Rocker rust is typically caused by piss-poor design of A pillar and lack of sealant to prevent water from running down A pillar directly into rocker and being trapped in there.
'71 Gutless Pig
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Very Nice!
Buy a star!! Your box is full.
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Sorry to report that the Pig is on the market:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/fj55-classifieds-corner/677958-1971-fj55-ga.html
Work/family leaves me no time to work on it. Would like to see this go to a fellow enthusiast.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/fj55-classifieds-corner/677958-1971-fj55-ga.html
Work/family leaves me no time to work on it. Would like to see this go to a fellow enthusiast.
Jinkees! That is too bad...
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Well I'm happy to report that I cleared up some cap room by selling the LX and have the green light to continue on the pig. Got a '75 2F drivetrain from a fellow mudder, so it looks like I'm back in business.
Alright! Glad to hear you're back in. I really think you have a good start with that body.
Good luck, Ron
Good luck, Ron
Cool!
Glad to hear your gonna keep her.
Good luck with the built.
Glad to hear your gonna keep her.
Good luck with the built.
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Thanks guys. I got a few hours to work on it yesterday. I had my #1 helper assist on pulling the transfer case:
I pulled the transmission as well and cleaned things up. 38 years of crud did not come off easily. The plan is to replace gaskets and seals and parking brake shoes.
I'm planning on doing the same on the engine. I don't have an engine stand, so that may wait until I install it on the frame.
I pulled the transmission as well and cleaned things up. 38 years of crud did not come off easily. The plan is to replace gaskets and seals and parking brake shoes.
I'm planning on doing the same on the engine. I don't have an engine stand, so that may wait until I install it on the frame.
It's always good to have willing helper.
How's the condition of the motor? does it need anything internal, now is the time. I'm sure you know as well, but Craig's List has engine stands from 50 to 100 dollars, sell it for the same when you're done.
Good Luck with it!
How's the condition of the motor? does it need anything internal, now is the time. I'm sure you know as well, but Craig's List has engine stands from 50 to 100 dollars, sell it for the same when you're done.
Good Luck with it!
I love having help from my little ones.
Incidentally, that's the same outfit I wear when I wrench!!!
Incidentally, that's the same outfit I wear when I wrench!!!
^^^ Well, I've got a ton of pics if you ever change your mind. 
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According to the PO, the motor is good. 116k miles. Compression #'s are 140, 140, 140, 135, 140 and 120, 1 thru 6 respectively. I'll probably pull the head and have a look while I'm replacing seals/gaskets. ACC gave it a clean bill of health along with a tune up and valve adjustment not long before I got it. I'll have to get an engine stand - thx for the craigslist tip. Here's a stupid question: Do I have to readjust the valves if I pull the head? I seem to remember being able to unbolt the valvetrain without messing anything up, but it's been a while.
