Guppie's FJ55 Build Thread - Page 3

UNO_RACING · 02-19-07, 11:02 PM

Noah,

Very nice. Do you have a pic of a Pig that is similar to what you're going to create. I've never seen a modded out Pig.

1973Guppie · 02-19-07, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 69 Pigboy

Nice work man! What kind of calipers did you use? Are those the Eldorado calipers referenced earlier in the thread? Also, what kind of springs and shackles are those?

Thanks!

the rear are el dorado calipers and the front's are landcruiser / toyota calipers I believe, minitruck stuff, mostly all the same, here's a link to the front disc brake writeup with the caliper part #'s, etc:
http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...+brake+dummies

the shackles, springs and shocks are all part of an ironman kit I got for cheap on ebay, so far so good. We will see how it rides. It's not a lexus, so WTF.

1973Guppie · 02-19-07, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by UNO_RACING

Noah,

Very nice. Do you have a pic of a Pig that is similar to what you're going to create. I've never seen a modded out Pig.

mostly it will look like a stock restoration pig, but with some power under the hood, different drivetrain and some mods like ac, ps, auto, etc, etc. let me see if I can find a pic, color will be the baby blue with white.....

1973Guppie · 02-19-07, 11:22 PM

I wish I could build one of those with my welder,

thanks to whomever these pics are?? will look like this but with stock rims and hubcaps and some other minor changes probably, here ya go....

badass · 02-19-07, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 1973Guppie

mostly it will look like a stock restoration pig, but with some power under the hood, different drivetrain and some mods like ac, ps, auto, etc, etc. let me see if I can find a pic, color will be the baby blue with white.....

I wish i had painted that on her.

SLOonTheGo · 02-20-07, 12:03 AM

Hansel..I mean Marissa...

oh, Marissa Miller, shes so hot right now.

The pigs coming along nicely, looking forward to seeing more progress in the future. Oh and I grew up an hour from where she did, never did see her when I was out boogie boarding though, Im sure I would have recalled...

Volunteer · 03-08-07, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 1973Guppie

I wish I could build one of those with my welder,

thanks to whomever these pics are?? will look like this but with stock rims and hubcaps and some other minor changes probably, here ya go....

The build is coming along very nice great job, and the blue pig above is awesome.

The painted chick was a bonus.

1973Guppie · 03-08-07, 05:38 PM

thanks! finishing up the rotisserie this weekend so I will update the thread next week. Funds and time are short so it is moving slowly......

Noah

camcruiser13 · 03-08-07, 06:02 PM

keep us posted afro freak

1973Guppie · 03-08-07, 06:53 PM

that's right, what I do when I am not working on cruisers, professional lush.....

I am a sexy bitch.

sorry for the chat, back to cruisers now.....

Noah

1973Guppie · 03-13-07, 12:44 PM

Some quick updates. I finished up my rotisserie for the 55 body this weekend. I am really stoked on the way it came out. Super stable and beefy. You can basically push and pull the whole body around the garage and spin it with one person a full 360 degrees. I got really lucky as I cut one of the supports too short and by complete chance placed it on the rear stand. The top rain gutter just barely rubs on it. I guess when I paint it will require a bit of touch up paint if I hit it, no biggie. It is going to be so much nicer to work on the rust and cleaning issues this way. Underneath the top and under the body crud removal will be much easier. I can basically turn it any way needed and lock it in for work. Rust panel work will be much easier now too.

Noah

1973Guppie · 03-13-07, 12:47 PM

some really cool rust/paint removal pads I got for my grinder off of the net, these things kick ass, it cut through the crud in about 2 seconds, much easier than wire wheel. I got the idea from a post on mud somewhere where someone reccomended them. Could not find the 3m products in any local stores so had to special order them. You have to buy an adapter as well for your grinder to make them fit.

Also, a pic of the taurus fans I got from camcruiser13 here on the board. I was surprised as to how good of shape they were in. One looked practically new. Thanks Cam!

1973Guppie · 03-13-07, 12:48 PM

few more......

1973Guppie · 03-13-07, 12:49 PM

and the last ones....

camcruiser13 · 03-13-07, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1973Guppie

Also, a pic of the taurus fans I got from camcruiser13 here on the board. I was surprised as to how good of shape they were in. One looked practically new. Thanks Cam!

You know this dogg, i take care of the mud folks..

apeterson · 03-13-07, 04:06 PM

This is coming along so nice... I really like 55's I can see getting one some day... you have a great one to start with... if you can make it close to that blue one I would call it a success!!!

UNO_RACING · 03-13-07, 05:10 PM

Who is the sexy beyotch to your right. Almost looks like she's going to pop one out.

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Originally Posted by 1973Guppie

that's right, what I do when I am not working on cruisers, professional lush.....

I am a sexy bitch.

sorry for the chat, back to cruisers now.....

