HGC First Buggy Project aka Spitwad

HomeGrown · 08-06-2007, 08:02 PM

The time has come. The spitwad gets a new life. Joe originally bought the 1998 Tacoma brand new and started building it from day one. It went through a lot of changes in the past few years. Once it started seeing more and more hardcore trails the truck got more character. Joe and I have been building a lot of trucks lately for friends and want not. It was just a matter of time that we would start a buggy project for someone. What better person then one of the the guys that helped give homegrown its name.

The plan is to make a 4 seater all Toyota trail buggy with all the running gear he already had. Joe bought the BTG buggy plans as a basis for us to go off of. well worth the 75 bucks. easy to follow plus this allowed us more time in the shop instead of trying to figure everything out. we plan on making lots of changes to plans and give it the HomeGrown love

Some of the specs
Supercharged 3.4
Toyota auto tranny
Dual t-cases
Diamond front axle housing, fj-80 knuckles, chromo Newfield’s, fj-80 high pinion diff, 4:10 gears, Slee off road high steer arms, psc double ended ram.
Taco rear axle
14” coilovers in the front
16” air shocks in the rear.

Here are some before pictures of the spitwad

R.I.P

in the shop on her last day

shop full of parts

shop trophy that will get hung on the wall

HomeGrown · 08-06-2007, 08:10 PM

we are using 1.5" 120 wall dom, 1.75" 120 wall dom 1.25" 120 wall dom. jd2 bender. the start of the tube chasis.

double wall slidders

one of the motor mounts

mock up with the tacoma dash. seeing if it will work or not

more to come as we get more done.

JJ3 · 08-06-2007, 08:18 PM

Wow, sweet, and subscribed!

fj40forlife · 08-06-2007, 08:33 PM

wow...... that thing look nice on the first pic

looking forward on this built

FISHMOUTH FABWORKS · 08-06-2007, 08:42 PM

use the dash

yotawatts · 08-06-2007, 09:15 PM

damn that thing was nice

lookin forward to this build

HomeGrown · 08-07-2007, 07:46 AM

video of the spitwads last roll

ROKTOY · 08-07-2007, 07:56 AM

Cool looking truck. Crumpled.... so time for a new start.

Good looking project!

Jay

TwistedDV · 08-07-2007, 08:27 AM

The Spitwad has had quite the life as a truck

now its buggy time and I can't wait to see this on the trail! Congrats Joe!

Dirty Harry · 08-07-2007, 08:52 AM

Looks like it is off to a great start. Can't wait to see the finished product.

HomeGrown · 08-07-2007, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4RnrRick

Link is wrong?

oops thanks rick fixed

bustanutley · 08-07-2007, 10:09 AM

Looking good boys, coming along swiftly.

TensoR · 08-07-2007, 11:30 AM

looking good so far!!!! keep it up!!

e · 08-07-2007, 11:31 AM

It's hard to believe he's had that truck for almost 10 years. I remember wheeling Left-Hand when it had IFS and 33s. Some where I have a picture of it with RC D44, coilovers and 37'' Baja Claws. I'm looking forward to this build.

e · 08-07-2007, 11:35 AM

Oh yeah, the Busch beer light in the shop is super sick.

snook · 08-07-2007, 11:50 AM

dam dude, nice rig

SWAINBUILT · 08-07-2007, 11:57 AM

She's off to a good start! It will be cool the see how the Toyota auto and S/C 3.4 works. I became a believer with the auto in the Raisin (hippocrate!)

You guys better make that seat adjustable cuz I'm drivin too!

JohnToyRatRig · 08-07-2007, 12:05 PM

Sad to see the taco go... I think the sheet metal had a few good years left in it..

I just got a tuned port motor for my buggy build

Sweet tho guys, subscribed

HomeGrown · 08-07-2007, 01:42 PM

she was a clean truck at one time.

i dont think the crew had anything to do with that...

the plan is to atleast use the drivers section of the dash. along with putting a/c back in. this way there will be a spot for the a/c blower to go and what not. along with using the factory switches and gauges.

the good ol days when it had that leaky d44. man i was glad to see that paper weight go.

i also think joe will like the auto tranny after watching the raisin wheel, or maybe that has something to do with your lead filled right foot.

later tj

thefatkid · 08-07-2007, 07:41 PM

Sick build Tj&Joe

I rember when I had to drive that truck to work every day when Joe broke his foot. It drove really nice.

I'm sure the new creation will look just as good as the taco did in the first pic.

