Formula Toy #006

[RE:Todd]

#006

[RE:Todd]

:D

[RE:Todd]

Thanks Bill4Rest

[flimmy]

Looks like it will fit on your trailer nice :D Looks good.

[RE:Todd]

Giant roller skates are fun :D :D

[Wilson]

Does this mean that you're retiring the short bus?

[ROKTOY]

Cool.....before you go too crazy....I hope you know the frame is upside-down :D
Jay

[a2b]

hey it looks just like mine:D

http://www.s-10crewcab.com/temp/primerchassis.jpg

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by Wilson
Does this mean that you're retiring the short bus? Just the body and frame. The buggy will get the required yellow and black paint job, still got to find the school bus flashing stop sign :D :D .

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by ROKTOY
Cool.....before you go too crazy....I hope you know the frame is upside-down :D
Jay Thanks, might have limited my droop :D .



Besides, they like being upside down :D :D.

[Wilson]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
Just the body and frame. The buggy will get the required yellow and black paint job, still got to find the school bus flashing stop sign :D :D .

Be sure to find one of the newer ones that flip out, when turned on and retract flat against the side when not in use ;)

[whitebrowithafro]

anyone else fiind the seams for the main tubing (aka the longest piece) its tricky :D

[jca]

Guess what Santa brought me early!! Came home from the Baja 1000 and it was sitting in my shop:flipoff2: :flipoff2:

[Wilson]

Originally posted by whitebrowithafro
anyone else fiind the seams for the main tubing (aka the longest piece) its tricky :D

Yeah, but I got my own sitting in the garage. Mike did an awesome job on the finish work.

[a2b]

Originally posted by jca
Guess what Santa brought me early!! Came home from the Baja 1000 and it was sitting in my shop:flipoff2: :flipoff2:

:confused:

[SOCALXJ]

Todd, I just talked to Mike. . .. he said that you were going to try and fab that up to a 4Runner frame?? Keep us posted on how that transpires.. i want to do the same thing with my runner.

[JeepRecoveryTeam]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
Giant roller skates are fun :D :D

Looks like welding the castors directly wasn't the best idea:flipoff2:

Glad the shitty welds held together though :D


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[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by SOCALXJ
Todd, I just talked to Mike. . .. he said that you were going to try and fab that up to a 4Runner frame?? Keep us posted on how that transpires.. i want to do the same thing with my runner. Nope, going to an 82 truck frame. The frame rail lengths are within an inch of each other though.

[jca]

Originally posted by a2b


:confused:

ReTodd's chassis is sitting at my house for awhile.

[bentyota]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
#006
Damn, RE:Todd...Almost 007!!! Can't wait to see the finished product. OPPS, I forgot...it is NEVER finished! bentyota (aka, the guy who never has to buy tires) Yes, I won another set at FITD in October! 3 sets in 3 years!

[toy 4 rox]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
still got to find the school bus flashing stop sign :D :D . do you realy wont one? i may beable to get one.i have a freind that works on them no promises but i will ask him if it is posable

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by toy 4 rox
do you realy wont one? i may beable to get one.i have a freind that works on them no promises but i will ask him if it is posable Yes, I really want one, let me know :D :D

[whitebrowithafro]

Dave, you guys welded the castors to the frame - frame :D? Did you melt the shit? :laughing:

[RE:Todd]

Still working on it, got the brackets off of the frame

[RE:Todd]

Slaves are good :D :D

[RE:Todd]

How much grinding dust and scrap metal is involved??

[Aaronn]

so you walk around with a camera and Boy does all the work? :flipoff2:




















cool :D

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by rustyPOS
so you walk around with a camera and Boy does all the work? :flipoff2:




















cool :D He get's paid for it!!





Ever seen how much a 17 yr old eats, when he don't have to buy :D :D

[RE:Todd]

Rear crossmember

[RE:Todd]

Old one out of the way

[RE:Todd]

Mustard rammer

[RE:Todd]

Reinforcing the round tube crossmember. 1.75 ips Sch 40.

[bubs]

cool, I did the same on my 82 with the front crossmember, makes up for the lack of strength in that area from the factory:D

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by bubs
cool, I did the same on my 82 with the front crossmember, makes up for the lack of strength in that area from the factory:D It's an 82 frame also.

[TurtleTruck]

Very cool Todd... I am sure you will keep us posted on the progress...

Does this mean that you won't be afraid of body damage any more?:D

[jca]

Originally posted by TurtleTruck
Does this mean that you won't be afraid of body damage any more?:D



ahahahahahahahahahahahahaaha:flipoff2: :flipoff2:

[fatkid]

Dear god! Someone please stop Re:Todd before he starts fab stuff! I couldn't handle a second yellow thing on the trail.:flipoff2:

[pmurf1]

Originally posted by fatkid
Dear god! Someone please stop Re:Todd before he starts fab stuff! I couldn't handle a second yellow thing on the trail.:flipoff2:

It's too late Fatkid. To make things worse he's actually paying Boy to help him and using pipe. This could get uglier than that POS he's already driving!:flipoff2:

[Jeff Knoll]

Damn its official, Rollover Roy now has the ugliest Toyota.
'Bout time Todd, wish we could get Roy to go the same route. I'm getting sick of that pos making me look bad:D

[fatkid]

Originally posted by pmurf1


It's too late Fatkid. To make things worse he's actually paying Boy to help him and using pipe. This could get uglier than that POS he's already driving!:flipoff2:

Thats what I was afraid of...:flipoff2:

[Mustard Dog]

Originally posted by pmurf1

and using pipe.

