Author Topic: Formula Toy #31/Re-building my '83 (Read 69953 times)

RUGER · « **Reply #90 on:** Mar 08, 2005, 10:10:49 PM »

thats lookin kick ass

happy trails
rich *ruger*

Hyena · « **Reply #91 on:** Mar 12, 2005, 01:10:45 PM »

Lookin sweet.

moutaintoys · « **Reply #92 on:** Mar 12, 2005, 07:05:57 PM »

did you get the spreader opion with that i H ?

freds40 · « **Reply #93 on:** Mar 12, 2005, 07:14:46 PM »

Quote from: moutaintoys on Mar 12, 2005, 07:05:57 PM

did you get the spreader opion with that i H ?

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mudguts · « **Reply #94 on:** Mar 12, 2005, 07:27:54 PM »

Looks good 8)
Where is Hazel gonna sit?

freds40 · « **Reply #95 on:** Mar 12, 2005, 07:34:10 PM »

Well it'll still be a year or so until the wife lets me take her out. When that does happen, I'll just add a seat bar right behind the driver/passenger seats and pick up a nice little bench. Chain down her car seat and we're set to go!

moutaintoys · « **Reply #96 on:** Mar 12, 2005, 07:42:41 PM »

Quote from: freds40 on Mar 12, 2005, 07:14:46 PM

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i looks like a tractor do you have to pull the tires off to tow it

guywithuglyyota · « **Reply #97 on:** Mar 12, 2005, 08:19:39 PM »

that thing is awesome! Those tires really make it start to look like its ready for business. keep up the good work

freds40 · « **Reply #98 on:** Mar 12, 2005, 09:01:11 PM »

Quote from: guywithuglyyota on Mar 12, 2005, 08:19:39 PM

that thing is awesome! Those tires really make it start to look like its ready for business. keep up the good work

Yea I figured I'd roll them out so I could keep the motivation to get this pig rolling.

freds40 · « **Reply #99 on:** Mar 12, 2005, 09:04:54 PM »

Quote from: moutaintoys on Mar 12, 2005, 07:42:41 PM

i looks like a tractor do you have to pull the tires off to tow it

'sniff' 'sniff' what's that I smell, is it a lonesome 37"er having 44" envy.

guywithuglyyota · « **Reply #100 on:** Mar 12, 2005, 09:15:52 PM »

i know im a lonesome 33's er with no truck! My buildup will begin soon.....

freds40 · « **Reply #101 on:** Mar 12, 2005, 09:20:08 PM »

Quote from: guywithuglyyota on Mar 12, 2005, 09:15:52 PM

i know im a lonesome 33's er with no truck! My buildup will begin soon.....

Yeah I read your post on your great TDS experience. Man that sucks. Glad to see you came out of it okay.

moutaintoys · « **Reply #102 on:** Mar 13, 2005, 04:37:24 PM »

Quote from: freds40 on Mar 12, 2005, 09:04:54 PM

'sniff' 'sniff' what's that I smell, is it a lonesome 37"er having 44" envy.

tire envy you bet.

toyotaboy · « **Reply #103 on:** Mar 16, 2005, 10:58:04 PM »

hmm so thats what became of my old frame... looks awsome dood!

BigMike · « **Reply #104 on:** Mar 17, 2005, 12:24:54 AM »

Hey Brenden,

Looks awesome. Very nice work, keep it up

I've gotta stop by and check it out.

Also the fan you let me borrow is working out nicely, however I have plans *hopefully* this upcoming week to move my radiator forward about 2 inches so I can switch back to an electric fan. So I might be returning that puppy back to ya-

Also, dispite the Hendrex frame, this isnt a formula toy, correct? Is the tire limit around 39" and Toy axles are required?

freds40 · « **Reply #105 on:** Mar 17, 2005, 06:03:07 AM »

Yup. No comps for me. Just wanted something fun on the trail that I could beat on and since I now trailer, I figured why not tube.

BigMike · « **Reply #106 on:** Mar 17, 2005, 08:05:13 AM »

So that means in order for my to kick you butt, I've gotta get some 44s and an exo cage. Damn, oh well

:yup:

Do you think you can have that beast ready in a month for the 4Runner Jambo?

freds40 · « **Reply #107 on:** Mar 17, 2005, 10:29:15 AM »

I've been really hoping but unfortunately the last few days have had no work done. I 'm not thinking it's going to happen. OH well, I'll just have to make a seperate trip to JV.

freds40 · « **Reply #108 on:** Apr 09, 2005, 11:12:03 PM »

Small update here. Been sick for the last 2 weeks and haven't been able to do JACK.

Thw wife was a sweetheart and said I could take the day today and hit it again. Finally got the new drivetrain in. 350/TH350/2.28case/4.7 case.

freds40 · « **Reply #109 on:** Apr 09, 2005, 11:13:25 PM »

I figured when I was able to get that little adapter for $100, waiting 2 yrs. for the smallblock wasn't an option.

freds40 · « **Reply #110 on:** Apr 21, 2005, 09:17:28 PM »

Finally had a little while to re-re-center one of my Hummer rims.

freds40 · « **Reply #111 on:** Apr 21, 2005, 09:18:04 PM »

Then mounted up one of the 44s.

awhotrods · « **Reply #112 on:** Apr 22, 2005, 12:40:06 PM »

Quote from: freds40 on Apr 09, 2005, 11:12:03 PM

Small update here. Been sick for the last 2 weeks and haven't been able to do JACK. Thw wife was a sweetheart and said I could take the day today and hit it again. Finally got the new drivetrain in. 350/TH350/2.28case/4.7 case.

Why did you go V8?

freds40 · « **Reply #113 on:** Apr 22, 2005, 01:59:25 PM »

Even with running 5.89s, the 22R would have been a dog spinning the 44s. I'd been planning on doing a small block swap in a couple of years once I had a chance to recoup some of the cash that went into this part of the build. I found the TH350-Toy case adapter used for $100 and was able to sell off some of my Toy drivetrain to cover the small block and the trans. 2 yrs. came a lot sooner that I thought.

dirtyskivies · « **Reply #114 on:** Apr 22, 2005, 07:54:40 PM »

holy shiate! with the auto tranny, ultimate duals and 5.89's your like 4-500:1 (i dont know what youve got for a first gear)!!!

freds40 · « **Reply #115 on:** Apr 23, 2005, 06:41:39 AM »

right now with a guess of a 2:1 reduction in the torque convertor, I'm @ 318:1. Not thinking I'll ever have both cases in low.

camokid · « **Reply #116 on:** Apr 24, 2005, 10:08:38 AM »

Right now in my truck, with the v8,700r4's 3.08 or whatever to one first gear adn dual stock cases, I have a hard time stoppingit as it just powers through the brakes, even at idle:)

Just something to think about..

Jeff

freds40 · « **Reply #117 on:** Apr 24, 2005, 12:57:31 PM »

Yeah I know all about the compression braking of this setup, I'll be playing the "slam it into neutral when I need to stop" game.

moutaintoys · « **Reply #118 on:** May 18, 2005, 08:59:37 PM »

did you drop off the map ? waz up

mr4x42u · « **Reply #119 on:** May 18, 2005, 11:30:47 PM »

looking killer,,,no more down with the sickness and get down with the buildness.. $Beer Chug\'n$

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