the new formula#10 build (no booty fab!) - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

a2b · 05-13-2004, 04:31 PM

okay,,,,,, so i started over. here's the old build thread after the jambo i went and got a STRAIGHT frame from jca. thanks for the hook up jc! its an IFS frame with loads of brackets and what not on it still...

so the last 2 weeks (with the help of dave (cragrat)) i have cut off and ground down and welded up all the holes, i am going to sand blast it and then paint it....i also learned that my welder was smitten with problems and thats why i could never get a good weld....now i am a pro

dave came over today and we put the frame and motor on my trailer. i am going to continue to build it there so it will be mobile. saturday i am taking it to his house and we are going to fab up the motor mounts and tcase crossmember....

even though i started over i am glad i did what i did cuz i learned alot and now i can do it right espicially since dave is officially on my team!!! and is pretty much leading the project..thanks Dave!!!

Aaronn · 05-13-2004, 04:57 PM

nothing like going backwards

Storm Trooper · 05-13-2004, 05:05 PM

change your avitar

Mustard Dog · 05-13-2004, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Snow Trooper

change your avitar

Not till he can proove his non-bootie status

Air Ride · 05-13-2004, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Snow Trooper

change your avitar

na he's still the king until he is dethroned by a rival.

Storm Trooper · 05-13-2004, 05:52 PM

should i go out side and start taking pics?

Wilson · 05-13-2004, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Air Ride

na he's still the king until he is dethroned by a rival.

I think San Diego CJ is in the lead for next years title.

4RnrRick · 05-13-2004, 10:09 PM

Your old project wasn't that bad - was it??? Granted you got a little side tracked on that peddle assembly but you took care of that.

You might be careful on how many rigs you try building although you have a long ways to get to BoogerWeldz record......

a2b · 05-14-2004, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 4RnrRick

Your old project wasn't that bad - was it??? ......

ya...my frame was jacked and my designs werent too great and all my welds were messed up pretty bad...i have it all under control now

4RnrRick · 05-14-2004, 06:55 AM

I forgot about that bent frame .....

Aaronn · 05-14-2004, 10:10 AM

This picture just needs to be here

a2b · 05-14-2004, 10:13 AM

thanks aaronn

whitebrowithafro · 05-14-2004, 10:46 AM

BAWAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHHAHAHAHA Thats too funny....I didn't realize it was that bad. Sorry bud, but I was at the Jambo, and was wondering what the hype was about. I don't know how I missed that

Wish ya luck in the future

and P.S. don't weld on painted, oily, or contaminated surfaces, not matter how quick you need to finish. Its just going to jeopardize your safety in the long run

"The Boy" · 05-14-2004, 04:28 PM

Man I remember taking off those brakets for the control arms not to long ago.. so you got it home and have been working on it ever since. Cool looks good! Keep up the good work and we well see you on the trail soon!

Boy

CragRat · 05-14-2004, 08:48 PM

For the record ...
Booty Fab and repairs...

1. Bent frame ... passenger rail was 1" higher than the other. (replaced the frame with a IFS frame from JCA, all brackets have now been removed and all the holes have been welded up and ground down for that "clean shaven" look)
2. Welding ... Proper assembly of the welder would have helped. If you can see "O" rings at the connection point, that is not good. (Repaired) I made him practice on some scrap before touching the frame. The welds that were made before the welder repair where basically without gas, no penetration and would have failed.
3. Pedal assembly ... Using the stock pedal assembly could have worked but removing the pedals from the cowl section would have been a good idea. (A Bling-Bling pedal assembly has been purchased and will be installed properly)
4. Transfer case mount welded to the belly pan ...

A new transfer case mount and motor mounts will be fabbed up 5-15-04 moving the engine assembly back 8" and down 1".

I will help and guide him in his quest to be a "Formula Toy Player"
but, I will not build the rig for him.

Dave Vaughn
"CragRat"

"The Boy" · 05-14-2004, 08:56 PM

I like the pink tube one the back of the frame.

Boy

a2b · 05-14-2004, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by The Boy

I like the pink tube one the back of the frame.

Boy

its actually the front of the frame

Mustard Dog · 05-14-2004, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by a2b

its actually the front of the frame

Well it looks like he schooled you Boy

Tim Florian · 05-14-2004, 10:08 PM

You guys are gettin it on the build up. Great work

JeepRecoveryTeam · 05-14-2004, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CragRat

I will help and guide him in his quest to be a "Formula Toy Player"
but, I will not build the rig for him.

Hey Dave,

You gonna spot for him in August at the next comp?

You guys better get a move on if you're going to be ready.

d

CragRat · 05-14-2004, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeepRecoveryTeam

Hey Dave,

You gonna spot for him in August at the next comp?

You guys better get a move on if you're going to be ready.

d

I will have to ask Camo if it's in the rules for spotters to "add ballast" to thier bodies ... because you have an unfair advantage

RE:Todd · 05-15-2004, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CragRat

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I will help and guide him in his quest to be a "Formula Toy Player"
but, I will not build the rig for him.

