FJ-55 Registry

jtrock26 · 03-10-08, 10:15 PM

Having trouble posting pics. They are apparently too large. Think I got the one from when I bought my '72 to work. I have others with the suspension mods and 35" BFG's hopefully to show soon!

jtrock26 · 03-10-08, 10:58 PM

Trying to post other pics

romegadave · 04-22-08, 09:18 PM

Can't remember if I sent info for registry:

Owner: Dave Davis
Rome, Georgia
1969 Fj55
Vin# FJ55514390
No Mods

Rusty55 · 05-31-08, 06:09 PM

Pictures soon
Current Equipment

Rust: lots of it
Frame is in good condition

Still Fixing a homemade spring over lift
Installed High steer New drag link and a few other parts.
Installed Power steering box from a 97 F-250 had new telescoping steering linkage built at a drive line shop, I still need hoses to the pump.

Chevy 350 4 speed and np205 transfercase

1990 toyota pickup rear end installed and turned and drive lines rebuilt still need shocks and shock mounts

Front double long travel shocks and hoop installed, factory shock mount taken off.

eperry0303 · 06-13-08, 01:54 PM

Owner: Eli Perry
Located: Boise, ID
Year: 1979
VIN: FJ55104094

Found my Pig in a field in Central Idaho, hasn't run for 3-4 years. I was in the process of buying a fixer upper house when I spotted this pig, so the timing wasn't ideal to buy this piggie, but couldn't resist. I haven't had the resources or time to do anything to it yet, but planning on swapping a 5.3 Vortec into it, making this my do-all rig for fishing, camping, dial driver, etc.

Has stock AC and PS, although I still don't know what worls and what doesn't. Standard rust, probabaly cut out the rockers and replace with square tubing, PS rear corner needs some work too, but other than that, not bad body-wise.

Pawpower · 07-20-08, 11:53 AM

Vince Bell
Inman, South Carolina
Year: 1974 FJ55
Vin: I will update, at work right now.
MODS: She has a 2F Engine under her hood.

Just purchased her on Friday. So I have not had alot of time to look over, and process all what I need or will do. She has not run in about 3 years, so that is my first fix. The battery is no good, but, the rear window works, all lights, brake lights, turn signals, she will turn over, but the gas cable is unhooked. Clutch does not work, unsure of what is broken. I will update with photos and information.

HvyJet · 08-09-08, 08:07 PM

This little piggy came to market in Alaska via Washington State in 2003 after a fair restore attempt by a not so interested owner. Mostly original except for some missing Smog controls. I m in the process of dolling her up with parts from used 55 s and what s available from the dealership.

Best regards to all piggies.

cruiser_guy · 08-29-08, 07:30 PM

Guatemala City, Guatemala, Central America
or
Cranbrook, B.C., Canada
1976 FJ55
FJ5559423
Mods: turbocharged 3B diesel, H41 low range four speed, three speed transfer case 3.70 gears, 2 1/2" lift 33x9.5x15 BFG MT's, factory PTO winch, 50 gal. long range tank, modified factory A/C, Second Skin sound deadener under OEM rubber mat under carpet, dark window tint (for security and solar control), dual nationality (Canadian/Guatemalan)!!!

Build thread http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj55-iron-pi...guatemala.html

Plans: return interior to complete stock (on the lookout for good interior vinyl door panels for front doors), rebuild steering box and replace TRE's, drag link and steering stabilizer (done '08), rear tire carrier (I got to put it somewhere)

Community plans: brass replacement rear window gear (done '07, no plans for another run), OEM style scuff/sill plates in aluminum (done '09, no plans for second run), long range tanks, repro fenders, quarter panels.

Here's a few photos: as we first got it in British Columbia, on the California coastline, as it now stands in Guatemala City, Guatemala

Rusty55 · 10-09-08, 05:28 PM

I just posted a picture gallery to see the body work happening.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/members/rust...1976-fj55.html

BigWill · 10-09-08, 05:55 PM

Name: Will Adams
Location: St Augustine Fl.
Year: 1973
VIN: ? Its raining....
Email: bigwillse@aol.com
Mods: currently 350 chevy, crower cam, head work, edelbrock intake, holley carb, HEI, headers. Stock 4 speed and tcase with hays clutch. no lift...yet....32 BFG all terrains.

Future mods: engine freshening, SOA, 4" roughcountry springs, anti flip shackles, 39"s? a/c....its Fl it gets hot here...

currently in tear down stage!

Redear · 10-18-08, 02:40 PM

Seth Kent
1973
fj5538351
Denver, CO
sethkent (at) mac (dot) com
Rocker pannels cut off. Headliner torn out. Thinking about pulling the doors of as they barely work anyway. Very good running FrankenF with headers. 3 on the floor.

dwsmith · 10-23-08, 04:21 PM

1977 FJ55
VIN FJ5569533
99.9% stock (all but wheels)
Australian, RH drive
ambi doors
Gainesville, FL
Dwsmith@ufl.edu

cml25 · 11-15-08, 01:23 PM

Owners Name: Chet Lamis
Year: 1974
VIN: FJ5539435
Email: chetlamis@gmail.com
State FJ-55 resides: Arizona, Gilbert
Any Modifications: Long Range Fuel Tank.. Gutting it out,
going back to stock.

Pictures:

cml25 · 11-15-08, 01:25 PM

Double post

AussieReice · 11-21-08, 01:32 PM

Reice Brummett
1973 FJ55
Yakima Washington
Ill get the vin
SB283, 3" Shackles Lift, 33" AT, Mossy Oak interior

I Have always loved the Pig. When i was a kid our family rig was a 1976 FJ55 and that is when it all started. Hopefully soon will have it where i want it to be both inside and out.

