Build 1978 FJ55 BATPIG

[gonzopancho]

where did you get the springs? New a front and rear set without cutting and welding.

New fronts. PO had already converted the rear to use a 75 series OME heavy. Now fronts are OME heavy as well. Hope it lifts the nose a bit.

 

[PabloCruise]

Nice!
I’ll be watching what mods you need to do to the floor and trans tunnel for H55.

 

[gonzopancho]

Nice!
I’ll be watching what mods you need to do to the floor and trans tunnel for H55.

none needed for just the H55F, other than typically a slight move of the shifter hole.

but the 40s and 55s don't have a lot of room near (to the right of) the gas pedal, so notching the cover is a way to address that.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

I’m keeping the stainless trim windshield and cargo area seals. They’re in good shape.

Wow; very nice so far. You're really moving along on this pig. Keep me in mind if you ever decide to go with new seals. Great to see that you're able to use them.

 

[gonzopancho]

Wow; very nice so far. You're really moving along on this pig. Keep me in mind if you ever decide to go with new seals. Great to see that you're able to use them.

I still have you in mind, depending on what happens with this body

 

[gonzopancho]

Mosley 4.4L 2F in da house.

 

[gonzopancho]

there are no songs about the 2F engine, but there should be.

 

[RUSH55]

“I hear that 2F a-comin’,
It’s comin’ ‘round the bend,
It ain’t had the valves adjusted since I don’t know when,
Driver’s dropped it into third, foot mashed to the floor,
Eyes watering from exhaust fumes, bound for Pig Party 2024….”

 

[J Mack]

there are no songs about the 2F engine, but there should be.

 

[gonzopancho]

Soon I’ll be…

 

[scrapdaddy]

I was going to say " Swan Song"

 

[gonzopancho]

I was going to say " Swan Song"

The hammer of the gods
Will drive our ships to new lands

 

[greenbeast]

none needed for just the H55F, other than typically a slight move of the shifter hole.

but the 40s and 55s don't have a lot of room near (to the right of) the gas pedal, so notching the cover is a way to address that.

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Love to see pics when you do that! Both pigs getting the H55

 

[gonzopancho]

“I hear that 2F a-comin’,
It’s comin’ ‘round the bend,
It ain’t had the valves adjusted since I don’t know when,
Driver’s dropped it into third, foot mashed to the floor,
Eyes watering from exhaust fumes, bound for Pig Party 2024….”

When I was just a baby,
My mama told me, “Son
Always drive Toyota
And please, son,
drive nice ones”,
So I revved the Mosley 2F,
And then side-stepped the clutch,
Then the friction disc exploded,
I’m stranded, Pretty much.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

When I was just a baby,
My mama told me, “Son
Always drive Toyota
And please, son,
drive nice ones”,
So I revved the Mosley 2F,
And then side-stepped the clutch,
Then the friction disc exploded,
I’m stranded, Pretty much.

When I was just an old man
My inner child said, “son”
Don’t ever let a Rover
Or a Chevota get past you son

I shot a block to Mosley
And three years now have gone
Now that big 2F
Is gonna turn me on

 

[scrapdaddy]

You guys are good!

 

[RUSH55]

When I was just a baby,
My mama told me, “Son
Always drive Toyota
And please, son,
drive nice ones”,
So I revved the Mosley 2F,
And then side-stepped the clutch,
Then the friction disc exploded,
I’m stranded, Pretty much.

When I was just an old man
My inner child said, “son”
Don’t ever let a Rover
Or a Chevota get past you son

I shot a block to Mosley
And three years now have gone
Now that big 2F
Is gonna turn me on

 

[bobm]

You guys are good!

They all Drunk

 

[WarDamnEagle]

They all Drunk

It was a nice Barola last night. Went perfect with the Baked Ziti.

 

[RUSH55]

No Jameson on Sunday. Had to have some Scotch with the corned beef and cabbage.