Toe Jamm!!! (Mangler 2.0)

[MetalMangler]

As some of you may already know, I sold the Mangler a few months ago. I actually sold its earthly body, but I still own its soul. The soul of the Mangler will now be going into the revised version, Toe Jamm (Mangler2.0).
I am starting out with a box stock 1988 fuel injected 4-runner.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/4-14-09081.jpg
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[crolison]

http://www.racketboy.com/retro/tje-cover.jpg

where's earl?

looks like some good fresh meat :D

[MetalMangler]

Toe Jamm and I had an eventful day this past Saturday. I pinned the doors, removed the top, removed the mud flaps, installed a cd player and speakers, and BOBBED THAT MUTHA!!!
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/MomPozNnDadsFunDay014.jpg
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http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/MomPozNnDadsFunDay020.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/MomPozNnDadsFunDay021.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/MomPozNnDadsFunDay022.jpg
Tail section removed
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/MomPozNnDadsFunDay023.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/MomPozNnDadsFunDay027.jpg
EXTREME runner bob
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/MomPozNnDadsFunDay029.jpg
Todays show is brought to you by the number 14!
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/MomPozNnDadsFunDay030.jpg
import racing wing
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/MomPozNnDadsFunDay031.jpg
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more parts shaved
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/MomPozNnDadsFunDay033.jpg
sectioned and awaiting its new tail tuck
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/MomPozNnDadsFunDay034.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/MomPozNnDadsFunDay035.jpg
ready to tack back on
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/MomPozNnDadsFunDay037.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/MomPozNnDadsFunDay038.jpg
chopped down interior and put it back
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/MomPozNnDadsFunDay039.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/MomPozNnDadsFunDay040.jpg
all done
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/MomPozNnDadsFunDay041.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/MomPozNnDadsFunDay046.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/MomPozNnDadsFunDay045.jpg
MetalMangler diet plan
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/MomPozNnDadsFunDay043.jpg
I will also be bobbing the top to match, as soon as I get free time.
:saw::welder:

[GOT COPE?]

subscribing :)

[*Darcy*]

NICE work! the bob is growing on me :) looking forward to this build! my 89 is going to get jealous. :D

ahhh! dont trash it! i want the rear storage door thingys!

[MetalMangler]

NICE work! the bob is growing on me :) looking forward to this build! my 89 is going to get jealous. :D

ahhh! dont trash it! i want the rear storage door thingys!

You spoke first, dont know when i'll see ya but the storage doors are yours.

[misterzee]

You just made that look EZ! I guess that was a sawzall with a diamond blade...

[Nobody16]

looks good! so you are going to bob the top to fit? i have always thought it would be cool to see something like that, but i have never seen anybody do it.

[link817]

sweet!

[TRoss]

I will also be bobbing the top to match, as soon as I get free time.
:saw::welder:

Come on Jake.. ya gotta read ALL the words. :p

Lookin' good man. Subscribed.

[Nobody16]

Come on Jake.. ya gotta read ALL the words. :p

Lookin' good man. Subscribed.

i know, i did! jeez:cool::)

[04 Rocko Taco]

Subscribed.

[mad_african]

Great job on that... Thinking about following suit - after my SAS is complete

[Phil88]

The beds the easy part...now u gotta do the topper:D... Looks good. i love black 4runners,

[MetalMangler]

Got a lil more done today.
Full top
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/topbob009.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/topbob010.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/topbob011.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/topbob012.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/topbob016.jpg
Rear section removed
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/topbob017.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/topbob019.jpg
Ready to section top
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/topbob018.jpg
top sectioned
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/topbob020.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/topbob021.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/topbob025.jpg
Top back on awaiting fiberglass
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/topbob022.jpg
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http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/topbob026.jpg
Time to notch tailgate, box it in, and place it back on Toe Jamm.
Guts removed
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/topbob027.jpg
Bringing the pain to some sheet metal!
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/topbob031.jpg
Tail gate back on
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/topbob036.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/topbob037.jpg
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Big rear window before
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/topbob012.jpg
Tiny rear window after
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/topbob035.jpg
One sexy MetalMangler LOL
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/topbob030.jpg

[GOT COPE?]

