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58016 Sand Scorcher Resto 7 years 1 week ago #42763

Actually i wanted to start this post with the body work, but the weather conditions and other factors decided otherwise....
I'll continue this with the "mechanical" part as i the chassis is almost done and i dont want to wait any longer to keep posting.
This is the chassis when it arrived


Broken Radio box






I guess i will need to find a replacement for this one. I already found one on E-bay but it's still too expensive..well too expensive for this single project. As i already mentionned before, this is the most expensive resto i've done until today.

Broken front bumper


On the electronic side have a look at the MCS high engineering support part



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58016 Sand Scorcher Resto 7 years 1 week ago #42764

Front suspension


As usual, shock absorber grommets worn


soldered antenna



Well, until now nothing that can't be fixed.
I have ordered a new NOS front bumper, NOS UJ's and the most expensive part...both mirrors. ( i'm not allowed to tell you how much i paid for them :sick: :sick: ) my wife would just divorce if she knew about that :unsure: :unsure:







The tires are from the re release, more or less cheap and easy to find
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58016 Sand Scorcher Resto 7 years 1 week ago #42765

Took everything apart, cleaned and replaced the broken/wrong parts that were fitted.
Gearbox


Front suspension parts bent, i replaced them with parts i had left


Front suspension parts


Rollbar



Same parts after a good clean and polish




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58016 Sand Scorcher Resto 7 years 1 week ago #42766

Assembling the Gearbox:







Working on the shocks, fitted them with new rubbers







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58016 Sand Scorcher Resto 7 years 1 week ago #42767

Sorry but i forgot to take pictures of the front suspension during assembly.
Chassis assembled



I also fitted the old radio box, i just polished it with plastic polish until i got a new one



Chassis with the wheels on



Fitted the period correct servos and MSC. I now.... still missing the circuit breaker (it's on his way :silly: )





I still have to repair the switch wires



I will keep you updated as soon as the bodywork continues..

Thanks for looking
Manotas
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58016 Sand Scorcher Resto 7 years 1 week ago #42769

Nice work manu. Especially on the polishing.

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58016 Sand Scorcher Resto 7 years 1 week ago #42771

Agree with this guy ^^^^
Very nice work Manotas, good to see some real restoration work going on!
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58016 Sand Scorcher Resto 7 years 1 week ago #42772

:P
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58016 Sand Scorcher Resto 7 years 1 week ago #42866

can i ask what you used to clean the metal parts mine are marked and I have tried cleaning without success

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58016 Sand Scorcher Resto 7 years 1 week ago #42867

Elbow oil, belgom alu and 1000grit paper.

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