Todd's Formula Toy #006 - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

desertoy · 03-29-2006, 09:07 PM

As you know, I am competing Todd's rig this year while he is out serving our country.
Well, I can't seem to leave things alone so I thought I would do a little work to the rig before Globe.
I started off by cutting off a few parts

desertoy · 03-29-2006, 09:09 PM

Then I installed an electric fan and made a shroud cause the clutch fan was a little loose.

desertoy · 03-29-2006, 09:10 PM

Then I built a radiator guard and Installed on of Hendrix motorsports flame grills.

desertoy · 03-29-2006, 09:11 PM

I took a chance and fabbed up a new hood. I think it turned out ok.

desertoy · 03-29-2006, 09:13 PM

another picture

desertoy · 03-29-2006, 09:13 PM

Last one for now. This weekend is all about a new paint job.

mobil1syn · 03-29-2006, 10:35 PM

thats pimp

a2b · 03-30-2006, 05:52 AM

i think it needs more holes

john, that looks insane cool. did it add more hp?

desertoy · 03-30-2006, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by a2b

i think it needs more holes

john, that looks insane cool. did it add more hp?

My idea is to show people that want to buy a chasis but DON"T want to have a rig that looks like everyone elses, that it is possible to have a unique formula toy. Heck, if you just look at the ones who compete, you can barely tell the chasis are all identicle.
That, and it is important to have a well kept rig to keep the current sponsers on board, and to attract new ones.

But to answer your question Hobie, It doesn't matter if it added HP. Just as loong as it LOOKS like it did.
I'm really thinking about putting one of those big ass chrome exhause stingers on next

Lemoore-on · 03-30-2006, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by desertoy

Then I built a radiator guard and Installed on of Hendrix motorsports flame grills.

Cause we all know Todd's a Flamer!

Nice work John!

RE:Todd · 03-30-2006, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertoy

My idea is to show people that want to buy a chasis but DON"T want to have a rig that looks like everyone elses, that it is possible to have a unique formula toy. Heck, if you just look at the ones who compete, you can barely tell the chasis are all identicle.
That, and it is important to have a well kept rig to keep the current sponsers on board, and to attract new ones.

But to answer your question Hobie, It doesn't matter if it added HP. Just as loong as it LOOKS like it did.
I'm really thinking about putting one of those big ass chrome exhause stingers on next

That looks great John. Too bad I'm always at work, I need to get up there and help with my own rig

mobil1syn · 03-30-2006, 01:13 PM

is the yellow and black short bus coming back

surveyboy · 03-30-2006, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RE:Todd

That looks great John. Too bad I'm always at work, I need to get up there and help with my own rig

why?? you want the work done right don't you??

desertoy · 03-30-2006, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mobil1syn

is the yellow and black short bus coming back

Everyone knows Todd as the dude with the yellow formula toy. So yes, It's going back to yellow.
That, and I like yellow. It sticks out more in the pictures.

GJC · 03-30-2006, 09:05 PM

That's Badass!

Nissan Recovery Team · 03-31-2006, 04:56 AM

Excellent work John. That hood looks tight. BTW, what dimple die (size ) are those holes?

Putting an FJ40 hood on my Ftoy trying to accomplish the same: A little different.

Cya in Globe with those radios

desertoy · 03-31-2006, 08:04 AM

Their 2" dimple dies from Poly Performance.

Nissan Recovery Team · 03-31-2006, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by desertoy

Their 2" dimple dies from Poly Performance.

Kewl...have found quite a few different ones after much diggin on the net and Dirt Sport Mag has all the desert vendors advertisements and have found a few sets there too. Best price I've seen is 365 for a set of 5 in different sizes.

Mustard Dog · 03-31-2006, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Nissan Recovery Team

Putting an FJ40 hood on my Ftoy trying to accomplish the same: A little different.

Cya in Globe with those radios

Ya might want to hold off a little while. I'm currently havin an FJ style hood fabbed out of aluminum for my X-Chassis, as soon as it's done it's going up to Hendrix to have a fiberglass mold made of it so the hoods will be easy to produce.

I tred to cut and fit a regular FJ hood already, looks bootie as hell.

BTW if you really want to go with the FJ as I have already done you need to do this

Nissan Recovery Team · 03-31-2006, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustard Dog

Ya might want to hold off a little while. I'm currently havin an FJ style hood fabbed out of aluminum for my X-Chassis, as soon as it's done it's going up to Hendrix to have a fiberglass mold made of it so the hoods will be easy to produce.

I tred to cut and fit a regular FJ hood already, looks bootie as hell.

BTW if you really want to go with the FJ as I have already done you need to do this

I saw that in your build up thread (Bezel) and was droolin' . That's tight as fawk and didn't realize the extra roundness of what you have as opposed to what Mike built.

Would be very, very interested in a hood and have realized that the Ftoys and the Xchassis are very similiar. Any idea of when this might be available? I'm patient..

Im4yotas · 04-02-2006, 12:12 AM

Nice to see a different look.

