1978 FJ55 BATPIG (4 Viewers)

[PabloCruise]

Before and after

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Straight and true...

 

[gonzopancho]

Straighten the grille before powder.

Why do these all bend?

 

[scottryana]

Because people jam their hands in there to release the hood latch.

Why do these all bend?

 

[bobm]

Thats factory! Shouldve left it

 

[Ol Yeller]

Thats factory! Shouldve left it

Beat me to it Bob!

 

[gonzopancho]

So developing snowballing plans:

Guy in Idaho had a h55f / split case w/ 3:1 lo-range and PB straight from @orangefj45 that became homeless when I bought an all new 1fz-fe/h152f setup for the stretched 1963 40 build there.

So into BATPIG it goes.

@FJ60Cam had just finished a 4.4L / sniper / hyperspark 2F that I was going to put in a truck at @samc2447’s place, but …

into BATPIG it goes.

A copy of my header already arrived in Idaho. Rest of exhaust will be stainless.

 

[tucker74]

Holy project creep Batman, you’ll be driving this in 18mos at this rate . Keep up the good work, my armchair is ready for the big game!

 

[gonzopancho]

Holy project creep Batman, you’ll be driving this in 18mos at this rate . Keep up the good work, my armchair is ready for the big game!

already blew past the 5,000 limit

it would be a mistake to *start* thinking about a Mosley 2F and a h55f if I didn't already have them on a pallet.

 

[RUSH55]

Good grief
Here we go, Snowball!

 

[gonzopancho]

"37... in a row?"

 

[FJ60Cam]

True story, this motor is #37

 

[gonzopancho]

Bunch o’ stuff ready for the powder coat shop. Some of this (4plus bumper, widened wheels) is for the 72 fzj40.

 

[Sheck44]

Gonzo, silly question I know ... but what colour is above the 40 done in ?

Cheers
Steve

 

[gonzopancho]

Gonzo, silly question I know ... but what colour is above the 40 done in ?

Cheers
Steve

Heath Grey (113) but lots of people, including Mrs. T think it’s green.

 

[gonzopancho]

It does change hue (a lot!) in different light.

 

[Sheck44]

Thank you ... cannot believe the change in colour in the lighting
I am nearing the end of my decision on colour for the 55 project, and leaning to this shade of colouring

Cheers
Steve

 

[PabloCruise]

Because people jam their hands in there to release the hood latch.

x2, that was going to be my vote!

 

[PabloCruise]

A copy of my header already arrived in Idaho. Rest of exhaust will be stainless.

Ooh... Can't wait to see pics!

 

[PabloCruise]

"37... in a row?"

The cat's reaction is priceless...

 

[PabloCruise]

It does change hue (a lot!) in different light.

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She's all like, "What color do you want me to be?"