Run Piggie run

[JackA]

I have been lurking and reading for awhile now. I appreciate all the info. Now it's time for an intro and some pix, cause everybody loves pictures.............I bought this Piggie after seeing it on the local CraigsList. I am currently building restoring a 1964 / 1969 40 series (build up here my FJ40 build.........BTG Lite - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board) , but it has been on hold till buggy wheeling season is over (which is after Memorial weekend cause it gets too hot). In the meantime, the 55 is getting some attention.
I bought this 1970 from the grandson of the original owner. I have all the paperwork and manuals plus an ear full of stories. It's an AZ truck but was rolled one day on a snowy road. No rust and has very few PO mods. It had been sitting since 95-97. I replaced the headgasket, rebuilt the carb, cleaned and painted the wheels, got some new to me tires, new OEM hubcaps (thanks Trollhole for the info), replaced the rear window gear, and generally just cleaned it up. Made it's first trip around the block yesterday.

 

[JackA]

Here's the cleaned up pix

 

[Vitesse_6]

WOW, Thats a nice looking pig!
A rollover you say, What kind of damage, I cant tell from the pic's
Nice choice on removing the rear bumper

 

[PabloCruise]

Where did the winch go?

Nice Pig!

 

[JackA]

The winch was an electrical hazard, so it had to go. I have pretty much cleaned up all the PO mods. The next major project is to fix and straighten the windshield frame and install some glass. Then it's time for emissions and registration.

 

[LC_Hamma]

Looks clean & *mostly straight - good score! I've heard windshields are scarce. Good luck finding one ;p
Any future steering & braking upgrades planned? Great for you that it spent it's life in AZ. Oxidation repair is

 

[romegadave]

Jack,
Welcomeand let me say what a clean rig...very nice. As one of the members of the rust bucket brigade, I am envious. Read the threads and you will find much knowledge from our pig leaders. So many of them have done great work and are willing to share. Haven't seen a tan and white rig in a while.dave

 

[Pighead]

That underhood shot took my breath away...beautiful!
Emissions check on a 1970? That's barbaric.

 

[RHINO]

hey jack ! lookin good man and that 40 is just plain awesome.

 

[JackA]

Thanks man. I spend alot of time working on the projects. I should have more pix up soon.

 

[JackA]

Thanks to Norm, aka OffRoad Rage, I picked up a parts rig. It's 72 that has lead a rough life. It does have a few select parts I need though. So far, I swapped in the seat belts. They cleaned up suprisingly well. Most even had the factory tags.

 

[JackA]

The Piggie got some lovin". I winched the front bumper into some sort of shape. I stole the bumper off the rear of the 72 and treated it too. Here's what I ended up with:

 

[JackA]

and the rear

 

[RHINO]

ya coulda hammered out a couple of the dents couldnt ya?? geez man.

 

[rfj62]

Awesome

Are there any more out there like that? I love it!!! Wish I had it!

 

[oldfj40]

Nice looking Pig.

If you make it anywhere near as nice as that 40 it's going to be incredible.Keep up this thread with your progress.

 

[Ming89FJ62]

Nice swine and nice find with the donor. Welcome to the world of piggie mania.

 

[Lee777]

Wow, so thats what stock bumpers look like, Excellent! Keep up the good work

Welcome to "PigAnon" (Pig restoration addictions group).

Lee

 

[JackA]

Thanks guys. I installed some new tie rods ends I had from the 40 project. I then tore out the headliner and removed the windshield to check the damage. Here it is.

 

[JackA]

Some friends stop with a porta power and this is how it turned out. Pretty good I think. I pulled the good windshield from the donor piggie and will try and reinstall later this afternoon. Almost ready for the road...................aleast alittle closer