My Ftoy build

Started by crawlinrunner, February 13, 2012, 08:15:45 PM

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crawlinrunner

After 10 years of wheelin my 84 4runner i wanted to build a buggy, however i didnt have the courage to start from scratch. I also wanted to use all the good toyota stuff i already had. I wanted to keep it as simple and light as possible. Thats when i discovered the Ftoy. i have on ambition to compete so no rules.
The plan: Full hydro steering, coil overs, 4 link front and rear, 4 seater (for the grand kids), flat bottom, glass windshield, boat sides, affordable.
It took me about six months to build in my back yard with help from a couple of friends. Without the help of Joe this would not have been possible, based on my requestes he built the wire harness to run EFI. :bowdown:
For build pics
  http://photobucket.com/ftoy072
Built by karnage, broke by karnage.

SloCrawler

nice, ive been wanting to do this to my rig..

OldGold3VZE

Could we get some more details on the glass windshield and how you mounted it?
My 1980 Long Bed build thread
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=84562.0

Truggy build thread
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=89844.0

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crawlinrunner

#3
Quote from: OldGold3VZE on February 26, 2012, 02:08:32 PM
Could we get some more details on the glass windshield and how you mounted it?


I welded .125x3/4 inch flat stock around the windshield opening with a 3/8 hole in each corner. Then weld a frame using 1 inch flat with holes to match the inner frame. The  windshield mounts in the 1 inch frame and bolts to the inner frame. If you dont want to run the windshield unbolt 4 bolts and remove it. http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa480/ftoy2011/FToy-111023-002.jpg
I have not completed mine yet becuase of lay off. I will post pic soon of what i did.
I also added a 1 3/4 inch tube across the top to make a complete frame. 
Built by karnage, broke by karnage.

crawlinrunner

#4
I just got the windshield glass made. Turned out pretty good. have to get it tinted.
Got a dana 70 rear and looking for a cheap 60hp for the front, so I will be selling my built axles under it later. I have been wheelin it for 6 months. But it it never done. Pics.

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa480/ftoy2011/FToy-120317-024.jpg
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa480/ftoy2011/FToy-120317-011.jpg
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa480/ftoy2011/100_2049.jpg
Built by karnage, broke by karnage.

tgmaul88


crawlinrunner

The windshield and frame are finally complete.
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa480/ftoy2011/100_2350.jpg

Found a complete dana 60 front. Now all i need to do is gears,lockers,4 link mounts, hydro steer mounts, new wheels and tires. :hammer:
Ho well its only $ and time.
Built by karnage, broke by karnage.

OldGold3VZE

Awesome job on the windshield.  I'd like to see it installed if you get a chance to snap some pics.
My 1980 Long Bed build thread
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=84562.0

Truggy build thread
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=89844.0

Rastafari Livity!  Ital = Vital!

crawlinrunner

Once the weather gets chilly in vegas. Its to hot to mess with now.
Built by karnage, broke by karnage.

crawlinrunner

#9
I instaled the windshield. Tuned out nice. Getting ready for the cold weather. Put on some side panels hand painted by my grand kids.

http://s1199.beta.photobucket.com/user/ftoy2011/library/
Built by karnage, broke by karnage.

OldGold3VZE

My 1980 Long Bed build thread
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=84562.0

Truggy build thread
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=89844.0

Rastafari Livity!  Ital = Vital!