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    Help identify an old RC Monster Truck from the 80's?

    I bought this used from a buddy back in 1986. I never did know the brand/name of it, and I'm fairly sure he didn't either.

    Anyone ever have one like it? It could have been setup for 4 wheel steering if I remember correctly.





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    No markings anywhere? I dont recognize it. Thought it might be a Tamyia Blackfoot but after comparing, its not...
    If you can leave two black stripes from the exit of one corner to the braking zone of the next, you have enough horsepower. - Mark Donohue

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    • #3
      No markings that I can find.

      The Tamiya Grasshoppers I have don't have any markings either, I think they depended on their sticker packages for product labeling.

      I've ID'd the "new" truck as a Tamiya Blackfoot. I knew it looked like a truck version of the FROG (different front spindles), thought maybe SUBARU BRAT (different front springs/shocks) and finally hit on the BLACKFOOT.

      But my old truck still stumps me.....the front hubs almost look like they could have been 4WD compatible?

      Here's the "new" to us BLACKFOOT. .





      Last edited by STINEY; November 26, 2012, 10:00 AM.
      Of all the paths you take in life - make sure a few of them are dirt.

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      • #4
        Looks to be modded, but I'd say it's a Kyosho. Big Brute, maybe?
        "First I believe if you keep the RPM's high enough, ANYTHING is possible." PeeWee

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        • #5
          I say the Big Brute is a winner, I found some pics online and it matches up...but I cant link them because of my security settings.
          If you can leave two black stripes from the exit of one corner to the braking zone of the next, you have enough horsepower. - Mark Donohue

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          • #6
            I had a Blackfoot back in the day. Those big tires are a servo saver killer. haha

            Definitely a Big Brute.
            Life is short. Be a do'er and not a shoulda done'er.
            1969 Galaxie 500 https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...ild-it-s-alive
            1998 Mustang GT https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...60-and-a-turbo
            1983 Mustang GT 545/552/302/Turbo302/552 http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forum...485-bbr-s-83gt
            1973 F-250 BBF Turbo Truck http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forum...uck-conversion
            1986 Ford Ranger EFI 545/C6 https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...tooth-and-nail​

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            • #7
              Looks like a Kyosho Big Boss

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              http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Kyosho-Big-Boss-Monster-Truck-RTR-LEDs-mc-210cb-esc-360-mega-alum-/160919978423

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              • #8




                Kyosho Big Brute, aka The Boss or HiRider Corvette.

                Man, this site is the schniznit. Nothing stumps this crowd for long! Thanks guys!
                Of all the paths you take in life - make sure a few of them are dirt.

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                • #9
                  You can find the original manual (among others) here: http://www.competitionx.com/rc-manua...yosho-manuals/
                  "First I believe if you keep the RPM's high enough, ANYTHING is possible." PeeWee

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                  • #10
                    Yum Kyosho gold shocks!
                    Life is short. Be a do'er and not a shoulda done'er.
                    1969 Galaxie 500 https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...ild-it-s-alive
                    1998 Mustang GT https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...60-and-a-turbo
                    1983 Mustang GT 545/552/302/Turbo302/552 http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forum...485-bbr-s-83gt
                    1973 F-250 BBF Turbo Truck http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forum...uck-conversion
                    1986 Ford Ranger EFI 545/C6 https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...tooth-and-nail​

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                    • #11
                      Sorry I wasnt on earlier, woulda given you the low down. Had two of those when I was stationed in Germany. Really fun truck, had a mechanical speed control burn up with a 52 turn drag motor in it, stuck wide open was doin about 30 with smoke rolling from under the body. That thing took a beating.

                      The wheels on it are from the High Rider Vette. the one Stiney posted is the brute, it had the white wheels.
                      Last edited by Thumpin455; November 26, 2012, 10:21 PM.

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