Rolling Chassis #81

ToolBox Guy · 01-02-2008, 09:18 PM

Here we go, a new F-TOY build.
Some of you know me, my name is Brett Porter,(although Mustard Dog refers to my by whatever obsenity rolls off of his tounge).

Some of you don't care. I work at Western Fabricators as Lead Designer, and Production Manager, we are a production laser cutting
shop and general weldment job shop.
After a couple of years of researching F-Toys, and one year competing and wheeling the rig that I bought, I found a need to take
the Hendrix Formula Toy Chassis to the next level. I contacted Albuquerque Jim , here on the PBB, after I saw his interest in building
a rig. After many conversations he decided that he was ready to step into an F-Toy, and have me build it for him. this build-up will be
a Comp-Spec rolling chassis and I will highlight all of the details as we go, rather than lay out a "Master Plan".
Along with this build I will be developing a product line for F-Toys that will, hopefully, assist you in your project. Quite a few of
these items will resemble products that Hendrix already sells, mainly because I do most of his laser cutting

, but I will never step on
his toes and "steal" or copy Hendrix products.
I am in the process of buying my Yellow Star, so I am not officially advertising or posting prices, but I will soon. This chassis
belongs to Albuquerque Jim and when I am finished he will be taking over the build thread, and hopefully not cutting off everthing
that I built.

Here are a few pics to get started.

EarlKann · 01-02-2008, 09:22 PM

Nice! I'm no fabricator, so I'll buy all the

parts you, Hendrix, Dalton, or whoever can supply! I'm already digging the front crossmember/spring mounts and the rear chassis mounts/shackles.

Donald

ToolBox Guy · 01-02-2008, 09:46 PM

I am not up to speed on what "EXACTLY" I can do or not do without a yellow star, but PM me and we'll talk. Thanks.

ToolBox Guy · 01-02-2008, 09:49 PM

Some more detailed pics.

MT4Runner · 01-02-2008, 10:13 PM

Damn, man, that's big pimpin!

I love stuff that does dual duty. The chassis mounts/shackle hangers are almost as purty as your wife!

PM'ed

Albuquerque Jim · 01-02-2008, 10:20 PM

Hey, that's mine...

As Brett stated, when I considered the F-Toy build I knew I didn't have the skills to do "everything". Brett contacted me after I posted my Build Planning thread cause he was considering building a "rolling chassis". We talked about options, worked out some plans, talked some more, added some things, and we continue to tweak the details on a weekly basis.

I can tell you that Brett is knowledgeable about F-Toys and Fabrication, easy to work with, and doing a kick ass job at putting together this build. I can't wait to take posession and literally start putting the rest together.

ToolBox Guy · 01-02-2008, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albuquerque Jim

Hey, that's mine...

As Brett stated, when I considered the F-Toy build I knew I didn't have the skills to do "everything". Brett contacted me after I posted my Build Planning thread cause he was considering building a "rolling chassis". We talked about options, worked out some plans, talked some more, added some things, and we continue to tweak the details on a weekly basis.

I can tell you that Brett is knowledgeable about F-Toys and Fabrication, easy to work with, and doing a kick ass job at putting together this build. I can't wait to take posession and literally start putting the rest together.

Thanks Jim, I think that when I am "Official Vendor" I will hold a contest to see who can guess the correct numer of dimple died holes in your car. Remember I'm not done with adding plate work!

jeep937 · 01-02-2008, 10:28 PM

Killer beads

Albuquerque Jim · 01-02-2008, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80proof

Thanks Jim, I think that when I am "Official Vendor" I will hold a contest to see who can guess the correct numer of dimple died holes in your car. Remember I'm not done with adding plate work!

fj40forlife · 01-02-2008, 10:30 PM

we need more pics. this is going to be sick

ToolBox Guy · 01-02-2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fj40forlife

we need more pics. this is going to be sick

Promise you more this weekend. Thanks!

Heywood · 01-02-2008, 10:59 PM

bling fawking bling!!!!!

Very Nice!!!

Lazybum · 01-02-2008, 11:13 PM

NICE!

those shackle/chassis mount thingy's turned out pretty cool

Im4yotas · 01-02-2008, 11:15 PM

Makes your rig look too plain, Brett. You need to dump yours cheap and start over with something pimp like this

Vortec_Cruiser · 01-03-2008, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80proof

Some more detailed pics.

Nice, unique fabrication!

Pook · 01-03-2008, 01:31 AM

Brett PM a price on some shackles. Redoing a bunch of stuff and need some.

Mustard Dog · 01-03-2008, 06:31 AM

Nice work cum-guzzler

It's really cool to see a support aftermarket growing for these rigs, it'll definately make for building a super clean rig much easier.

desertoy · 01-03-2008, 08:44 AM

Ya, Brett has a cool way of approching the design aspect of these custom parts. He enters all of the information into his Solid Works program and designs a 3 dimentional part on the computer. He then lazer cuts it out of plate and bends it up in his CNC break. you can't see it in the pictures but he designs the parts to fit together like a puzzle so every part ends up being identicle without having to make jigs to assemble them.