Azrckcrawler · 08-09-2007, 08:26 AM

Can't wait to see what you come up with

HomeGrown · 08-10-2007, 07:48 AM

last night we worked on the grill placement.

Dirty Harry · 08-10-2007, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HomeGrown

the good ol days when it had that leaky d44. man i was glad to see that paper weight go.

Don't hate on the Dana 44!

You guys better stay away from my sweet paint job too!!!

HomeGrown · 08-10-2007, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirty Harry

Don't hate on the Dana 44!

You guys better stay away from my sweet paint job too!!!

lol want a know whats crazy. some guy stopped by last night from the forest service company.....

o yea thanks for the kick ass trail bag. its perfect.

bustanutley · 08-10-2007, 02:02 PM

That grill is hot, LX470?

08-06-2007, 08:02 PM	#1
HomeGrown Rock God Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 23015 Location: Denver Crawlorado Posts: 1,630	HGC First Buggy Project aka Spitwad The time has come. The spitwad gets a new life. Joe originally bought the 1998 Tacoma brand new and started building it from day one. It went through a lot of changes in the past few years. Once it started seeing more and more hardcore trails the truck got more character. Joe and I have been building a lot of trucks lately for friends and want not. It was just a matter of time that we would start a buggy project for someone. What better person then one of the the guys that helped give homegrown its name. The plan is to make a 4 seater all Toyota trail buggy with all the running gear he already had. Joe bought the BTG buggy plans as a basis for us to go off of. well worth the 75 bucks. easy to follow plus this allowed us more time in the shop instead of trying to figure everything out. we plan on making lots of changes to plans and give it the HomeGrown love Some of the specs Supercharged 3.4 Toyota auto tranny Dual t-cases Diamond front axle housing, fj-80 knuckles, chromo Newfield’s, fj-80 high pinion diff, 4:10 gears, Slee off road high steer arms, psc double ended ram. Taco rear axle 14” coilovers in the front 16” air shocks in the rear. Here are some before pictures of the spitwad R.I.P in the shop on her last day shop full of parts shop trophy that will get hung on the wall __________________ HomeGrown Racing XRRA Team #36 www.homegrowninc.us www.marlincrawler.com www.sleeoffroad.com Pit Bull Tires.com www.twisteddv.com Last edited by HomeGrown; 08-22-2007 at 08:51 AM.

08-06-2007, 08:10 PM	#2
HomeGrown Rock God Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 23015 Location: Denver Crawlorado Posts: 1,630	we are using 1.5" 120 wall dom, 1.75" 120 wall dom 1.25" 120 wall dom. jd2 bender. the start of the tube chasis. double wall slidders one of the motor mounts mock up with the tacoma dash. seeing if it will work or not more to come as we get more done. __________________ HomeGrown Racing XRRA Team #36 www.homegrowninc.us www.marlincrawler.com www.sleeoffroad.com Pit Bull Tires.com www.twisteddv.com

08-06-2007, 08:33 PM	#4
fj40forlife Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 67882 Posts: 2,303	wow...... that thing look nice on the first pic looking forward on this built __________________ What is rock crawing? 2 Fj40 on 60s

08-06-2007, 08:42 PM	#5
FISHMOUTH FABWORKS PARIS' Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 43776 Posts: 812	use the dash __________________ Dan Trout- Dave Halabuk RIP Why does everyone have tig welding avatars? Don't you know Gas welding is where it's at

08-06-2007, 09:15 PM	#6
yotawatts Austin W. Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 84901 Location: sacramento Posts: 325	damn that thing was nice lookin forward to this build __________________ 1985 4-runner http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=31098.0 91 toy buildup http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...=1#post6612355

08-06-2007, 08:18 PM	#3
JJ3 Rock God Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 62826 Location: Chatt, TN Posts: 1,066	Wow, sweet, and subscribed!

08-07-2007, 07:46 AM	#7
HomeGrown Rock God Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 23015 Location: Denver Crawlorado Posts: 1,630	video of the spitwads last roll __________________ HomeGrown Racing XRRA Team #36 www.homegrowninc.us www.marlincrawler.com www.sleeoffroad.com Pit Bull Tires.com www.twisteddv.com

08-07-2007, 07:56 AM	#8
ROKTOY Don't Tread On Me! Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 400 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 3,814	Cool looking truck. Crumpled.... so time for a new start. Good looking project! Jay __________________ Jay's (old) Toyota 4WD Web Page Built to Grind Rockcrawlers ""If we lose freedom here, there is no place to escape to. This is the last stand on Earth." Ronald Reagan

