The build up and progress of my Piggie! - Page 2

zippytq · 07-11-07, 06:11 PM

Dang that looks sweet. This is the kind of stuff that i need to help push me along on my rebuild. Now the question White/Blue or White/Green.....maybe i will just flip a coin.

nat · 07-12-07, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Sporin

love it!

I'd like to do the same seats, did they bolt in flat to the floor or did you have to build brackets or something?

Wish I had the time, patience and money to do a complete strip and repaint.

It is not a complete strip and paint...............the firewall was not done, yet. I just did not have time to pull the motor and get it ready. There will be a few detail things left to do as time and money permits.

The seats more or less bolted in. I made spacers to level them ouot and it was good to go. Just watch the structural crossmembers under the floorboards. I got mine a little closer than I had intended.

nat · 07-12-07, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by scottryana

That looks great. I wish I had a great looking pig. How difficult was the headliner install? I have been trying to have someone do the install, but it has been months and no one really wants to mess with it. As strange as it sounds, I think that the West Coast especially CA has it much easier when it comes to building vehicles. Keep posting photos, your pig is an inspiration.

Ryan.

The headliner seemed to go good............the guy arrived, I ran out for a bit to take care of errands and when I got back, it was mostly done. Seemed like the most time was spent putting up insulation. I helped set the last hoop by the windshield and it went smooth after that.

nat · 07-12-07, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by rsrai

Thats beautiful Nat, no wonder it made me flip a u turn and talk to the paint guy.

He mentioned some people were stopping by and checking it out.

nat · 07-12-07, 01:47 AM

I mounted the headlight relays and also a fuse block that is controlled by a 75 amp relay.

I wanted an easy way to hook in the new electronics:

stereo
CB
2 auxilary ports
rechargeable flashlight
AC system

nat · 07-12-07, 01:50 AM

I got some 316 stainless steel screws to mount them.

nat · 07-12-07, 01:52 AM

The cargo glass rubber is awesome and so is the upper tailgate window felt. I still have to glue it in, but it looks great.

dieselcruiserhead · 07-12-07, 11:44 AM

Nat that is just killer. Good looking man.. A

Lucy_FJ55 · 07-12-07, 11:55 AM

Wow! Wow! Wow!

That piggie is smilin'. Excellent work, it all looks great and you must be so damn proud. This truly is inspirational. I think I'll leave work early today and go work on my piggie...

Thanks for posting pics, stories, and future updates of your progress.

OINK! OINK!

1973Guppie · 07-12-07, 12:45 PM

just beautiful man! love the color, that is what I am going for too.

porterda · 07-16-07, 12:57 PM

Nat,
You mentioned in your PM that you had a solution for the vent window rubber.
Mind sharing with the class?

genesmith5720 · 07-27-07, 08:33 AM

Great job! Can you provide the source and specs of the new aluminum radiator?

LXCRSR · 07-27-07, 02:57 PM

Usually I lurk much more than I post, but I could not pass up the opportunity to tell you what a great job you are doing and how nice your pig looks. I plan to do the same thing with to mine over time, but with the help of my boy.

Again, Beautiful work!

SunTzuMD · 08-03-07, 06:13 PM

Nat, I see some free air 8" subwoofers in custom made 3/4" mdf, vinyl wrapped or lino rhined panels for the cargo area in your future.

andrew.fletcher · 08-03-07, 11:33 PM

Nat-
Looks outstanding!! I need to drive up the road and check your seat install out. I'm looking to do the same seats also. Can you send me the info on your painter? I'm still quite a ways out on mine but seeing yours definately gives inspiration to get my ass in gear and moving on the body work and engine swap.

hatchman · 08-04-07, 08:55 AM

Nice ,very nice ...thanks for the inspiration

Farr off road · 08-13-07, 06:54 AM

Sweet, Sweet Swine Dude!!!

I Looooove It!!!!!!!:d

Farr off road · 08-13-07, 08:00 AM

Nat-

Just curious, but why didn't you paint the top blue too?