Dear gawd, tell me it's not true:eek: :( :eek:

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by Mustard Dog


Dear gawd, tell me it's not true:eek: :( :eek: 1 piece that's all, I promise :D :D
















































I can't be like Mr Murph and the USS Titanic :D :D

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by TurtleTruck
Very cool Todd... I am sure you will keep us posted on the progress...

Does this mean that you won't be afraid of body damage any more?:D Was I afraid of it in the first place???










































Thought not :D :D :D

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by fatkid
Dear god! Someone please stop Re:Todd before he starts fab stuff! I couldn't handle a second yellow thing on the trail.:flipoff2: Fatty, what do you think, yellow panels and black tube?? Wait until you see the actual flashing school bus sign :D :D :flipoff2: :flipoff2:





















At least mine's on the trail :D :D

[a2b]

yall make me jealous. my formula #009 is sitting on the ground until i can get to it which probably wont be till the end of february...sheesh:(

[JeepRecoveryTeam]

Originally posted by Jeff Knoll
Damn its official, Rollover Roy now has the ugliest Toyota.


The Red Sled is still alive:flipoff2:

[fatkid]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
Fatty, what do you think, yellow panels and black tube?? Wait until you see the actual flashing school bus sign :D :D :flipoff2: :flipoff2:
At least mine's on the trail :D :D

Mine too, atleast it was this weekend.

[Mustard Dog]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
1 piece that's all, I promise :D :D



One piece is too much, unless it's for the onboard shower.

Pipe is for plumbing:flipoff2:

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by Mustard Dog


One piece is too much, unless it's for the onboard shower.

Pipe is for plumbing my crack:flipoff2: :confused: :confused:




It's also handy for pounding through the round tube crossmember in the rear of the frame :D :D

[pmurf1]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
Fatty, what do you think, yellow panels and black tube?? Wait until you see the actual flashing school bus sign :D :D :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

That is going to be like stealing the school mascot, so tempting when you're ass'ed out on the lakebed! Cracked open the Beckerovka tonight, man I geel food.





















At least mine's on the trail :D :D

[RE:Todd]

Front drop mount started

[RE:Todd]

Spring hangers

[RE:Todd]

Rear shackle hangers

[RE:Todd]

And

[KC_JoNeS]

Any recent updates Todd?

[Aaronn]

hey todd.... seems to me you may be lifting that thing to much...with the ability to have a flat belly we were able to use stock rears up front with a 1" drop hanger and stock length shackles and still have 2 1/2 more inches of clearance than my truck that sits on 4"allpros with drop mount and longer shackles

what springs are you planning to run?

[Lemoore-on]

Originally posted by Aaronn
hey todd.... seems to me you may be lifting that thing to much...with the ability to have a flat belly we were able to use stock rears up front with a 1" drop hanger and stock length shackles and still have 2 1/2 more inches of clearance than my truck that sits on 4"allpros with drop mount and longer shackles

what springs are you planning to run?


Yeh, Did you figure out what rears yer gonna run?

[RE:Todd]

Front is a 2" drop hanger, probably use the shackles I have. Rear's are 91 Ford Ranger 2wd springs for the main, I might have to stack or change the pack for the ride height. I'll start with the stock Rangers and vary the front pack until I get a good match. Got the french cuts with hangers tacked in today, now I gotta wait for "The Boy" to get home from work to help me turn over the frame.

[RE:Todd]

It's easy to cut these with the frame upside down

[RE:Todd]

Then add more weight :( .

[RE:Todd]

Ranger springs, BTW DRM, we saw 10 2wd Rangers yesterday, from 84 to 91, all same springs, all spring over.

[RE:Todd]

How many motor mounts does a guy need ???

[TurtleTruck]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
Ranger springs, BTW DRM, we saw 10 2wd Rangers yesterday, from 84 to 91, all same springs, all spring over.

do you leave the overload leaf on? In my experience that would limit up travel to a flat spring... would help spring life not to reverse arc though. Just curious.

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by TurtleTruck


do you leave the overload leaf on? In my experience that would limit up travel to a flat spring... would help spring life not to reverse arc though. Just curious. Mark, I'm not to that point yet, just had them in there for the mounting point for the frenched hangers.

[Lemoore-on]

Lookin good Todd. Are you gonna leave that part sticking up(or down when right side up) on your spring hanger or you gonna make it flush with the bottem of the frame?

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by Lemoore-on
Lookin good Todd. Are you gonna leave that part sticking up(or down when right side up) on your spring hanger or you gonna make it flush with the bottem of the frame? I rounded it off. It'll protrude about an inch from the bottom of the frame. I didn't want to cut into the frame too far.

[RE:Todd]

Busted ass last night and today. Started with a wheelable Short Bus and got busy. Thanks to JRT, Montezuma, Penguin Of Doom, SDCJ, The Boy, and Patty.

