Formula Toy 522

[bunchr1]

Ok, I've not posted alot on this forum, mainly because I spend most of my time on Pirate4x4, but now that I am on here more, and I may be seeing some of you on the trails now, I decided to start a build thread.
Now, MOST of the build is done, and it is currently "wheelable", but as we all know, a build is NEVER done lol. So, from my other build thread, here it goes...
It all started with an 88 Toyota pickup I got last year.

While waiting on my chassis to be built, I started doing the little things that needed to be done.
I made a crawl box for the dual case setup

And I scored a front shift tcase from a member on the board here and converted it to top shift and bolted it all up...

While waiting, I ordered some more parts, including some H1 recentered beadlocks and 37" Goodyears from TrailWortyFab

Finally, while waiting, I went ahead and built the front axle. TrailGear products with a LockRight and stock gears. At this point stock birfields..

More to post, just gimme time..lol.

 

[bunchr1]

Here's the FToy Chassis that Hendrix Motorsports provides. It was the first from the new East Coast Vendor Poorboys Fab.

I had Alpine Autoworks in TN do a little more work for me. A little added bracing...

And then, it was set on a Early model SA Toyota Pickup frame.

 

[bunchr1]

After a couple months of waiting, I finally made the L O N G trip to Memphis to pick up the chassis. Here is some pics from that night..

A couple of weeks into it, and it was a roller. Springs, axles, steering, and wheels/tires and it moved around a little...

Then, I started gutting the donor 88 Pickup for parts... This went fairly quick...

Pedal assembly

Booster and Master Cylinders mounted

IFS Steering box and steering shaft ran..

22RE dropped in...

Trans and dual cases. Front Range off Road Crossmember in the rear

Original radiator mount made..

 

[bunchr1]

Sent the harness out of the donor truck to Dave's Off Road to be stripped and butchered into something a little more simple for the buggy...

And the truck afterwards..

I started on the floor and other mounts...

Seats mounted

Steering finished, then later moved down a bit...

Firewall mocked up and gas pedal installed... Expanded metal to be used on either side...

Few small things mounted, including lights and such...

Fuel Cell in the rear. 10 Gallon from Jegs

 

[bunchr1]

Tore it all apart to do some finish-welding and I also got the flooring in. I used expanded metal so the mud and dirt can be washed down, not to mention I can see under the buggy if I get caught up on something...

And I painted it Smoke Gray...

Got most of the parts back on....

 

[bunchr1]

My first attempt at driveshafts. The rear is the stocker, just shortened. The front is the stocker, but I used square stock to lengthen it..

It's first drive!!!

More pics with lights on...

And a pic with a narrowed grille... Didn't keep it on long.

 

[bunchr1]

Some testing pics... Took it to BCDS in West Virginia to work out some kinks and see how it does...

Also took it to The Farm for last years BDB Fall Farm Event in Lincolnton. I added Lexan sides to help keep out the elements...

So, there ya go.

 

[upnover]

Any plans for an engine cover? What's the wheelbase?

 

[bunchr1]

Yes I want a couple of bars to go from the windshield bars to the front grill hoop, but I don't have a bender... I'll measure the wheelbase tonight.

 

[HAPPY]

I'm diggin this build. Simple, clean, great job.......

 

[bunchr1]

Thanks. I wanted it all to be simple. As it sits, everything "fits" the 88 Toyota Pickup with the exception of the front rotors (FJ60's) and the fuel pump (cheap inline fuel pump).

 

[bunchr1]

Any plans for an engine cover? What's the wheelbase?

I just measured and it's 105" wheelbase (center to center) and 28.5" from the ground to the frame.

 

[99ncxj]

Sweet. I love ftoys. Have you seen the 4x4grace ftoy?

 

[bunchr1]

Yes, I saw it at Mtn City. That's when I realized how small they can be...

 

[bunchr1]

I told ya we never get done with these things...

I got these this evening...

Longfields, Chromo Hub Gears, Marlin Inner Seals, and done some preventive maintenance... Next stop, the rocks!!

 

[bunchr1]

Just to kill some time, I decided to put a roof on the buggy. I plan on doing the hood next. The hood, roof, dash, and maybe toolboxes are all going to be red. Here's some pics..

 

[pitbullcruiser]

Nice rig man, I really like how you used dimple dies in the front spring hanger.

 

[bunchr1]

Got the hood finished and installed. It's removable by just pulling some hitch pins... PICS!!!

 

[92yotaman]

what runflats/inserts are you running with those tires? any worries about how they will perform offroad?

 

[bunchr1]

Just the pvc inserts. They work good so far off road.

 

[bunchr1]

Got some vinyl work done...

 

[bunchr1]

Well I took her to The Farm and got some 'wheeling time in. It FAR surpassed my expectations. I was able to do all the trails I hit (didn't hit 5 ways out) without any winching or help, just a spotter or two! I got a few pics of me on Get Skinny...

 

[pitbullcruiser]

love to see east coast f-toy rigs out there tearing it up.very interested in how you attached your roof skins.

 

[bunchr1]

just 1/8" tabs and machine screws with lock nuts. Here's the best pic I have of it...

 

[pitbullcruiser]

just 1/8" tabs and machine screws with lock nuts. Here's the best pic I have of it...

Thanks, I will defiantly be using a similar technique. I was just going to weld the skins in place, but as much time as I spend on my roof I figure I should make them replaceable. Thanks again