Sixty's Guy · 11-21-08, 02:35 PM

Here is my 1975 FJ55. I bought here from Ballarat here in Aus and it was originally used by the SES in Vistoria. It has extremely little rust. It is a slow project and I just want to get here to a decent condition - not immaculate, but presentable and neat.

Mods so far;
Replaced the Sunraysias and 31" tyres for 16" split rims and 7.60R16 tyres
Raised springs - mix of 60 series OME springs in the front and custom packs in the rear.
Belton greaseable shackles, pins and bushes
Bilstein shocks all around
Twin thermo fans

Future Mods;
Power steering - halfway through this now
Remove LPG and make it petrol only (requires new petrol tank)
Disk brakes - have half the equipment for this.
Remove PTO winch and ugly bull bar
Paint respray

landcruisnman · 12-07-08, 08:48 PM

Pat Fourmont
Carlsbad, California
1972,74 FJ55
Mid 80's 5spd(Japan)and T-case
Mid 80's front Disc's
Been a soft top its whole life.
4"spring lift with 35's
SBC350
Full Cage
VIN":FJ5539488
Future Mods:
Coil Link Front
SOA Rear
Frame off
PS(what kind?)
Epoxy Paint

landcruisnman · 12-07-08, 09:17 PM

Oh yah. My email is
landcruisnman@yahoo.com
I've had this cruzer for 18 years now, and it's my 4th one. I just live them.
Pat

landcruisnman · 12-08-08, 12:02 AM

How do you post pics?? I've got some cool ones.

cml25 · 12-08-08, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landcruisnman

How do you post pics?? I've got some cool ones.

I use Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket it's free and easy. Just upload pictures and paste the img link and the pictures show in your post.

JAW81 · 01-04-09, 08:55 PM

Owners Name: James Wiehe
Year: Jun 1971
VIN: FJ5522404
Email: jameswiehe@gmail.com
State FJ-55 resides: Colorado
Any Modifications: Chevy 350, 4 spd, Ranger 2 spd OD, front discs, add-a-leaf

cork426 · 01-04-09, 10:28 PM

Name: Sean C.
Year: 1974
VIN: Let me look
Email
State FJ-55 resides: Mojave Desert, California
Any Modifications: Stereo, Chrome Wheels, 48 Gallon long range tank.

Future Mods
Complete frame off restoration to mostly factory specs. Power Steering, Bucket Seats, Vintage Air System.

Other Info: Daily Driver.

Vitesse_6 · 01-11-09, 01:42 PM

Brian Passey
1974
FJ5542124
ltltlc@hotmail.com
SLC, Utah
Hand painted exterior

welder610 · 01-21-09, 09:26 AM

Name: Donnan C.
year: 1978
Vin: Fj5585101
Location: Thermopolis, WY

Found it at the salvage yard way in the back. Bought it on Jan 9th hasn't been run in five years, she runs now. Bone stock minus the air pump and emissions equip. 1 stock rim, the spare.

bigpig · 01-24-09, 07:47 PM

G'day everyone. I thought its time i put up my 55 project. Ive inherited this 74' 55 series from my grandfather, is been around australia 3 times so far in its life, is pretty much standard with a 8000lb Thomas winch and full length roof rack. Not much rust, as the doors got the old sump oil treatment many times but chassy needs blasting as its been on the beach quite a bit. The 60 series is my spare parts cover, it has a 2006 5ltr mustang V8 with 5 spd, powersteer and AC which ill be transfering across.
I would love to put it on top of its springs but we will see what the engineer says about that.

After long reserch on this site Im planing to put every thing on even the front and rear axles. if the spring over lifts it 6 inches at least it will be 3 inches wider. Ill get some tractor slasher drive shafts to handle the anges and put on hi steer. still cant help think swapping bodies would be easier but alot of fellas have said the 55's chassis is more robust. finish it off whith a set of 16in high 10 wide cromies with 35 in tires.

mmmmm, still a long way to go.....

mick

timmbuck2 · 01-26-09, 10:51 AM

Owners Name: Timm Buchanan
Year: 1976
VIN: FJ55needtocheck
Email: timmbuck2@yahoo.com
State FJ-55 resides: Colorado
Any Modifications: None yet. Added steelies for now

Rock Hill Fj55 · 01-29-09, 07:10 AM

romegadave · 01-29-09, 08:00 PM

Rock,

You look like you're doin' it the right way. Looking forward to your progress!! Cheers, dave

Rock Hill Fj55 · 01-30-09, 03:18 PM

I took her all the way down to bear metal. I mean every little bracket, nut, and screw. Gess thats why I am on year two of the build. Long way to go yet!!!

cjltlc · 02-09-09, 09:43 PM

1972 FJ5524384 Current status deceased, I still have the carcass.
Was a 307 Chevy/3 speed/2 barrel carb.
I used it as a daily driver when I purchased it in 1985, while mud racing it I rolled it. It then became my budget racer. Manifolds were inverted with both exhausting out the right side of the hood, air intake routed into the interior which had been gutted and a roll bar installed.
This is the last photo while alive.I was overly aggressive

(translation: STUPID) when jumping up out of a dry pond. It was approx 12ft in the air. FJ55s don't like landings. RF & LR tires blew, RF spring and front output on trans case broke, front driveshaft went thru the oil pan. The seat buckled the floor, the roll bar bent the roof. However the photo did make it into Four Wheeler Mag Ugly Truck Contest.
The 55 was then used as a flagpole base for several years at our mud race track. Muddy Run Raceway