Just thought I would post this here... Nitro rustler progress
 

In an attempt to get my girlfriend interested in R/C I purchased a truck that needs A LOT of work. Previously I had a nitro rustler that sat in my basement for a while before i dug it out to prep the chassis and clean it up.

the chassis after cleaning it up:
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...9/IMG_0912.jpg

Engine that I rebuilt for the truck:
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...9/IMG_0911.jpg

Truck that i bought today that needs tons and tons of work. Rusted carb anybody?!?!
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...9/IMG_0910.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...9/IMG_0909.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...9/IMG_0908.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...9/IMG_0907.jpg



Carb rusted shut, oil from fuel left in the fuel tank, servos seized.

After a lot of cleaning:
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...9/photo-16.jpg


o.s. .18 cv-r mounted
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...9/photo2-4.jpg


got a complete nitro rustler today from my friend for $30


Tomorrow will be the first start :D