well with a nice switch panel and a 9.5ti winch panel too:)

this one is for John and his Marlin F-Toy
4x 8.5
black anodized aluminum
2" brushed aluminum bars
made per request
resettable circuit breakers...............I left off the rubber boots, being a comp rig, you will want to see the thing to reset, if you had wanted LEDs I would have wired them after breaker, light would go out if CB tripped so you would have a visual.
o-ring sealed switches with black boots
push button start
only 1 LED green mini over ignition
will ship out this week:smokin:

WOOHOO!!!!! That switch panel is BAD ASS! I love the bars.

Make sure you send me about 6 stickers.

Thanks SeaBass!

Nice work as usual! I think John and the Marlin team also need an engraved plaque for the car saying 2008 WE-Rock Champions.

damn you build some nice looking electrical stuff darren! i gotta find a nice facotry hole/slot in my dash to let you fill with toggles and fancy lights!!

Nice work as usual! I think John and the Marlin team also need an engraved plaque for the car saying 2008 WE-Rock Champions.

will do:)

We may have to check the rules on this John. with that panel you have topped everyone with the bling factor:flipoff2: congrats
on the sponsorship

We may have to check the rules on this John. with that panel you have topped everyone with the bling factor:flipoff2: congrats
on the sponsorship
:laughing::laughing:
pretty sure rules state,

"you need to all purchase some bling to keep up"


:smokin::smokin::smokin:

If I could I would your stuff is top notch

SeaBass nice panel! I do avionics for a living and I build panels for many experimental aircraft so I can appreciate the time it takes. I do have a question, Have you considered pull type circuit breakers? We use them in aircraft and I put them in my brothers crawler. They are nice because you can disable a circuit if you need to. Just my 2 cents.
Keep up the good work!!

SeaBass nice panel! I do avionics for a living and I build panels for many experimental aircraft so I can appreciate the time it takes. I do have a question, Have you considered pull type circuit breakers? We use them in aircraft and I put them in my brothers crawler. They are nice because you can disable a circuit if you need to. Just my 2 cents.
Keep up the good work!!

I actually talked to Darren about pull type circuit breakers. The problem is, THEY ARE EXPENSIVE! and probably a little overkill for this application.

SeaBass nice panel! I do avionics for a living and I build panels for many experimental aircraft so I can appreciate the time it takes. I do have a question, Have you considered pull type circuit breakers? We use them in aircraft and I put them in my brothers crawler. They are nice because you can disable a circuit if you need to. Just my 2 cents.
Keep up the good work!!
don't think I have seen those, got a link?
likey priced too high, but ya never know, anything can be listed as an option:smokin:

I actually talked to Darren about pull type circuit breakers. The problem is, THEY ARE EXPENSIVE! and probably a little overkill for this application.


I just searched google
$20 a pop! & up
I sell these normal type for $8.99 ea shipped:smokin:

Nice work but no less than what we've come to expect from Darren, his stuff always rocks!



What's the mystery switch on the right for? Nitrous!:D

Nice work but no less than what we've come to expect from Darren, his stuff always rocks!



What's the mystery switch on the right for? Nitrous!:D

ASK JOHN:eek:

Nice work but no less than what we've come to expect from Darren, his stuff always rocks!



What's the mystery switch on the right for? Nitrous!:D






No, it probably is a switch for adjusting his shocks on the fly.:flipoff2:

I just searched google
$20 a pop! & up
I sell these normal type for $8.99 ea shipped:smokin:

I used to work in an aircraft electric systems testlab, those breaker panels would be the absolute top bling in a rig! I want the avionics breakers in my rig.

No, it probably is a switch for adjusting his shocks on the fly.:flipoff2:

No, that's my new weight distribution system. With a flick of a switch I can move 200 pounds of liquid to different parts of the tube chassis to compensate for extream angles.
:flipoff2::flipoff2:

No, that's my new weight distribution system. With a flick of a switch I can move 200 pounds of liquid to different parts of the tube chassis to compensate for extream angles.
:flipoff2::flipoff2:



200 pounds of liquid!!??


