1973 FJ55 12HT conversion

[dogfishlake]

Hey Pat, do you have the clutch pedal on the parts rig. The one I’m working on was converted to auto and all they did was remove the pedal, master and lines. I believe we will go with a soft line to make it easy. If you have it let me know what you need for it. Thanks. Jim

I'll dig through my parts pile later today and see if I have it. Likely it's there though.

 

[dogfishlake]

Hey Pat, do you have the clutch pedal on the parts rig. The one I’m working on was converted to auto and all they did was remove the pedal, master and lines. I believe we will go with a soft line to make it easy. If you have it let me know what you need for it. Thanks. Jim

Jim,
I don't have the pedals. Everything on my parts truck is in boxes. Went through them last night and no findo. I will look again but pretty sure they aren't there

 

[CenTXFJ60]

Not a problem Pat. Really appreciate you digging through your parts stash. I thought about this but need to go look. I was wondering if the clutch pedal off the 61 donor will be a candidate? If not I’ll post a wanted ad in the parts section. Thanks again. Jim

 

[CenTXFJ60]

Need to know how to get the paint code on the 55’s. I checked the vin tag in the engine bay but could not figure out if it was there. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks. Jim

 

[dogfishlake]

FJ55 Color & Spec Chart

 

[dogfishlake]

Not sure where the code is on the truck. Maybe just have to find some original paint on it somewhere and go from the chart?

 

[CenTXFJ60]

Not sure where the code is on the truck. Maybe just have to find some original paint on it somewhere and go from the chart?

Awesome Pat. Should have known it would be Cygnus. I have a 40 (in the junk pile right now ) that color. really like it.

 

[Michael B]

Jim check to see if a pedal from a 40 series will fit, I'm thinking it will.

 

[pregister]

Jim thanks for all the hard work on my FJ55 and thanks to all who are chiming in with advice, parts etc. It certainly takes a village

 

[CenTXFJ60]

You got it Parrish. I’m familiar with the 12HT and enjoying learning about the 55series. This is a nice straight truck...you’ll have plenty of cool things to do after we get the drive train straightened out

 

[CenTXFJ60]

Hey Pat and any other folks that can weigh in. Getting ready to paint the engine bay back to the original Cygnus white. Pulled the block off plate for the clutch master (P.O. had an automatic trans). Noticed that the brake booster covers part of the clutch master hole. Need to use this hole for the new CM, what do you suggest? I’m guessing this is not the original booster.

 

[too tall]

Not trying to hijack but here is a build I did a few years ago. I learned quite a bit about 55's during the process. I like them a lot. Wouldn't mind having one someday.
Quick first pig build

 

[Michael B]

If 55's and 40' have the same booster bolt pattern (and l'd bet they do) City Racers complete unit would work nicely !

 

[CenTXFJ60]

If 55's and 40' have the same booster bolt pattern (and l'd bet they do) City Racers complete unit would work nicely !

Thanks Mike. Going to need to figure out a good alternative. I believe what’s on here is not stock.

 

[CenTXFJ60]

Just finished the 3rd coat of the 73 Cygnus white in the engine bay. Just makes sense to get back to it’s original color in there before we stick the new motor in.

 

[CenTXFJ60]

Not trying to hijack but here is a build I did a few years ago. I learned quite a bit about 55's during the process. I like them a lot. Wouldn't mind having one someday.
Quick first pig build

Just read your build thread. Real shame the truck is in limbo today. Will have a few questions for you as I work through this conversion. Also, do you have more pictures than what you posted? If not I’ll test your memory along the way . Thanks again. Jim

 

[too tall]

It was quite a while ago I realized that I did this build, I'll dig through my pics and see if there might be something that could help you. Feel fee to pm me if there is anything in that build that I can explain better. I think my favorite part was putting the engine back in after it was all cleaned up. Looking good, excited for your progress.