08-07-2007, 08:27 AM	#9
TwistedDV DVDs & Apparel Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63487 Location: Colorado Posts: 136	The Spitwad has had quite the life as a truck now its buggy time and I can't wait to see this on the trail! Congrats Joe! __________________ TwistedDV.com - The best in off-road entertainment! The chase/film rig of TwistedDV the Doorstop

08-07-2007, 08:52 AM	#10
Dirty Harry Media Elite Join Date: Nov 2000 Member # 2242 Location: Albuquerque/Reno/Rapid City Posts: 2,481	Looks like it is off to a great start. Can't wait to see the finished product. __________________ Harry Situations Harry Wagner Freelance 4WD Writing & Photography Vehicle Features, Tech, & Trail Reports

08-07-2007, 10:09 AM	#12
bustanutley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23362 Location: CrAwLoRaDo Posts: 432	Looking good boys, coming along swiftly. __________________ 1970 FJ40 rollin on foDees! HOMEGROWN

08-07-2007, 11:30 AM	#13
TensoR Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24678 Location: YARRR, Crawlorado Posts: 252	looking good so far!!!! keep it up!! __________________ I was enslaved as a circus freak to entertain you drunken monkeys

08-07-2007, 11:31 AM	#14
e Granite Guru Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3709 Location: ORANGEVALE, CA Posts: 752	It's hard to believe he's had that truck for almost 10 years. I remember wheeling Left-Hand when it had IFS and 33s. Some where I have a picture of it with RC D44, coilovers and 37'' Baja Claws. I'm looking forward to this build.

08-07-2007, 11:35 AM	#15
e Granite Guru Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3709 Location: ORANGEVALE, CA Posts: 752	Oh yeah, the Busch beer light in the shop is super sick.

08-07-2007, 11:50 AM	#16
snook Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Member # 89101 Location: woodland CA Posts: 730	dam dude, nice rig __________________ -C.SNOOK

08-07-2007, 11:57 AM	#17
SWAINBUILT Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3154 Location: Denver.CO.USA Posts: 353	She's off to a good start! It will be cool the see how the Toyota auto and S/C 3.4 works. I became a believer with the auto in the Raisin (hippocrate!) You guys better make that seat adjustable cuz I'm drivin too! __________________ HomeGrown Racing XRRA Team #36 sleeoffroad.com marlincrawler.com pitbulltires.com homegrowninc.us

08-07-2007, 12:05 PM	#18
JohnToyRatRig Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 40038 Location: Littleton CO. Posts: 326	Sad to see the taco go... I think the sheet metal had a few good years left in it.. I just got a tuned port motor for my buggy build Sweet tho guys, subscribed __________________ XRRA #333

08-07-2007, 01:42 PM	#19
HomeGrown Rock God Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 23015 Location: Denver Crawlorado Posts: 1,630	she was a clean truck at one time. i dont think the crew had anything to do with that... the plan is to atleast use the drivers section of the dash. along with putting a/c back in. this way there will be a spot for the a/c blower to go and what not. along with using the factory switches and gauges. the good ol days when it had that leaky d44. man i was glad to see that paper weight go. i also think joe will like the auto tranny after watching the raisin wheel, or maybe that has something to do with your lead filled right foot. later tj __________________ HomeGrown Racing XRRA Team #36 www.homegrowninc.us www.marlincrawler.com www.sleeoffroad.com Pit Bull Tires.com www.twisteddv.com

08-07-2007, 07:41 PM	#20
thefatkid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26092 Location: Denver Posts: 32	Sick build Tj&Joe I rember when I had to drive that truck to work every day when Joe broke his foot. It drove really nice. I'm sure the new creation will look just as good as the taco did in the first pic. __________________ No nasty Nate, No naughty jungle of love!

08-09-2007, 08:26 AM	#21
Azrckcrawler Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3550 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 5,266	Can't wait to see what you come up with __________________ Built to Grind 4 now shipping! www.azrockcrawler.com BTG Rockcrawlers

08-10-2007, 07:48 AM	#22
HomeGrown Rock God Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 23015 Location: Denver Crawlorado Posts: 1,630	last night we worked on the grill placement. __________________ HomeGrown Racing XRRA Team #36 www.homegrowninc.us www.marlincrawler.com www.sleeoffroad.com Pit Bull Tires.com www.twisteddv.com

08-10-2007, 02:02 PM	#25
bustanutley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23362 Location: CrAwLoRaDo Posts: 432	That grill is hot, LX470? __________________ 1970 FJ40 rollin on foDees! HOMEGROWN

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