RC300 - Thorp Option Parts

[OCA1]

There are some pictures showing the progress of my RC300.






The engine is an OS 21 with Thorp tune pipe and carb. The ball diff is by Thorp as well.

[assocista]

Hi OCA1

WoOoOoOoOOOOOW, It's very special RC300 and great looking
The Pipe is a real Thorp style. It loos like a long cigar case
Is the front chassis the composite spec with CFRP & FRP?

Here is my RC300 BD CFRP version. It must be same construction CFRP


ASSOCISTA

[OCA1]

Hi Assocista,
Exactly, the pipe looks like a cuban cigar. It's quite long and therefore it is perfect when used with an side exhaust engine like an OS or OPS. When using a rear exhaust engine like the K&B the pipe will hit the front steering.

The chassis is made out of CFRP. It was custom made at the time using DELTA CFRP material, the material looks similar to your CFRP chassis.

[assocista]

Thorp Star was also used a similar Cuban Cigar
It's very interesting pipe.




ASSOCISTA

[OCA1]

That's another interesting and cool Thorp pipe. Do you know when the Thorp star was released...the early 80's?

[assocista]

My posted photo is the scene from 1983 World Championship Cameaux France.
It was the prototype from Thorp manufacturing. So It was released at the mid of 80's.
However, I heard that The production was quite few at that time.
It's a really rare machine

ASSOCISTA

[OCA1]

Thank you so much for your information. This is the first time that I have seen this Thorp prototype, it must be a very rare version, a true collectors piece.

oca1

[simonsg]

My posted photo is the scene from 1983 World Championship Cameaux France.
It was the prototype from Thorp manufacturing. So It was released at the mid of 80's.
However, I heard that The production was quite few at that time.
It's a really rare machine

ASSOCISTA

Superb prototype do you have it at home Funny for this WC in Carnoux Fr I was spectator, I went there riding my 125 cc Honda motorcycle, great times

[simonsg]

Hey OSca these rea hub of yours are realyy sexy do you know their origins Asso, home machining or special accessories makers

Superb car in all respects

[assocista]

My posted photo is the scene from 1983 World Championship Cameaux France.
It was the prototype from Thorp manufacturing. So It was released at the mid of 80's.
However, I heard that The production was quite few at that time.
It's a really rare machine

ASSOCISTA

Superb prototype do you have it at home Funny for this WC in Carnoux Fr I was spectator, I went there riding my 125 cc Honda motorcycle, great times

Hi Simon
I want it But Unfortunately it comes from the vintage magazine
It's really nice car

ASSOCISTA

[simonsg]

I just realized that it has PB Alpha's shocks absorbers

[assocista]

Hey OSca these rea hub of yours are realyy sexy do you know their origins Asso, home machining or special accessories makers

Superb car in all respects

Simon, That sexy hip is made by Thorp equipment These are very rare

[OCA1]

Hey OSca these rea hub of yours are realyy sexy do you know their origins Asso, home machining or special accessories makers

Superb car in all respects

Simon,
Thank you for the compliments. These hubs are made by Thorp and came with the Thorp Ball Diff as a set. This Thorp Ball Diff was manufactured before Associated came out with their own Ball Diff. It will only fit Thorp/Cook Racing style wheels.

oca1

[rod]

Merci aux amis Assocista et OCA1 de nous régaler de leurs trés belles autos, vraiment du trés trés haut niveau de restaurations

Thank you to friends Assocista and OCA1 to enjoy us with their very nice cars, really very very high level of restoration

[OCA1]

Merci aux amis Assocista et OCA1 de nous régaler de leurs trés belles autos, vraiment du trés trés haut niveau de restaurations

Thank you to friends Assocista and OCA1 to enjoy us with their very nice cars, really very very high level of restoration

Hi rod,
Merci beaucoup, it's a pleasure to be able to post our vintage rc cars on awesome RCmagvintage site

OCA1

[assocista]

Merci aux amis Assocista et OCA1 de nous régaler de leurs trés belles autos, vraiment du trés trés haut niveau de restaurations

Thank you to friends Assocista and OCA1 to enjoy us with their very nice cars, really very very high level of restoration

Hi Rod
Many thanks for your kind comment
Let's enjoy such nice community on GREAT RCMAGVINTAGE

ASSOCISTA

[OCA1]

Finally got the RC300 finished These are some photos that I would like to share with you all. Enjoy!