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One sexy MetalMangler LOL
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/topbob030.jpg

No nips! lol jk lookin good. the runner. not you. :D

[MetalMangler]

The wheeling season is here and I want to get out and play but dont have the time or funds for a fast, hardcore build. Therefor I decided to Give Toe Jamm a brand new set of wheels and some mini meats to get us through the summer. This will be an ongoing project and I will continue to update regularly with build material and wheeling pics, so stay tuned for the mahem.
And I proudly introduce to you, Toe Jamm the Tiny Terror!
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm001.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm002.jpg

[misterzee]

Good job on your write-up man.
are you "unbreakable" on NCTTORA ?

[crawlrunner]

Noooooooooo he's the one and only MetalMangler there too????? Shawn thanks for sharing this build-up w/us but damn you tooo!!!!!!!!! You make me want to follow suit badly. The pics make it look easy & quick. But I know better. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHH! Your tars are too small ... so there ... take that!

[crolison]

Your tars are too small ... so there ... take that!

Them fightin words, pa get the shotgun out

[TRoss]

Nice work MM!

C'mon Eddie!
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[gregers05]

nice job looks good


Nice work MM!

C'mon Eddie!
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nah ed wont do it hes too skerrd

[crolison]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/MomPozNnDadsFunDay046.jpg

this is making me want to weld the rear doors chop the top, and bob my third gen :D

can we say custom soft top

[*Darcy*]

in case you wanna just do it all again for good practice, i've got an '89 we can cut on!!

[GOT COPE?]

in case you wanna just do it all again for good practice, i've got an '89 we can cut on!!

Quoted for the record.

[MetalMangler]

Noooooooooo he's the one and only MetalMangler there too????? Shawn thanks for sharing this build-up w/us but damn you tooo!!!!!!!!! You make me want to follow suit badly. The pics make it look easy & quick. But I know better. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHH! Your tars are too small ... so there ... take that!
Big tires in due time my friend. You should know that the Mangler is gonna build it TOUGH!

[MetalMangler]

[QUOTE

this is making me want to weld the rear doors chop the top, and bob my third gen :D

can we say custom soft top[/QUOTE]
I can bob a hard top also and make it look near factory. Its hard, but its pretty pimp!

[MetalMangler]

in case you wanna just do it all again for good practice, i've got an '89 we can cut on!!

If you are up for a road trip we can do it in a day, tub and top. You would have to do the body work at home though. By body work I mean fiberglass work on top and mild bondo on tub.

[*Darcy*]

Quoted for the record.

quality over quantity babe. get your shhhht finished right and i'll consider letting you near mine with a saw. :D


If you are up for a road trip we can do it in a day, tub and top. You would have to do the body work at home though. By body work I mean fiberglass work on top and mild bondo on tub.

tempting :D but i think i gotta few other plans before the bob takes place. thx tho!!

[crolison]

quality over quantity babe. get your shhhht finished right and i'll consider letting you near mine with a saw. :D




tempting :D but i think i gotta few other plans before the bob takes place. thx tho!!

I'd take him up on the offer, only 4hr drive from knoxville, from you it would be a hell of a drive

[crawlrunner]

nah ed wont do it hes too skerrd

Well when U can help for a day school boy we'll do it!:rolleyes:

It won't be near as purdy as Toe Jammmmmmmmmmm 2.0 though. That I can guaranteeee!

Damn I'm gettin all worked up:mad::saw::welder:

[TRoss]

nah ed wont do it hes too skerrd

Yeah.. he's just a big ol chicken. "bok - bok" :p

[GOT COPE?]

Well when U can help for a day school boy we'll do it!:rolleyes:

It won't be near as purdy as Toe Jammmmmmmmmmm 2.0 though. That I can guaranteeee!

