1977 FJ55

[Radd Cruisers]

Looking to pickup a 55 next week down in Oregon, was wondering about the complete rubber kits at around 1800$, are they any good or worth the cash?

Also, is Soda blasting one of the better ways to restore the body?

Andy lastly, I have been swayed by diesel cruiser head Andre to maybe do a frame off and was thinking of building a jig of some sort to hold the body?

This will be my first build truck for myself after almost ten years of restoring other peoples cruisers.

Thanks
Rob

 

[Radd Cruisers]

Thanks, thats a lot of great information.


I will have to start with the rear window, I find one and fix the motor or gear?

Rob

 

[toddslater]

Rob,

I have rear window glass with a working motor/regulator a stones throw away from where this piggie is in St. Johns. Shoot me a PM if your interested.

Todd

 

[Radd Cruisers]

Koool, I will contact you when we get down your way.

PM sent.

Thanks
Rob

 

[PabloCruise]

I got a NOS tailgate inner felt piece from cruiser_guy So obviously, fit perfectly.

I got reproduction window "hold" rubber when they popped up here. VERY nice pieces also.

Do you have links to these pieces?

 

[Radd Cruisers]

Do you have links to these pieces?

Not sure if you got your answer Pablo?

I will be picking up the 55 on Sunday, hard to believe and looking forward to a new project after many years.

We will be hauling it up in a TRD supercharged 100 series.

Hope to maybe visit with some cruiser folks.


Rob

 

[PabloCruise]

Not sure if you got your answer Pablo?

Rob

Negative! I guess I can search for your posts, but if you remember where you found these items, I would be interested in seeing them...

Thanks!

 

[scottryana]

Awesome! Can't wait to see what you decide to do!

I am sure this will be a killer project!

Not sure if you got your answer Pablo?

I will be picking up the 55 on Sunday, hard to believe and looking forward to a new project after many years.

We will be hauling it up in a TRD supercharged 100 series.

Hope to maybe visit with some cruiser folks.


Rob

 

[Radd Cruisers]

Awesome! Can't wait to see what you decide to do!

I am sure this will be a killer project!

Thanks, again another stumbling block, my job ended this week and I have decided against spending the money.

Had the cash in hand, but my kids and wife are my number one concern.

Hope to build something in the future.

Cheers

Rob

 

[PabloCruise]

Definitely take care of the family first and foremost - there will be Piggies out there...

So I am curious - is Radd Cruisers your business?

 

[Radd Cruisers]

Definitely take care of the family first and foremost - there will be Piggies out there...

So I am curious - is Radd Cruisers your business?

Was for over 8 years, sold it two years ago.

Miss the work, not the headache of owning a bussiness.

Thanks

Rob