74 PA PIG (1 Viewer)

[RUSH55]

Now, was this today, or was this “on this day” two years ago?

 

[bobm]

Amazing how it looks Black, thats some deep paint!

 

[bobm]

What you keeping out or holding in with that fence, BEEFY

 

[shmukster]

Bill she sure doesn't look like the old girl I trailered home from State College years ago!!!!! Sure does have a god heart deserving of all your hard work! It's another one I should have kept!!!!!

 

[smooth]

Now, was this today, or was this “on this day” two years ago?

Hmmmm let's just say that was a day in December 2020. Not that long ago. Catching you up to real time. Thanks for tuning in!

 

[smooth]

What you keeping out or holding in with that fence, BEEFY

I tend to overdo things. Always be prepared for whatever is trying to get in or make sure they can't get out. Good eye, 8x8 posts with 4x6 cross members. I do know that was some heavy lumber.

 

[smooth]

Bill she sure doesn't look like the old girl I trailered home from State College years ago!!!!! Sure does have a god heart deserving of all your hard work! It's another one I should have kept!!!!!

Gary - lucky for us, you don't keep many for very long! Always welcome to stop by and visit and I know I'll be anxious to go for a few rides when it's done. We know the way to Brockton.

 

[smooth]

Snow in the northeast is beautiful but does hamper PIG progress at some level. A few pics to highlight.

Somewhere in the middle are two goats!

 

[bobm]

Awesome Love the covered bridge . We have a lot up here. Snow is Beautiful

 

[smooth]

Painted some of the small pieces in preparation of reassembly.

Broke out the inventory to see what we have in rubber? Missed the SLOCRUISER combo packs. Another case of if you see it, get it. Waited too long. Did pick some of his individual pieces along with parts from other suppliers. I think we have everything other than the rear fixed window gaskets. As I mentioned earlier I did buy some fixed window gaskets from Steele Rubber and hope they'll work with some modifications. It's expensive but we do have a plan. Update on that to follow later.

 

[PAToyota]

Although it sounds like seam sealer may have been used originally, an option for body panels bolted together is to use fender welting.

It acts as a gasket between the two panels - preventing penetration of water as well as allowing the panels to move somewhat without wearing away the paint.

Here's a picture of the fender welting on a VW Beetle fender for reference (the black "bead"). From the above link, the flat part goes down between the body panels and all you see the the "bead" at the end.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

My 94 FZJ75 has welting with a small bead showing on both front fenders. Probably not long enough for a pig fender.

 

[smooth]

The anticipation of putting the PIG back together provides further motivation. There still is some paint work to do, interior cargo areas and bumpers. Once again we're mixing up the sequence to keep it fresh.

As are most, worried about putting the tailgate back to together and crossing my fingers that it works! Happy to report all is well. It's working.

Installed door hardware and began installing door gaskets.

 

[shmukster]

Bill- get the tailgate in place and if there is a p[problem call me I'll come down to help!!!!!

 

[smooth]

Bill- get the tailgate in place and if there is a p[problem call me I'll come down to help!!!!!

I know where to go for any Land Cruiser help. You've already rescued me once with this tailgate.

 

[smooth]

Went with the DYNAMAT for sound and heat insulation in the front. Bought the best stuff they offer. Don't really have any experience with this? It's been around awhile and from what I can tell is used frequently.

Maybe a regret? Future rusting issues? Used rust treatment and primer prior to installation.

 

[smooth]

Is the matting in the rear cargo area factory? Or from a previous owner?

 

[scrapdaddy]

Looks to be from another owner, I don't believe the factory put that down.

 

[smooth]

Looks to be from another owner, I don't believe the factory put that down.

Thanks @scrapdaddy. I don't have anything to reference or compare. Curious about my PIG construction.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Pretty sure there wasn’t anything from factory in cargo area except paint.