Carrying bare frame in shortbed Toy truck - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Vortec_Cruiser · 05-03-2006, 10:27 PM

Can I carry an extended cab bare frame in my 1991 shortbed Toyota truck? What is the weight of a frame?

Brian Ellinger · 05-04-2006, 01:13 PM

If you could cut a bit off it would help. Frames are light ~200 lbs Id guess.

Vortec_Cruiser · 05-04-2006, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Ellinger

If you could cut a bit off it would help. Frames are light ~200 lbs Id guess.

But then if I cut some it off, it would become a shortbed frame.

Thanks for the weight.

mobil1syn · 05-04-2006, 03:58 PM

grab a blanket and lean it against the cab.

Scott@Rockstomper · 05-04-2006, 03:58 PM

Carry it weightwise, absolutely; the size is the problem. On a lumber rack would be a lot easier, since it'd stick out of the bed of a shortbed by... well... about an extended cab worth, which is illegal in most states.

am4x4 · 05-05-2006, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott@Rockstomper

Carry it weightwise, absolutely; the size is the problem. On a lumber rack would be a lot easier, since it'd stick out of the bed of a shortbed by... well... about an extended cab worth, which is illegal in most states.

There was a pic floating around of a reg cab chassis in the back of an S10 so I think it would be doable. just bring some 2x4s and a saw to build a frame to hold you upside down chassis off the roof with the hood area over the cab

Vortec_Cruiser · 05-05-2006, 05:56 PM

Thanks for the replies, guys.

Chris Geiger · 05-05-2006, 09:27 PM

I put Marlin's formula Toy in the back of his little blue pickup. With two straps to hold it down it was stable for its ride home.

Vortec_Cruiser · 05-27-2006, 10:53 PM

Fortunately, I made it home with no incidents.

azyota · 05-28-2006, 05:27 PM

So you got the Formula 4? When does the build start?

Vortec_Cruiser · 05-28-2006, 09:15 PM

Still don't have the Formula 4 chassis, but will be ordering it real soon. In the meantime, I am collecting the other pieces I will need for the build. As soon as I actually start building, I will be posting it.

05-03-2006, 10:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vortec_Cruiser Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Member # 17300 Location: So. California Posts: 2,405	Carrying bare frame in shortbed Toy truck Can I carry an extended cab bare frame in my 1991 shortbed Toyota truck? What is the weight of a frame? __________________ Ed Gilbert 1977 FJ40, 5.7L Vortec F-Toy #F006 build in-progress [email]vorteccruiser@charter.net[/email]

05-04-2006, 01:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Brian Ellinger Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1088 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,419	If you could cut a bit off it would help. Frames are light ~200 lbs Id guess. __________________ Thank you to our loyal customers! Diamond Axle http://www.diamondaxle.com Diamond axled buggies take 2 1st's, at Worlds WEROCK!! Front Range Off-Road Fab with NEW forum! http://www.frontrangeoffroadfab.com NEW BUILD FTOY #44 /forum/toyota-formula-toy-forum/562295-front-range-builds-new-toy-old-toy-44-a.html

05-05-2006, 05:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Vortec_Cruiser Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Member # 17300 Location: So. California Posts: 2,405	Thanks for the replies, guys. __________________ Ed Gilbert 1977 FJ40, 5.7L Vortec F-Toy #F006 build in-progress [email]vorteccruiser@charter.net[/email]

05-27-2006, 10:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Vortec_Cruiser Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Member # 17300 Location: So. California Posts: 2,405	Fortunately, I made it home with no incidents. __________________ Ed Gilbert 1977 FJ40, 5.7L Vortec F-Toy #F006 build in-progress [email]vorteccruiser@charter.net[/email]

05-28-2006, 09:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
Vortec_Cruiser Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Member # 17300 Location: So. California Posts: 2,405	Still don't have the Formula 4 chassis, but will be ordering it real soon. In the meantime, I am collecting the other pieces I will need for the build. As soon as I actually start building, I will be posting it. __________________ Ed Gilbert 1977 FJ40, 5.7L Vortec F-Toy #F006 build in-progress [email]vorteccruiser@charter.net[/email]

05-04-2006, 03:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Scott@Rockstomper Smores! Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 1889 Location: Firestone, Colorado, USA Posts: 6,547	Carry it weightwise, absolutely; the size is the problem. On a lumber rack would be a lot easier, since it'd stick out of the bed of a shortbed by... well... about an extended cab worth, which is illegal in most states.

05-05-2006, 09:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chris Geiger Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 26 Posts: 8,396	I put Marlin's formula Toy in the back of his little blue pickup. With two straps to hold it down it was stable for its ride home.

05-28-2006, 05:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
azyota Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 30134 Location: Tucson Posts: 1,011	So you got the Formula 4? When does the build start?

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