Picked up chassis #72 last weekend. What a great way to haul it, with a toyota.:D 1100 miles, 16-17 hours of driving. Well worth it.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/chassispics003.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/chassispics009.jpg

I've already gotten a head start on this project. The frame has been stripped of all mounts, and cleaned up. I also fabbed up a front hanger.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/chassispics007.jpg
Started to make some motor mounts.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/chassispics008.jpg
Frame plating for the motor mounts.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/chassispics006.jpg
Rear crossmember.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/buildpics001.jpg
Rear shackle hangers.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/buildpics002.jpg

More to come.....:grinpimp:
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/buildpics003.jpg

Are you going to gusset that front hanger? It look's like you'll have lot of leverage on them.

Are you going to gusset that front hanger? It look's like you'll have lot of leverage on them.

There will be more gussets added later.:)

Turbo motor?:smokin:

Turbo motor?:smokin:

I don't know yet..... I am having a hard time with this one. I want to be able to compete maybe next year, and the motor is not legal for comps. I may use it for a while and maybe get a different motor for it when I start competing. Either way it will have propane.:D

nice work. looks like you are making good headway. and something a little different for front spring hangers. cool. :)

Got a little more done today. Put together some inboarded hangers in the rear. Im not so sure of the design I came up with... They will need to have some more gussets added for sure.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/buildpics004.jpg
I also added more plate to the shackle hangers.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/buildpics005.jpg

Looks pretty cool so far. I like the original ideas on spring mounts! Are you planning to run a boomerang style rear shackle?

how is your shackle going to compress???

Looks pretty cool so far. I like the original ideas on spring mounts! Are you planning to run a boomerang style rear shackle?

Doesn't look like he has much choice does it.

Looks pretty cool so far. I like the original ideas on spring mounts! Are you planning to run a boomerang style rear shackle?

Thanks! Yes I will be making a boomerang type shackle. The springs I will be running wont have a whole lot of up travel. I put the hanger on the inside to get the wheel base I am shooting for. I'm using stock rears front and rear, for now. I am on a tight budget here so these springs fit the budget well.:flipoff2:

I'm wondering if your rear shackle idea will end up working. Have you measured where your spring center pin will end up to make sure you have enough tire clearance?

As far as the turbo motor goes. Go ahead and run it. You can still compete, you will just be in the exibition class.

Looks good!

I'm wondering if your rear shackle idea will end up working. Have you measured where your spring center pin will end up to make sure you have enough tire clearance?

As far as the turbo motor goes. Go ahead and run it. You can still compete, you will just be in the exibition class.

Looks good!

I'm not sure about the spring setup yet... Are you talking about clearance to frame or chassis. It looks like it will be ok either way.

How do you like my roof panel?
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/buildpics.jpg

I like that one.

Nice Head cover! Can't wait to see that on the Comp circuit. It will surely be a crowd favorite! Keep up the good ideas.

Heres a pic of what I've been working on. TG 4.70 gear set, Marlin MC07 R10 adapter, and a Longfield chromo ouput shaft. 23 spline both cases.:smokin:
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/buildpics006.jpg

Next up will be a t-case crossmember and welding the motor mount tabs in place.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/buildpics009.jpg
Turbo motor, R151, and the cases.

The tranny and motor will be cleaned like the cases at a later date. I can only handle so much at one time.

Look what I made!!!! Im thinking a square tube welded to the bottom of the plate with bushings at the ends should be enough. What do you guys think? Should the top be braced?
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/buildpics010.jpg
I also tacked the motor mounts in place. Went the full 8" back and 1" down.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/buildpics012.jpg
And some gussets for the rear hangers.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/buildpics013.jpg

Yes! I remember your build! I recall this pic, the one of you hauling the chassis, and the inboard rear shackle hanger.

You've got me inspired to do the same for my roof panel, except that I'll probably put the sign side down, paint the top to match the rig, and have the roof only visible to passengers...or when the rig is rolled! :grinpimp:

How do you like my roof panel?
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/buildpics.jpg

looking good. i imagine that your tcase mount will work fine. typically, if you have solild motor mounts, you can run the stock tcase mount.