[RE:Todd]

Team Safety Sandal at work

[RE:Todd]

Out comes the motor

[RE:Todd]

Damn, that's long :eek: :eek:

[RE:Todd]

Welding safety 101

[RE:Todd]

The ultimate convertible

[toy 4 rox]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
Front is a 2" drop hanger, probably use the shackles I have. Rear's are 91 Ford Ranger 2wd springs for the main, I might have to stack or change the pack for the ride height. I'll start with the stock Rangers and vary the front pack until I get a good match. Got the french cuts with hangers tacked in today, now I gotta wait for "The Boy" to get home from work to help me turn over the frame. todd when i did my rangers i took 2 sets and cut the eye off one set and added it to my pack.so i have 2 mains{ no militery rap but it works}i see the chevys bend becouse the second spring is so far from the main.the rangers second is about 6" this way i have levrige at the eye.and then i mixed some 4" lifted springs and cut the extra overload and added it to the pack as a block.very soft and flex very well.just a little FYI
its going to be difrent not knowing its you with the new rig befor you could see your rig going acrose the lake bed from a long dictence:D you would allways here some one say -there gose RE-todd:D

[Lemoore-on]

Originally posted by toy 4 rox
todd when i did my rangers i took 2 sets and cut the eye off one set and added it to my pack.so i have 2 mains{ no militery rap but it works}i see the chevys bend becouse the second spring is so far from the main.the rangers second is about 6" this way i have levrige at the eye.and then i mixed some 4" lifted springs and cut the extra overload and added it to the pack as a block.very soft and flex very well.just a little FYI
its going to be difrent not knowing its you with the new rig befor you could see your rig going acrose the lake bed from a long dictence:D you would allways here some one say -there gose RE-todd:D

I know what your saying, I had to do the same with my S10 springs. There was like 8" from the end of the second leaf to the eye and I could see it bend there when it flexed.

Oh and dont worry, I'm sure Todd's new rig will be as big a freak as the old short bus:D

[SanDiegoCJ]

Here's a few more pics from RE:Todd's yesterday. :flipoff2:

[SanDiegoCJ]

Another. :D

[SanDiegoCJ]

:flipoff2:

[SanDiegoCJ]

:D :D

[SanDiegoCJ]

Short Bus frame.

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by toy 4 rox
todd when i did my rangers i took 2 sets and cut the eye off one set and added it to my pack.so i have 2 mains{ no militery rap but it works}i see the chevys bend becouse the second spring is so far from the main.the rangers second is about 6" this way i have levrige at the eye.and then i mixed some 4" lifted springs and cut the extra overload and added it to the pack as a block.very soft and flex very well.just a little FYI
its going to be difrent not knowing its you with the new rig befor you could see your rig going acrose the lake bed from a long dictence:D you would allways here some one say -there gose RE-todd:D I was thinking along the same lines, also knowing about Mike's issues with the S-10's. JC has a set of F-150 springs at his house that I might also try.

Thanks Mike, talking about my freak show :flipoff2: . The new "Short Bus" will have the same color scheme, still looking for that special touch :D :D :D

[Im4yotas]

And with that, congrats to Dave for having the newly crowned fugliest Toyota:flipoff2:


Wonder how long til Todd reclaims the crown:D

[JeepRecoveryTeam]

Originally posted by Im4yotas
And with that, congrats to Dave for having the newly crowned fugliest Toyota:flipoff2:


Wonder how long til Todd reclaims the crown:D


For now, but not for long ;)

The plan is already in motion :D

[toy 4 rox]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
I was thinking along the same lines, also knowing about Mike's issues with the S-10's. JC has a set of F-150 springs at his house that I might also try.

Thanks Mike, talking about my freak show :flipoff2: . The new "Short Bus" will have the same color scheme, still looking for that special touch :D :D :D that special touch i did ask my freind about the bus stop sign and he dose not have any and thay are about $250.00:eek:

[SanDiegoCJ]

Originally posted by toy 4 rox
that special touch i did ask my freind about the bus stop sign and he dose not have any and thay are about $250.00:eek:


If your friend finds one of those signs I'll chip in to help pay
for it. Having one of those on RE:Todd's new short bus would be SAWEEET. :D

[TNToy]

Here's my contribution to the project, Todd. Go buy this. :grinpimp:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3657248111&category=859
http://i13.ebayimg.com/01/i/01/3c/3a/58_1.JPG

If you REEEEEALLY want it, I'll cut you a deal on a wig-wag flasher I've got lying around (:evil:.) to alternately flash the lights like god intended.

[steveh]

All set Todd! ;)

[Priest]

Hey Todd, I've got a buddy who is a parts monkey for a buss place and he prints up the decals for the schools busses. I could get you some that say, " Bender Unified School District" or whatever. Just a thought, let me know if you want some made up.

[ashmanjeepXJ]

Cool todd.

I like the spring perches on the 006.

[SanDiegoCJ]

Originally posted by Priest
Hey Todd, I've got a buddy who is a parts monkey for a buss place and he prints up the decals for the schools busses. I could get you some that say, " Bender Unified School District" or whatever. Just a thought, let me know if you want some made up.