Noah

1973Guppie · 03-13-07, 05:16 PM

that's pamela anderson, of course!

UNO_RACING · 03-13-07, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 1973Guppie

that's pamela anderson, of course!

I will think about her tonight....nice progress on your truck too! UNO must move to San Deigo!

Trollhole · 03-13-07, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by camcruiser13

You know this dogg, i take care of the mud folks..

Even get free bearing races with your purchase.

Back on track.

You are making me very jealous. I wish I could do a frameoff.

'69 Yota · 03-13-07, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1973Guppie

some really cool rust/paint removal pads I got for my grinder off of the net, these things kick ass, it cut through the crud in about 2 seconds, much easier than wire wheel. I got the idea from a post on mud somewhere where someone reccomended them. Could not find the 3m products in any local stores so had to special order them. You have to buy an adapter as well for your grinder to make them fit.

Also, a pic of the taurus fans I got from camcruiser13 here on the board. I was surprised as to how good of shape they were in. One looked practically new. Thanks Cam!

Hey Noa, just a quick note on those rust removal wheels, I've been getting them for years from sunchaser tools as well as the shrinking disc system. That thing rocks for getting rid of lumps and bumps. I don't know how his prices compare for the discs, but here's the site,
http://www.sunchasertools.com/.

DomSmith · 03-14-07, 10:48 PM

Noah-

The rotisserie turned out great! I picked up my Miller 180 yesterday and hope to have the 220 outlet by the end of next week. No need for a rotisserie here but I'll be fabing something soon. What's next on the rig? Mostly labor for now?

1973Guppie · 03-15-07, 12:17 AM

Hey Dom,

congrats on the welder, I think you will like it. For now, I am short on fundage so the next steps will be a lot of cleaning and some metal repair work on the body. I will post up more pics when I get some more done. Come by anytime with questions or for tips on welding. I am no expert but have gotten much better in the past year or so.

Noah

TIAMMAX · 03-24-07, 05:25 PM

hello, Noah

very nice project

ciao

02-19-07, 11:02 PM	#61
UNO_RACING IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 684	Noah, Very nice. Do you have a pic of a Pig that is similar to what you're going to create. I've never seen a modded out Pig. __________________ Everyone is trying to accomplish something big, not realizing that life is made up of little things. --Frank A. Clark

02-19-07, 11:22 PM	#64
1973Guppie IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,303	oops that's not it, :) I wish I could build one of those with my welder, thanks to whomever these pics are?? will look like this but with stock rims and hubcaps and some other minor changes probably, here ya go.... Attached Images __________________ Front disc brakes: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...+brake+dummies 1973 FJ40 - Finished! Vortec/NV4500/ARB's/SOA FJ40 ROTW: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...uppie%27s+fj40 1970 FJ55 - Restoration Project in the works /2F/AC/PS FJ55 Restoration Thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=102079

02-20-07, 12:03 AM	#66
SLOonTheGo IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca Posts: 195	Hansel..I mean Marissa... oh, Marissa Miller, shes so hot right now. The pigs coming along nicely, looking forward to seeing more progress in the future. Oh and I grew up an hour from where she did, never did see her when I was out boogie boarding though, Im sure I would have recalled... __________________ 1974 FJ40 Penelope, beat up stocker, FJ60 knuckles. 2001 Silverado step side 2008 Giant Trance X2 2005 Specialized Hardrock Sport

03-08-07, 05:38 PM	#68
1973Guppie IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,303	thanks! finishing up the rotisserie this weekend so I will update the thread next week. Funds and time are short so it is moving slowly...... Noah __________________ Front disc brakes: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...+brake+dummies 1973 FJ40 - Finished! Vortec/NV4500/ARB's/SOA FJ40 ROTW: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...uppie%27s+fj40 1970 FJ55 - Restoration Project in the works /2F/AC/PS FJ55 Restoration Thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=102079

03-08-07, 06:02 PM	#69
camcruiser13 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the garage after dark in UT Posts: 5,134	keep us posted afro freak __________________ cc ------------- 76' fj40 camcrusier13 build threads the following are links, just click, go on try it Traction Bar Sliders Ram Assist Bumper Poison Spider Style Shackle Reversal Half Doors if your doing it im sure ive done it, need help just ask.......

