New Project!

"way2blu does a rev update" (way2blu) 12/26/2016 at 20:40 • Filed to: project car heaven

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This vehicle’s been in my family for a while. 16 cylinders, and rear-wheel drive. A barn find, not currently running. I’ll be documenting my rebuild here on Oppo, details after the jump.

Such depth of field...

Okay, it’s a 2002 Hot Wheels RC car, and the remote is long gone. I’ll be disassembling this one completely and then swapping in a new control unit so I can drive it with a replacement remote. I may or may not upgrade other components too.

This car meets most of my project criteria in that it’s:

RWD

Mechanically Simple

Cheap

It looks fast

We need these flame tread patterns in full-size cars.

This car also has a functional steering rack, though no suspension. The vehicle will be disassembled and all parts will be labeled and documented, then rebuilt to modern spec.

I’ll post updates as I make progress on the teardown and eventual rebuild. Here are some more “before” pictures of the car. Potato-level photography, but an epic car nonetheless. Enjoy!

No rear overhang...

But a huge front overhang!

TWO supercharged V8s and fenders that cover less than 50% of the front wheels.

Fully exposed rear wheels, like the Acura NSX Pikes Peak EV.

It’s also rear-engined (the electric motor sits behind the axle it powers)

Teardown begins tonight, updates will be posted along the way. Maybe with better photos. Happy wrenching!

OPPOsaurus WRX > way2blu does a rev update 12/26/2016 at 20:42

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thats cool. how long is it?

Brickman > way2blu does a rev update 12/26/2016 at 20:47

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Awesome! One of my most favorite original Hot Wheel designs ever.

Mind if I share it with Live and Let Diecast? Its Kinjas / Jalopniks Hot Wheels RC, hobby site. If you arent already a member.

http://liveandletdiecast.kinja.com/

shop-teacher > way2blu does a rev update 12/26/2016 at 20:50

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10/10, would crash into many things.

way2blu does a rev update > Brickman 12/26/2016 at 20:52

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Feel free to share! I’ll definitely check out the live/letDieCast community too.

way2blu does a rev update > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/26/2016 at 20:55

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14" nose to tail (the electric motor at the end goes out past the rear wheels) and an 8.5" wheelbase. 3.25" tall and 6.5" wide.

way2blu does a rev update > shop-teacher 12/26/2016 at 20:56

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It’s got two V8s, so it’s like it has the soul of two Mustangs.

shop-teacher > way2blu does a rev update 12/26/2016 at 20:57

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No one is safe!

OPPOsaurus WRX > way2blu does a rev update 12/26/2016 at 21:04

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you need to gear the thing so it can pull a wheelie

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > way2blu does a rev update 12/26/2016 at 21:40

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‘Twin Mill’ I think that Hot Wheels design is called...? Pretty iconic! :D

Good luck on the rebuild! :P

MrDakka > way2blu does a rev update 12/26/2016 at 21:48

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Stick one (or a couple of these) on for MAXIMUM BOOST!

RazoE > way2blu does a rev update 12/26/2016 at 23:14

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Here’s the real one I took at work a few years back.

JGrabowMSt > way2blu does a rev update 12/27/2016 at 00:11

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Twin Mill is one of the most awesome Hot Wheels ever.

Two thumbs up for two supercharged V8s.

Jobjoris > way2blu does a rev update 12/27/2016 at 06:00

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Awesome! Better keep that promise and document it a bit! Nothing wrong with those pictures and don’t forget to keep sharing ‘m on LaLD!

superhead > way2blu does a rev update 12/27/2016 at 08:53

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Twin Mill!

jdrgoat - Ponticrack? > way2blu does a rev update 12/27/2016 at 23:44

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Twinmill, nice. I’ve got a couple of them in 1:64 (none of the original 1968ish ones, though). Stumbled upon a special edition in a gas station when I was a kid... and hooked.