Got pretty much everything I needed ordered for now to get it rolling so you will be seeing more action on this project in the next few weeks:
Traxxas Big Bore shocks $60
Proline 40 series velocity w/ Bowties (yellow rims) $60
TFR TNX Pillow ball suspension kit $50
G Maxx single speed tranny conv. $59
Steel Idler gear $15
TNX F&R Bulkheads and body mounts $20
TNX Hubs, nuts and pins $5
Total= $269
now all I really need to order is some CF.