New guy- RACO Jack Rabbit Restoration and Issues

[jtherrien]

Hey guys, here's an update:

I bought and installed the new fan cover- the engine is all set to go.
I bought a clutch, but I'm still waiting on a piston stopper to replace it.
I disassembled the front shock towers- they are not bent and I don't need new ones. The chrome bar in between the towers (the top one) is bent, causing the towers to lean at different angles. I bent it back the best I could and put some washers under one tower to compensate. It looks like the vehicle was hung by this bar on a hook, causing it to warp over time.
I emailed the plastics company a couple of weeks ago but never got a response. I've temporarily gutted the clutch bell area of the gear case to a point where it is acceptable for use.

[PTModIT]

Here are some parts. http://www.ebay.com/sch/lil_bass_player ... 7675.l2562

[PTModIT]

I just noticed the address is the same as GP Plastics. The price is not the same as their website (Higher). If it's the same seller.

[jtherrien]

Thanks for the links.

Clutch replaced tonight. Everything has been remounted on the chassis except for the gear case. I need a new steering servo horn and a battery charger (maybe a new TX/RX), and then I'll be all set to go.

[jtherrien]

Finally started her up to test the clutch setup. Everything is working great. The fan cover mounts seemed to support the engine enough to stop the original squeaking noise I mentioned- turns out it was the clutch grinding on the clutch bell at a weird angle. Nylon spacers and washers under the engine/gearbox mounting plate and fan cover. Brakes and throttle working great. All I need is the steering servo arm to be 100% RTR.

Any suggestions on flashy paint schemes? I have some spare sheet metal- considering fabricating my own sprint spoiler as well.