Damn I'm gettin all worked up:mad::saw::welder:

If Greg helps you it'll end up looking like his CV box. ;)

[gregers05]

If Greg helps you it'll end up looking like his CV box. ;)


at least it wont be as ugly as your bed...or you face:flipoff1:

[gregers05]

Well when U can help for a day school boy we'll do it!:rolleyes:

It won't be near as purdy as Toe Jammmmmmmmmmm 2.0 though. That I can guaranteeee!

Damn I'm gettin all worked up:mad::saw::welder:

i got to figure out what im doing this summer. if im back home ill come help ya one weekend

[GOT COPE?]

i got to figure out what im doing this summer.

just ask yer g/f, doesnt she make all the decisions anyway? :D

[*Darcy*]

hey guys .. remember that time this thread was about a cool build and not a bunch of meaningless chatter ?? :D


MM -- what are you going to use to fill in those formerly large back windows?

[Derka]

I'm enjoying this thread! I have always been curious to see what kind of work is needed get the topper and tailgate back on after a bob on a 1st gen.

[Derka]

hey guys .. remember that time this thread was about a cool build and not a bunch of meaningless chatter ?? :D

Chatter is what make it fun!

Edward, I'll be able help you out around july....that is if your not too much of a woman to bob it! :D

[TRoss]

If Greg helps you it'll end up looking like his CV box. ;)

:rofl:

[gregers05]

just ask yer g/f, doesnt she make all the decisions anyway? :D

har har

:rofl:

shhhh




MM you have anypics of how you refiberglassed the top? did you just lay it up along the cut on the outside and the inside and bondo? or have you even gotten that far yet?

[GOT COPE?]

Chatter is what make it fun!



Gotta agree with that. :D


















*Dang overbearing moderators*

[MetalMangler]

I will be filling the windows using lexan and a heat gun to form it. Should be able to make a factory looking window.
Some fiberglass pics for ya.
Ground out for good bonding surface
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm002-1.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm004.jpg
Drilled for strength
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm001-1.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm005.jpg
Temporarely bolted to keep things in line
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm006-1.jpg
Cutting fiber mat to size
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm008.jpg
Fiber mat in place
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm009.jpg
Applying resin-hardener mixture
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm010.jpg
1st coat complete
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm011.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm012.jpg

Fiberglass is a lengthly process because you have to do this a few times to get it built up. This will take a couple of days to complete the outside and inside, but I will post updates. Thanks for all of your attention and support.

[GrizzlyNC]

Kudo's on the work already done and on some MAD skills!! lol.. Awesome work!

[MetalMangler]

Kudo's on the work already done and on some MAD skills!! lol.. Awesome work!
LOL Thanks. My last rig was cool once upon a time also but I beat the fool out of it. I loved it though.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/badparking2.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/LotsoPics1029.jpg
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http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/100_0220.jpg

[MetalMangler]

I have been trying to work one top for a week now, but it rains every day so progress is slow.
Ready to remove top and fiberglass inside
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm001-2.jpg
Scraping liner off
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm002-2.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm003-1.jpg
Scraped, sanded, and ready for fiberglass
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm004-1.jpg
I used bondoglass with short stran fibers and fiber matt on the interior for super strenght
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm006-2.jpg
Two layers done on interior
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm005-1.jpg
On the exterior I used fiberglass resin and fiber matt for a smooth finish
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm008-1.jpg
Topless Toe Jamm awaiting its new top, just chillin in da rain
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm007-1.jpg

[Phil88]

Looks great, that should be plenty strong. Dont u love messing with that fiberglass stuff, i Hate that crap.

[MetalMangler]

Looks great, that should be plenty strong. Dont u love messing with that fiberglass stuff, i Hate that crap.
I would much rather be tied to a stripper pole and whipped with g-strings!:D

[ATLRoach]

What are you going to do for the rear windows? Lexan/ Poly Carb?

