#36 Has a new owner - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Nissan Recovery Team · 07-24-2006, 08:13 AM

Guys,

I have sold and parted out my Ftoy and the new owner is Brandon Ricks of the Toyota Trail Riders in TX. Brandon goes by Ricks72nTX here on the board.

I had to make a choice over my own interests (competing) or raising my 2.5 year old little girl and keeping her out of Day Care. Needless to say, I can build a rig anytime, but a family is another story. My wife's side has had some serious health issues and I now watch my daughter 7 am to 6 pm and take her to work with me 5 days a week. I'm not complaining.

Thought an intro was in order, Brandon is a GREAT addition to the Ftoy owners and really proud he's the new owner. Good Man.

Best of luck to you guys and the Ftoy movement. Was proud to be apart of it while I can.

The proceeds from my sale has bought me ONE SWEET FJ40 that I can daily drive and wheel on the weekends locally.

Peace,

mark

ACE-CAGE-#29 · 07-24-2006, 08:58 AM

Mark,

Thanks for your hard work regarding the F-toys, you were totally committed and I appreciate that. Family should always come first, you made the right choice. Who knows what the future holds, maybe you will get another chance to get involved later down the road. It was fun to meet you and hang out in Globe.

Best Regards,
Matt

azyota · 07-24-2006, 05:33 PM

Best of luck Mark, family is #1. Down the road, I'm sure you'll be back.
How about posting up a few pics of the FJ?

benttoy · 07-24-2006, 07:53 PM

Mark you will always have time to build another car

Ricks72ntx · 07-27-2006, 02:57 PM

I hope to take the f-toy from where Mark left off and try to get it in some comps maybe even trying to get something going for the central/southern crowd

Big Rich · 07-27-2006, 06:20 PM

Mark, sorry to see you go. But family is much more important than wheeling, it's close but....

Brandon, welcome onboard

Rich

a2b · 07-27-2006, 08:32 PM

Mark,
you were well liked in the ftoy crowd.

your passing out event at globe was priceless. we were just talking, again, about it at cedar city

later hobie

Mustard Dog · 07-27-2006, 08:50 PM

It's a bummer you had to sell for the time being Mark, but like everyone else said it's all about your family.

Hope to see you still be involved with the F-Toy scene, you've really added alot, thanks

Nissan Recovery Team · 07-28-2006, 05:01 AM

Guys, thanks for the kind words and support. In the long run putting this kind of time into my daughters development will reap huge rewards down the road. I gotta admit, playing hopscotch, freeze tag, driveway chalk after work is a departure from headed to the shop wrenching but in a way..its surreal.

Getting involved locally with my TLCA chapter and enjoying that on the weekends with this:

If you guys get access to ftoy.com and need a webmaster, I would do it for free. It would be a nice way for me to stay in touch and connected still.

peace,

mark

Ricks72ntx · 07-28-2006, 07:14 AM

Damn my old tires look good on there, Just needs a little more clearance. Good thing I didnt run them one last time at Hot Springs cause they sure wouldnt have much solid tread left lol

Nissan Recovery Team · 07-28-2006, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricks72ntx

Damn my old tires look good on there, Just needs a little more clearance. Good thing I didnt run them one last time at Hot Springs cause they sure wouldnt have much solid tread left lol

No doubt, lift is coming, just need the time to put it on now.

Brandon, give me a holler this weekend bro.

desertoy · 07-28-2006, 09:58 AM

Mustard Dog has a Howe Steering Box that will fit that thing. He also has all kinds of other parts that come off of this cruiser before he went tube chassis.