Looking nice. Where are you at M1? Hoping for another East coaster.



Hobie do you ever sleep?:flipoff2:

Looking nice. Where are you at M1? Hoping for another East coaster.



Hobie do you ever sleep?:flipoff2:

nope:eek:

Looking nice. Where are you at M1? Hoping for another East coaster.

Sorry man! Im in cali.

Thanks for the input Hobie! I will have more updates soon. I will be a spectator this weekend at donner so I wont be working on this thing. I just picked up some built axles for it, theyre getting shaved and diff guarded soon.:D

Sorry man! Im in cali.

Thanks for the input Hobie! I will have more updates soon. I will be a spectator this weekend at donner so I wont be working on this thing. I just picked up some built axles for it, theyre getting shaved and diff guarded soon.:D

Dough!:homer:

I will be a spectator this weekend at donner so I wont be working on this thing.


wanna be our crew chief this weekend? i'll bring you a shirt either way:D

wanna be our crew chief this weekend? i'll bring you a shirt either way:D

What are the crew chiefs duties? Ill only do it if you take first!!!!

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/buildpics014.jpg

I just figured out how to make my pics smaller! Not mutch progress, Ive been out playin a lot.:D I ve got a good amount of parts rounded up, so this thing should start coming together faster. Axles are being built now. Fronts a high pinion with 5.29s, Arb, Longfields. Rears a V6 with 5.29s, Spool, and Poly Perfomance chromo shafts.

That's a clean frame!! Where are your front spring hangers--about 2" down, 1" forward?

Looking Good! :smokin:

That's a clean frame!! Where are your front spring hangers--about 2" down, 1" forward?

I think youre about right, if youre comparing to an average hanger kit.

yep, that frame and hanger look great.

M1??? where were you at donner?

M1??? where were you at donner?

All over the place!!! I cant sit still for very long. Sorry, I didn't get a good chance to meet you. Ill be there next year though, maybe I will bring my FToy!!!:D

All over the place!!! I cant sit still for very long. Sorry, I didn't get a good chance to meet you. Ill be there next year though, maybe I will bring my FToy!!!:D

ah man, i cant believe you didnt come intro yourself. did you see me do the full gainer off of C3???

I did... and I believe that I was on course. My Jaw dropped a mile :D :confused:

I could see how :mad3: you were from the next course over!!!

I could see how :mad3: you were from the next course over!!!


:laughing::laughing:

I did... and I believe that I was on course. My Jaw dropped a mile :D :confused:

I could see how :mad3: you were from the next course over!!!

i wasnt mad....i just saw my life flash before my yes...i was just sure i was going to the bottom of the hill:eek:

ah man, i cant believe you didnt come intro yourself. did you see me do the full gainer off of C3???

I walked up just after it happened!! Looked like a fun ride.:eek:

Lookin sweet man!

I finally got to work on this thing today. Its been a while since I gave it any love. I started working on the axle housings. Shaving the bottoms and started on the diff guards. I cant wait to get them loaded and under the rig.

Heres pics of the housings, the rear needs a few more pieces on the diff guard and perches welded on.......
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/buildpics018.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/buildpics019.jpg

The other thing Ive been thinking about is the motor. I dont have one. I was origanlly planning on running a 22r on propane, but lately Ive been thinking about fuel injection. Now that I have a baby coming I want to put a back seat in it. I dont see there being enough room for a seat and tanks and some gear. I can cut up a harness for efi and buy a fuel cell and pump for less money then a pane setup, and I should be able to find a cell that fits between the frame in the back that I can build a floor over. Does anyone have any opinions for me? Im going to be getting a motor for it soon.

good job on the axles. and your right, the EFI can be cheaper and it tends to take up less space. i bought an good running EFI with harness for 500 one time.

Now that I have a baby coming I want to put a back seat in it. I dont see there being enough room for a seat and tanks and some gear.

I think you could fit a PRP Preemy seat in between the tanks if you stand them up. My tanks are angled and I think I have room for the third seat. I will be installing a preemy seat in the next couple months. I'll post pics when I do.

