Resto-mod on my 55 has begun

landcruisnman · 06-24-09, 06:19 PM

Noah,
I'll find out what day would work. I'm going to do my best to keep the 45 if I can. If I can pull if off, I definitely will. I'm going to call Dom and see if he wants to come over and whomever else might want to do a "work on the cruzer night". I'll provide the place.
We just got the passenger side slider in and welded on both sides. I trimmed the body behind it to clean it up and more clearance. Now the drivers side. We did a patch job on the pass side door jam. I'll need to do some grinding to blend as best I can. I'll be in touch.
Later(and I don't like ham, but turkey-maybe)

1973Guppie · 06-24-09, 09:00 PM

looks good......

don't like pork? wtf man.....

landcruisnman · 06-25-09, 06:43 AM

I like to drive pigs, not eat. JK

MiniPigg · 06-28-09, 08:10 PM

Dog tastes good with some fry bread.

landcruisnman · 06-29-09, 10:37 AM

Here's some pics of my wagon in Mex in 1994

landcruisnman · 06-29-09, 10:38 AM

Here's some more camping in Mexico

landcruisnman · 06-29-09, 10:41 AM

Here's a few more. The last shot is camping in Tahoe with the "MOMBO" tow bar.

landcruisnman · 06-29-09, 10:43 AM

Mex crew in action(sucking back corona's)

landcruisnman · 07-02-09, 05:17 PM

I'm putting a 60 series PS box on my 55. I've seen pictures of it done, but don't have measurements. It needs to clear the Coilovers I'm putting on the front. I don't know how critical the location is since I'm making my Tie Rods.

landcruisnman · 07-02-09, 05:19 PM

I just did a rattle can test of grey on the frame. I think I'm going to get the frame, axles and rear springs done in some shade of grey. Everyone does Black.

PabloCruise · 07-03-09, 09:07 AM

I like the idea of going different than black...

Lucy_FJ55 · 07-03-09, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PabloCruise

I like the idea of going different than black...

Me too... and it looks good.

OinkOinker · 07-04-09, 12:16 AM

LOVE the old school pics(sorry it is old school to me, im only 25

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RHINO · 07-04-09, 11:49 AM

thats really cool cruiserman, i really like how you add the history and past pics.
oh, the steering gear isnt real critical as long as it clears everything.

landcruisnman · 07-04-09, 01:35 PM

Now I have a place that I can keep my old pics and everyone can check them out as well. Thanks for the tip on the PS box. Praise the Pig !!

LC_Hamma · 07-05-09, 09:52 PM

It needs to clear the Coilovers I'm putting on the front.

Coilovers w/ a SUA setup? Surely you're kidding, right?

landcruisnman · 07-05-09, 11:10 PM

The springs will be gone. I'm going to run a 3-link up front and SOA in back. I just haven't got the springs removed yet. Just thinking ahead.

LC_Hamma · 07-06-09, 06:52 AM

Been a while since I read your thread but you did mention that in the very 1st post. I'd go w/ the Saginaw Scout box rather than the 60 box as it's beefier. Progress is lookin

landcruisnman · 08-05-09, 10:28 AM

Well, it's time to do the suspension. I've got it over at my buddy's Fab shop in Oceanside, and we're going to attempt a SOA rear and 3-link front. We've got the old rear out and need to fab up some mounts for the FJ62 springs going in the rear. I'll post more as we go.

PabloCruise · 08-05-09, 01:44 PM

Is it snowing in Carlsbad?

landcruisnman · 08-05-09, 03:35 PM

I think those are little UFO's cruzin around the shop checking out our project

sturobertson40 · 08-07-09, 11:08 AM

Fantastic thread man! I love the history of this truck. How many times have you painted it? Just trying to finish my frame-off on my '72. Hope to keep it as long as you have yours.

Stu

landcruisnman · 08-07-09, 11:43 AM

Stu,
Well, It's been Primer Grey 3 time, Blue, Red, Greenish(all rattle can). Then I sprung for the $$ and had it done in Silver. That was 13 years ago now, so after I'm done with the resto, I'm shooting for a Silverish, Blueish, Greyish color of some kind. We'll have to see. Good luch on your project, and don't ever sell it, you'll regret it.
Later
Pat

sturobertson40 · 08-07-09, 01:23 PM

Thanks Pat. Ain't that true! My wife says she'll never let me sell it either b/c then I'll want another one and do this all over again. I love your ragtop 55. Really looks cool. Could be neat in a stock-ish style two-tone. Anyway, mad props man.

merbesfield · 08-07-09, 07:57 PM

Looks great. Love the history and the pics. That is a cruiser you will never sell. Be sure you take the time to treat the rust you expose when you open up those panels. You should also look into the penetrating oils and waxes that will stop that rust from coming back once you are finished. Here is a link to some of the discussion within my build and another on the subject. Good luck.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj45-owners-...ml#post4672874

http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...ml#post4672898

Ginzu · 08-13-09, 10:04 AM

Great thread! Just sold a topless piggy to Hillbilly LX, hoping he'll get it back on the road. How about bright orange for the frame? Please keep the pic (old and new) coming, good inspiration!

GLTHFJ60 · 08-13-09, 11:48 AM

landcruisnman · 08-13-09, 03:38 PM

We'll we got some rear spring perchs mocked up and are probably going to modify the body mount back here. Not a problem though. Should have the rear done by the end of next week. Thanks to my buddies at Richer Racing in Oceanside for all the fab and support.

I'll post em as I take em. Later all.

landcruisnman · 08-13-09, 03:40 PM

Yah. Mas pictorials.

landcruisnman · 08-24-09, 05:26 PM

We'll, we got the rear end all mocked up where it's pretty much going to be. We just need to check the pinion angle and we can weld it up. I still need to add the traction bar. We'll tackle that next. Then off to the front 3 link