Tierra Del Sol Safari Event Coverage and Pictures

[BigMike]

Hey guys,

For those who are missing all of the action, be sure to check out the event coverage from this year's TDS, including the one-day Toyota build up that is going on right now!
http://www.pirate4x4.com/trailreports/tds_buildup05/index.html

8:30AM:


11:30AM:


Multiple vendors have all come together to build an ultimate trail ready Toyota all in one day and in front of a live audience.
Check out the nearly hourly progress on the buildup here:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/trailreports/tds_buildup05/index2.html

Also be sure to check out some cool event photos already up:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/trailreports/tds_buildup05/index_photos.html

Including a picture of Marlin doing a Front Wheel Burnout with his New Rear Wheel Disconnect System!


That's right, Marlin has surprised everyone when he unloaded his truck from his trailer yesterday, and just started doing Front Wheel Burn-outs in front of a huge crowd! Everyone was amazed! Marlin has built a complete Toyota gear drive transfercase that can shift from Rear Wheel Drive to All Wheel Drive to Front Wheel Drive, all from a standard twin stick shifter! This is Marlin's first prototype that he built on his lathe with welded shafts and gears. And now that Marlin has proved that it can be done, he will be sending his custom shafts and gears off to his machinist to get the final version ready for retail! This is Marlin's first time testing his newest invention! I don't have any more information on the Rear Disconnect Transfercase right now, so be sure to get your questions ready for Marlin when he returns on Monday!

BigMike

[BigMike]

For some reason those pictures are not coming up for me. You might have to right click on the red x's and select "Show Picture"

I'll attach the picture of Marlin's truck below:

[KYOTA]

Pics work for me, I see Marlin had to get some new wheels and tires cuz someone borrowed his other ones

[BigMike]

Ok I just uploaded those pics to our server so its a direct link.

Actually I am "buying" his old tires

[KYOTA]

right on, he running 37's now?

[BigMike]

 

[BigMike]

2:30PM:


Marlin and Rocky are finishing up the new Front End. Looks sweet

[rockhound]

                    SWEET!                     

[freds40]

So how'd Rocky get so lucky as to be able to go? How's his baby doing btw?

[BigMike]

Sorry I missed alot of the updates, but check out what it looks like now!!!!!! !!

8:30AM:


7:00 PM:



WOW THAT IS REALLY AMAZING!!! 11 Hour transformation

[toyhunter]

How much Green $$$$$ is in just parts? Where did the truck come from and what are the doing to the engine?

[BigMike]

So how'd Rocky get so lucky as to be able to go? How's his baby doing btw?

Actually everyone got to go, but only 6 went: Marlin, Chris, Rocky, Dean, Angelo, and CJ.
Dave, Andy, Tim (TURBO), Jamie, and myself stayed behind.

I hear he has a Baby but I have never seen his baby so I am quite skeptical as to if this "baby" even exists 

[BigMike]

How much Green $$$$$ is in just parts? Where did the truck come from and what are the doing to the engine?

Most of the details are explained in the first link I put above... I don't think it mentions anything about engine work, I think its just a stock EFI 22R-E engine.

BigMike

[freds40]

I talked to John (desert Toy) when I picked up my chassis ad he was telling me something like $10-$15K in parts alone. That is going to be a cool prize for the winner.

[KYOTA]

That turned out nice. Makes me want to rework some stuff on my truck. Someone is going to have a BAD truck for $5

[lilbuddy]

Wow, that is awesome. I wish I could have that truck

[BigMike]

Wow its looks really cool now

Day Two, 4:00PM:

[Lady Di]

so far so good!

YOUSE GUYS ROCK!!

[BigMike]

Looks like its about done! All that's left is a new paint job with custom graphics!

So far $12,000 has been raised from raffle tickets. There goal is to raise $20,000. All of the proceeds will go to getting closed trails like Panamint City / Suprise Canyon back open for the public!

[donkeykong]

Truck is looking good


I can personnally say that I have seen Rocks baby and he is doing fine.  I saw him this morning and I can also say he has some healthy lungs....if you know what I mean.

[Lady Di]

Truck is looking good


I can personnally say that I have seen Rocks baby and he is doing fine. I saw him this morning and I can also say he has some healthy lungs....if you know what I mean.

he's got breastises???   

[Marketing]

So how'd Rocky get so lucky as to be able to go? How's his baby doing btw?

A bunch of us went out there, including Marlin, me, Dean, Rocky and Angleo!

[Loosekannon]

Looks good, can't wait to drive it after I win.........Thanks for alll the work guys

[BigMike]

So when is it going to be raffled?

[toyhunter]

March 22nd is when its going to be raffled im pretty sure

[guywithuglyyota]

that truck is awesome, they were building it right before your eyes,  very cool! I guess the winner gets to lead the trail run at the jamboree.

[freds40]

Yup IIRC you can buy tickets through March 21st and then the winner has to lead on Wrecking ball. I heard as of Saturday, they had collected a total of $14,000. The goal is $20k so get your tickets.
Those guys did a great job. I'm still surprised that they let Dustin drive it but I'm more surprised that theres not more body work needed before paint since he drove it.       

[BigMike]

Does there happen to be a ticket limit per person?

[Aaronn]

Does there happen to be a ticket limit per person?

you can buy as many as you want

[Shoyrtt]

I made it to the event on Saturday with my twin boys. We made a few contributions to the various clubs for the fight to keep our trails open.   One thing everyone should remember, the ticket sales for the truck will help the cause. The environmental lobby in DC is powerful. The $ raised will help our voices be heard.