I thought that was what you called your spotter when he wasn't listening.:flipoff2:

Nice switches! Congrats again to John/MD/HT on a great F-Toy season.

No, that's my new weight distribution system. With a flick of a switch I can move 200 pounds of liquid to different parts of the tube chassis to compensate for extream angles.
:flipoff2::flipoff2:

You really need to get in touch with the "spirit" of ftoy, and quit trying to find "grey" areas, and working around the rules. Work within the rules, this is a driver/spotter class! :eek: :laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing:

I used to work in an aircraft electric systems testlab, those breaker panels would be the absolute top bling in a rig! I want the avionics breakers in my rig.

I had to edit my post, I don't have the bling bling ones, those I found at $20 each, over twice what I sell my standard resetable type.

That's nice, too bad I'll never get to see it from where I'm usuially at:laughing:

I had to edit my post, I don't have the bling bling ones, those I found at $20 each, over twice what I sell my standard resetable type.

I did understand that. I was trying to convince you to get some of the aircraft type. Changed the quote in my post for you.

If I got some and sent them to you would you wire in the aircraft type for me when I finally order that panel from you?

I did understand that. I was trying to convince you to get some of the aircraft type. Changed the quote in my post for you.

If I got some and sent them to you would you wire in the aircraft type for me when I finally order that panel from you?

cool, I read how I wrote it and thought it looked goofy:homer:
yes I can
I'll look around when I get time and see if I can find a suppplier cheaper

very nice

No, that's my new weight distribution system. With a flick of a switch I can move 200 pounds of liquid to different parts of the tube chassis to compensate for extream angles.
:flipoff2::flipoff2:

Will the BOD vote on this? :laughing::laughing::laughing:

Here's another FToy panel by SeaBass44: :smokin:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=375810&stc=1&d=1213649773

I'm not spancered...just a damn happy repeat customer!

Here's another FToy panel by SeaBass44: :smokin:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=375810&stc=1&d=1213649773

I'm not spancered...just a damn happy repeat customer!

These have become one of my most popular panels.
Well a ton of variations
winch + 8
ignition + 8
winch+ign+8
& there is the +6's
or the circuit breaker versions
& like yours + engraved 8
I have a ton listed already in multi swiutch section of my site, 2 shipping out today:smokin:
brushed & black are the most popular too:grinpimp:

My personal favorite.:D

Any installed pics yet?
I got a surprise phone call today........Marlin himself called to thank me for this & the gift certificate I sent for MCR08's raffle, made my day:)
I talked to a rock star:p

I am installing the new motor this weekend (Marlin dropped it off yesterday).
Next weekend Mike Hendricks is coming down and we will rewire the rig and install the new panel.

Thanks, Darren!

I am installing the new motor this weekend (Marlin dropped it off yesterday).
Next weekend Mike Hendricks is coming down and we will rewire the rig and install the new panel.

Thanks, Darren!
Cool:smokin:
Marlin said ya got a good 3 years outa that motor, sounds like alot for a full on comp type rig. Did Marlin build the motor himself? specs:grinpimp:

Yes, Marlin built it himself. He didn't get real crazy. He boared it a little, ported the head, installed an LC cam shaft, and an LC "f-Toy" header. The plan is to install a post 1991 intake with an LC throttle body if everything fits ok. We weren't lacking in power for comps but we were in King of the Hammers.
I am also having Griffin Radiator build us a bad ass aluminum radiator with dual electric fans to fix our overheating problems when I go fast. I'll post pictures when I get it.