[STOMPER]

I will be filling the windows using lexan and a heat gun to form it. Should be able to make a factory looking window.


What are you going to do for the rear windows? Lexan/ Poly Carb?

You missed it.

[MetalMangler]

Toe Jamm and I were tired of all work and no play so we went to the river this morning before we got any work done. Then it was back to the house to finish the top.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm009-1.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm010-1.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm011-1.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm008-2.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm006-3.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm007-2.jpg

[MetalMangler]

After we played around a lil bit, we went home and finished the top, except for paint.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm001-3.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm002-3.jpg
Great glue
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm003-2.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm004-2.jpg
Holding till glue sets, bout 30 secs
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm005-2.jpg
Gotta redrill two holes for top bolts
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm012-1.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm013.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm014.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm015.jpg
Back on, bolted down, and ready for paint
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm016.jpg

[mad_african]

That looked like fun - I'm guessing you got your feet wet to take those pics of it in the water... :)

[mad_african]

Now for the test - does the rear window roll straight up into the top's channel.. hee hee Picture will be the proof :D

[MetalMangler]

Now for the test - does the rear window roll straight up into the top's channel.. hee hee Picture will be the proof :D
By bobbing it 14 inches I had to remove the rear window and the mechanics for it. The tail gate had to be notched to go back over the frame rails. I will be making a button down back window that can be rolled up for convenience and to save bout 50 pounds.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/topbob027.jpg

[mad_african]

By bobbing it 14 inches I had to remove the rear window and the mechanics for it. The tail gate had to be notched to go back over the frame rails. I will be making a button down back window that can be rolled up for convenience and to save bout 50 pounds.
Good to know - Cool, I was wondering how that went together. Thanks. ;)

[MetalMangler]

I built a quick battery tie down today and got it primed, but not painted or installed yet.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/MyBuddy021.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/MyBuddy022.jpg

[mad_african]

Nice & clean looking. I need to make one for my 86 too... great idea..

[hmmwv15]

Where did you go to play around? Local place I'm guessing? Looks like a cool place to chill.

[MetalMangler]

Threw around a few tools today and got a lil more done on Toe Jamm. I had an open v6 third laying around from a past beater (litterally a beater), so I decided to put a spool in it and give it a new home, under TJ.
Here is the beater formerly known as The Gay Porn Star! lol
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/Lotsopics2119.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/th_cc002caf.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/?action=view&current=cc002caf.flv)
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/th_813e86cb.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/?action=view&current=813e86cb.flv)
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/th_a5453c32.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/?action=view&current=a5453c32.flv)
Stock open v6 third 4.10
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm004-3.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm005-3.jpg
Tearing it down
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm006-4.jpg
Bringin the beef- v6 spool
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm007-3.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm008-3.jpg
Back together and ready to install
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm009-2.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm010-2.jpg

[Nobody16]

So i click on the videos to watch them, and i notice some of the pictures you have, and all i can say is they are very interesting...hopefully i dont sound like a creeper or anything

anyways, your truck looks great and it looks like you had a blast in that pink one lol

[MetalMangler]

So i click on the videos to watch them, and i notice some of the pictures you have, and all i can say is they are very interesting...hopefully i dont sound like a creeper or anything

anyways, your truck looks great and it looks like you had a blast in that pink one lol

Yea, me and the other guys on NCTTORA are a bunch of dumbasses! We are constantly posting stupid things back and forth to keep the days interesting. You gotta go out on a limb to have a lil fun every now and then. lol

[*Darcy*]

So i click on the videos to watch them, and i notice some of the pictures you have, and all i can say is they are very interesting...hopefully i dont sound like a creeper or anything

anyways, your truck looks great and it looks like you had a blast in that pink one lol

maybe you should'a changed your s/n to crreeeepppyyy ! :rofl:

[MetalMangler]

Old third comming out new third going in, after pinion seal replacement.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm003-3.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm005-4.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm006-5.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm007-4.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm008-4.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm009-3.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm010-3.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm011-2.jpg
Had some old Doetsch-Tech shocks layin round, so now they're on Toe Jamm
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm014-1.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm015-1.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm016-1.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm017.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm018.jpg
A few minutes of playing with spool in, works great
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm012-2.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm013-1.jpg

[HillBilly_Young01]

Yea, me and the other guys on NCTTORA are a bunch of dumbasses! We are constantly posting stupid things back and forth to keep the days interesting. You gotta go out on a limb to have a lil fun every now and then. lol

dude do you seriously have a pet oposum!!!

