Author Topic: Shadycrawler's Project Family Truggy (Read 12133 times)

shadycrawler · « **on:** May 20, 2007, 10:22:17 PM »

About 6 months ago I had to make a choice, 4runner or Walk-thru Truck. My boy is 1 1/2 years old now and its time to take him wheeling. So this weekend we started on Project Family Truggy to we can get it done before Rubithon.

shadycrawler · « **Reply #1 on:** May 20, 2007, 10:28:54 PM »

The Masterminds of the operation were Rocky of Marlin Crawler and his brother Ryan. Without out them I would've been lost. With their brains and my beer drinking we got a lot accomplished this weekend. We wanted to of course make somthing unique but also something functional were I could carry a couple of packers on the trail.

Talon84x4 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 20, 2007, 10:31:21 PM »

Looks like a damn good start

I'll definately be watching this one.

Duffil · « **Reply #3 on:** May 20, 2007, 10:31:45 PM »

Quote from: shadycrawler on May 20, 2007, 10:28:54 PM

The Masterminds of the operation were Rocky of Marlin Crawler and his brother Ryan. Without out them I would've been lost. With their brains and my beer drinking we got a lot accomplished this weekend. We wanted to of course make somthing unique but also something functional were I could carry a couple of packers on the trail.

Looks good Steve! Full Exo or just the back end?

shadycrawler · « **Reply #4 on:** May 20, 2007, 10:34:49 PM »

And at the end of a long day we had 90% of the tube bed built. Mounting the PRP seat, the sheet metal panels , & wiring in lights are on my list of next things to do. As things come along Ill keep everyone updated. but as of the end of this weekend here were we stood.

shadycrawler · « **Reply #5 on:** May 20, 2007, 10:36:42 PM »

Thanks! Full Exo is the goal which I should have done by the Round -Up but the back end just for starters.

Quote from: Duffil on May 20, 2007, 10:31:45 PM

Looks good Steve! Full Exo or just the back end?

Tallchevy · « **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2007, 10:54:55 PM »

Looking good

Are you going to have a cover for the back to keep Little Shadycrawler out of the sun?

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #7 on:** May 21, 2007, 06:52:21 AM »

dont forget the sippy cup holder

and maybe a flash for the camera

AaronB · « **Reply #8 on:** May 21, 2007, 06:57:44 AM »

Damn bro I didnt know you were going to do this. Its looking sweet, i might have to copy you.

shadycrawler · « **Reply #9 on:** May 21, 2007, 07:09:55 AM »

Yeah, I think Im going to put a bikini top on, kind of like Locktup's looks.

Quote from: Tallchevy350 on May 20, 2007, 10:54:55 PM

Looking good Are you going to have a cover for the back to keep Little Shadycrawler out of the sun?

papa mike · « **Reply #10 on:** May 21, 2007, 07:48:32 AM »

awsome steve its going to look great

iNfErNaL · « **Reply #11 on:** May 21, 2007, 08:48:17 AM »

Looks Good Steve,kinda like what I had in mind for mine.Can't wait to see it finished man

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #12 on:** May 21, 2007, 10:01:36 AM »

looks good bro

another good build to follow!

leorn · « **Reply #13 on:** May 21, 2007, 10:43:12 AM »

Where did you get the rear seat? does it seat 2 or 3?

shadycrawler · « **Reply #14 on:** May 21, 2007, 11:25:52 AM »

The rear seat is a PRP seat that I bought off the shop. It was orginally for the F-Toy but we didn't end up needing it. It seats 2.

Quote from: leorn on May 21, 2007, 10:43:12 AM

Where did you get the rear seat? does it seat 2 or 3?

brainlessfool · « **Reply #15 on:** May 21, 2007, 08:54:00 PM »

why not just get ya one of these?

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #16 on:** May 21, 2007, 10:54:26 PM »

Quote from: brainlessfool on May 21, 2007, 08:54:00 PM

why not just get ya one of these?

'cause you wouldn't sell yours

Revivalist · « **Reply #17 on:** May 22, 2007, 02:32:37 PM »

Very nice, bro! . . . . Man, you guys work fast. . . .

Bring that thing by the shop to show off!

brainlessfool · « **Reply #18 on:** May 23, 2007, 08:52:42 PM »

Quote from: BLACKDOG on May 21, 2007, 10:54:26 PM

'cause you wouldn't sell yours

well ya just never know.

The Rooster · « **Reply #19 on:** May 23, 2007, 09:53:42 PM »

That's what I'm talkin bout that looks sweet tell rocky to pencil me in about Feb 08..can you estimate or ballpark cost of materials

alee · « **Reply #20 on:** May 25, 2007, 04:16:47 PM »

Looks good Steve $Beer Chug\'n$

shadycrawler · « **Reply #21 on:** May 28, 2007, 10:09:43 PM »

On Saturday we basically got the truck 98% complete. First we braced the floor with some 1x1 square tube. Next we braced the back with some tube to add some extra strength but also to help weld the sheet metal on the back.
We welded in the floor next and the tabs for the seat. And you thought shock tabs were only used for one reason.

shadycrawler · « **Reply #22 on:** May 28, 2007, 10:16:26 PM »

Props to Bryan at UDS Hardware & Offroad in Gardena, CA for hooking me up with the LED Lights. Those things look great and are super bright. $Beer Chug\'n$
After the sheet metal was fully welded in and the lights were wired up we broke out the Black Krylon. Ten cans later here's how she looked!
There's still some little things I have to do but for the most parts the back half turned out great, better then I could've imagined.