Here's another FToy panel by SeaBass44: :smokin:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=375810&stc=1&d=1213649773

I'm not spancered...just a damn happy repeat customer!Any pics of the back of a panel like this one?? I need to redo mine and since im not the original owner, I wired it and it works, but not really sure if I've done it right. I havent figured out how to get the LED's to light up with my switches :homer:

Any pics of the back of a panel like this one?? I need to redo mine and since im not the original owner, I wired it and it works, but not really sure if I've done it right. I havent figured out how to get the LED's to light up with my switches :homer::smokin:

Umm yeah, mine was totally wrong :homer:

thanks seabass :beer:

Edit: which wire would go to the power source? Sorry im a dumbass when it comes to any wiring

Umm yeah, mine was totally wrong :homer:

thanks seabass :beer:

Edit: which wire would go to the power source? Sorry im a dumbass when it comes to any wiring

anytime
the center of switch is 12v power input

Are the connectors soldered or crimped? I can't really tell from the picture.

Are the connectors soldered or crimped? I can't really tell from the picture.


crimped, best material nylon's vinyls that do not split
crimper is a divot punch type, not the soft c types.

:smokin:

Well, Mike Hendricks came up this weekend and helped me rewire the Marlin Crawler Formula Toy.
All of the SDS fuel management system wiring was in good shape, but all the accessories were needing help. the main problem was the fuse block was getting heat from the motor and it was starting to melt.

You seen the pictures of all the bad ass stuff 12voltguy.com sent us already. Here's a couple of pictures of how we put it all to use.

First, I had to make a new panel. It was really tight getting it all layed out, but after 2 or 3 attempts I finally got it.

All the guages and switch panel put together.

Check out this little power distribution point. We just used it to hook the winch lines and battery together, but you can use it to distribute power also using the 8 little wire terminals.

Here is the panel mostly wired in.

Check out this fuse block that Darren sent us :smokin:

Here it is mostly layed out. the thing in the middle is the SDS computer.

Everything worked great. So far it passed the "smoke test". Thanks to 12voltguy.com for getting us some top quality equipment to work with.

Looks good, John! Does the local auto parts store only carry red wire? :flipoff2:

Most of the red wire on the top with the realys is the circuit to run the dual electric fans to cool the radiator. The red wires to the panel is all the guage sensors and they all have different color stripes to identify them.

Check out this little power distribution point. We just used it to hook the winch lines and battery together, but you can use it to distribute power also using the 8 little wire terminals.

that stud is only good to around 250a
winch may draw 425a+
I'll send you out a 1/2" stud good for 450A along with a plaque for we-rock:smokin:
use the 8 stud to dist power still, the 1/2" is a single stud

You guys put in a tach? You don't just shift when the valves start floating like the rest of us? :p

All the guages and switch panel put together.
isnt the tach supposed to go on the dash with a shift light for everyone to see?

Check out this little power distribution point. We just used it to hook the winch lines and battery together, but you can use it to distribute power also using the 8 little wire terminals.

i got one of these from darren as well, super easy to add stuff to that terminal!

That's an improvement over the old one. The old one looked pretty clean, but the 12VoltGuy panel and small gauges lined up look a bit better.

http://www.marlincrawler.com/ftoy/260.jpg


Chris documented a heckuva lot of detail in the FT 28 build!! :eek:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=301875&page=20

That's an improvement over the old one. The old one looked pretty clean, but the 12VoltGuy panel and small gauges lined up look a bit better.

http://www.marlincrawler.com/ftoy/260.jpg


Chris documented a heckuva lot of detail in the FT 28 build!! :eek:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=301875&page=20

I agree, but you & I might be biased:laughing:

That looks killer I,d love to do something along those lines but my arms are to short. When I,am belted in I can hardly
reach first gear no way would I be able to reach the switches

that stud is only good to around 250a
winch may draw 425a+
I'll send you out a 1/2" stud good for 450A along with a plaque for we-rock:smokin:
use the 8 stud to dist power still, the 1/2" is a single stud

Great! Thanks Darren.

Great! Thanks Darren.


sorry I kinda forgot about ya, not really just real busy
I made you a 2008 WE-ROCK CHAMPIONS tag and the big power stud, going to ship out this week
again sorry for delay:(

COOL!:smokin:

COOL!:smokin:

shipped out today
the plaque has double side super strong, super thin tape, peel and stick, be sure where you put it straight, you will like;y kill the plaque removing:D
if you need another for 2009, just let me know, or a KOH win one:)