Thanks to TXJAKE, who traded for my 80, I am the proud new owner of this 1969 piggy, #816 (built in 68). This is such a new experience for me! After 5 years of driving and working on pigs, I find myself worried about where I park so the paint stays nice. And the door hinge pins are tight, so no tricks are required to close the doors and keep them closed. And no leaks! Life is good… Here are a few details of what is and what is to be:
-Gray and white Zolotone industrial paint with fresh coat of automotive glossy paint by MAACO over it, white bed liner on roof
-2F engine and four speed/xfer case from a 77, stock carb, desmogged
-BFG 33 x 12.5's on MT Classics, spacers in front to (mostly) clear fenders
-45 gallon MAF fuel tank, no level indication
-Sunroof and custom interior dome and directional map lights
-New headliner, which makes the carpet and upholstery look old and faded
-SOR spare tire mount in cargo area
-Custom tube bumpers, expedition size with room for winch and cargo, air reservoir in front
-AM/FM cassette stero
Soon to come, as time and money allow, mostly in order of priority:
-Ford F150 or GM equivalent front bucket seats with integral seat belts
-Headlight relay mod and some real headlights
-CD stereo, iPod/iPhone ready or w/Bluetooth adapter, upgraded speakers
-Center console w/cup holders at front and rear (and if locks too, all the better)
-New carpet and upholstery
-High Lift jack (it’s in the garage, ready to go)
-Bike rack mod for rear “shelf” bumper
-Disk brake front axle, with associated booster and proportioning valve
-Winch
-Kinder gentler springs
-SOA and shackle reversal (so maybe cut and turn front axel change above)
-o.k., been spoiled by the 80, maybe A/C one day.....
-Gray and white Zolotone industrial paint with fresh coat of automotive glossy paint by MAACO over it, white bed liner on roof
-2F engine and four speed/xfer case from a 77, stock carb, desmogged
-BFG 33 x 12.5's on MT Classics, spacers in front to (mostly) clear fenders
-45 gallon MAF fuel tank, no level indication
-Sunroof and custom interior dome and directional map lights
-New headliner, which makes the carpet and upholstery look old and faded
-SOR spare tire mount in cargo area
-Custom tube bumpers, expedition size with room for winch and cargo, air reservoir in front
-AM/FM cassette stero
Soon to come, as time and money allow, mostly in order of priority:
-Ford F150 or GM equivalent front bucket seats with integral seat belts
-Headlight relay mod and some real headlights
-CD stereo, iPod/iPhone ready or w/Bluetooth adapter, upgraded speakers
-Center console w/cup holders at front and rear (and if locks too, all the better)
-New carpet and upholstery
-High Lift jack (it’s in the garage, ready to go)
-Bike rack mod for rear “shelf” bumper
-Disk brake front axle, with associated booster and proportioning valve
-Winch
-Kinder gentler springs
-SOA and shackle reversal (so maybe cut and turn front axel change above)
-o.k., been spoiled by the 80, maybe A/C one day.....
dave