[MetalMangler]

dude do you seriously have a pet oposum!!!

Yea, Ihave two of them.

[MetalMangler]

I havent been able to do much to the 4runner lately because we have had so much rain. I did a few minor things today which turn out to be a pain in the ass! I put a new fuel filter on, which is located underneith the intake on the 22re's. I also changed the air filter. When I removed the old air filter, it was trashed. The inside of the air box was rusted and all of the paint had peeled off and stuck to the filter. I sanded the air box down, painted it, and reinstalled the whole mess.
First up is the evolution of a fuel filter change
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm016-2.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm017-1.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm018-1.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm019.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm020.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm021.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm022.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm023.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm024.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm025.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm026.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm027.jpg
Changing the fuel filter on an re is harder than a wedding dick, pardon the expression.
Now the air box
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm012-3.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm015-2.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm013-2.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm014-2.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm030.jpg
MetalMangler yellow to make it indestructable
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm031.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm032.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm033.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm034.jpg
Going back together
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm037.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm038.jpg
Ready to rock n roll!!
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm039.jpg

[Nobody16]

maybe you should'a changed your s/n to crreeeepppyyy ! :rofl:
im not creepy, just CURIOUS;)

dude do you seriously have a pet oposum!!!

and see, im not the only one who saw the other pictures


and metalmangler, awesome airbox

[misterzee]

dude do you seriously have a pet oposum!!!

:xrocker: that's what I'M talkin about! :D

Smiley and Squiggy handy for taking care of excess pizza

[MetalMangler]

Goofing around Mangler style
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/gobabygo012.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/gobabygo013.jpg

[MetalMangler]

:xrocker: that's what I'M talkin about! :D

Smiley and Squiggy handy for taking care of excess pizza
I dont want to leave everyone in the dark here.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/Lotsopics2141.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/Lotsopics2139.jpg
My lil brother was a lil unsure bout my alarm clock
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/Lotsopics2142.jpg
Garbage disposal
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/Lotsopics2293.jpg
Redneck wash cloth
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/Lotsopics2082.jpg

[HillBilly_Young01]

how do i go about getting a pet opposum? do you take them to teh vet like you would a cat?


so whens the runner going to get a real axle and a cage?

[crawlrunner]

how do i go about getting a pet opposum? do you take them to teh vet like you would a cat?


so whens the runner going to get a real axle and a cage?

?????

:confused::rolleyes::confused:

[MetalMangler]

how do i go about getting a pet opposum? do you take them to teh vet like you would a cat?


so whens the runner going to get a real axle and a cage?
Opossum is the oldest living creature on the planet without ANY evolutionary change. Their genetic makeup makes them immune to almost any, if not all, common sicknesses. Because they are scavengers, like buzzards, they are also immune to rabies. You may see a wild possum and think it has rabies, but that is just because they are freakin MEAN!!!! A possum is a marsupial, most closely related to kangaroo and things of that nature. Although they are known for their prehensal tails, they cannot hang from them. This is only a trick done by very young possums for safety porposes. From having 2 pet possums I have discovered that they are very smart, and very clean. They suffer from a severe case of day blindness, which is why they stop in headlights. Its not because they are stupid, its because they cant see where they are going so they just get scared and stop. Both of mine use a litter box as well as any cat but have never been tought to do so. I could write a book about their habbits, likes, dislikes, or just about anything you could ask about one of the furry fellas.
Smiley wont eat Jesse Jones hotdogs.
Squiggy wont eat red gummy bears.
Other than those two foods, I think they will eat pretty much anything in the world.