" Bender Unified School District"

Now that's FUNNAY. :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

[surveyboy]

looking good Re:todd. so, now that the old short bus is officially done, guess that means you gotta finally pay it off huh?

can't wait to see it in action!!

[Dychen]

Originally posted by surveyboy
looking good Re:todd. so, now that the old short bus is officially done, guess that means you gotta finally pay it off huh?

can't wait to see it in action!!

Fawk at this point you might as well let them have it back :flipoff2:

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by surveyboy
looking good Re:todd. so, now that the old short bus is officially done, guess that means you gotta finally pay it off huh?

can't wait to see it in action!! I think I'll let them repo it :D :D :D .

[Mustard Dog]

Originally posted by Priest
Hey Todd, I've got a buddy who is a parts monkey for a buss place and he prints up the decals for the schools busses. I could get you some that say, " Bender Unified School District" or whatever. Just a thought, let me know if you want some made up.

That would be really cool:D

[surveyboy]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
I think I'll let them repo it :D :D :D .

"so, you want the toyota, well, theres some over here, theres some over there, check that dumpster over there for more...."

LOL, of course, you 'could' say someone stole it and parted it out :flipoff2: and then a chop shop took over from there. :D

[JeepRecoveryTeam]

Originally posted by surveyboy


"so, you want the toyota, well, theres some over here, theres some over there, check that dumpster over there for more...."

LOL, of course, you 'could' say someone stole it and parted it out :flipoff2: and then a chop shop took over from there. :D

I told him we could have pushed the rolling chassis out into the street and called insurance to file an accident claim... they'd probably total it and he'd get most of his purchase money back :D


Yes I know that's fraud, and yes I'm kidding:flipoff2:

[Lemoore-on]

Originally posted by SanDiegoCJ





" Bender Unified School District" "Special Education"

Now that's FUNNAY. :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

[SanDiegoCJ]

Originally posted by Lemoore-on



Mike, I like your version better. :D

[surveyboy]

Originally posted by Lemoore-on



Funnay, but then again, isn't it a bit redundant???:flipoff2:

[toyrunner]

"Bender Special Education" :D
Danny

[RE:Todd]

Fawkin thread hijackers :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

[RE:Todd]

Frames longer than the chassis

[RE:Todd]

Front tire clearance

[RE:Todd]

Rear tire clearance

[SanDiegoCJ]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
Front tire clearance

Looks like you can move the chassis back some if you need to.

[RE:Todd]

Time to start welding

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by SanDiegoCJ


Looks like you can move the chassis back some if you need to. I lined up the front hoop even with the front of the frame. Haven't welded it yet, still looking and thinking about the position.

[SanDiegoCJ]

How about a pic of the relationship of the motor to the cross
tube where the pedal assy mounts.

[RE:Todd]

Ok

[RE:Todd]

About 3 inches

[Po' riggity]

Todd! Do those seats say APC on them?? Are you a closet ricer?? :flipoff2: Looks sweet man!
Scott

[Air Ride]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
Frames longer than the chassis


Todd is that the stock location for the rear sping mounts?

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by Air Ride



Todd is that the stock location for the rear sping mounts? No, moved the shackle hangers to the end of the frame, then frenched in the front mounts about 4 inches forward of the original spring hanger. Using a 57" spring. Shackle angle is about 5 degrees back from vertical.

[Pedro Zuk]

Lookin good.:beer:

[ashmanjeepXJ]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
Time to start welding

Sweet looking todd.

[SanDiegoCJ]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
About 3 inches


Plenty of room. It's shaping up nicely Todd. :D

[RE:Todd]

Some bald headed fat fucker in the Lazy Boy :D :D :D

[RE:Todd]

Hood bars. Need to get some different wire for my baby MIG, it can't handle the .035

[RE:Todd]

Side view

[blacktoy]

looking good...nice work:D

[Hammer Hog]

Hey Todd, looking good:D
What dimension is your radiator and will it sit lower than the top tube?
My stock radiator sits about 4" above the top tube and that's with it sitting flush with the bottom of the frame. I'm trying to find a shorter one that will clear the top. To bad we can't stick it in the back where it belongs:D

[whitebrowithafro]

where can I get one of those fat fuckers at? I think my rig is a little light in the back.... :laughing::bounce::flipoff2:

[JeepRecoveryTeam]

Originally posted by whitebrowithafro
where can I get one of those fat fuckers at? I think my rig is a little light in the back.... :laughing::bounce::flipoff2:

We're a rare breed, you can't find them just anywhere:flipoff2:

[RE:Todd]

What's this stuff about (http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/bendin_tube/index.html) :D :D

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by Hammer Hog
Hey Todd, looking good:D
What dimension is your radiator and will it sit lower than the top tube?
My stock radiator sits about 4" above the top tube and that's with it sitting flush with the bottom of the frame. I'm trying to find a shorter one that will clear the top. To bad we can't stick it in the back where it belongs:D Stock size, 3 core. Gonna work on the mount tomorrow, but it looks like it's going under the frame a bit, but it should be protected. It would stick out over the bars if I mounted it stock to the fan.

[yldkat]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
Some bald headed fat fucker in the Lazy Boy :D :D :D

Remember you said that when confronted by 2 bald headed fat fuckers...

