fab and much better than the silver cans

 

and then refitted the bumper bars 

 

and the metal gearbox supports look great too 

 

then fitted the front and rear gearbox assemblies to the chassis again with all new fittings 

 

and have started to prep the suspension for fitting - all with new sleeves, washers, nuts and bolts 

getting there - nearly ready to start on the shell (well 2 of them)

JJ

[Butler]

On 1/30/2020 at 12:31 AM, Problemchild said:

Question - do I rebuild this one and sell it in excellent condition or sell it as a project?

 

JJ

Im interested in a clod project if you sell.

[Problemchild]

1 hour ago, Butler said:

Im interested in a clod project if you sell.

It’s pretty much ready to sell now

pm me with an offer 

JJ

[Problemchild]

Am now starting to get the shells ready for painting 

so I have x3 shells.

1 x original and battered

1 x original and almost stripped

1 x brand new

and 2 sets of Chevy panels 

 

so the middle shell and all the Chevy boot panels are in a bag with some bbq cleaner slowly removing the remaining paint.

 

JJ

[Problemchild]

Some close up of the fake sport tuned 

 

 

JJ

[Problemchild]

The red paint is coming off well but the black is being stubborn - almost like it’s gloss paint 

 

JJ

[Problemchild]

And been abusing the dishwasher on the wheels 

 

JJ

[Problemchild]

Bit more work this evening hidden away in my shed...

replaced all the springs with new ones so now all shiny 

 

then built up new battery end caps as they were on the tree for the chassis base plate so may as well use them.

 

then wheels on to make sure everything runs like it should 

 

 

it’s looking very........big

 

 

(spot the falcon and the scorcher)

 

The 2 clods together again

Easy to spot the mint one now 

 

Clods and the lunchbox mini

 

I think they are both looking and running well - I going to get both of them painted next

i think they will both look stunning 

JJ

[kwkenuf]

I am assuming the mint one will be box art?  Same with the runner, or something else?

[Problemchild]

Mint one will be yeah (maybe with the addition of arch extensions)

other one will just be red with no stickers unless I think it’s worth my money to add them to sell on for a better price 

guess it depends on how well it looks after painting 

JJ