This is my actual RC300 that I raced in the late 70's - early 80's. It brings back a lot of good memories.

OCA1

[assocista]

WooooooooooooooooooW Bravo / Fantastico
That's a perfect RC300,Especially being used Thorp parts

Such vintage racer really take us to memorial days at that time

Great work

ASSOCISTA

[OCA1]

ASSOCISTA, Thank you so much for your compliments

I used the following Thorp parts:
-Thorp rear ball differential
-Thorp rear wheels
-Thorp slide carburator and remote main needle
-Thorp tune pipe - Cigar Case
-Thorp wing mounts

The Thorp front wheels and adaptors will follow later.

OCA1

[assocista]

OCA1 Yeah~ It's a very fresh specification and also nice looking
Is FRP Radio plate own made when you were doing in the 70's?
FRP Color looks SP

Attached is my other BD. The Can Muff is located on the radio plate as photo.
Such spec was done by Mr.Gene Husting at RC World Cup Monaco 1979.
There were lots of interesting trial during 70's to 80's.




ASSOCISTA

[OCA1]

Yes, I made the FRP radio plate myself in the late 70's. The FRP material was sold by the hobby shops as an option part to make your own custom radio tray, but I can't recall the brand, it could be Associated or RPM During those day many racer made their own custom radio tray.

Your BD has a very unique and interesting configuration with the can muffler mounted on the radio plate. I love it! I remember seeing some pictures of this type of car spec by Gene Hustings. Very nice job!

This is Ralph Burch's RC300 with FRP radio tray and flipped servo saver



OCA1

[assocista]

Yes, I made the FRP radio plate myself in the late 70's. The FRP material was sold by the hobby shops as an option part to make your own custom radio tray, but I can't recall the brand, it could be Associated or RPM During those day many racer made their own custom radio tray.

Your BD has a very unique and interesting configuration with the can muffler mounted on the radio plate. I love it! I remember seeing some pictures of this type of car spec by Gene Hustings. Very nice job!

This is Ralph Burch's RC300 with FRP radio tray and flipped servo saver



OCA1

Actually the charm of RC300 is to arrange the radio plate to own style
Ralph was so young when he was driving that RC300. Genius

ASSOCISTA

[OCA1]

The Radio TX





A Sanwa TX with Futaba sticker??

OCA1

[denislamalice]

Super !!

[simonsg]

Great wonderfull results

[OCA1]

Thank you my firends I'm glad that you guys like it.

Now thinking about the next project... What is next?



OCA1

[assocista]

OCA1, That must be <<PARADISE>> for the vintage enthusiast Nice collection

Attached is the rear stabilizer which I made for RC300 currently.


ASSOCISTA

[OCA1]

Thank you for your comment I have been collecting too many cars
Nice I like the rear stabilizer, it looks pretty cool I noticed on this picture that the brake lever and bracket for the RC300 that was sold in Japan by Yokomo is different from the US version

OCA1

[assocista]

Thank you for your comment I have been collecting too many cars
Nice I like the rear stabilizer, it looks pretty cool I noticed on this picture that the brake lever and bracket for the RC300 that was sold in Japan by Yokomo is different from the US version

OCA1

OCA1, It's like a museum
Actually Yes, The Disk unit on the photo is exclusive for Japanese market.
Yokomo had 2 kind of product line up as US version & Japanese one for RC300

ASSOCISTA

[simonsg]

Superb Assosista, I love also the Japanese option parts always with a terrific finnish quality