BTW I have those same seats in my pig and they're GREAT!

n2666s · 08-13-07, 09:48 PM

Nat, that is one awsome pig...........you must be very proud also of that little helper that shows up fishing and taking some careful looks at the undersurface...........you can see he is being brought up the right way

Lou

nat · 10-03-07, 12:03 AM

Thanks everyone!

nat · 10-03-07, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SunTzuMD

Nat, I see some free air 8" subwoofers in custom made 3/4" mdf, vinyl wrapped or lino rhined panels for the cargo area in your future.

Yup

I can't wait to do the stereo...........it may finally be almost quiet enough to hear it

nat · 10-03-07, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Farr off road

Nat-

Just curious, but why didn't you paint the top blue too?

BTW I have those same seats in my pig and they're GREAT!

I have always liked Chevy seats.

I left the top white to help keep it cool and because it looks pretty good

nat · 10-03-07, 12:08 AM

Here are pics of the carpet all done.

nat · 10-03-07, 12:09 AM

Except for the cosmetic trim pieces.

nat · 10-03-07, 12:10 AM

nat · 10-03-07, 12:17 AM

This is my design and I have fabricated the parts, but my buddy who has a 4x4 shop is doing the welding and the tube bending when it comes time. It will have two swing out arms and one latch. My buddy says he hasn't seen one designed like I have it

It should be off to powder coating in a week or two.

The main bumper is 3x4x.25 HRS and the spindles are from Slee Offroad.

nat · 10-03-07, 12:22 AM

It engages inside the frame rails and uses the 4 body mount holes. I opened them up to accept 1/2" hardware.

I also drilled 2 extra holes wider apart. This is so a gussett can run up to where the body mount holes are. The extra 2 holes will still be able to have flat washers on them.

That gives me 12 1/2" bolts in shear...............should be plenty strong

Mr FJ55 · 10-07-07, 12:08 PM

nice work

nat · 10-08-07, 12:44 AM

Thanks!!

07-11-07, 06:11 PM	#31
zippytq IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SF, CA Posts: 6	Dang that looks sweet. This is the kind of stuff that i need to help push me along on my rebuild. Now the question White/Blue or White/Green.....maybe i will just flip a coin. __________________ Tom '72 FJ55 : SU, FJ60 OME, In Process - body/paint, Due Up - 1HZ install. '73 FJ40 : SO, In Process - Hi Steer, cage, Due Up - 1HZ install.

07-12-07, 01:47 AM	#35
nat IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm in like Flynn Posts: 1,018	Some electrical additions I mounted the headlight relays and also a fuse block that is controlled by a 75 amp relay. I wanted an easy way to hook in the new electronics: stereo CB 2 auxilary ports rechargeable flashlight AC system __________________ 1972 FJ55 "Geirdriful" named after one of the Valkyries Check out my build thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=165633 Some more good pics of the Pig here too: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj55-iron-pi...-iron-pig.html Maid Marion, "Why, you speak treason!" Robin Hood, "Fluently."

07-12-07, 01:50 AM	#36
nat IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm in like Flynn Posts: 1,018	Thanks cdan for the sideview mirrors!!! I got some 316 stainless steel screws to mount them. __________________ 1972 FJ55 "Geirdriful" named after one of the Valkyries Check out my build thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=165633 Some more good pics of the Pig here too: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj55-iron-pi...-iron-pig.html Maid Marion, "Why, you speak treason!" Robin Hood, "Fluently."

07-12-07, 01:52 AM	#37
nat IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm in like Flynn Posts: 1,018	Thanks PV Cruisers!!! The cargo glass rubber is awesome and so is the upper tailgate window felt. I still have to glue it in, but it looks great. __________________ 1972 FJ55 "Geirdriful" named after one of the Valkyries Check out my build thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=165633 Some more good pics of the Pig here too: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj55-iron-pi...-iron-pig.html Maid Marion, "Why, you speak treason!" Robin Hood, "Fluently."

