Build 1978 FJ55 BATPIG

[Cruisers and Co]

@gonzopancho just read the whole thread and I gotta say it just reaffirms the fact that I'm absolutely going to need a pig at some point.... Great build, the detail is awesome!

If the heat shields aren't enough you could slide some 1/4" heat shield products heat shield armor in between the pipe and the heat shield. We use their 1/2" stuff on our turbo downpipes and it does a wicked job of keeping the heat in.

Heatshield Armor®

Heatshield Armor exhaust heat shield blocks radiant exhaust heat to protect wiring, hoses, and under-hood components while improving overall heat control.

www.heatshieldproducts.com

 

[gonzopancho]

@gonzopancho just read the whole thread and I gotta say it just reaffirms the fact that I'm absolutely going to need a pig at some point....

I have one you could start with.

Great build, the detail is awesome!

thanks

If the heat shields aren't enough you could slide some 1/4" heat shield products heat shield armor in between the pipe and the heat shield. We use their 1/2" stuff on our turbo downpipes and it does a wicked job of keeping the heat in.

Heatshield Armor®

Heatshield Armor exhaust heat shield blocks radiant exhaust heat to protect wiring, hoses, and under-hood components while improving overall heat control.

www.heatshieldproducts.com

yeah, the plan is that all of the heat shielding gets a material similar to that. Not that the 2F really puts out that much heat. There will be heat and sound insulation on the floors as well.

The whole exhaust (and header) gets ceramic coated, too.

 

[bobm]

@gonzopancho just read the whole thread and I gotta say it just reaffirms the fact that I'm absolutely going to need a pig at some point.... Great build, the detail is awesome!

If the heat shields aren't enough you could slide some 1/4" heat shield products heat shield armor in between the pipe and the heat shield. We use their 1/2" stuff on our turbo downpipes and it does a wicked job of keeping the heat in.

Heatshield Armor®

Heatshield Armor exhaust heat shield blocks radiant exhaust heat to protect wiring, hoses, and under-hood components while improving overall heat control.

www.heatshieldproducts.com

Well, you should dig a lot Deeper because there is a lot of high end builds here @scrapdaddy , @J Mack , @Megadoomer , @RUSH55 , @fj55-100 @riderjgs and so many more. Join da club and keep it in the cellar

 

[riderjgs]

Well, you should dig a lot Deeper because there is a lot of high end builds here @scrapdaddy , @J Mack , @Megadoomer , @RUSH55 , @fj55-100 @riderjgs and so many more. Join da club and keep it in the cellar

Honored to be in that crowd. Don’t know if it’s deserved.

 

[RUSH55]

Don’t forget @NikP , @landcruisnman, @YukonCruisers , @abqcruiser , @Sheck44 ,
@xtiaan2000

 

[bobm]

Numerous.

 

[gonzopancho]

Happy Father’s Day to the sty.

 

[gonzopancho]

A view of the exhaust that won’t be seen again

 

[gonzopancho]

Filling all those little holes

 

[gonzopancho]

Pork roast on a spit

 

[gonzopancho]

<opening bars of “Baba O’Riley” play>

*record scratch*
*freeze frame*

Yup, that’s me. You’re probably wondering how I ended up in this situation…

 

[RUSH55]

Yup, that’s me. You’re probably wondering how I ended up in this situation…

Not me. I saw this coming from MILES away.

 

[gonzopancho]

Not me. I saw this coming from MILES away.

You misspelled “months”.

 

[RUSH55]

You misspelled “months”.

That too

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Don't forget the frame - while you're in there.

 

[DTC72]

Jim - amazing what you are doing to BATPig!!! Looking like doubtful/no for PP24?

 

[gonzopancho]

Jim - amazing what you are doing to BATPig!!! Looking like doubtful/no for PP24?

Pretty doubtful.

More because there is a MIL situation developing in OKC and something in Libby, MT that I need to go take care of…

Also, all the camping gear is in Texas. I can fix that with an expensive trip to REI or similar, but I got enough of sleeping on the ground in 7 years as the Scoutmaster of a Scout Troop.

 

[gonzopancho]

Don't forget the frame - while you're in there.

the frame is not forgotten, nor are the axle housings.

 

[gonzopancho]

Blasting complete. Body shop and blaster had a small window to get it in and out. Next window would have been 2-6 weeks out.

next: Finish the little bit of fab.

Then back to paint.

 

[gonzopancho]

Had to get the tape off ASAP..