Author Topic: Marlin Crawler Formula Toyota Buildup (Read 253716 times)

BigMike · « **Reply #300 on:** Apr 13, 2005, 07:19:43 PM »

Sorry off topic, but yes my 2 has been retired indefinitely. Its sitting in my back yard right now. Last time I drove it on the streets was back in Oct..

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #301 on:** Apr 13, 2005, 08:48:51 PM »

Quote from: Chris Geiger on Apr 13, 2005, 03:47:32 PM

Mike came through and got it fired up last night. It lives. Andy is putting the steering hoses on now. Later today it will go up on the trailer under it's own power for the first time.

This thread is worthless without video

Marketing · « **Reply #302 on:** Apr 13, 2005, 09:24:35 PM »

The new computer and coil assembly came in and Mike spent a few hours plugging it in. The used starter we found in the back yard did not work. After replacing the starter with starter that Marlin rebuit the motor fired up at 10 PM tuesday night.

Today custom power steering hoses were connected between the box and pump.

Marketing · « **Reply #303 on:** Apr 13, 2005, 09:32:17 PM »

We were planning to use a samurai radiator but some at the shop believed this was just going to be too small to get the job done. A new custom sized radiator is currently being made.

CJ gets the honor of being the first to drive the buggy.

Just a quick check of the tcase, trans brakes to make sure all is well.

Now the truck is on it's way to have the aluminum body panels cut and installed.

FATB0Y · « **Reply #304 on:** Apr 13, 2005, 10:32:06 PM »

Quote from: Willy Mammoth on Apr 13, 2005, 08:48:51 PM

This thread is worthless without video

What he said

Skinny_Pedal · « **Reply #305 on:** Apr 13, 2005, 10:45:10 PM »

i think u guys should reconsider the body panels. it looks so sick right now just bare

TEXXX · « **Reply #306 on:** Apr 13, 2005, 11:03:38 PM »

i want one!!!

BigMike · « **Reply #307 on:** Apr 14, 2005, 12:40:16 AM »

Quote from: skinny_pedal on Apr 13, 2005, 10:45:10 PM

i think u guys should reconsider the body panels. it looks so sick right now just bare

F-Toy regulations require certain areas of the buggy to be covered up.

Quote from: Chris Geiger on Apr 13, 2005, 09:32:17 PM

CJ gets the honor of being the first to drive the buggy.

HA! Jokes on CJ, I already moved it a couple of times last night!

4 Pluck Clutch felt really nice

88runner · « **Reply #308 on:** Apr 14, 2005, 04:00:46 AM »

Quote from: Willy Mammoth on Apr 13, 2005, 08:48:51 PM

This thread is worthless without video

I don't think you want to hear BigMike scream like a little girl

scheid6996 · « **Reply #309 on:** Apr 14, 2005, 01:25:48 PM »

lookes sweet

Marketing · « **Reply #310 on:** Apr 17, 2005, 01:40:25 PM »

For sheet metal work we went to a long time industry pro Ed Datin. Ed, the owner of Datin Fabrication in Hemet CA, has put aluminum skins on literally hundreds of race trucks over the years and has all the tools to make them fast and easy. It took Ed and I two full days to make and mount 24 panels.

Starting with construction paper, Ed cuts out patterns for each panel.

Marketing · « **Reply #311 on:** Apr 17, 2005, 01:43:13 PM »

Each paper pattern is layed out on large 8' X 12' sheets of .050" thick aluminum. The patterns are traced and cut from the sheets.

Marketing · « **Reply #312 on:** Apr 17, 2005, 01:47:36 PM »

The panels are test fit in place and adjustments made as needed.

Marketing · « **Reply #313 on:** Apr 17, 2005, 01:49:43 PM »

For holes, special punches are used to pop holes into the aluminum with out the problems coused by hole saws.

Cutting wheels and auger bits are used to open up slots for seat belts mounts.