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by yldkat


Remember you said that when confronted by 2 bald headed fat fuckers... What do you mean?? I said that on Matrix when you and your long lost brother were standing together :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

[morpheus]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
What's this stuff about (http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/bendin_tube/index.html) :D :D

did you miss the part about using chalk ... not a sharpie :D

[toy 4 rox]

tod are thoughs MTR's how long have you been running them? any problums with them?i will need new meets soon just looking at all options

[zags]

Watching how Re:Todd's rig worked on MTRs is the main reason for my deciding never to run them.

[Bones]

Originally posted by zags
Watching how Re:Todd's rig worked on MTRs is the main reason for my deciding never to run them.
OUCH! Nice burn :laughing:

[Wilson]

Tough break on the frame being too long. On mine, I mounted the chasis about 1.5" back from the front of the frame. I also built my front hanger 2" frowrd from the front of the frame and hung the springs as far forward as I could in it. This gave me enough room to clear the tires in the front. For the back, I just ended up extending the wheelbase (an option I don't think you guys have) I was originally shooting for 105-106" and am now at 112". How high is the crank bolt on your setup? It looks tall to me.

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by toy 4 rox
tod are thoughs MTR's how long have you been running them? any problums with them?i will need new meets soon just looking at all options I like them, but I'll probably get Swampers my next go round. I got the MTR's because I was originally flat towing, then got a trailer 2 weeks after I bought them.


Larry just likes his Baja Claws :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

[whitebrowithafro]

Remember to "beadlock them because then you can let some more air out" :laughing:

[toy 4 rox]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
I like them, but I'll probably get Swampers my next go round. I got the MTR's because I was originally flat towing, then got a trailer 2 weeks after I bought them.


Larry just likes his Baja Claws :flipoff2: :flipoff2: i like my SX's but would like to go to a 37"

[RE:Todd]

Firewall support and floor tubes are getting there.

[RE:Todd]

Seats look like they'll fit. They're about an inch higher than where they will mount.

[RE:Todd]

:D

[Mr Roxy]

Lookin Good! Looks like it might be done for TDS.
Robert

[KarmirToy]

Dis is how you wax on, wax off... danyasun...

:flipoff2: :flipoff2:

[SanDiegoCJ]

Originally posted by KarmirToy
Dis is how you wax on, wax off... danyasun...

:flipoff2: :flipoff2:


Actually he looks like he's "wired". Look at the eyes. :flipoff2:

[Hammer Hog]

Originally posted by SanDiegoCJ



Actually he looks like he's "wired". Look at the eyes. :flipoff2:

I don't think so...Look back at the original photo, looks like she just told him there's no more beer in the fridge:eek: :(

:beer:

Hey Todd, rig's looking good:D

[SanDiegoCJ]

Originally posted by Hammer Hog


I don't think so...Look back at the original photo, looks like she just told him there's no more beer in the fridge:eek: :(

:beer:

Hey Todd, rig's looking good:D


Nahhhh, there's ALWAYS beer in THAT fridge. :D

[Air Ride]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
Seats look like they'll fit. They're about an inch higher than where they will mount.



Ah, the obligatory hold the steering wheel pic. very good

[Scott Jensen]

are you planning on running full hydro?

[Lemoore-on]

Originally posted by SanDiegoCJ



Nahhhh, there's ALWAYS beer in THAT fridge. :D

Yeh, that Fawker sent me a picture of it last summer when I was out on the ship, It was full of Sierra Navadas:flipoff2:


Made me drool:p

[SanDiegoCJ]

Originally posted by Lemoore-on


Yeh, that Fawker sent me a picture of it last summer when I was out on the ship, It was full of Sierra Navadas:flipoff2:


Made me drool:p


Now that's what I'd call "Cruel & Unusual Punishment". :flipoff2:

[Wilson]

Originally posted by SAJ
are you planning on running full hydro?

I doubt it, that would make it ineligible for the formula comp. I would expect to see hydro assist though.

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by Wilson


I doubt it, that would make it ineligible for the formula comp. I would expect to see hydro assist though. Given time. The idea right now is to be able to wheel it at TDS, it won't be finished, but hoping to wheel it.

[TheTonka]

Someones in Love!!!


:flipoff2: :flipoff2:

[RE:Todd]

Move motor back 8 inches with Ultimate, stand by

[RE:Todd]

Thanks Eric at AllPro, ordered at noon on Friday, here on Monday

[RE:Todd]

Radiator going in :D :D

[RE:Todd]

Might get a brush contact on the bottom hose at full stuff on the passenger side. It's a 1/2 inch below the hood bars.

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by Wilson
How high is the crank bolt on your setup? It looks tall to me. 32.5" right now. The springs can get rearranged later, just want to get it wheelable, then I'll fawk with it. Sorry for the late reply, went Drain Bed :D :D :D

[hottrod]

Looking good todd.

[CSR]

Originally posted by TheTonka
Someones in Love!!!