Alum steering colomn
Storage box between seats
alum fan shroud
and all kinds of other gay landcruiser stuff

07-24-2006, 08:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nissan Recovery Team Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 51921 Location: Ohio Posts: 630	#36 Has a new owner Guys, I have sold and parted out my Ftoy and the new owner is Brandon Ricks of the Toyota Trail Riders in TX. Brandon goes by Ricks72nTX here on the board. I had to make a choice over my own interests (competing) or raising my 2.5 year old little girl and keeping her out of Day Care. Needless to say, I can build a rig anytime, but a family is another story. My wife's side has had some serious health issues and I now watch my daughter 7 am to 6 pm and take her to work with me 5 days a week. I'm not complaining. Thought an intro was in order, Brandon is a GREAT addition to the Ftoy owners and really proud he's the new owner. Good Man. Best of luck to you guys and the Ftoy movement. Was proud to be apart of it while I can. The proceeds from my sale has bought me ONE SWEET FJ40 that I can daily drive and wheel on the weekends locally. Peace, mark __________________ Mark Van Meter Secretary, TLCA [url]http://www.tlca.org[/url]

07-24-2006, 08:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
ACE-CAGE-#29 Matt Messer Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 39978 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 970	Mark, Thanks for your hard work regarding the F-toys, you were totally committed and I appreciate that. Family should always come first, you made the right choice. Who knows what the future holds, maybe you will get another chance to get involved later down the road. It was fun to meet you and hang out in Globe. Best Regards, Matt __________________ Matt Messer http://www.trail-gear.com

07-24-2006, 07:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
benttoy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 76617 Location: in a crappy little apartment Posts: 1,425	hope it all works out for the best Mark you will always have time to build another car

07-27-2006, 08:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
a2b Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22547 Location: everywhere Posts: 4,091	Mark, you were well liked in the ftoy crowd. your passing out event at globe was priceless. we were just talking, again, about it at cedar city later hobie __________________ -Hobie GOTPROPANE.COM HI-DESERT DRIVELINE IS THE BEST DRIVELINE EVER!

07-27-2006, 08:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mustard Dog Chubby Chaser Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7889 Location: Dumb Island Posts: 13,025	It's a bummer you had to sell for the time being Mark, but like everyone else said it's all about your family. Hope to see you still be involved with the F-Toy scene, you've really added alot, thanks __________________ 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.

07-24-2006, 05:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
azyota Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 30134 Location: Tucson Posts: 1,011	Best of luck Mark, family is #1. Down the road, I'm sure you'll be back. How about posting up a few pics of the FJ?

07-27-2006, 02:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ricks72ntx Granite Guru Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 66153 Location: Beaumont,Tx Posts: 603	I hope to take the f-toy from where Mark left off and try to get it in some comps maybe even trying to get something going for the central/southern crowd

07-28-2006, 05:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
Nissan Recovery Team Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 51921 Location: Ohio Posts: 630	Guys, thanks for the kind words and support. In the long run putting this kind of time into my daughters development will reap huge rewards down the road. I gotta admit, playing hopscotch, freeze tag, driveway chalk after work is a departure from headed to the shop wrenching but in a way..its surreal. Getting involved locally with my TLCA chapter and enjoying that on the weekends with this: If you guys get access to ftoy.com and need a webmaster, I would do it for free. It would be a nice way for me to stay in touch and connected still. peace, mark __________________ Mark Van Meter Secretary, TLCA [url]http://www.tlca.org[/url]

07-28-2006, 07:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ricks72ntx Granite Guru Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 66153 Location: Beaumont,Tx Posts: 603	Damn my old tires look good on there, Just needs a little more clearance. Good thing I didnt run them one last time at Hot Springs cause they sure wouldnt have much solid tread left lol

07-28-2006, 09:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
desertoy Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 292 Location: Apple Valley Ca Posts: 4,510	Mustard Dog has a Howe Steering Box that will fit that thing. He also has all kinds of other parts that come off of this cruiser before he went tube chassis. Alum steering colomn Storage box between seats alum fan shroud and all kinds of other gay landcruiser stuff __________________ 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 /forum/general-4x4-discussion/298203-desertoy-mustard-dog-build-pair-x-chassis.html

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