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Gayo	24-07-2015 09:07 AM

FANTASTIC! What a legendary car!

Do you know what happened to the prototype 87 Worlds Optima Mid?

DanB4

25-07-2015 02:06 AM

Joel told me today that the Mid is long gone.

It seems the wing he found is from his 87 mid and not the winning Ultima.

oldschoolrc

26-07-2015 03:38 PM

Most Iconic RC in History

Dan we are super exited at Old School RC and are here to help in anyway.

Peakey

26-07-2015 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldschoolrc (Post 920123)

Dan we are super exited at Old School RC and are here to help in anyway.

Welcome Mr Anderon :thumbsup:

TM Ru22311

26-07-2015 04:27 PM

I will be watching this also. I have a lot of interest as I would love to build a Tribute buggy for my collection. I have been gathering parts for awhile now. Welcome Dirk and please keep us updated Dan. :)

jerzi

26-07-2015 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SlowOne (Post 912951)

Romsey 1987 - I was the race controller and it is my voice you can hear in the background.

I remember talking to Kris Moore before A3 as he and his team plotted what he needed to do to win. Kris is a great guy and he gave me the pleasure of driving his 8th Rallycross car at the 1996 IFMAR Worlds in Beaulieu.

To see Joel's car again, even if only in pictures, would bring back happy memories of a great week of racing at the old Romsey circuit.

I was also there on mechanic role.
I mechanic Julle Pedersen from Finland. He was in the semis.
The band who played in the buffet party was great. Queen cover band and the car museum was great. Have lots of pics from that race. And also video somewhere.
Jerzi

Ps i sure remember the horses on the middle of the road😆😆😆

DanB4

27-07-2015 01:31 AM

Now Dirk is here :) I'd like to point everyone to Old School RC on facebook, it's a great group and Dirk plus many other members (who will get credit as we go) are instrumental in supporting me with this legendary restoration!

Cheers!

DanB4

30-07-2015 02:16 AM

It arrived today ;)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y26...psjfz5it47.jpg[/URL]

Retro RC

30-07-2015 03:24 AM

Holy engine heat sink batman 😎 can't wait to see this project underway

OptimaFan

30-07-2015 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Retro RC (Post 920541)

Holy engine heat sink batman 😎 can't wait to see this project underway

Certainly following this one. Shell looks great still, hard to imagine it was even run with this shell. I guess when you spend most time in the lead, you don't have other cars hitting you, so you can finish a race unharmed. Unless you run into some people that are lapped... :D

Gayo	30-07-2015 08:37 AM

Dan, do you have any info on what oil and pistons he used? Springs look like Option House soft front and hard rear.
Just curious! :thumbsup:

DanB4

07-08-2015 06:00 PM

Hi All,

Please use this link for all rebuild updates, one stop shop for Joel Johnson's Ultima rebuild (easier than updating multiple forums/facebook groups):

http://www.studio68.no/rc/default.asp?id=84

Thanks to Tom for hosting my late night ramblings.

Thanks.

Dan :)

Retro RC

17-08-2015 05:22 AM

Part 2 is up 👍

DanB4

19-08-2015 03:41 AM

Once my big boxes arrive from the UK and USA, part 3 will be BIG :)

DanB4

10-10-2015 07:19 AM

The car is now finished and will be sent back to Joel shortly.

I've really enjoyed working with Joel, Dirk and all at OSRC, IconicRC and many other friends around the globe returning the car to as it left the track in 1987 when Joel won his 2wd world title.

The final write up is here:

http://www.studio68.no/rc/default.asp?id=86

Dan :)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y26...psytrfm2fd.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y26...psxkbuobx2.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y26...psd3xijuwv.jpg

Retro RC

10-10-2015 09:58 AM

Really awesome dan nice job :thumbsup: must be a great feeling being able to complete such a rewarding restoration. Man I'd love to have some of your contacts...... Truly impressive

gainsy

10-10-2015 10:18 AM

Your the man Daniel :thumbsup: Great job
What's next then? ;)

Welshy40

11-10-2015 10:24 AM

Really nice, but thought the rear wheels were white?

Retro RC

11-10-2015 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshy40 (Post 928619)

Really nice, but thought the rear wheels were white?

Look back at page 1 it shows the yellow wheels on the rear of the worlds car

DanB4

11-10-2015 04:37 PM

White in qualifying (Car No 7) and yellow in finals (Car No 3).

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