'79 Pig Project "Wiggly"

[DP1113]

Picked up this 1979 FJ55. Thought I would share the progress with everyone. Goal is to get it together for a fishing/camping/surfing adventure vehicle. Nothing too fancy.

These pics are how it looked when I purchased it.. more pics after paint coming up.

Doug Paulus

 

[Hank Tank]

Congrats Doug! Welcome to the family.

 

[DP1113]

Here are some pics after paint...

 

[DP1113]

Congrats Doug! Welcome to the family.

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Thanks Hank!!

 

[Big Sexy]

Looks better than my 79 when I first bought it. My interior was a 5/10 but still had the original headliner

 

[DP1113]

Thanks Lil'John,
Painting it one color was not an easy decision. I am a fan of the two tone. It was a time and money thing, along with my problem of taking a small project and turning it into a Large project. Big hopes on getting this guy going for spring adventures.

Yes, it has a webber carb, was on there when I got it. Is that a good thing?

 

[Megadoomer]

Yesssss, satin black!

 

[DP1113]

Looks better than my 79 when I first bought it. My interior was a 5/10 but still had the original headliner

My interior is in rough shape for sure. No headliner .. but it did come with a neat device that kept the roof from rattling

 

[PabloCruise]

Welcome!!!

'79's are a rare Piggy! I love the grilles that came on them. If you ever want to get rid of your grille, I have a few '74 grilles I would trade you. 1 is already powder coated pewter.

I like how it came w/ black window surrounds for that "modern" look!

Where did you get it? Back story?

 

[RocketCityCrzrs]

Beautiful!!!

 

[PabloCruise]

Yesssss, satin black!

Pretty soon the black Pigs will outnumber the green Pigs!

 

[fj55-100]

 

[RocketCityCrzrs]

So happy to see some more 3rd Gen pigs. Tall taillights for the WIN

 

[onemanarmy]

that was for sale in Raleigh earlier this past year? I think I remember seeing it on CList.

appears to have very good bones. Any hidden rust you found?

 

[PabloCruise]

My interior is in rough shape for sure. No headliner .. but it did come with a neat device that kept the roof from rattling View attachment 1867624

I just thought that was the latest in innovative cup-holder technology!

 

[RUSH55]

Congrats Doug! Good looking rig

 

[wngrog]

Welcome. Save all the pigs.

 

[Ming89FJ62]

Welcome to the sty

 

[DP1113]

So happy to see some more 3rd Gen pigs. Tall taillights for the WIN

Tall taillights are very cool! I need to find some gaskets for them..The search continues...

 

[DP1113]

that was for sale in Raleigh earlier this past year? I think I remember seeing it on CList.

appears to have very good bones. Any hidden rust you found?

Yes ...that is the one. There were a few bad spots, for the most part it is solid. It just needed someone to give it a little attention