Heres a pic of the diff guard on the rear housing finished.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/buildpics021.jpg

That looks cool :D :D

Heres a pic of the diff guard on the rear housing finished.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/buildpics021.jpg

i havent seen that design yet. looks freakin cool:smokin:

Well I commited to fuel injection. Picked up a running 22re this week from a local junkyard, and bought an RCI fuel cell. I think the cell will work great its 30"wx17"lx7"h. If I mount it just below the top of frame in the rear it will only be below the frame about 3.5". Then build my floor structure over the top, and a beefy skid below.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/buildpics022.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/buildpics024.jpg
The front diff guard is almost done.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/buildpics025.jpg

i wasnt mad....i just saw my life flash before my yes...i was just sure i was going to the bottom of the hill:eek:

Whiner:shaking:


:D:D:flipoff2:

Some progress! Started to mount the chassis to the frame. Not sure if I like the front end design but its growing on me. Heres some pics.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/IMG_0351.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/IMG_0354.jpg

Also bolted up the new clutch, freshly cleaned tranny, and the cases. Finished up the cross member and painted it. The square tube looks bent in the picture. Its not. I promise.:D

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/IMG_0353.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/IMG_0360.jpg

Heres some more pics.:D

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/IMG_0370.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/IMG_0371.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/IMG_0372.jpg

Also bolted up the new clutch, freshly cleaned tranny, and the cases. Finished up the cross member and painted it. The square tube looks bent in the picture. Its not. I promise.:D

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/IMG_0353.jpg


That looks long :D I just wanted to subscribe to this topic :smokin:

I spent some time this weekend on the fire wall design and mounting the pedals. Its turning out pretty good. I copied the design of the ultimate formula four by hendrix, with my own twists. its far from done but you can get the general idea.

I ended up using the pedals out of an 84 pickup. Theyre rusty and nasty looking but will be cleaned and painted after Im done mocking them up. I mounted them as far forward as I could without making them too vonerable to the tire. I used two simple tabs on the top and one on the square tube at the bottom. Very simple mounting but suprisingly strong.I also had to shorten the pedals so that my long feet could work them. Next up will be the go fast pedal!!! Then maybe mounting my seats.:smokin:

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/100_0040.jpg
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nice work on the pedals! still no baby?

nice work on the pedals! still no baby?

Thanks! No baby yet! No real signs of it happening soon either.:(

Haven't heard from you in 3 days...baby yet? :D

Im officially a proud father now!!!:bounce2: My baby girl Elizabeth was born yesterday at 4:30 am. 8 pounds 7 ounces, and 20.5". Baby is healthy, and mama's recovering quick from some really long and hard labor.

Sooo... a little later down the road a back seat will be going in the F-toy!:D

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/100_0071.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/100_0082.jpg

cute kid! Nice build so far!
Scott

Congrats on the new baby! It might just be the pic but it looks like there will be no room for the gas pedal

cute kid! Nice build so far!
Scott

Thanks!

Congrats on the new baby! It might just be the pic but it looks like there will be no room for the gas pedal

I was thinking that the gas pedal was going to go towards the passenger side of the windshield support tube. If I tried to squeeze them all between the outer tube and the support tube they would be too close together. Im not done with the pedal arms yet. They are just tacked for now. I may have made them a little too short and I want the clutch pedal a little closer to the brake pedal. I want to have a place to rest my foot when the clutch is not used (which is most of the time).

Im also noticing that most everyone is mounting the pedals 2"-3" farther forward than mine, and some are remaking mounts for the pedal arms. I guess I took the easy route on mine.:flipoff2: Im glad I only spent about 20 min. on the mount tabs, because Im thinking I may go forward a bit with the pedals to make room for the back seat. So I think I will throw a seat in to see how the pedals feel and if I want to go forward with them.

Oh and since I dont have a helmet yet maybe someone could give me a round-a-bout number for distance between head with no helmet and the roof. Im sure it varies from helmet to helmet, but I just want to see where Im at. Thanks.