07-12-07, 11:44 AM	#38
dieselcruiserhead IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Park City & Heber City, Utah TLCA# 9439 Posts: 2,269	Nat that is just killer. Good looking man.. A __________________ - Cummins 4BTswaps.com Forums - Diesel Conversion Website TLCA# 9439 Since 1999, Wasatch Cruisers '89 Toyota Pickup V6, OME, 32's '69 FJ55 Project on locked FZJ80 Frame, Cummins 4BT, NV5600, Dana 300

07-12-07, 11:55 AM	#39
Lucy_FJ55 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bend, Oregon TLCA# 10314 Posts: 836	Wow! Wow! Wow! That piggie is smilin'. Excellent work, it all looks great and you must be so damn proud. This truly is inspirational. I think I'll leave work early today and go work on my piggie... Thanks for posting pics, stories, and future updates of your progress. OINK! OINK! __________________ 1970 FJ55 Lucy-Trail Pig http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj55-iron-pi...ml#post3162540 1977 FJ55 Lily-Princess Pig http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj55-iron-pi...e-old-pig.html

07-12-07, 12:45 PM	#40
1973Guppie IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,308	just beautiful man! love the color, that is what I am going for too. __________________ 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/40-55-series-tech/102079-guppies-fj55-build-thread.html

07-16-07, 12:57 PM	#41
porterda IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Duluth, GA TLCA# 16115 Posts: 94	Nat, You mentioned in your PM that you had a solution for the vent window rubber. Mind sharing with the class? __________________ "It's not the man who's the fastest or shoots the best who wins the fight-- it's the man who's willing" John Wayne

07-27-07, 08:33 AM	#42
genesmith5720 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cripple Creek, CO Posts: 19	Great job! Can you provide the source and specs of the new aluminum radiator?

07-27-07, 02:57 PM	#43
LXCRSR IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lehi, UT TLCA# 17177 Posts: 129	Usually I lurk much more than I post, but I could not pass up the opportunity to tell you what a great job you are doing and how nice your pig looks. I plan to do the same thing with to mine over time, but with the help of my boy. Again, Beautiful work! __________________ Tom '96 LX450 78K, unlocked, ARB Bullbar, OME 850/863, Mr. Gasket 1-inch spacers, Cooper Discoverer STT's. '76 FJ55, 80K original, lots of dents and rust. '99 VW Passat 1.8T, Wetterauer Chip

08-03-07, 06:13 PM	#44
SunTzuMD IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 281	Nat, I see some free air 8" subwoofers in custom made 3/4" mdf, vinyl wrapped or lino rhined panels for the cargo area in your future. __________________ 1994 JDM Surf RHD 1995 FZJ80 - Factory Lockers, CDL switch and ARB bumper 2002 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 TRD - National Springs Add-a-Leaf 1990 4x4 Short Bed Pickup - Farm Duty in the Ozarks Location - Okinawa, Japan

08-03-07, 11:33 PM	#45
andrew.fletcher IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Leavenworth, KS Posts: 278	Nat- Looks outstanding!! I need to drive up the road and check your seat install out. I'm looking to do the same seats also. Can you send me the info on your painter? I'm still quite a ways out on mine but seeing yours definately gives inspiration to get my ass in gear and moving on the body work and engine swap. __________________ 1972 BDJ55-T Resto Mod 4BD2T/4L60 http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj55-iron-pi...resto-mod.html 1989 FJ62 Daily Driver / Family Car 1976 MGB w/ 2.8L Chevy and T-5. Lots o' fun

08-04-07, 08:55 AM	#46
hatchman IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: S.E. Tennessee Posts: 447	Nice ,very nice ...thanks for the inspiration __________________ Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end!

