Hey there list. Hope you are doing good.
Kinda a newby to the group, but have been checking things out a little here and there. No guys got a pretty whip a$$ group here it sounds like. Well, I have some questions for ya.
The thing is I'm checking out a 69 pig that's about 3 hours a way from where I call home in NW Iowa. I-diots O-ut W-alking A-round.
She's a blue and white 1969 55 with what appears to be a pretty bone stock drivetrain. I think a stock f engine, 3 on the tree, drums all around, 31x9.5 BFG's, the whole bit. Floor and roof look good, rear quarters look good, no leaks underneath, front fenders are rotted out all the way through towards the rear but look salvageable. Rear window doesn't work, holes hacked in the doors for speakers and some trim attachment issues. The pig won't start as the owner says that gas douche's out of the carb when he cranks it over, he forgot the key when I went to look at it but assures me that the motor isn't tight and ran "great" before the carb when to heck. He said that his old carb had been rebuild but the housing cracked?, Is that a common problem or was it tightend to the intake too tight? Is it possible that the new carb has a bad float, or needle and seat? Any common problems with them that you folks know of.
Also I'd like to get your thoughts on some things I'd use the truck for, and if it would fit the bill. It probably would end up being my daily driver, and I would like to use it for our kid hauler as we have 3 little tricycle motors cruisin' around. And I refuse to drive a mini van around. hehe. To be honest with you guys this is my first Toyota that I've considered as I've been a mechanic at Ford (don't hate me) for the past 10 years or so. The truck wouldn't be off roaded a whole lot as all we have here are corn fields, but we do vacation to Montana frequently to do some fishing which leads me to my next question. Being's as I couldn't drive the pig, how do these guys do going down the road? Can they hit 65-70 MPH without wrappin' the pi$$ out of them, and how harsh of a ride do they have as I don't want my kids to bounce out going down the road. Is there any advantage to any model year over another or is the 69 a decent year for the 55? Lastly, I would like to keep the engine stock if I can score the truck, and how good is the F engine as far as durablity is concerned & what kind of mileage can a guy expect to see.
Sorry for all the questions folks, but any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Kinda a newby to the group, but have been checking things out a little here and there. No guys got a pretty whip a$$ group here it sounds like. Well, I have some questions for ya.
The thing is I'm checking out a 69 pig that's about 3 hours a way from where I call home in NW Iowa. I-diots O-ut W-alking A-round.
She's a blue and white 1969 55 with what appears to be a pretty bone stock drivetrain. I think a stock f engine, 3 on the tree, drums all around, 31x9.5 BFG's, the whole bit. Floor and roof look good, rear quarters look good, no leaks underneath, front fenders are rotted out all the way through towards the rear but look salvageable. Rear window doesn't work, holes hacked in the doors for speakers and some trim attachment issues. The pig won't start as the owner says that gas douche's out of the carb when he cranks it over, he forgot the key when I went to look at it but assures me that the motor isn't tight and ran "great" before the carb when to heck. He said that his old carb had been rebuild but the housing cracked?, Is that a common problem or was it tightend to the intake too tight? Is it possible that the new carb has a bad float, or needle and seat? Any common problems with them that you folks know of.
Also I'd like to get your thoughts on some things I'd use the truck for, and if it would fit the bill. It probably would end up being my daily driver, and I would like to use it for our kid hauler as we have 3 little tricycle motors cruisin' around. And I refuse to drive a mini van around. hehe. To be honest with you guys this is my first Toyota that I've considered as I've been a mechanic at Ford (don't hate me) for the past 10 years or so. The truck wouldn't be off roaded a whole lot as all we have here are corn fields, but we do vacation to Montana frequently to do some fishing which leads me to my next question. Being's as I couldn't drive the pig, how do these guys do going down the road? Can they hit 65-70 MPH without wrappin' the pi$$ out of them, and how harsh of a ride do they have as I don't want my kids to bounce out going down the road.
Is there any advantage to any model year over another or is the 69 a decent year for the 55? Lastly, I would like to keep the engine stock if I can score the truck, and how good is the F engine as far as durablity is concerned & what kind of mileage can a guy expect to see. Sorry for all the questions folks, but any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Part of pig ownership is the uniqueness of the truck, the other part is trying to prevent it from rotting out from rust while you drive it. With a lot of loving affection and $$$$ the FJ55 can be a joy to own and enjoy.