I also am trying to do a 40 hood, but it looks like ass so far. Sits about 6" higher than the dash...haven't had the time to figure it out yet, but if Mike comes up with something first it will save me the hassle

Chris Geiger · 04-02-2006, 10:07 AM

Sweet looking hood!

desertoy · 04-03-2006, 03:21 PM

Well, It's yellow! 12 cans of paint later. My finger hurts. So does Jerry's.
I'll get some pic's later.

FYRDUDE · 04-03-2006, 08:16 PM

That is badass!

Very tight hood, the go-fast holes are awsome. Very nice sheet metal work. What did you roll the hood with? Man I need to get one of those dimple die sets.

Mustard Dog · 04-03-2006, 08:34 PM

He rolled it in stages on a break.

03-29-2006, 09:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
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03-29-2006, 09:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
desertoy Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 292 Location: Apple Valley Ca Posts: 4,511	Then I installed an electric fan and made a shroud cause the clutch fan was a little loose. Attached Images __________________ John James Team Marlin Crawler X-Chassis #12 6 time KOH finisher 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

03-29-2006, 09:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
desertoy Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 292 Location: Apple Valley Ca Posts: 4,511	Then I built a radiator guard and Installed on of Hendrix motorsports flame grills. Attached Images __________________ John James Team Marlin Crawler X-Chassis #12 6 time KOH finisher 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

03-29-2006, 09:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
desertoy Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 292 Location: Apple Valley Ca Posts: 4,511	I took a chance and fabbed up a new hood. I think it turned out ok. Attached Images __________________ John James Team Marlin Crawler X-Chassis #12 6 time KOH finisher 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 Last edited by desertoy; 03-29-2006 at 09:12 PM.

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desertoy Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 292 Location: Apple Valley Ca Posts: 4,511	another picture Attached Images __________________ John James Team Marlin Crawler X-Chassis #12 6 time KOH finisher 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

03-29-2006, 09:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
desertoy Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 292 Location: Apple Valley Ca Posts: 4,511	Last one for now. This weekend is all about a new paint job. Attached Images __________________ John James Team Marlin Crawler X-Chassis #12 6 time KOH finisher 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

03-30-2006, 05:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
a2b Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22547 Location: everywhere Posts: 4,091	i think it needs more holes john, that looks insane cool. did it add more hp? __________________ -Hobie GOTPROPANE.COM HI-DESERT DRIVELINE IS THE BEST DRIVELINE EVER!

03-30-2006, 09:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
GJC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26181 Location: Santee, Ca Posts: 1,088	That's Badass! __________________ Jon

03-31-2006, 04:56 AM	#16 (permalink)
Nissan Recovery Team Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 51921 Location: Ohio Posts: 630	Excellent work John. That hood looks tight. BTW, what dimple die (size ) are those holes? Putting an FJ40 hood on my Ftoy trying to accomplish the same: A little different. Cya in Globe with those radios __________________ Mark Van Meter Secretary, TLCA [url]http://www.tlca.org[/url]

03-31-2006, 08:04 AM	#17 (permalink)
desertoy Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 292 Location: Apple Valley Ca Posts: 4,511	Their 2" dimple dies from Poly Performance. __________________ John James Team Marlin Crawler X-Chassis #12 6 time KOH finisher 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

04-02-2006, 12:12 AM	#21 (permalink)
Im4yotas H M F Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8758 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 3,903	Nice to see a different look. I also am trying to do a 40 hood, but it looks like ass so far. Sits about 6" higher than the dash...haven't had the time to figure it out yet, but if Mike comes up with something first it will save me the hassle __________________ Drive it like Tim! *H . M ..F* Check out the HMF page on FB

04-02-2006, 10:07 AM	#22 (permalink)
Chris Geiger Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 26 Posts: 8,396	Sweet looking hood!

04-03-2006, 03:21 PM	#23 (permalink)
desertoy Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 292 Location: Apple Valley Ca Posts: 4,511	Well, It's yellow! 12 cans of paint later. My finger hurts. So does Jerry's. I'll get some pic's later. __________________ John James Team Marlin Crawler X-Chassis #12 6 time KOH finisher 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

04-03-2006, 08:16 PM	#24 (permalink)
FYRDUDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16686 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca. Posts: 1,958	That is badass! Very tight hood, the go-fast holes are awsome. Very nice sheet metal work. What did you roll the hood with? Man I need to get one of those dimple die sets. __________________ GETTING FLAMED FOR A LIVING AND LOVING EVERY MINUTE!!! [COLOR=Red]FDNY 343[/COLOR] F-toy #23 buildup [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=330266&highlight=formula+toy[/url] Project Double Wide : F-Toy #23 [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6542368#post6542368[/url]

04-03-2006, 08:34 PM	#25 (permalink)
Mustard Dog Chubby Chaser Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7889 Location: Dumb Island Posts: 13,025	He rolled it in stages on a break. __________________ Eric Anderson TIN BENDERS Hendrix XR Chassis #001 Ultra4 #66 4Wheel Parts, Raceline, PSC, Bilstein, Marlin Crawler, Smittybilt, HendriX, PacificFab, G2 Axle, PAC Spring, G&J, MAXXIS Roxy's in the industry and I'm a sponsored professional driver. The two of us together make a powerhouse. Accepting the things I cannot change.

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