Marketing · « **Reply #314 on:** Apr 17, 2005, 01:55:43 PM »

Dzus fasteners are used in the corners of most of the panels to allow for easy removal and installation. Dzus fasteners allow for fast/easy removal of panels when needed.

On the floor and firewall pop rivets and sheet metal screws will be used when we are ready for the final assembly.

KYOTA · « **Reply #315 on:** Apr 17, 2005, 02:04:10 PM »

the MC F-Toy is definately the sickest one thats been built, looking awesome fellas cant wait to look it over at the roundup.

RUGER · « **Reply #316 on:** Apr 17, 2005, 02:51:47 PM »

thats awesome

happy trails
rich *ruger*

scheid6996 · « **Reply #317 on:** Apr 17, 2005, 11:33:47 PM »

shwint! wuts the work gone cost ya?

TrackVino · « **Reply #318 on:** Apr 18, 2005, 08:34:45 AM »

When are you expecting to get it back to the shop?

Looks really good by the way

88runner · « **Reply #319 on:** Apr 18, 2005, 11:11:16 AM »

Quote from: Chris Geiger on Apr 17, 2005, 01:49:43 PM

For holes, special punches are used to pop holes into the aluminum with out the problems coused by hole saws.

I have a punch just like that but smaller dia. I can't even remember the last time I used it

it works like a paper punch

gonzo · « **Reply #320 on:** Apr 18, 2005, 01:41:11 PM »

Greenlee punch? Looks great.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #321 on:** May 02, 2005, 08:07:43 PM »

How's it comming? We need the skinny on the progress don't ya know.

to see that fancy sheet metal work.

gonzo · « **Reply #322 on:** May 03, 2005, 05:05:13 AM »

Quote from: Willy Mammoth on May 02, 2005, 08:07:43 PM

How's it comming? We need the skinny on the progress don't ya know. to see that fancy sheet metal work.

We need a progress report. Been waiting too long

scheid6996 · « **Reply #323 on:** May 03, 2005, 10:47:48 PM »

still waiting

gonzo · « **Reply #324 on:** May 04, 2005, 04:44:32 AM »

Quote from: scheid6996 on May 03, 2005, 10:47:48 PM

still waiting

Still waiting some more.

Marketing · « **Reply #325 on:** May 05, 2005, 09:09:59 PM »

Andy built the exhaust system and has mounted it up as high as possible. Heat wrap is used under the floor near the drivers feet to keep the heat under control. The muffler is mounted above the rear diff to try to protect it. The muffler is free flowing as few bends as possible. The muffler keeps the rig as quite as a stock truck.

Marketing · « **Reply #326 on:** May 05, 2005, 09:20:00 PM »

Rocky and Andy created a winch mount by welding a plate in-between the radiator mount rails.

The winch we are using is the new light weight 9.0R Warn winch. This light weight winch is just 58 lbs with the controller. It's spool holds 50' of 3/8 line. Winch line is on order from Rockstomper and should arrive soon.

The red color will make a good match with the side panels!

Marketing · « **Reply #327 on:** May 05, 2005, 09:35:53 PM »

Rocky drives up and down behind the shop. During the test we found that the Samurai radiator is not going to be big enough. It just can't keep the motor cool enough. Most of the panel work still has not been installed but it's coming together.

This weekend Marlin is planning to take the buggy to "Cruise Moab". In order to allow the truck to run cooler Angelo and I ripped out the undersized radiator and replaced it with a larger one we had at the shop. This will larger radiator will serve temporary duty until a custom aluminum radiator is built.

Marlin wants to hammer on the latest version of his Front/All/Rear transfer case so the prototype tcase and rear turning brakes were installed for some weekend testing.

bmxanddie · « **Reply #328 on:** May 05, 2005, 09:59:03 PM »

wow, that black tube with red panel looks really good.

Marketing · « **Reply #329 on:** May 05, 2005, 10:10:29 PM »

Yes, we all like it here at the shop.

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