Your daughter is beautiful. Congratulations!!
"Awww--what a cute baby"--said my 6yo daughter. :D

I'd guess +1.5" for a helmet, so 4.5" with no helmet?

Oh and since I dont have a helmet yet maybe someone could give me a round-a-bout number for distance between head with no helmet and the roof. Im sure it varies from helmet to helmet, but I just want to see where Im at. Thanks.

Put a helmet on, then hold a closed fist on end between your helmet and the bars, both roof and B pillar. Your looking at about 6-7" of clearance.

Your daughter is beautiful. Congratulations!!
"Awww--what a cute baby"--said my 6yo daughter. :D

I'd guess +1.5" for a helmet, so 4.5" with no helmet?

Thanks!!! Shes getting cuter by the minute!!!

1.5" Sounds pretty reasonable for a helmet. I hope I can find one that thin!

Put a helmet on, then hold a closed fist on end between your helmet and the bars, both roof and B pillar. Your looking at about 6-7" of clearance.

So helmets average 3"-4" thick? Wow!:eek:

Maybe we should start a helmet comparison thread?

If you cut an inch or 2 out of the middle of the toy pedal mount, that may give you enough room to mount the gas pedal.

If you cut an inch or 2 out of the middle of the toy pedal mount, that may give you enough room to mount the gas pedal.

Good idea but I think I would rather rework the pedals themselves. I've already cut and shortened them, theyre just tacked together for now to see where I was at.

So your head has to be a certain distance from the b piller?
I didn't see that in the rules, I just seen the clearance on the roof had the be 3" above the helmet.
Is that a rule?
If so i might have to change somethings:shaking:

So your head has to be a certain distance from the b piller?
I didn't see that in the rules, I just seen the clearance on the roof had the be 3" above the helmet.
Is that a rule?
If so i might have to change somethings:shaking:

I don't know. Ive never heard it before, but it makes sense. You dont want your head smackin the B-pillar.

If you cut an inch or 2 out of the middle of the toy pedal mount, that may give you enough room to mount the gas pedal.

Thanks. I'll need to check that on mine--or straighten the stock pedal arms.

i can bring you a helmet on wed. at lunch

i can bring you a helmet on wed. at lunch

That would be great! Thanks!!!

Here's some pics of my recent progress. This is where my driver seat ended up. With a helmet on I have 2.5" to the nearest tube.:( So I may end up lowering the seats .5". I also started on the floor structure. Im planning on sheet metal from the frame rail in, and expanded metal from the frame out.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/100_0152.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/100_0157.jpg
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Its starting to look like something! I will pull the front housing and paint it later. Im just checking clearances for now. Im also going to add a truss to the top of the axle. And my front spring hanger will be changed. I should have tacked it on.:shaking:

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/100_0173.jpg
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Looking good.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/100_0157.jpg

I was at the same spot with mine. Rear mounts will be below the floor--bottom of seat back tube will be sitting at floor level:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showpost.php?p=7589645&postcount=48

That will get you an easy inch lower, still fit next to the tranny, and keep the chassis low. :smokin:

I'll probably drop the floor pan about an inch behind the seat so I can get to the bolts. the back left mount will sit outside the framerail, so that will be an interesting mount to build.

What did you have to change on the front xmember?

How's your daughter?

Looking good.

I was at the same spot with mine. Rear mounts will be below the floor--bottom of seat back tube will be sitting at floor level:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showpost.php?p=7589645&postcount=48

That will get you an easy inch lower, still fit next to the tranny, and keep the chassis low. :smokin:

I'll probably drop the floor pan about an inch behind the seat so I can get to the bolts. the back left mount will sit outside the framerail, so that will be an interesting mount to build.

What did you have to change on the front xmember?

How's your daughter?

Thanks!!!