VERY COOL!!

Aaronn · 01-03-2008, 09:06 AM

Damn..nice stuff Brett

Air Ride · 01-03-2008, 10:25 AM

Sweet looking stuff Brett, I like it.

mtbrjon · 01-03-2008, 12:28 PM

I like it alot but it would be very hard for me to beat the crap out of it like I do my current parts.

it's to nice

Co Pilot · 01-03-2008, 02:38 PM

is it still ok if I call you dirty names?

waskillywabbit · 01-03-2008, 07:11 PM

Cool stuff. Me like.

ToolBox Guy · 01-03-2008, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Co Pilot

is it still ok if I call you dirty names?

You can call me whatever you want, just don't call me!

EarlKann · 01-03-2008, 08:14 PM

What's the chassis mounting height on that setup?

01-02-2008, 09:18 PM	#1
ToolBox Guy Always Late Join Date: Apr 2007 Member # 89541 Location: Hesperia,CA. Posts: 775	Rolling Chassis #81 Here we go, a new F-TOY build. Some of you know me, my name is Brett Porter,(although Mustard Dog refers to my by whatever obsenity rolls off of his tounge). Some of you don't care. I work at Western Fabricators as Lead Designer, and Production Manager, we are a production laser cutting shop and general weldment job shop. After a couple of years of researching F-Toys, and one year competing and wheeling the rig that I bought, I found a need to take the Hendrix Formula Toy Chassis to the next level. I contacted Albuquerque Jim , here on the PBB, after I saw his interest in building a rig. After many conversations he decided that he was ready to step into an F-Toy, and have me build it for him. this build-up will be a Comp-Spec rolling chassis and I will highlight all of the details as we go, rather than lay out a "Master Plan". Along with this build I will be developing a product line for F-Toys that will, hopefully, assist you in your project. Quite a few of these items will resemble products that Hendrix already sells, mainly because I do most of his laser cutting, but I will never step on his toes and "steal" or copy Hendrix products. I am in the process of buying my Yellow Star, so I am not officially advertising or posting prices, but I will soon. This chassis belongs to Albuquerque Jim and when I am finished he will be taking over the build thread, and hopefully not cutting off everthing that I built. Here are a few pics to get started. Attached Images __________________ KOH-"OG13" 2011 Team Partners K&N Air Filters Anzo USA Off Road Lighting FOA Shocks Ruff Stuff Specialties Pit Bull Tires Black Ice Energy Maximum Racing Transmissions Impact Signs High Desert Driveline Western Fabricators

01-02-2008, 09:46 PM	#3
ToolBox Guy Always Late Join Date: Apr 2007 Member # 89541 Location: Hesperia,CA. Posts: 775	I am not up to speed on what "EXACTLY" I can do or not do without a yellow star, but PM me and we'll talk. Thanks. __________________ KOH-"OG13" 2011 Team Partners K&N Air Filters Anzo USA Off Road Lighting FOA Shocks Ruff Stuff Specialties Pit Bull Tires Black Ice Energy Maximum Racing Transmissions Impact Signs High Desert Driveline Western Fabricators

01-02-2008, 09:49 PM	#4
ToolBox Guy Always Late Join Date: Apr 2007 Member # 89541 Location: Hesperia,CA. Posts: 775	Some more detailed pics. Attached Images __________________ KOH-"OG13" 2011 Team Partners K&N Air Filters Anzo USA Off Road Lighting FOA Shocks Ruff Stuff Specialties Pit Bull Tires Black Ice Energy Maximum Racing Transmissions Impact Signs High Desert Driveline Western Fabricators Last edited by ToolBox Guy; 01-02-2008 at 09:49 PM.

01-02-2008, 10:13 PM	#5
MT4Runner FToy 86 Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 44480 Location: Kalispell, MT Posts: 7,419	Damn, man, that's big pimpin! I love stuff that does dual duty. The chassis mounts/shackle hangers are almost as purty as your wife! PM'ed __________________ Motive Gear Land Use Team www.tenfactory.com www.motivegear.com www.nationaldrivetrain.com/ www.davezoffroadperformance.com www.mastercraftseats.com 87 4Runner - FToy 086 - UHaul Toterhome

01-02-2008, 10:20 PM	#6
Albuquerque Jim Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 24948 Location: ABQ Posts: 266	Hey, that's mine... As Brett stated, when I considered the F-Toy build I knew I didn't have the skills to do "everything". Brett contacted me after I posted my Build Planning thread cause he was considering building a "rolling chassis". We talked about options, worked out some plans, talked some more, added some things, and we continue to tweak the details on a weekly basis. I can tell you that Brett is knowledgeable about F-Toys and Fabrication, easy to work with, and doing a kick ass job at putting together this build. I can't wait to take posession and literally start putting the rest together. __________________ 2000 4Runner, Marlin Crawler, Dual Lockers, 35's, Sonoran Steel, etc... Formula Toy #081 build in progress...

