My Name Is Dave..and I Own A Pig

romegadave · 02-17-09, 04:22 PM

OK now I understand. These couple of items (including the carb) were under the seat and I threw them in the shot....I need to return the Brit parts to the guy I bought it from. He actually bought the pig from the PO and had plans to do some restor. work and ebay this pig but realized he was never going to get anything done. In his junk yard he has a hull of a Triumph. Good eye guys!!!

oldfj40 · 02-17-09, 08:16 PM

First thing I would do is mount that chrome pig ornament front and center of the hood.Where the heck did you find that? I want one.

jimhendrixx · 02-17-09, 10:28 PM

Hey Dave, i have a complete rear tail gate if you are looking.

romegadave · 06-08-09, 03:05 PM

So many of you have helped get this ol 55 breathe again. Help has come from the likes of Pighead, Trollhole, Ige, Eventhough, Poser, N2666, Eric Ellis etc etc........and so many kind words of encouragement from others too. For that I thank you.

The old gal runs but with new life she wants to sleep a little more. Fuel pump went out this week (surprised it woke up since I'm so used to having to replace these first) and now the water pump is following suit. As expected the brake cylinders are now starting to leak (I know, I know...go to disk but this piggie is on a budget). But you know it doesn't matter. Lou outta Tuscaloosa once told me "Dave....just have fun with it....don't let it be stressful" so I just bide my time and do what I can. Just wanted to thank you all. If you're new to the forum....support it and you will find supportive friends in the 55 community!!

Here's a couple of shots of her in my pasture...........

*I've removed the beef tag...just wanted to have a little fun!!

romegadave · 06-08-09, 03:08 PM

And another shot of my 82 year old mom........as you can see she is quick to defend pigs!!!

oldfj40 · 06-08-09, 06:42 PM

Looks great Dave!

Love the pic with your mom.Gotta protect the pork.

romegadave · 06-08-09, 08:54 PM

Thanks Steve.....I just can't wait to get it on the road again. I was getting used to those stares that scream "WHAT THE #^&@ IS THAT?"

Ming89FJ62 · 06-09-09, 07:48 AM

Dave,

Great photos and nice pig. Just enjoy.

PabloCruise · 06-09-09, 08:40 AM

Your Mom looks like a fiesty character!

Elyse LC · 06-09-09, 08:51 AM

So great to see the progress on your pig! INSPIRING! I went through that same phase with mine - the one-by-one replacement of parts. But in between, while you're driving, your love for the monster increases. You come out of the store, search around the parking lot and as soon as you see your pig, damn, you just have to smile.

And it's nice you're letting her sun herself in the pasture a little before calling her back to the stye.

Sooo-EE!

romegadave · 06-09-09, 08:53 AM

Thanks Ming and Pablo........she is quite the pistol......pardon the pun. I've seen her wring a chicken's neck and she had no qualms about pulling the trigger on a possum too!

Still much to do on the 55 like getting some rear glass and body work/paint. Got to get a cd player in it too so I can blast some Wagner on the locals....but first things first. I've heard there's a pig some 20 miles to the north of me. When I get the chance I want to go check on it and see if it might be available for another lucky potential pig owner. Will check on it and post when I can.