I looked into mounting my seat a little lower, but decided to mount it where its at so I could get the passenger seat as low. As it is, I had to notch the lower frame of the passenger seat up over the tcase. I think Im going to run them how they are and hope they will break in a little and maybe gain that .5".:flipoff2:

As far as the front hanger goes... The way it sets now the shackle angle is horrible. Even if the springs were sitting completely flat the angle still wouldn't be good. And its setting way too high!! Im sure it will sink more as I add more wieght, but I dont think it will be enough. Im going to move forward on other things before I hack the hangers off. Im just thinking out loud.:D

My daughter is doing very well!! Thanks for asking! She gets me up every morning at 4 am. I dont mind though..... Shes worth it.:)

I'm planning to go rears up front on mine. I used the same eye to sleeve distance as on the RUF's in my 4Runner. Hopefully with less weight on the front and one or two less leaves, the distance will still want to be the same.

I'm planning to go rears up front on mine. I used the same eye to sleeve distance as on the RUF's in my 4Runner. Hopefully with less weight on the front and one or two less leaves, the distance will still want to be the same.

Thats the same thing Im doing.. Rears up front, just like the pickup I wheel. I took measurements from the pickup thinking it would be perfect. But forgot that the springs on the pickup were aftermarket lifted rear springs. Theyre a little bit longer.:shaking:

Not planning on letting other people driving it eh? Or is the seat adjustable? ... I don't blame you.. I wouldn't let anyone drive it either.
Scott

Not planning on letting other people driving it eh? Or is the seat adjustable? ... I don't blame you.. I wouldn't let anyone drive it either.
Scott

Other people will be able to drive. Im only 5'10" and most of the people that would drive are as tall or taller then me. The only exception would be my better half. She might have a little trouble reaching the pedals. If she does, I will make mounts farther forward and have the seat pinned for quick adjustment.:D

do not move the seat, just build one more!!! and when we going wheeling in the snow, i got the fever. kiss the kid for me ,tiff, and Rio. you 3 coming to Rio's b-day party Saturday @ 2:00

do not move the seat, just build one more!!! and when we going wheeling in the snow, i got the fever. kiss the kid for me ,tiff, and Rio. you 3 coming to Rio's b-day party Saturday @ 2:00

Ill see you there!!:D

Here's a pic of what most of my time has been spent on.:) Shes growing so fast, and getting cuter by the minute!! Her shirt says "I Love Daddy":D

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s239/Matt_E1/100_0261.jpg

I have managed to get a little time on the F-toy, about 4-6 hours a week. So progress has been real slow. I got the front axle painted and assembled. I added a truss to the top, and added a fifth stud. Everything turned out pretty well except my paint job (it was too cold to be painting:shaking:).

Specs on the axle:
High pinion, 5.29, ARB
30 spline Longfields
Longfield hub gears
ARP steering studs, and a fifth stud
ARP hub studs on the way
High steer
Knuckle ball gussets
Shaved, diff guarded, and trussed
Backing plate eliminator
Rock rings
FJ rotors
Knuckle rebuild kit
Still need wheel spacers

Need to go back through and torque everything, install the cone washers and lock nuts on the steering arm studs, dial in steering stops, and install the hubs after I get the hub studs.

Theres a couple thing that I wish I would have done. Have the ring and pinions cryod and upgrade the diff studs. Oh ya!! and buy diamonds!!:laughing:

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what kind of shocks

Your daughter is gorgeous!















Oh, and great progress on the rig! :flipoff2: You should paint the edges of your diff armor plates silver or another contrasting color. :grinpimp:

what kind of shocks

Theyre 14" bilstien 5150's. Got a sweet deal on them!!

Your daughter is gorgeous!















Oh, and great progress on the rig! :flipoff2: You should paint the edges of your diff armor plates silver or another contrasting color. :grinpimp:



Thanks man!! Thats a really cool idea for the diff armor. I just might have to do that.:D:D

Well proggress has slowed way down. I just started a new job and am working and staying out of town now. Between that and the baby my time is very limited.

I have managed to spend a little time on it. I reworked my front hanger, drilled holes higher up. It sits a little lower now, the shackle angle isnt ideal but Im going to run it for now.

Steering box is half way mounted, need to finish that up. Steering shaft is also being worked on. Front axle is wrapped up accept for new wheel studs for my spacers, and wheel bearings. A rivised grill hoop, and hood bars are on the way. Rear end is awaiting a set of springs, rear should go together pretty quick.

