lilbrett's $100 or less Jato 3.3

[lilbrett]

I figured I'd put my build thread here being as it's for the April build off, after this it will be getting a real build.
I first started with a Jato 3.3 roller that I got for $40 from Craigslist. I then added the 3.3 that was on a T-Maxx that was given to me. I was having a problem with the exhaust staying on because I only had a spare one from my Rustler and the Jato has a different header, I was just going to get the correct one from E-Bay but I fixed it with plastic zipties (hopefully bonus points for a ler total cost). I think I'm going with a sandrail/side-by-side theme, a buddy of mine is a mini trucker so he has a good bit of scrap metal for a cage and body panels. Right now I have a running Jato 3.3 with some 1/8" metal rod and 22g metal sheets, I plan on heading over to my buddy's house to see if we can find some aluminum to save on the weight.

Cost:

Jato Roller - $40
3.3 Engine - $0
Sheet Metal/ Rods - $8 (I may be able to return this after I check my buddy's house)

Total - $48

$58 left to spend, I plan on returning the metal I purchased and keeping it at $40.

Here are some pics, I will grab some with the 3.3 installed.

How I got it













After a teardown and bath:

[lilbrett]

Here's a couple with the engine mounted and my first mock up for the cage/body. To mount it in the rear I just pulled the hinge pin and slid the rod in, perfect fit, I'm still not sure if I will mount it like that or not and I'm still working the front.

[cbaker65]

Nice Jato for that price...

Mine is at the limit....

[lilbrett]

Thanks man. Yea, I couldn't pass it up when I saw it and then this little build off started so it was pretty good timing. I need to look through my spare tires because I don't think the Anacondas will really go with the look.

[cbaker65]

Yea,the tires on mine dont either,I was wanting roadrage,but it is not in this builds budget...