[GOT COPE?]

how do i go about getting a pet opposum?

go sit in the middle of the road till one comes to you. ;)

[GMAK]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/Lotsopics2141.jpg

wait, where is it?

[MetalMangler]

Build pics when I get time to post
Rear bumper
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm004-5.jpg
Sliders integrated into body
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm005-5.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm006-6.jpg
Toe Jamm got to learn a lesson in Manglernomics today at the local wheeling spot.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm017-2.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm019-1.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm020-1.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm024-1.jpg

[GOT COPE?]

Love the rear bumper. Keep the pics comin!

[MetalMangler]

Sorry to leave you guys hangin. I am a simple person who builds simple rigs. I try to keep extras to a minimum. I stripped of all of the A/C, cruise control, vacum, and useless sensors. Now it only has what it needs to run correctly.
I stripped out all of the interior except for the steering column, and am building a cage back in its place. Toe Jamm will not have any creature comforts, only beastly parts. I am using 188.wall DOM tubing for the ultimate in cage strength. All bracing will be done with 120. wall.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm020-2.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm021-2.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm019-2.jpg
My two year old son is the best helper in the world.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm026-1.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm027-1.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm023-2.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm028.jpg
This pic was before I removed the factory a-pillar spreader. The column will be bolted back to the cage for a clean look when finished.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm022-1.jpg

[TRoss]

Lookin' good MM. I'm curious to see how you do the cross over bar and tie it into the cage. Do you plan on fabbing a dash of some sort?

[MetalMangler]

Yea, im just gonna use an aluminum, flat panel dash. I want to keep the weight down so I can flog the snot out of Toe Jamm and it still hold together. Thats my style.

[MetalMangler]

Slow progress. Main hoop .188 wall dom 1 3/4 inch
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm001-4.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm002-4.jpg
Rear panels cut out for rear shock hoops/cage tie in
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm003-4.jpg

[misterzee]

YIKES! THis is getting pretty scary!!

[MetalMangler]

YIKES! THis is getting pretty scary!!

Dont be scurred. This just means its turnin hardcore.

[STOMPER]

Ok im starting to get inspired.

[misterzee]

no..... THIS is scurry ...

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w37/misterzeez/scraps/possummm.jpg

[MetalMangler]

Got the rear shock hoop/cage base tacked in today. Put 1/4 inch plate on the frame where the cage ties in at for the ultimate BEEF.
3/16 (.188 wall) DOM
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm004-6.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm002-5.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm001-5.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm003-5.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm005-6.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm006-7.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm007-6.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm008-5.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm009-4.jpg

[MetalMangler]

Oh yea, I also bypassed the LSPV today,= stronger brakes.

[MetalMangler]

Rear hoop is taller in order to hug tight to the fiberglass top.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/0141.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/0111.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/0102.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/0151.jpg
Big thanks goes out to my freind Duane, owner and operator of Big Jakes Fab, Traphill NC
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/Windows_Photo_Gallery_Wallpaper1.jpg

[MetalMangler]

Jake is his dog.

[MetalMangler]

The pics I posted last night made it look like the rear hoop was WAY too tall, so I took some better pics today.
Here is the best Toyota mechanic in the world
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm004-7.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm005-7.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm006-8.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm007-7.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm008-6.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm003-6.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm002-6.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm001-6.jpg

[MetalMangler]

I am using .120 wall HREW for the in-cab section of the cage. HREW will be plenty strong because I still have the structural integrity of a full, factory cab, wrapped around it. Main hoops and exterior section are all DOM.
We are using a roll bender on the dash bar and windshield bar, to hug tight to the factory body lines.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/Wedding044.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/Wedding043.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/Wedding042.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/Wedding041.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/Wedding040.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/Wedding039.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/Wedding038.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/Wedding037.jpg
Dont worry, it WILL be done in time for Harlan!

