Thanks!!! I am very happy how is ending up. I've really not done much rather than interchanging parts, but sometimes ones deserves a brake from meticulous cleaning of parts and overall restoring.
I think I will keep the black plastic knuckles, the Gold/Black look suits me better
Next are the wheels and tires, new clear body with decals.
I also decided not to add electronics; bare chassis with the only electronic part being the motor. No wires or servos to deviate the view from the gold and black