Builds POTM - March, 2014 - Javelina By Pablo Cruise (3 Viewers)

[PabloCruise]

It turns out 4 gallons is not enough to fire a 3FE in a Pig w/ a completely dry tank and dry lines.
It does move the fuel gauge, but I was tired of dealing with the wind. We had wind ~20 MPH most of the day yesterday, and I was finished!
More later...

 

[RUSH55]

Looks like you need to pressurize the tank and spray it with soapy water.

 

[FJBen]

Good times.

 

[PabloCruise]

I got the Pig lit off on her new tank, that felt good!

I'll be curious how clean they got the inside of the tank this time:

The spare tire crossmember fits nicely with this tank, so the 2 tanks are different:

I thought I would see if the spare tire winch still works, so I lubed it up and it works well! The tire hangs down a lot lower than it does on the LX:

 

[RUSH55]

Is that a 28 incher?

 

[PabloCruise]

Is that a 28 incher?

That is a 31x10.5 on a 60 wheel.
It looks like a 33 would fit just fine!

 

[riderjgs]

That is a 31x10.5 on a 60 wheel.
It looks like a 33 would fit just fine!

33 fits fine on mine using the same wheel.

 

[FJBen]

Love that pig!

Thanks again TJ for randomly taking off with me yesterday to drive to Denver and look at the worlds sketchiest 4 runner. '
Let me know when you need help again!

 

[PabloCruise]

Love that pig!

Thanks again TJ for randomly taking off with me yesterday to drive to Denver and look at the worlds sketchiest 4 runner. '
Let me know when you need help again!

Heck yeah @FJBen !
That guy was all, "I has 4Runner; therefore..."

Except...

 

[FJBen]

Even with the $500 offer TJ said, I was like, not sure I want to spend $500 on this glad I didn't

 

[xtiaan2000]

Couldn’t figure out how to put pics in the mailbox.
So this is it. :/

 

[PabloCruise]

Took the Pig out for a nice little Cruise yesterday with @FJBen and @Laughingjackal:
(I was the only gasser)

 

[FJBen]

Took the Pig out for a nice little Cruise yesterday with @FJBen and @Laughingjackal:
(I was the only gasser)

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Good times

That pig flies along great. Around 8000’ I think the old turbo diesels starting getting a good advantage over that gasser.

3FE turbo?

 

[PabloCruise]

Took the Pig out for a nice little Cruise yesterday with @FJBen and @Laughingjackal:
(I was the only gasser)

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@FJBen Put some good detail on our adventures here:

Builds - 1988 BJ74 “Number 1”

You're already doing 90 man, c'mon! "Captain, the engines can't handle much more of this!" Lol 90 kilometers that’s like 21mph.

forum.ih8mud.com

and here:

Builds - 1988 BJ74 “Number 1”

You're already doing 90 man, c'mon! "Captain, the engines can't handle much more of this!" Lol 90 kilometers that’s like 21mph.

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[PabloCruise]

This article featuring Miss Javeline, aka "Party Animal Pig" released online yesterday. It is supposed to be in print tomorrow:

A ‘Pig’ at a Wedding? His Vintage Land Cruiser Is a Party Animal.

TJ Scholand has a pair of Toyota Land Cruisers, and his 1974 FJ55 “Iron Pig” has been in nuptials, collectors’ gatherings and other adventures.

www.wsj.com

 

[wngrog]

This article featuring Miss Javeline, aka "Party Animal Pig" released online yesterday. It is supposed to be in print tomorrow:

A ‘Pig’ at a Wedding? His Vintage Land Cruiser Is a Party Animal.

TJ Scholand has a pair of Toyota Land Cruisers, and his 1974 FJ55 “Iron Pig” has been in nuptials, collectors’ gatherings and other adventures.

www.wsj.com

That’s awesome

 

[PabloCruise]

I needed some help getting the Pig and 40 up to the location before sunrise. @Laughingjackal was willing to help - thank you again!

While the photographer was busy working, @Laughingjackal shared a few pics w/ @FJBen , who worked his magic...

This picture:

After:

 

[PabloCruise]

This one came out fantastic!

Original:

After:

Beautiful...

 

[PabloCruise]

Which led to these - much thanks to @FJBen

 

[bobm]

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