03-08-07, 06:53 PM	#70
1973Guppie IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,303	that's right, what I do when I am not working on cruisers, professional lush..... I am a sexy bitch. sorry for the chat, back to cruisers now..... Noah Attached Images __________________ Front disc brakes: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...+brake+dummies 1973 FJ40 - Finished! Vortec/NV4500/ARB's/SOA FJ40 ROTW: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...uppie%27s+fj40 1970 FJ55 - Restoration Project in the works /2F/AC/PS FJ55 Restoration Thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=102079

03-13-07, 12:44 PM	#71
1973Guppie IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,303	Rotisserie Done! Some quick updates. I finished up my rotisserie for the 55 body this weekend. I am really stoked on the way it came out. Super stable and beefy. You can basically push and pull the whole body around the garage and spin it with one person a full 360 degrees. I got really lucky as I cut one of the supports too short and by complete chance placed it on the rear stand. The top rain gutter just barely rubs on it. I guess when I paint it will require a bit of touch up paint if I hit it, no biggie. It is going to be so much nicer to work on the rust and cleaning issues this way. Underneath the top and under the body crud removal will be much easier. I can basically turn it any way needed and lock it in for work. Rust panel work will be much easier now too. Noah Attached Images __________________ Front disc brakes: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...+brake+dummies 1973 FJ40 - Finished! Vortec/NV4500/ARB's/SOA FJ40 ROTW: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...uppie%27s+fj40 1970 FJ55 - Restoration Project in the works /2F/AC/PS FJ55 Restoration Thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=102079

03-13-07, 12:47 PM	#72
1973Guppie IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,303	some really cool rust/paint removal pads I got for my grinder off of the net, these things kick ass, it cut through the crud in about 2 seconds, much easier than wire wheel. I got the idea from a post on mud somewhere where someone reccomended them. Could not find the 3m products in any local stores so had to special order them. You have to buy an adapter as well for your grinder to make them fit. Also, a pic of the taurus fans I got from camcruiser13 here on the board. I was surprised as to how good of shape they were in. One looked practically new. Thanks Cam! Attached Images __________________ Front disc brakes: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...+brake+dummies 1973 FJ40 - Finished! Vortec/NV4500/ARB's/SOA FJ40 ROTW: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...uppie%27s+fj40 1970 FJ55 - Restoration Project in the works /2F/AC/PS FJ55 Restoration Thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=102079

03-13-07, 12:48 PM	#73
1973Guppie IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,303	few more...... Attached Images __________________ Front disc brakes: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...+brake+dummies 1973 FJ40 - Finished! Vortec/NV4500/ARB's/SOA FJ40 ROTW: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...uppie%27s+fj40 1970 FJ55 - Restoration Project in the works /2F/AC/PS FJ55 Restoration Thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=102079

03-13-07, 12:49 PM	#74
1973Guppie IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,303	and the last ones.... Attached Images __________________ Front disc brakes: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...+brake+dummies 1973 FJ40 - Finished! Vortec/NV4500/ARB's/SOA FJ40 ROTW: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...uppie%27s+fj40 1970 FJ55 - Restoration Project in the works /2F/AC/PS FJ55 Restoration Thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=102079

03-13-07, 04:06 PM	#76
apeterson IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brainerd, Minnesota TLCA# 16605 Posts: 1,516	This is coming along so nice... I really like 55's I can see getting one some day... you have a great one to start with... if you can make it close to that blue one I would call it a success!!! __________________ My weekend friends love Top Gun... (Gay yes I know) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHklGtW3rwU build thread http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...r-builder.html

03-13-07, 05:16 PM	#78
1973Guppie IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,303	that's pamela anderson, of course! __________________ Front disc brakes: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...+brake+dummies 1973 FJ40 - Finished! Vortec/NV4500/ARB's/SOA FJ40 ROTW: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...uppie%27s+fj40 1970 FJ55 - Restoration Project in the works /2F/AC/PS FJ55 Restoration Thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=102079

03-14-07, 10:48 PM	#82
DomSmith IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Diego, CA TLCA# 2662 Posts: 894	Noah- The rotisserie turned out great! I picked up my Miller 180 yesterday and hope to have the 220 outlet by the end of next week. No need for a rotisserie here but I'll be fabing something soon. What's next on the rig? Mostly labor for now? __________________ Dom '73 FJ40 TLCA #2662 73 FJ40 H55 to SBC Build Thread Ram Jet 350 to H55 install-73 FJ40 65 FJ45- SWB

03-15-07, 12:17 AM	#83
1973Guppie IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,303	Hey Dom, congrats on the welder, I think you will like it. For now, I am short on fundage so the next steps will be a lot of cleaning and some metal repair work on the body. I will post up more pics when I get some more done. Come by anytime with questions or for tips on welding. I am no expert but have gotten much better in the past year or so. Noah __________________ Front disc brakes: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...+brake+dummies 1973 FJ40 - Finished! Vortec/NV4500/ARB's/SOA FJ40 ROTW: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...uppie%27s+fj40 1970 FJ55 - Restoration Project in the works /2F/AC/PS FJ55 Restoration Thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=102079

03-24-07, 05:25 PM	#84
TIAMMAX IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 22	hello, Noah very nice project ciao __________________ - BJ 40 de 78 with 3B... - 4 disk breaking - Treuil warm 8000 lbs - Project in the 12HT + intercollor + box 5 speed - Project in the Frame LJ ansd spings - http://www.serie4.fr/ - http://tiammax.skyblog.com/