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Thanks Dave, he needs the guidance

RedNeckRea · 05-18-2004, 09:05 PM

is this build up going on in or near simi? if ya need a tool fetchin bitch (or someone to drink beer and watch

) I can offer some assistance on weekends starting in june. lemme know

jar head · 05-18-2004, 09:10 PM

It's in North Hollywood

a2b · 05-18-2004, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RedNeckRea

is this build up going on in or near simi? if ya need a tool fetchin bitch (or someone to drink beer and watch

) I can offer some assistance on weekends starting in june. lemme know

sure...keep in touch...i build everyday at my house in north hollywood and sometimes i go to dave's and take it there in simi valley

05-13-2004, 04:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
a2b Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22547 Location: everywhere Posts: 4,104	the new formula#10 build (no booty fab!) okay,,,,,, so i started over. here's the old build thread after the jambo i went and got a STRAIGHT frame from jca. thanks for the hook up jc! its an IFS frame with loads of brackets and what not on it still... so the last 2 weeks (with the help of dave (cragrat)) i have cut off and ground down and welded up all the holes, i am going to sand blast it and then paint it....i also learned that my welder was smitten with problems and thats why i could never get a good weld....now i am a pro dave came over today and we put the frame and motor on my trailer. i am going to continue to build it there so it will be mobile. saturday i am taking it to his house and we are going to fab up the motor mounts and tcase crossmember.... even though i started over i am glad i did what i did cuz i learned alot and now i can do it right espicially since dave is officially on my team!!! and is pretty much leading the project..thanks Dave!!! __________________ -Hobie GOTPROPANE.COM HI-DESERT DRIVELINE IS THE BEST DRIVELINE EVER! Last edited by a2b; 01-28-2006 at 10:56 PM.

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Aaronn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2413 Location: Santa Margarita, CA Posts: 1,274	This picture just needs to be here Attached Images

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a2b Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22547 Location: everywhere Posts: 4,104	thanks aaronn __________________ -Hobie GOTPROPANE.COM HI-DESERT DRIVELINE IS THE BEST DRIVELINE EVER!

05-14-2004, 10:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
whitebrowithafro Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 9761 Location: 127.3 miles from the Hammers! (SoCal) Posts: 2,412	BAWAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHHAHAHAHA Thats too funny....I didn't realize it was that bad. Sorry bud, but I was at the Jambo, and was wondering what the hype was about. I don't know how I missed that Wish ya luck in the future and P.S. don't weld on painted, oily, or contaminated surfaces, not matter how quick you need to finish. Its just going to jeopardize your safety in the long run __________________ DIRTBUILT INDUSTRIES - CNC plasma cutting, chassis plans, metal fabrication 'NO LIMIT CREW'

05-14-2004, 04:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
"The Boy" Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 15071 Location: With my dad, the RE:Todd Posts: 23	Man I remember taking off those brakets for the control arms not to long ago.. so you got it home and have been working on it ever since. Cool looks good! Keep up the good work and we well see you on the trail soon! Boy __________________ Spawn of ReTodd And proud supporter of wheeling and the Tin Benders. By the way.....My Dad GETS IT What DO YOU NEED!!

05-13-2004, 04:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Aaronn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2413 Location: Santa Margarita, CA Posts: 1,274	nothing like going backwards

05-13-2004, 05:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Storm Trooper Banned Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2540 Location: Meadow Vista, CA and University Place, WA...moving soon Posts: 2,705	change your avitar

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Storm Trooper Banned Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2540 Location: Meadow Vista, CA and University Place, WA...moving soon Posts: 2,705	should i go out side and start taking pics?

05-13-2004, 10:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
4RnrRick Banned Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3933 Posts: 3,888	Your old project wasn't that bad - was it??? Granted you got a little side tracked on that peddle assembly but you took care of that. You might be careful on how many rigs you try building although you have a long ways to get to BoogerWeldz record......

05-14-2004, 06:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
4RnrRick Banned Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3933 Posts: 3,888	I forgot about that bent frame .....

05-14-2004, 08:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
CragRat *Glitterbomber* Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6483 Location: Simi Valley, Ca. Posts: 889	For the record ... Booty Fab and repairs... 1. Bent frame ... passenger rail was 1" higher than the other. (replaced the frame with a IFS frame from JCA, all brackets have now been removed and all the holes have been welded up and ground down for that "clean shaven" look) 2. Welding ... Proper assembly of the welder would have helped. If you can see "O" rings at the connection point, that is not good. (Repaired) I made him practice on some scrap before touching the frame. The welds that were made before the welder repair where basically without gas, no penetration and would have failed. 3. Pedal assembly ... Using the stock pedal assembly could have worked but removing the pedals from the cowl section would have been a good idea. (A Bling-Bling pedal assembly has been purchased and will be installed properly) 4. Transfer case mount welded to the belly pan ... A new transfer case mount and motor mounts will be fabbed up 5-15-04 moving the engine assembly back 8" and down 1". I will help and guide him in his quest to be a "Formula Toy Player" but, I will not build the rig for him. Dave Vaughn "CragRat" __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- " Put on your seatbelt .... I want to try something " AxleSnapper Bulletin Board AxleSnapper Website

05-14-2004, 08:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
"The Boy" Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 15071 Location: With my dad, the RE:Todd Posts: 23	I like the pink tube one the back of the frame. Boy __________________ Spawn of ReTodd And proud supporter of wheeling and the Tin Benders. By the way.....My Dad GETS IT What DO YOU NEED!!

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Tim Florian Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19246 Location: Castaic, Ca Posts: 3,219	You guys are gettin it on the build up. Great work __________________ Skinny Pedal Motorsports #2175. Please support those that support us. Trail-Gear Sway Away PSC Trans Action (Sun Valley CA) Kick Ass Offroad / Performance Cryogenics Spidertrax BFG

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RedNeckRea Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16333 Location: simi valley, ca Posts: 2,423	is this build up going on in or near simi? if ya need a tool fetchin bitch (or someone to drink beer and watch ) I can offer some assistance on weekends starting in june. lemme know __________________ ~Chris, retired US Navy Sailor

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jar head Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 30126 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 22	It's in North Hollywood

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