My Find

[wilson_bryant]

Over the weekend i ran across a very old Tamiya Bruiser with a 6V 4000mAh battery, charger, and a Futaba 4 channel radio with 2 servos and a reciever. the radio is model FP-T4NL. the only date that i have is on the battery is says 1983.

was this worth $75 or did i get riped off:( ?

It needs a little work so if anyone has a manuel for this i would like to make a deal with you for it or something.

thanks, wilson

[SteveK]

Jeez, you paid whole $75 for that? Take a look on ebay and see what people really pay for them (Look up Hilux or Bruiser or Blazing Blazer: Basically the same but for body and wheels/tires, and I think the front hubs)....

Now that you've picked your jaw up off the floor, hope the guy that sold it to you doesn't read this and come after you.

For the manual http://www.tamiyaclub.com/manual.asp?id=48

[wilson_bryant]

I cant pick my jaw up yet but...HOLY S**T i saw this one for 480 and the reserve was not yet met. so i think i did good this time. and the person that sold it to me looked kinda mean. i really hope he dont see this:p

and thanks for the manual

[born2rc]

I dont think you are the one who got ripped off....

[egdinger]

Well i say yes, you know what to make you feel better i'll give $70 plus shipping. Just kidding, does the guy you bought it from have any more?

[wilson_bryant]

no i dont think he has anymore. i was down in this place called rutlidge, mussori. it is a big flea market where people bring the old stuff that they dont want. i also picked up a chainsaw engine that i think i might tear apart and try to build a 1/4 or 1/5 car. dont know yet.

All the truck needs is a front and rear bumper. new body and maby a new motor. do they make parts for this truck anymore??

ill look around and see what i come up with, i might even have some pics tomarrow.

[wilson_bryant]

well as for the chainsaw engine, it is too big. maby a weedeater engine will work.

[rocknbil]

Vintage and rare RC cars are like restoring classic cars: Get it all together, complete, stock, without hop-ups, modifications, or hacks, and don't run it. the better the condition, the higher the value. Hang on to it for a while, it's value will only increase.

[wilson_bryant]

i would like to restore it but i need the bumpers and a new body the one that i have is nasty. i looked on ebay for the bumper and i found one but i dont know if my mom will let me get it ill just have to ask. thanks.

also does anyone know if they still make the bumper or do i have to find a used one??

thanks wilson

[egdinger]

What is nasty about the body? If it is jsut the paint i belive people are striping it off with brake fluid, and since it is a hard shell you can fix scratches and what not with automotive body filler i.e. bondo.

[Odddude]

Hey wilson_bryant, Maybe u can hook up with Thorbob.. that guy knows a lot about old cars like that.. he restored some.. heres his website. Thorbob's Site (http://www.thorbob.com)
E-mail him.. cuz he does custom stuff.. he will give u some help..

[wilson_bryant]

all i really need to make it orrigional is the bumpers. does anyone know if they make them anymore or do i have to find a used one???

thanks

[rcpuller]

hey bud..thats a great price for the bruiser.... i have owned 9 of them over the last 3 years and have ammassed alot of parts for them....these parts are VERY expensive(some more than others) get in touch with me as i do have an extra rear bumper and nerf bars.....also sned me a pic of your great find


Jeff