Well it is official, I have started to build a custom Gotcha. The body and frame is currently located at a fellow members shop. I am using a Max II frame that I am currently into for about $75 and should be able to get some more money back from it still. I picked up the Gotcha body in Michigan a while back. It cost me $100 and came with all the parts already disassembled. I actually bought it for the parts for my other gotcha so its purchase is serving a dual purpose. I am into the t-20 for about $200 and probably need to throw a few bucks at it before it is installed for use. And here comes the icing on the cake, a brand new kubota 2 cylinder diesel for $250. Now the engine does need a component or two so it will work. I was told it needs a starter, an alternator, and a stub shaft machined to accept a clutch as well as a radiator and some hoses as it is a liquid cooled engine. Hey Hydromike and Don, if you know what I need and can point me in the right direction that would be great. I am planning on using splinned axles from RI for this build, but have not decided on tires. I am thinking of using the new vampire dsx's when they come out, but if I run across a deal on some aggressive 26,27,or 28 inch tires that might change. I am hoping to not only document this build, but document the cost as well. And no I will not put a value on my time as this is my hobby, something I do for pleasure not profession. I will try and account for shipping costs, but so far all major parts have been acquired through 6x6 network or utilizing my company car which I get free gas for. I am willing to document actual costs to prove to new members how inexpensive a patient build can be. I did not go out and buy everything at once and if I had my costs would be much higher. So far I have been acquiring some of these parts for over 6 months. I try to buy any t-20 I can if the price is right and have been able to obtain a few of them for about $200 in the last year or so. So anyway, let the fun begin.