I need to renew my red star, so no pics yet. Ill post them as soon as I get the star renewed.

How Is Your Little Girl?















Updates?????? Pics???

How Is Your Little Girl?















Updates?????? Pics???

She's doing great, thanks!

Finally got my star renewed, so Ill get some pics up real soon.

how about some pics of the new ride!!!!!!

How's the car doing?

How's your daughter? :) Just turned one?!
My 5yo and 7yo girls are fired up about skiing and snow wheelin' now that it's snowing! I love being a Dad!

How's the car doing?

How's your daughter? :) Just turned one?!
My 5yo and 7yo girls are fired up about skiing and snow wheelin' now that it's snowing! I love being a Dad!

Hey MT4Runner, long time no hear from!

The Ftoy is still sitting just the way it was in the last pic. I haven't had a minute to work on it for months now. I started a new job and am working 50+ hours per week and commuting 1.5 hours a day. Although I am thankful to have this much work with the economy the way it is, it kinda sucks not having time for myself. I may have to hire someone to finish the Ftoy for me.:laughing:

My daughter is doing great. She just turned one on the 14th. Man time flies.
She started walking at about 8 and a half months, and now she runs all over the place and gets into everything. She cute as can be and I enjoy every minute I get to spend with her. I especially can't wait to get her out on the trails with me. :D

It's -5ºF here and I was planning to take the girls snow wheelin'...but the Runner is in the Toterhome, and the Toterhome is backed up against a building...and it gelled and wouldn't start. :(

Oh well, watching movies and drinking cocoa now and sledding when the sun is a bit warmer.

I know about work and family and fabbin' time!! I have two out of town projects--Wednesday project meetings are a 1.5 hour drive one way, and Thursdays are a 642 mile round trip...so I miss those evenings for shop time, and I spend most of the evenings I'm home with the girls. Oh, well...the rig will wait, but the girls grow quickly!!

Front axle housing is 95% done so at least I can finally install those 30spl Longs I bought from you 1.5 years ago! :eek:

i know that you have done something to this money pit in the last year, so post up some shit man!!!!!

At least tell us what you are up to!

are you planning on competing? is the fifth stud on your steering arms legal ?

How's the car doing?

How's your daughter? :) Just turned one?!

How's your little girl? 2.5 now?
Any rig progress?

i think that f-toy #500 will be on the trail first

Sold the chassis this morning. :( The new owner may take up where i left off on this thread, or start his own. Kinda sad to see it go, but happy that its not just sitting around anymore.

I am the new owner of f toy # 72. I will be builing it for about a year. I will be asking some questions a for advice on some things. I plan on a 4 seater so my granddaughter can ride with me, also 4 link front and rear with air shocks. I dont plan on competing with it.:)

Check out my #515 build, your plans sound similar to mine. Good luck!

More likely your frame is off center--even just in the front of the framerails. I had everything fit below the seats, then did the back, and my front framerails were 1"-1.5" off center. I had to put a ratchet strap on the chassis/frame diagonally and pull the frame in line under the chassis when I welded the front of the chassis to the frame.

Very minor chance it's your chassis--check diagonals--but most likely the old frame.

I ran in to this same problem when I set the chassis the first time. The old Toyota frame is not perfect but it is close. The problem youre running into is the side tubes of the ftoy chassis aren't the same. One side is sucked in farther at the bottom then the other. I would work off a center line front to rear and if the side tubes end up too far off in comparison to the frame cut them off and redo them. I pulled one side in with ratchet straps and called it good. Hope this helps. Glad to hear its being worked on.

any pics??

Yes I have pictures and i would like to share them, however i need to find out how to post them or make a link? Any advise or help would be great.

Put them on a free PhotoBucket account and link them here, or buy a $20 red star membership here and you can attach photos to your posts.

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa480/ftoy2011/100_7559.jpg

Do you have NINE splices in your crossmembers where you've extended your roofline for the back seats!?! :eek:

It's gotta be safe hell he said so.:shaking:

any more pics? maybe of complete rig? cage looks cool!!!:smokin: