formula toys and the tinbender jambo? [Archive]

Pook

04-07-2006, 02:52 PM

So who's going to be there?

I'm just assembling my chassis right now:eek: just finished the final welding, and have it mostly painted...diffs are built sitting next to it and the tcase's are reassembled with the cyro'd output..still lot to do though but I will be there :beer:

Good thing I told all my customers to call back next month...and booked myself in.

For you guys that wheel hammers all the time what spares do you actually carry in the rig? not sure if I'm going to have time to get a luggage,tool,cooler rack built up.

RE:Todd

04-07-2006, 06:18 PM

I'll be there.

As far as spares, a short side axle, a birf, duct tape, fuses, tire plug kit, and a few tools. I've used the fuses and plug kit.

Pook

04-08-2006, 02:04 AM

I used to be a pack rat with my old truck, It wheeled better with a bit of weight on the back so I didn't mind carrying a bit on the to much side as far as spares go...but defiently short on room with this rig with 4 seats. I'm going to have to pack sparingly

RE:Todd

04-08-2006, 10:24 AM

I used to be a pack rat with my old truck, It wheeled better with a bit of weight on the back so I didn't mind carrying a bit on the to much side as far as spares go...but defiently short on room with this rig with 4 seats. I'm going to have to pack sparinglyI used to carry everything, but that increased weight and broke numerous parts. Since I went to minimum spares on the rig, I've found that I really don't need as much. I keep most of my spares in the tow rig.

Todd C

04-09-2006, 10:49 PM

So who's going to be there?

I am planning on being there. I'll come part way on Thursday afternoon and the rest of the way on Friday morning. What are you running on Friday afternoon?

Registered for Big Johnson on Saturday.

Todd Cochran
Formula Toyota #005

Pook

04-10-2006, 01:56 AM

have no idea what we'll be running friday, never been there :)

Signed up for wrecking ball saturday

a2b

04-10-2006, 04:30 AM

ftoys dont needs spares:D

i carry tools and duck tape. thats about it. if anything i am scared of breaking is drive shafts letting the ujoint go.

Rock-Wear

04-10-2006, 09:53 AM

Dont have a formula toy, but I carry: Spare birf, ujoint, hub, knuckle studs, duct tape, jb weld, tire plugs, radiator stop leak, hose repair tape, oil, spring clamps (for broken main leafs), and ratchet tie straps... all fits in an ammo can and has gotten me(and a few others) off the trail for every break so far

Back at camp I keep: spare tire, tcase, inner axles, steering box, knuckles, pitman arm, open diff, various hoses and bolts, and lots of fluids

FYRDUDE

04-10-2006, 04:42 PM

Not going to be there. But with the F-toy I only carry a small tool bag and of course fuses. The rest of the spares stay on the tow rig. The trailer usually has spare tire, all shafts, 2 Long birfs, t-case, d-line, and assorted other shiat. If I had all that stuff on the F-toy I would definately break all that stuff. I didn't have a rack last summer and ended up cutting some 2x4's and laying them across the rig and using ratchet straps to hold my stuff down. Kinda hick but it worked. This summer it will have the rack.

ACE-CAGE-#29

04-10-2006, 05:59 PM

In on Thursday Evening

Pook

04-11-2006, 02:27 AM

well can't wait to meet you guys...I'll be leaving here tuesday and hopefully arriving wednesday afternoon/evening. My rig's flat black and hopefully running its white panels....if i get those done.

Mustard Dog

04-11-2006, 03:53 PM

My rig's flat black and hopefully running its white panels....if i get those done.

Is it gonna have blue and red swirly lights on the roof:confused:

:D :D :flipoff2:

Pook

04-11-2006, 04:03 PM

Is it gonna have blue and red swirly lights on the roof:confused:

:D :D :flipoff2:

if I can find some but may have to settle for flashing amber with the stick on magnet :flipoff2:

ghettowheeler

04-12-2006, 11:06 PM

i will be down in this pile wednesday night.come grab a glass from the keg.see you on wrecking ball pook.

http://http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=239725&stc=1&d=1144904781

Pook

04-13-2006, 01:49 AM

i will be down in this pile wednesday night.come grab a glass from the keg.see you on wrecking ball pook.

We'll have :beer: for sure.

How'd the traction bar work out?

Hammer Hog

04-13-2006, 10:30 PM

We'll be there Thursday sometime.

Spares?....uh...what spares?
Just the minimal tools the fit my rig only, u-joint, tie-wire, tire plug kit, fuses, grease, zip-ties, duct tape, headlamp, hand cleaner, rag, a few old stale Powerbars and a warm Redbull.
Everything else is on the trailer or in my nearby garage/shop :smokin:

Pook

04-14-2006, 02:24 AM

We'll be there Thursday sometime.

Spares?....uh...what spares?
Just the minimal tools the fit my rig only, u-joint, tie-wire, tire plug kit, fuses, grease, zip-ties, duct tape, headlamp, hand cleaner, rag, a few old stale Powerbars and a warm Redbull.
Everything else is on the trailer or in my nearby garage/shop :smokin:

so what your saying is if we have any breakdowns, we know someone has a shop nearby :flipoff2:

Hammer Hog

04-14-2006, 03:06 PM

so what your saying is if we have any breakdowns, we know someone has a shop nearby :flipoff2:

sorta-kinda.

I own two homes, one in YV and the other in Landers. I have a shop/garage at the one in Landers where I wrench on my junk. I rent that house to my retired folks.

toy86

04-14-2006, 05:03 PM

I thought that there was gonna be a f-toy comp saturday night or something

Tim Florian

04-14-2006, 05:40 PM

sorta-kinda.

I own two homes, one in YV and the other in Landers. I have a shop/garage at the one in Landers where I wrench on my junk. I rent that house to my retired folks.

Hey Steve, how about you keep from getting in a head on this year and we'll try are best not to get air lifted.

Hammer Hog

04-14-2006, 06:26 PM

Hey Steve, how about you keep from getting in a head on this year and we'll try are best not to get air lifted.

Almost forgot...ya, that was last year. I was gathering all my junk for the jambo when that happened:eek:

http://sandtastictoys.com/Looking_at_truck_from_point_of_impact.JPG

http://sandtastictoys.com/Passengerside_of_minivan.JPG

Head-on (http://sandtastictoys.com/new_page_13.htm)

God is good :smokin:

ghettowheeler

04-15-2006, 10:41 AM

damn that was a narly accident.was everyone ok.

KI5KA

04-16-2006, 08:40 AM

Hey Eric, how long will people be staying? Kathy has a commitment on Friday so we won't be able to make it till Saturday late afternoon, early evening. Would it still be worth the trip, or will most people be leaving Sunday morning?

The Toy is still in the shop so we'd be in the explorer again, spectators :(

BTW, we've got your cigar snipper thing so don't go buy another one. If we don't come up to Hammers, we'll mail it to you.

Karl

Mustard Dog

04-16-2006, 09:09 AM

Thanks Karl, I was wondering where those went;)

For the most part people tend to clean up, load up and leave Sun by early afternoon. You might find a few that will hang out later, but it won't be me since I'll be arriving Wed morning:D

KI5KA

04-16-2006, 11:39 AM

Thanks Karl, I was wondering where those went;)

For the most part people tend to clean up, load up and leave Sun by early afternoon. You might find a few that will hang out later, but it won't be me since I'll be arriving Wed morning:D
PMed you.
k

a2b

04-16-2006, 05:29 PM

Hey Eric, how long will people be staying? Kathy has a commitment on Friday so we won't be able to make it till Saturday late afternoon, early evening. Would it still be worth the trip, or will most people be leaving Sunday morning?

The Toy is still in the shop so we'd be in the explorer again, spectators :(

BTW, we've got your cigar snipper thing so don't go buy another one. If we don't come up to Hammers, we'll mail it to you.

Karl

i always hang out later...sometimes till monday