Rookie Intro of my new pig

[n2666s]

awsome....keep pix coming.............suggestion, can we make a restoration thread to include luke111/Lou's restore, Marshall's/ trollhole's, 3guppys and scorcher's?....these have been invaluable in my meager restore efforts; i would be totally lost without yall's contributions..........thanks again

Lou

[Luke111]

Here's the completed trans tunnel!

[jfz80]

lookin good man.... i was wonderin whos ramjet that was when i was pokin around lance's last month. nice clean piggy! funny how that bumper looked decent sittin in front of an 80 as well.

[scottryana]

Lou,

I was down at Lance's today, dropping off a couple things and your 55 is looking nice. The Ram Jet fits great and it sounds like Lance has a good idea, about using a larger Radiator. While I was there they were finishing somethings to get it out to the Speedliners. I can't wait to see how it turns out.... With any luck we both might have running 55's for Christmas.

Ryan.

[dieselcruiserhead]

This is one by man-a-fre that I have been a fan of for some time. This is what I was thinking.. Similar to your concept except it takes a little pipe bending but lance is the man for that Strangely I had the idea for a concept like your some time ago but never did it, skimped out and did the simple 2 x 4 bumper in the front on my last piggie. Anyway, looks great

[scottryana]

Dieselcruiserhead,

That is the same idea I had for a bumper. The one you have pictures is the FJ40 bumper. The FJ55 bumper is a little wider, taller and has swept back ends.

Here is a photo on the FJ55. Really the 4+ bumper from Man-A-Fre looks very unfinished when you compare it to the finished bumper Lou designed. The welds and cuts weren't smoothed before the powdercoat.



Ryan.

P.S. Sorry about the photo size, if it bothers anyone I will remove it.

[PabloCruise]

Originally Posted by scottryana

P.S. Sorry about the photo size, if it bothers anyone I will remove it.

I am not sure if I am bothered, or strangely aroused by it!

[dieselcruiserhead]

LOL same here.. Definitely odd though that its not finished. I do think its a good looking bumper though! Andre

[Luke111]

Well, my pig is off to the speedliner. Lance and his crew are ready but not waiting, I'm sure the Christmas list they have is huge. You guy's should check out Hanson Enterprises the have a nice looking stout bumper for a CJ that could be fab for a LC. Exteme Gear Offroad also has great pic's of the Hanson bumper.

[Luke111]

Got these pictures last night from IPOR. Lance was up late burning the midnight oil, working on my Christmas present.

[Luke111]

Trans skid plate

[dieselcruiserhead]

boy that all looks great especially the bar..

[Luke111]

My day started off with a call from the painter that he had completed speed lining the Pig, so I drove down for a look see.. the color was horrible it came out pale yellow nothing at all like Cygnus White. The painter said he used the correct color code and then told me the Kevlar that is added as a hardening agent is tan in color and changed the color. So a warning , if you want to color match speed liner make sure you have a chance to test the color before its applied, they can add tint to correct the color, which he should have done. At this point I really do trust his ability to get it right so I told him to shoot it white. OH YEAH!!! ITS GOING TO COST MORE. But it will be one quiet Pig

[scottryana]

Lou,

Did you get any photos of the Speedliner? I would like to see how it turned out. I know that the color is what you wanted, but how was the overall quality? You are going to have one awesome 55 when it is all done.

Ryan.

[Luke111]

Hey Ryan thanks for the support, your rig and that suspension flex is extreme I can't wait to see that monster on the trail ...No I was so shocked by the color and the fact I trusted he would get it right I did not shoot any pic's. The quality was also in question, some area's were so thin you could see primer and other area's where very thick. Crossing my fingers he gets it right this time.

Lou

[Luke111]

I worked out a reasonable deal with the speedliner shop, the plan is to shoot a light coat of adhesive as contact base then shoot the new speedliner. The plan is to use the cygnus paint code but increase the white tint so it should come out closer to cygnus. Should be completed this week , IPOR & COMPANY are ready with, new RAM JET & H55, Powersteering, Front Procar buckets, matching rear bench, tuffy box, Gen II vintage A/C. Custom front bumper & IPOR rear bumper with tire carrier. Dyna Pad on the floor and custom carpet. I'll keep ya posted

Lou

[scottryana]

Lou,

As always, when the speedliner place gets finished lets see some photos! I will need to take mine back in for some touchup after I get it running, shouldn't be too long now. Too bad we are't going to make that Christmas deadline.

Ryan.

[Luke111]

The speedliner is completed and looking good. I had a chance to check it out this morning, the painter retinted the liner and its now Cygnus.

[scottryana]

Lou,

That looks nice! I can't wait to see it with that sweet interior that you had done. You won't even want to drive your Lexus ;-)

Ryan.

[Luke111]

Had to Post this!

[Luke111]

Nothing new to report on my 55. Ironpig Offroad is moving down the street. So thought I'd post some pics of Clay's 55 rear tire carrier,ARB rack. This is the same carrier and rack I plan on putting on my pig. Ironpig built!!

Lou

[Luke111]

I really would like to find a Con-Ferr rack for that classic look. I have not seen any good pics of the new Defender rack that looks like the Con-Ferr. Anybody seen this rack in person or know anyone who wants to unload a full lenth Con-Ferr. What do you think of the ARB?

Lou

[scottryana]

I really like the looks and quality of the ARB rack it is a nice system. Good news on your bumper too, it will look even better then Clay's, do to the changes Lance made in the design (moved the spindle, formed tire carrier, rear extension to cover more of the space between the body and bumper) I can't wait to see your truck on the road.

Ryan.

[Luke111]

Ryan thanks for your input, I checked out that Defender Rack online and it does look like the Con Ferr, Offroad Unlimited took over when Con-Ferr closed there doors. But the ARB is really well built, so if I have any money left when I'm done I'll get it. I can always crack the "Piggy Bank"
for a little extra cash! I bought some 'Bling" on Ebay , Mickey Thompson MTZ 33x12.5/15 on Dick Cepek's DC-1 15x10.

Lou

[Luke111]

Here are the Rear Panels

[Luke111]

And the backs, The retainer clips and plastic caps can be ordered from Toyota part#67771-20022 clips, #67772-20021 info I got thanks to Matt aka Buckroseau on his over the top LV45 build.

[ecodan]

Bloody Excellent job all round mate!! Love the bumper work, definetly inspirational! My brother keeps bugging me to let him make a new roo bar for mine, reckon i might have to let him after seeing yours...

[Luke111]

Thanks, Should be road ready in 4 to 5 weeks . Lance and his crew have two trucks to complete, Ryan Scott's 55 and another rig that's time sensitive, Everything is ready to go just waiting for front and rear bumper and skid plate to return from the powder coater and a lot of detail stuff, weather strip, Hannline three in one gauges and A/C. My only concern is rust so I might drop my headliner which I want to replace cus its gray, I have a white one i got from SOR and check the roof. If there's any rust on the ceiling I might remove the roof, Andre did his in a few hours and found all kinds of creature's crawling around. I'm planning a frame off resto in a year but if there's anything major in the roof I'd fix it now plus it would give Lance and crew a clean plate for a roll cage they could drop in. Ya'll are killing my piggy bank , I'm begging ,stop coming up with any more idea's. Lance said he would cut my internet cable if I forward any more Mud threads!! How about cutting my roof??
Lou

[dieselcruiserhead]

wow those panels are clean. Very cool!