Or bored out of her Wits! She looks like she's thinking "Just put the damn steering wheel down and Let's go home!" :D

[SanDiegoCJ]

Originally posted by CSR


Or bored out of her Wits! She looks like she's thinking "Just put the damn steering wheel down and Let's go home!" :D


She is home. :flipoff2:

[Wilson]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
32.5" right now. The springs can get rearranged later, just want to get it wheelable, then I'll fawk with it. Sorry for the late reply, went Drain Bed :D :D :D

Pictures are deceiving. That's where I'm at with my 40's. I can't really go much lower.

[RE:Todd]

I guess I need to carry gas :D :D

[RE:Todd]

Another view. The bottom's about 1 " above the bottom of the frame rail

[RE:Todd]

Pedals. Lance thanks for the ideas. JC, thanks for the parts. Cullen, thanks for the help.

[RE:Todd]

Lot of work

[camo]

nice progress todd.


aaron came over today and we worked on mine for the first time since my surgery. it is good to be back in the shop

[misfitcj]

more pics more pics more pics :D .......ltr Pat

[SanDiegoCJ]

Taking shape nicely Todd. :D

[Wilson]

I'm trying boosterless on my brakes...we'll see how that goes. It looks like you gutted a stock pedal assembly?

[a2b]

Originally posted by camo
nice progress todd.


aaron came over today and we worked on mine for the first time since my surgery. it is good to be back in the shop

dang, aaron sure is a nice guy. by the time its all said and done, he will have worked on....3 or 4 formula rigs.

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by Wilson
I'm trying boosterless on my brakes...we'll see how that goes. It looks like you gutted a stock pedal assembly?

Thanks Camo, get's your's going :D





Wilson, I just cut the brace out between the two, then bent the pedal arms to match what I wanted to fit :D :D

[whitebrowithafro]

Lookin good Todd.....nice gas tank mounts.....at least they won't fold over!! :D

[SanDiegoCJ]

I stopped by his place for a few minutes last night. He was working on the seat
mounts and the gas pedal mount. It's looking better and better. :D

[RE:Todd]

Line locks and computer mounted

[RE:Todd]

Got steering

[RE:Todd]

HMMMMMMMMMMM???

[RE:Todd]

I got shafted by Jess again :(.


Thanks Jess

[Bones]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
Line locks and computer mounted
Are these the cheap $30 ones or are the super special? I need a couple since I have no e brake anymore.

[misfitcj]

faster hurry up :flipoff2: ...................looks great todd

[budr]

Somebody help the poor RE:Todd with the concept of lift blocks! :)
http://www.budbuilt.com/todd.jpg
Looking good Todd! :)

[jschell]

Looks great Todd, cant wait to see it on the trail, you'll be seeing me soon, been gone for awhile, but back into it now. I see the trademark "skinny's" are gone. talk to you soon

[camo]

Originally posted by budr
Somebody help the poor RE:Todd with the concept of lift blocks! :)
http://www.budbuilt.com/todd.jpg
Looking good Todd! :)


we don't call him re:todd for nothing :D LOL

[Lemoore-on]

Damn Bro, :beer: You been busy. Looks good!

[jca]

Originally posted by camo



we don't call him re:todd for nothing :D LOL


roflmao

[Lemoore-on]

Originally posted by budr
Somebody help the poor RE:Todd with the concept of lift blocks! :)
http://www.budbuilt.com/todd.jpg
Looking good Todd! :)



You care to explain this Todd?:confused:

:flipoff2:

[a2b]

Originally posted by budr
Somebody help the poor RE:Todd with the concept of lift blocks! :)




:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

[a2b]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
Thanks Camo, get's your's going :D


i was up at camo's house last week. i will testify to the fact that he was actually working on it. all day seemed like. looked good too. i swear i will end up have the ugliest one out of all of us :laughing: except to watch nascar everyone once in a while:p

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by Lemoore-on




You care to explain this Todd?:confused:

:flipoff2: That's the way the rice shop said to do it to get it lower :flipoff2: :flipoff2:














































Still need to get the right length U-bolts, the blocks are just spacing up the plate to keep the axle from rolling out . :D :D

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by Bones

Are these the cheap $30 ones or are the super special? I need a couple since I have no e brake anymore. Summit, cheap :D :D

[Lemoore-on]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by RE:Todd
[B] That's the way the rice shop said to do it to get it lower :flipoff2: :flipoff2:


Your gonna get high centered on those speedbumps down at the mall again!

:flipoff2:

[SanDiegoCJ]

Alright Todd..................... where's the progress pics from today ??? :flipoff2:

[penguinofdoom]

its alive!!!!!

as of 9:30pm, it runs. after a lot of hard work by re:todd, jeeprecoveryteam, scurveyboy, montezuma, boy and some wiring work by me... it's running on it's own power!! and a lot closer to getting done.

i'll let todd post more later.

[RE:Todd]

Lance :flipoff2: :flipoff2:










The Short Bus II is alive and will be at TDS :D


Lot of little details to go, but I have the first wheelable Formula Toy :D :D

[a2b]

sweet! i hope to have mine up in 2 weeks:)

[misfitcj]

fawk ya now post pics of him rolling at tds

[SanDiegoCJ]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
Lance :flipoff2: :flipoff2:










The Short Bus II is alive and will be at TDS :D


Lot of little details to go, but I have the first wheelable Formula Toy :D :D


Congrats Todd. :D It WAS looking good when I stopped by at noon.
KICK ASS !!!!!!

