Another Optima Mid restore

[CharlieOptima]

Hi There,

Well I thought it was about time that I got my old Optima Mid out of the cupboard. It's been sat there for 24 years and I think now deserves a little TLC.

Overall it's in pretty good condition apart from the usual bumps and scrapes. The aim is to get it restored back to original and get it running again but only for posterity...a sunday toy!

Anyway it's now been stripped down, all the aluminium parts have been sanded and polished, shocks refurbed, and all the running gear and plastic parts have now been de-greased and scrubbed.

I'm now waiting on new parts, front ball diff, bumper, body, decals and set of repro OT-66, new bearings, new drive joints, replacement screws, top deck and one or two other bits.

The only things I'm really missing now is a set of OT-90 but I do have a set of Optima Mid Customer wheels and tyres.

The next decision is what replacement engine, ESC and battery combo.

Anyway I'll keep you posted once the re-build starts.

Have a good day and I look forward to sharing.
Charlie