08-13-07, 06:54 AM	#47
Farr off road IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV TLCA# 3130 Posts: 674	Sweet, Sweet Swine Dude!!! I Looooove It!!!!!!!:d

08-13-07, 08:00 AM	#48
Farr off road IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV TLCA# 3130 Posts: 674	Nat- Just curious, but why didn't you paint the top blue too? BTW I have those same seats in my pig and they're GREAT!

08-13-07, 09:48 PM	#49
n2666s IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,196	Nat, that is one awsome pig...........you must be very proud also of that little helper that shows up fishing and taking some careful looks at the undersurface...........you can see he is being brought up the right way Lou

10-03-07, 12:03 AM	#50
nat IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm in like Flynn Posts: 1,018	Thanks everyone! __________________ 1972 FJ55 "Geirdriful" named after one of the Valkyries Check out my build thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=165633 Some more good pics of the Pig here too: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj55-iron-pi...-iron-pig.html Maid Marion, "Why, you speak treason!" Robin Hood, "Fluently."

10-03-07, 12:08 AM	#53
nat IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm in like Flynn Posts: 1,018	Carpet pics Here are pics of the carpet all done. __________________ 1972 FJ55 "Geirdriful" named after one of the Valkyries Check out my build thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=165633 Some more good pics of the Pig here too: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj55-iron-pi...-iron-pig.html Maid Marion, "Why, you speak treason!" Robin Hood, "Fluently."

10-03-07, 12:09 AM	#54
nat IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm in like Flynn Posts: 1,018	Headliner finished too Except for the cosmetic trim pieces. __________________ 1972 FJ55 "Geirdriful" named after one of the Valkyries Check out my build thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=165633 Some more good pics of the Pig here too: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj55-iron-pi...-iron-pig.html Maid Marion, "Why, you speak treason!" Robin Hood, "Fluently." Last edited by nat; 10-03-07 at 01:20 AM.

10-03-07, 12:10 AM	#55
nat IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm in like Flynn Posts: 1,018	Putting on weatherstripping __________________ 1972 FJ55 "Geirdriful" named after one of the Valkyries Check out my build thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=165633 Some more good pics of the Pig here too: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj55-iron-pi...-iron-pig.html Maid Marion, "Why, you speak treason!" Robin Hood, "Fluently."

10-03-07, 12:17 AM	#56
nat IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm in like Flynn Posts: 1,018	Got my bumper tire carrier project going This is my design and I have fabricated the parts, but my buddy who has a 4x4 shop is doing the welding and the tube bending when it comes time. It will have two swing out arms and one latch. My buddy says he hasn't seen one designed like I have it It should be off to powder coating in a week or two. The main bumper is 3x4x.25 HRS and the spindles are from Slee Offroad. __________________ 1972 FJ55 "Geirdriful" named after one of the Valkyries Check out my build thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=165633 Some more good pics of the Pig here too: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj55-iron-pi...-iron-pig.html Maid Marion, "Why, you speak treason!" Robin Hood, "Fluently." Last edited by nat; 10-03-07 at 12:24 AM.

10-03-07, 12:22 AM	#57
nat IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm in like Flynn Posts: 1,018	It mounts like this.......... It engages inside the frame rails and uses the 4 body mount holes. I opened them up to accept 1/2" hardware. I also drilled 2 extra holes wider apart. This is so a gussett can run up to where the body mount holes are. The extra 2 holes will still be able to have flat washers on them. That gives me 12 1/2" bolts in shear...............should be plenty strong __________________ 1972 FJ55 "Geirdriful" named after one of the Valkyries Check out my build thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=165633 Some more good pics of the Pig here too: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj55-iron-pi...-iron-pig.html Maid Marion, "Why, you speak treason!" Robin Hood, "Fluently."

10-07-07, 12:08 PM	#58
Mr FJ55 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 37	nice work

10-08-07, 12:44 AM	#59
nat IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm in like Flynn Posts: 1,018	Thanks!! __________________ 1972 FJ55 "Geirdriful" named after one of the Valkyries Check out my build thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=165633 Some more good pics of the Pig here too: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj55-iron-pi...-iron-pig.html