[Lemoore-on]

:beer::beer::beer: to the bro's for helping. I'm sure Patty fed ya'll well! Wish I wasn't so far away:(

[Air Ride]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
Lance :flipoff2: :flipoff2:










The Short Bus II is alive and will be at TDS :D


Lot of little details to go, but I have the first wheelable Formula Toy :D :D



You bastard






































Congrats Todd I am green with envy. I'm going out in the shop to work on my rig right now.

[pmurf1]

What time/day are you Butt Benders getting to TDS?

[montezuma]

Originally posted by Lemoore-on
:beer::beer::beer: to the bro's for helping. I'm sure Patty fed ya'll well! Wish I wasn't so far away:(

Yes she did. Ribs, potato salad, rice, and a pony keg. All round it was a good day.

[SanDiegoCJ]

Originally posted by pmurf1
What time/day are you Butt Benders getting to TDS?

Figure the first Benders getting there at appx. noon Thursday.

[SanDiegoCJ]

RE:Todd just called me and all I heard was the sound of his Toy motor reving and him
yelling........................... IT'S ALIVE !!!!!! :D :D :D
He told me all it needs right now to be drivable
is to have the seat bolted in and the brakes bled. :D

[Po' riggity]

DAMN TODD!!! Kick ass man.. is it going to be "complete" for TDS? Or just driveable?
Scott

[surveyboy]

Originally posted by Po' riggity
DAMN TODD!!! Kick ass man.. is it going to be "complete" for TDS? Or just driveable?
Scott

"complete" ????? no :D

wheelable, hell yeah.


I had to bust outta there at 1pm today, and when I left he was working on getting the center console built for the gauges and switches. floor boads just need the bolt holes drilled and they are done, seats mounted, ARB plumbed, and other odds and ends. but, its gonna be out there workin. :D

[RE:Todd]

Shawn's got it right. It'll be wheelable for TDS, complete???? Thanks to everyone who's been helping, couldn't do it without you. Thanks to Patty, it was her idea in the first place.


Today and tonight, we started cutting out the crap in the wiring harness, got scared when it wouldn't start, we had lost a ground :( . QAII for ARB is mounted and plumbed. Floor boards are drilled and bolted, except where I'm working the QAII and tank (it's all done except for the relay and hose from compressor to tank) . Wiring trim is almost complete. Center console is ready, need to finish wiring trim to add the switches for lights, line locks, etc. Exhaust is done until I want to pay someone to redo it. Still need to look at the ride height in the rear, couple of gallons of gas and a battery and it sags :( .


All said and done, I'll be at TDS Friday night with Formula Toy #006, The Short Bus II

[RE:Todd]

Wires, fawkin wires

[RE:Todd]

How much do these things weigh???

[RE:Todd]

MAF mounted, Thanks Dave :D :D

[RE:Todd]

QAII, nice mount Shawn :D :D

[RE:Todd]

Got to love a flat bottom :D :D


Thanks Bud for building it, Lance, Cullen and Shawn for putting it in :D :D

[a2b]

what exacatly do you have on the rig that requires all those wires?

[penguinofdoom]

that is the main stock EFI wiring harness.. without the loom holding it together. it's a freakin mess.

my buddy sean (who doesnt post much here), was attacking that today, pulling a lot of the wires out that weren't needed (lights, stock gauges, emmission crap). and it looks A LOT cleaner now.. i'm sure todd will post a pic of it up sometime.

[DWT]

RE:Todd you say it sags real bad with little weight. I had to add 2 leafs to my springs (broncoII) in order to get ANY arch to them. With the added leafs they are pretty damned nice they flex like mad and ride real nice to boot.

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by DWT
RE:Todd you say it sags real bad with little weight. I had to add 2 leafs to my springs (broncoII) in order to get ANY arch to them. With the added leafs they are pretty damned nice they flex like mad and ride real nice to boot. I've got a couple of packs laying around to do a mix and match. I'll probably start with cutting the eye's off of a Ranger main leaf and piggybacking that to the main leave in there now. Ride height doesn't really matter, just don't want to bend the springs.

[Air Ride]

Lets see some urban wheelin pics. Run over someone car in the driveway or something. I want to see action.:flipoff2:

[hiluxman]

just removed all my egr/smog stuff, made blockoff plates then reconnected the harness back up to see if i was gonna get any codes. no codes but man that was a pain to deal with all of that wiring. packed it all back up and will reinstall once my tubing work is done. i can totally sympathize with that mess.

[SR5Dave]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
Wires, fawkin wires

That many wires for a carbd?! Man.. I hate wiring!

EDIT: Wait, EFI? can formula rigs run EFI now? I never kept up on that thread... *searches*

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by SR5Dave


That many wires for a carbd?! Man.. I hate wiring!