01-02-2008, 09:22 PM	#2
EarlKann Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20739 Location: San Jacinto, Ca Posts: 3,210	Nice! I'm no fabricator, so I'll buy all the parts you, Hendrix, Dalton, or whoever can supply! I'm already digging the front crossmember/spring mounts and the rear chassis mounts/shackles. Donald

01-02-2008, 10:30 PM	#10
fj40forlife Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 67882 Posts: 2,270	we need more pics. this is going to be sick __________________ 120 fabrication Two fj40s on 60s

01-02-2008, 10:59 PM	#12
Heywood Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6380 Location: Ventura Ca Posts: 1,097	bling fawking bling!!!!! Very Nice!!!

01-02-2008, 11:13 PM	#13
Lazybum Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Member # 28623 Location: Helendale Ca Posts: 203	NICE! those shackle/chassis mount thingy's turned out pretty cool __________________ Wright Racing Hi-Desert Driveline F-toy #22 Last edited by Lazybum; 01-02-2008 at 11:14 PM.

01-02-2008, 11:15 PM	#14
Im4yotas H M F Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8758 Location: Ventura County, CA Posts: 3,886	Makes your rig look too plain, Brett. You need to dump yours cheap and start over with something pimp like this __________________ Team Unite V2R, 4454 right seat...some day! KOH '09 - #004 Team HMF, we kicked Shannon's ass! SSS 4x4 - The worlds only 16.5" sticky supplier! www.F-O-A.com *H . M ..F* Check out the HMF page on FB

01-03-2008, 01:31 AM	#16
Pook #4477 Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3370 Location: BC CANADA Posts: 6,035	Brett PM a price on some shackles. Redoing a bunch of stuff and need some. __________________ BCC SNFAB Superior Axle and Gear Branik Motorsports Magnum Ink Longfield Superaxles, Lady Luck tattoo, Frances Andrew Site Furnishings Ltd, BF Goodrich Tires

01-03-2008, 06:31 AM	#17
Mustard Dog Chubby Chaser Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7889 Location: Dumb Island Posts: 11,586	Nice work cum-guzzler It's really cool to see a support aftermarket growing for these rigs, it'll definately make for building a super clean rig much easier. __________________ Eric Anderson TIN BENDERS Hendrix X Chassis #013 Spotter F-Toy #028 Team Marlin Crawler KOH #66 4Wheel Parts, Raceline, PSC, Bilstein, Marlin Crawler, LightFORCE, BFG, HendriX, PacificFab.net, Longfield Roxy's in the industry and I'm a sponsored professional driver. The two of us together make a powerhouse.

01-03-2008, 08:44 AM	#18
desertoy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 292 Location: Apple Valley Ca Posts: 4,054	Ya, Brett has a cool way of approching the design aspect of these custom parts. He enters all of the information into his Solid Works program and designs a 3 dimentional part on the computer. He then lazer cuts it out of plate and bends it up in his CNC break. you can't see it in the pictures but he designs the parts to fit together like a puzzle so every part ends up being identicle without having to make jigs to assemble them. VERY COOL!! __________________ John James Team Marlin Crawler Formula Toy #028 FOA Shocks 12voltguy.com High Desert Driveline Mobile Radio Communications 2008/2009 W.E. Rock West Coast Series Champion 2008 Pro Rock Champion Just "HAMMER" it!! My Buildup http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=298203

01-03-2008, 09:06 AM	#19
Aaronn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2413 Location: Santa Margarita, CA Posts: 1,271	Damn..nice stuff Brett __________________ TINBENDERS.ORG

01-03-2008, 10:25 AM	#20
Air Ride Tech Editor Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1656 Location: Santa Margarita, north of bender land Posts: 3,110	Sweet looking stuff Brett, I like it. __________________ tinbenders.org For info on the Forumla Toyota and the full tube X chassis. Click here to visit Hendrix Motorsports camo is my hero, even if he is gay DirtChoppers.net

01-03-2008, 12:28 PM	#21
mtbrjon Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 36007 Location: TN Posts: 2,683	I like it alot but it would be very hard for me to beat the crap out of it like I do my current parts. it's to nice __________________ Trail-Gear Original owner-FToy #48 build FSR Trick alum. fab and radiators Interco tires 2008 W.E. Rock East Coast Ftoy champion "Man, I wanna get me a truck and soop it up with some metal!" -Wingo

01-03-2008, 02:38 PM	#22
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01-03-2008, 07:11 PM	#23
waskillywabbit WabFab.org Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 32061 Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Posts: 1,391	Cool stuff. Me like. __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 YJMudder Wheel Spacer Promo The "Wabbit's Foot" Hi-Lift Jack Base

01-03-2008, 08:14 PM	#25
EarlKann Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20739 Location: San Jacinto, Ca Posts: 3,210	What's the chassis mounting height on that setup?

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