That's a pretty good idea, selling them to people for spares on their Hummer projects. Or maybe even someone could use them on a bigger Hummer. The Radio Shack H2 body is quite a bit larger then this H3 body, so maybe someone could use the?
For now, I think I've settled on the 29mm HPI wheels. Tower doesn't have them yet, so that gives me a little time to replenish the play-funds.
About painting the wheels, I've done a bit of research. Some say strip the chrome, others say primer over it and paint. Do you think the later method will give long-lasting results?
I did a little more work tonight, but nothing really worth taking pictures of. I beefed up the rear shocks with the 3.20lb springs a few nights ago, and went ahead and did the fronts, too, with 3.85lb springs. The front seemed a bit mushy, and when pressed down, the arms would always be a bit above level--not good! So, stiffer springs and a little ride-height adjustment got rid of the mushiness in the front and give it a bit of "spring", with arms returning to a slightly negative angle--just the way I want them. Also cleared a bit of room between the wheel and the arch, something I'm sure I'm going to need with the Dirt Grabbers.
I also replaced the steering servo. Found the Associated steering servo to be the cause of a lot of RX glitches. Replaced it with your run-of-the-mill Traxxas servo for now, until another high-torque unit can be found.
I also need to find a better way to secure the steps. Thinking epoxy between the layers of double-sided tape. Keeps them a bit flexible, while being really stock on good.