Build 1978 FJ55 BATPIG

[PabloCruise]

Got a gooseneck adapter for the Ford.

Had a pro change the thermostats. 5 hour book time job. Finally bit the bullet on replacing the stock headlights.

Arranged to rent a nice 3 axle trailer.

Going to pickup the 74 55 in Nampa, visit BATPIG in the body shop and head toward PP24. I know it doesn’t really “count” to trailer your pig to the party, but times are rough, man. I have a meeting Monday so I can’t leave before Tuesday, and I have to be in OKC early the following week to move my MIL.

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In my book, a tow Pig is better than no Pig!!!

Over the years we have had an 80 masquerade as a Pig, and I think there was even a Dodge Ram that "identified" as a Pig. Right @RUSH55 ??

 

[PabloCruise]

Trans tunnel tcase shifter and boot portion done.

Front lip shows the overlap, the body side of the tunnel gets trimmed along the tape line.

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Man this Pig is done right!!!

 

[RUSH55]

a Dodge Ram that "identified" as a Pig. Right @RUSH55 ??

“Pretended” or “To pretend to be”

 

[gonzopancho]

I thought my diesel identified as a Prius

 

[riderjgs]

“Pretended” or “To pretend to be”

Have also had @Hank Tank and kids at Rio de Los Pinos in a Jeep identifying as a Pig as well as multiple 60s at various PPs.

 

[bobm]

“Pretended” or “To pretend to be”

No you represented just in a different way

 

[gonzopancho]

Made it to Boise. It hit 107F here today. Recharged the AC in the Ford.

Met the 74 and saw BATPIG for the first time. Swapped all the powder coated bits and the LED headlights from BATPIG to the 74. Going to bleed the brakes, check fluids, etc tomorrow.

Jarbidge tomorrow night.

 

[DTC72]

PP24 time! See you all soon.

 

[gonzopancho]

more heat shields and nick nacks before the body comes off

 

[scrapdaddy]

Very nice work!

 

[DTC72]

Heat shield is a great idea even with lizard skin heat/sound.

 

[gonzopancho]

Seat risers modded and cleaned up. Relocated the rear bolt hole like the front, more clearence for the seat tracks without lifting the seat.

 

[gonzopancho]

Ibid

 

[clrussell]

You’re off site correct and the builder is sending you this?

If so that’s awesome of them. So many little details to share.

 

[gonzopancho]

You’re off site correct and the builder is sending you this?

If so that’s awesome of them. So many little details to share.

Correct. Though I was “on-site” last Wed & Thu.

 

[gonzopancho]

Passenger quarter dents worked out

 

[gonzopancho]

Came out well for as hammered as it was. Painter is mostly doing inside/underside might touch up a little where it cracked the paint.

 

[gonzopancho]

Cracked the paint in three little places

 

[gonzopancho]

trans tunnel and heat shields done. Filled firewall holes for rear heater hoses.

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

Saweeet. That’s one nice pig!