Finny99 64 Posted March 21, 2020 Starting new thread for this frog restoration .. I have 2 buggies I am taking parts from to restore to put on the shelf ... this is the cleaner one 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finny99 64 Posted March 21, 2020 I have tore this one down ... I think this buggy seen a lot of water .. many parts are rusted ... but the gearbox is in much better shape ...seems like maybe a smoker owned it chassis had yellowed .. I have this out in the sun now in Saran Wrap with hydrogen peroxide salon care product in the hopes of restoring grey colour .. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finny99 64 Posted March 21, 2020 I can't believe the shape of some of these parts after cleaning up after like 37 years ... it's impressive ... it's nice to have the original manual .. memories .. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finny99 64 Posted March 21, 2020 Still need back rear tires .. the fronts are in good shape ... rears I have are grasshopper ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yogi-bear 2321 Posted March 21, 2020 that chassis came back well. I wanted the Frog as a kid, but couldn't afford one. I've now got a couple to restore, so I'll be following your progress with interest and stealing a few ideas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finny99 64 Posted March 21, 2020 👍... Lots of tooth brushing ... brake cleaner on metal parts .. absolute joy restoring this so far ... got the 80s music going .. only thing that's changed is I need glasses for this now .. lol 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finny99 64 Posted March 21, 2020 The discolored chassis did clean up a bit .. was in the sun with the salon care solution from Sally's for about 6 hrs .. I'll soak it again and put it in sun again tomorrow ... see what happens ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finny99 64 Posted March 22, 2020 Getting into some tedious stuff now ... person might have used cement on front rims ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finny99 64 Posted March 22, 2020 Using lacquer thinner on driver head & body .. not sure if I'll use on frog body .. see .. hearing graffiti remover is good ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finny99 64 Posted March 22, 2020 Did a sample spot on frog body I'm just using as runner with lacquer thinner ...takes it off but leaves it a bit foggy ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowspot 299 Posted March 23, 2020 I would definitely get a new body kit & MCI retro decals. I think the body kit of the rere is identical? Looking good so far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3661 Posted March 23, 2020 The ReRe Frog Body kit is identical to the original except it doesn’t have the battery switch cutout in the rear window. I also think they new body is more brittle, but that may be subjective... Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
didcos 37 Posted March 23, 2020 Very nice, looking forward to see the chassis after another sunbath. I have one that is much worse than yours so hopefully I can improve it a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finny99 64 Posted March 24, 2020 There's the chassis after the 2nd time in the sun for about 7hrs ... it's a bit blotchy you can see difference compared to battery door ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finny99 64 Posted March 24, 2020 I was all giddy when I got the speed controller going but the steering servo doesn't work ... looks like it's not compatible with receiver .. ugh .. now I gotta source another Hitec one ... I might just get all Futaba .. just sucks because I have a hitec transmitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toolmaker72 507 Posted March 24, 2020 Nice read 🙂, I’ve been re-building a few of these chassis over the past year and built a good few variations. Getting the gearbox nice and tight is a knack but not difficult. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toolmaker72 507 Posted March 24, 2020 Below showing a mix of various parts but basically a frog chassis 😊 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites