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Submitted By | |
Mike Lohmann |
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Rocky Point, NY, United States of America | |
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Readers Ride Title | Vintage MRP High Roller…IT FLOATS |
Vehicle Class | Monster Truck |
Chassis Brand | Other |
Chassis Model | High Roller |
Other Chassis Brand and Model | MRP High Roller |
Body Brand | Other |
Body Model | High Roller |
Other Body Brand and Model | MRP High Roller |
Power System | Electric |
Electric Motor Brand and Model | MRP |
Speed Control Brand and Model | Hobbywing Quick Run 1080 |
Battery Brand and Model | vintage NIMH 3300 |
Wheels and Tires Brand and Model | MRP High Roller |
Shocks Brand and Model | factory original MRP |
Axles Brand and Model | original MRP |
Paint Brand and Model | Original Ford MRP Higher Roller body |
Graphics Brand and Model | Original MRP High Roller |
Scale Accessories Brand and Model | NA |
Light System Brand and Model | NA |
Radio System Brand and Model | Spektrum DX3R |
Sound System Brand and Model | NA |
Other Options Brand and Model | NA |
Further Description/Back Story | Growing up reading RC Car Action Magazine an issue that always stuck in my mind was the January 1989 issue which featured a review of the MRP High Roller. Seeing that the truck had a "bath tub" style chassis and sealed tire and wheel system seemed so awesome. After many years of searching for a pristine model I finally obtained this one from a friend. It is mint in every aspect, and was fully functional. Collectors of these will tell you that they are often plagued with faulty transmissions gears, dry rotted tires, cracked tubs etc. While this mint example carried a 4 digit price tag, I felt compelled to relive my childhood of reading about it floating. So into the pool it went….and it didn't sink. |
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