[TEJASYOTA]

Bad ass! Love the pics of your son, swinging the hammer and tightening down that bolt. Very cool.

[MetalMangler]

Bad ass! Love the pics of your son, swinging the hammer and tightening down that bolt. Very cool.
Thanks, he is a great helper. Its hard to believe that a 2 year old can learn things so fast. They grow up before you know it. He is the reason for such a harcore cage in the rear section of the runner. Dads cant be too careful.

[TRoss]

We are using a roll bender on the dash bar and windshield bar, to hug tight to the factory body lines.

Nice touch. Roll benders are COOL!

Those rear hoops look like your could CO or air shock it for future linkaging... ;)

[MetalMangler]

Nice touch. Roll benders are COOL!

Those rear hoops look like your could CO or air shock it for future linkaging... ;)
Thats sort of the plan. I am trying to knock out a few step in the future build by doing them as I go.

[MetalMangler]

The rear shackles are really bent on Toe Jamm, so I ordered a set of greasable shackles from Datin Fab. They will be on b4 Toe Jamm's first trip to Harlan.

[MetalMangler]

Toe Jamm is lookin rowdy.There will still be windsheild bars and more on the door bars.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm002-7.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm004-8.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm003-7.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm005-8.jpg

[misterzee]

I'm likin it!
... guess you won't be able to drive it to work anymore.....

[MetalMangler]

Why not? I use to drive The Mangler everywhere.:D

[MetalMangler]

Sliders are 1/4 wall
Kickers for sliders are 3/16 wall
One kicker has been doubled and plated with 1/4 for cage tie in
Cab section done, slid back, sat down, welded, and painted
Waiting on paint to dry to sit back in and weld to chassis, maybe tomorrow
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm002-8.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm003-8.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm004-9.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm005-9.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm006-9.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm007-8.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm008-7.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm009-5.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm010-4.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm011-3.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm012-4.jpg

[04 Rocko Taco]

Looking Good!!! I am thinking maybe a bright color for my cage this time...

[crawlrunner]

EEEeeeeeeeeeeexcelent!

[MetalMangler]

New shackles and more cage progress
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm002-9.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm003-9.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm004-10.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm007-9.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm005-10.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm006-10.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm008-8.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm009-6.jpg
Cage will be done for Harlan.

[MetalMangler]

The cage in now complete and ready for paint. Toe Jamm also got a brand new, HARD CORE, battery tie down.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm002-10.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm003-10.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm004-11.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm007-10.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm008-9.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm006-11.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm005-11.jpg

[MetalMangler]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm005-12.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm006-12.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm007-11.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm008-10.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm009-7.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm010-5.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm011-4.jpg

[gregers05]

sweet man looks good. now that you have your cage done, you can come work on mine;)

[zman2day]

Damn fine job! looks great.

[zman2day]

Just noticed you may need a new washer bottle :D Diggin the stout Battery hold down!

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/MetalMangler/ToeJamm005-11.jpg

I should have one laying around if you need one.

[MetalMangler]

Sorry guys, I havent forgot about you, I've just been busy with work and getting ready for Christmas. I will jump back on Toe Jamm after the first of the new year. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

[GOT COPE?]

Keep it coming. Cant wait till the next event with ya'll.

[TRoss]

:bump:

We want Toe Jamm! We want To Jamm!We want Toe Jamm! We want To Jamm!We want Toe Jamm! We want To Jamm!We want Toe Jamm! We want To Jamm!We want Toe Jamm! We want To Jamm!

[misterzee]

:bump:

We want Toe Jamm! We want To Jamm!We want Toe Jamm! We want To Jamm!We want Toe Jamm! We want To Jamm!We want Toe Jamm! We want To Jamm!We want Toe Jamm! We want To Jamm!

Um... will someone fetch Ted his meds?

[TRoss]

:aahg:

[HillBilly_Young01]

Um... will someone fetch Ted his meds?

he's just having a senior moment :p