Restoring 55 tbird Jr (Radio Controlled)

[tbird-mike]

I am starting this string to show progress as I restore an early 1955 tbird JR. I found the car with an intact frame (Missing Motor) and a body that need refinishing but also intact. I have decided to install a permanent magnet motor in instead of the original starter motor. I them to plan to install radio control speed and steering control. I hope to be able to operate the car manually with the original switch or remotely by a standard RC radio. I will post progress on this string and will be asking for help on separate strings for individual items

[tbird-mike]

this the body as it set today

[tbird-mike]

1955 Tbird Jr restoration project. Ultimately this will be a radio controlled car. Part 1 video is of a 24 volt reversible 350 watt razor motor replacing the 6 volt ford starter. This U Tube video demonstrates the manual mode. When finished the car will operate in the manual or RC Mode. RC mode will be set as part 2 when completed .

http://youtu.be/3B9_32pZNlg

[leeexline]

Looking forward to this thread/build.

[tbird-mike]

1955 Tbird Jr restoration project. u tube link to bench test of RC Control. Part 2 video is of a 24 volt reversible 350 watt razor motor, Airtronics 2.4 GHZ RC transmitter and receiver, Dimensions 25 amp dc speed control, and Firgelli linear actuator L16-140-35-6-R. The design will set with 25% reverse power and 100% forward power. The next video will be an on ground driving test.

http://youtu.be/j9heBHNeKU0

[tbird-mike]

Part 3 video Radio Control Road Test
this is the first road test of the RC controls. Worked well
Ready to start on the body

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c62bdDZFf28

[tbird-mike]

Its done!! Car body finished and radio control operational
Link to u tube for video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc0how1vNyU

Its done!! Car body finished and radio control operational