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TURBO OPTIMA - BOX ART



As I have mention before, I have parts for another Optima. Thus, I decided to restore it to a perfect Out of the box Turbo Optima. It is no small endeavor, so don't mind the time it will take as I am not unemployed (Thank God!) and I have a wife and kid to care for as well...

But I was able to start the project, so here are a few pictures:

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These front and rear diffs are in good shape, and the chain is really clean.

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The rear diff, polished as best as I could, mostly with new screws from RCScrews!

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The front diff is in decent shape not too beat up...

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Side

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Upper

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Rear suspension and shocks look beautiful, almost like new! I had to buy a
new pinion cover as the old was in really bad shape.

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Front suspension and shocks added, now those brand new tires OT-66 can't wait to get bolted on!

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Side view... can't get enough !

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Top view

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Picked it up on the Bay for 50$ - Thats how I got it, a bit beat up, but they are pretty hard to find those
Le Mans motors especially this 240S. Thats the one that came with the TURBO OPTIMA.

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Cleaned it up the best I could! I think it will do the treak!

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Motor mounted!

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Added the sway bar, top plate and the chain cover.

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Thats the best front bumper I had, in terms of condition it was in.

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Looks decently new

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Bleached and cleaned the wheels.

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Wheels mounted

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Looking good so far!

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Right side

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Left Side

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DONE!

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