EDIT: Wait, EFI? can formula rigs run EFI now? I never kept up on that thread... *searches* Yes, EFI is allowed

[Aaronn]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
MAF mounted, Thanks Dave :D :D


hope that isn't aluminum (sp) dryer vent hose....If it is I'd find something else,Dave's gave him problems imediately...he had to wrap the whole thing in duct tape on the lake bed:D

looks good todd...glad you got it together so fast :)

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by Aaronn



hope that isn't aluminum (sp) dryer vent hose....If it is I'd find something else,Dave's gave him problems imediately...he had to wrap the whole thing in duct tape on the lake bed:D

looks good todd...glad you got it together so fast :) Steel flex exhaust, I think it'll work :D :D :D

[surveyboy]

Originally posted by RE:Todd
Got to love a flat bottom :D :D


Thanks Bud for building it, Lance, Cullen and Shawn for putting it in :D :D

hey todd, whats with the two extra holes in front of those bolts for? :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

[penguinofdoom]

speed holes!!

[montezuma]

Originally posted by surveyboy


hey todd, whats with the two extra holes in front of those bolts for? :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

They add one Horse power for every hole.

[budr]

Originally posted by surveyboy


hey todd, whats with the two extra holes in front of those bolts for?

My bad! I sent him a box of spare holes with the crossmember and those must have jumped out into the wrong spot! :)

[SanDiegoCJ]

Originally posted by budr


My bad! I sent him a box of spare holes with the crossmember and those must have jumped out into the wrong spot! :)


Bud, I got a look at the crossmember this last weekend that Todd got from
you. VERY NICE. :D Are you interested in making a custom one for my '86 CJ7 ??

[budr]

Sure! Bring it on over and we will whip one up for ya! I think it is only about 2500 miles... Sorry, probably not right now. ;(
Way busy still getting settled and getting the traction bars into production.

[RE:Todd]

Actually, the holes are designed to slide a step into the frame so Patty can get in and out. I needed them on both sides so she can also drive :D


































I'm somewhat directionally challenged as evidenced by the speed holes and lift blocks. However, I will be wheeling this weekend in the Short Bus II, so :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

[RE:Todd]

It's ready to wheel :D :D

Lot's of small things to do for comp, but I'm going to TDS tomorrow :D

[RE:Todd]

Wow, it moves!!!!

[RE:Todd]

Well, let's put it to bed

[RE:Todd]

Shock hoops by JC :D Thanks

[RE:Todd]

Still need to work on gages

[a2b]

i am jealous:D cool seats:)

[Napoleon047]

break out the rattle can :flipoff2:

looks good

[budr]

Originally posted by a2b
i am jealous:D cool seats:)

At the risk of sounding :rainbow: I like them too! What kind are they and do you like them?

[DWT]

Those seats are APC (ricer company). They were $135? a couple of weeks ago in a flyer from Napa.
DWT

[SLO_Crawlers]

Todd, where did you get that stuff for your intake. I want to move mine to the passenger side and I need something that makes a U. Is that 3" radiator hose as well. Thanks, Bryan.

[a2b]

man, my seats are sooooo plain lookin. i need some covers or something to dress them up...they are the plain blue ones from summit

[Lemoore-on]

Dude, you really busted your balls on that thing the last couple of weeks. Cant wait to see it tomarow:bounce::bounce2::bounce:

[jschell]

Originally posted by SLO_Crawlers
Todd, where did you get that stuff for your intake. I want to move mine to the passenger side and I need something that makes a U. Is that 3" radiator hose as well. Thanks, Bryan.

Looks like he used flexable exhaust tubing, found in multiple sizes at any auto parts store, usually 18 inch lengths, stretches out to 21 inches.

[KC_JoNeS]

Action shots! Action shots! Action shots! Action shots! :bounce2: :bounce: :bounce2: :bounce:

[Booger Weldz]

:bounce: :bounce2: action pix!!!! :bounce: :bounce2:

[Air Ride]

Hopefully Re:Todd is getting action pics at TDS even as we type.

[Toyotafourwheeln]

well its glad to see someone finally has gotten a formula toy going :D great job todd and the others that helped;)

[RE:Todd]

Brian, I'll get you the info on the piece for the intake manifold when I get home. It's a radiator hose off of a big truck. The exhaust tubing is right, and I used a MAF to K&N adapter from a ricer store.


The Short Bus II is a kick in the ass to wheel. Details and pics to follow :D :D

[RE:Todd]

Photo's by Chris, thanks

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=2556309

[RE:Todd]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=2556331

[RE:Todd]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=2556346

[surveyboy]

heres a couple more action shots from chit chat. sorry for the size :D

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/bootsma/bash/Dscf0015todd.jpg

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/bootsma/bash/Dscf0028.jpg

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/bootsma/bash/Dscf0016.jpg

[RE:Todd]

Thanks Shawn, didn't know how to get them here.

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by budr


At the risk of sounding :rainbow: I like them too! What kind are they and do you like them? Yep, APC. Got them from JEGS.

The only thing I don't like about them are the little shoulder wings, they stick out past the "B" pillars. They're decent for slow crawling, wouldn't work for lot's of high speed action.

[montezuma]

Sean,
You don't by chance the shot of todd comming straight off the end of that crazy line he took on Saturday night do you? The one where we did the nose plant.

[JeepRecoveryTeam]

Originally posted by montezuma
Sean,
You don't by chance the shot of todd comming straight off the end of that crazy line he took on Saturday night do you? The one where we did the nose plant.

Rich has video of it ;)