Builds My 55 project. (1 Viewer)

[FRIZZLEFRY]

I figured I would post this up in here since I didnt make too many friends in the 40-55 forum when I posted up my project idea.And I cant really put this in the 55 forum because I think someone would find out where I live and hurt me. ;p So here it is.

This is my 69 FJ55.

Its hard to get a pic of the damage but there are a hundred or so dimples from the inside out from someone beating out dents from the inside.Also rust in the common roof areas.

 

[FRIZZLEFRY]

Another shot of the roof.

I think I am going to go for something like this idea for the roof.

Im putting the 55 body on my chevy frame This is my Chevy.

 

[FRIZZLEFRY]

The shop is at my buddys house and this is his buggy

This is another friends truck in the shop.Both are on 49" IROKs

 

[2badfjs]

cool rigs
keep us posted

 

[agent orange]

That dozer buggy looks sick, im not always a big buggie fan but that one is sweet.

So, how closely does the chevy frame match the 55 body? Its not a dumb thing to do, why take the time to swap in 60s and a sbc and s*** when you can just drop the body on top and call it done.

-Matt

 

[Dmax]

Sounds sweet keep us posted

 

[Half Wacked aka Split Pea]

Nice We want more pics, I wish I had a shop like that to use, build that 55, Keep us posted

 

[Gumby]

The 55 forum doesn't call me names and I post up projects that make purists cringe all the time, including chopping the top off this spring.

I'm gonna go all the way to the front doors and put a 4Skinner soft top on it

 

[freds40]

So what's the ETA on completion Chris? I need to get cought up with you guys again this summer. I've been itching for rocks to test out my latest project but right now it's only ice on Bald. http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=19561.0

 

[snailwagon]

I'm another 55 guy that doesn't take offense. I like the feeling of cutting sheet metal off a cruiser, and not replacing it. 55's have too much metal anyways. Since your name is in reference of the colonel himself, how about I send you some very rusty fenders in exchange for those before you chop them

So what is the purpose of the frame swap? My 55 frames hold up better than any chevy frame (I've killed 2 when I was younger). Is it just to utilize a drivetrain setup that is already tuned in while avoiding the high costs of cruisers? What's going to happen to the ass end of the pig? And out of curiousity, what's gonna happen with the fuel tank?

 

[weak-link]

nice! let me know if you need a hand, I'll try to drag Brenden along.

 

[PKP80]

nice...can't wait to see what you guys do to it....do take pics and keep us up to date.

 

[tlcruiser66]

I saw this in 40 tech and still think it's a badass idea. I personally dig anyone who want's to try something new .
Go for it man and good luck. Looking forward to seeing your progress.


Kevin

 

[FRIZZLEFRY]

That dozer buggy looks sick, im not always a big buggie fan but that one is sweet.

So, how closely does the chevy frame match the 55 body? Its not a dumb thing to do, why take the time to swap in 60s and a sbc and **** when you can just drop the body on top and call it done.

-Matt

That buggy is a beast Propane fed 502,465,Klune,and a Lomax.Its been in Four Wheeler and was an alternate for last years Top Truck.

The frames a a bit different but Im going to rework some stuff as to run very little or no body lift.And yes,way easier to swap bodies

 

[FRIZZLEFRY]

The 55 forum doesn't call me names and I post up projects that make purists cringe all the time, including chopping the top off this spring.

I'm gonna go all the way to the front doors and put a 4Skinner soft top on it

Im gonna do the rest of the top like this pic (cut out the center)but leave a little more after the windshield and make a soft top for it.Want to keep it somewhat element free in the cab

Chris

 

[FRIZZLEFRY]

So what's the ETA on completion Chris? I need to get cought up with you guys again this summer. I've been itching for rocks to test out my latest project but right now it's only ice on Bald. http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=19561.0

Long time, no talk

Thats a good looking project you got going there.I hope to be done by the time the snow thaws

 

[freds40]

Long time, no talk

Definately! Let alone wheeling.
I cought Noel before TTC and he talked me into running a Lomax in mine. I'm happy he did.

If you need any extra hands to turn wrenches or an extra body to heft around tubs let me know.

 

[FRIZZLEFRY]

I'm another 55 guy that doesn't take offense. I like the feeling of cutting sheet metal off a cruiser, and not replacing it. 55's have too much metal anyways. Since your name is in reference of the colonel himself, how about I send you some very rusty fenders in exchange for those before you chop them

So what is the purpose of the frame swap? My 55 frames hold up better than any chevy frame (I've killed 2 when I was younger). Is it just to utilize a drivetrain setup that is already tuned in while avoiding the high costs of cruisers? What's going to happen to the ass end of the pig? And out of curiousity, what's gonna happen with the fuel tank?

Those fenders have rust in the bottoms,ya just cant see it

Im using the Chevy frame because I have everything on it I could ever want and its all mounted already.Way easier to swap a body than mount all of my stuff in the Toy frame.As far as the back,I have not decided yet.Not sure about the fuel tank either.The 55 one is sweet cuz it is mounted up so high,but I like the capacity of the Blazer tank.I need to get the body mounted and then I will decide.

Chris

 

[snailwagon]

Looking forward to see the beast somewhere down the line.

 

[FRIZZLEFRY]

Got the cab off this weekend