Another Pig to the forum

[GarnerFJ40]

So, on a whim I had to check out a $800 1971 FJ55 on the local CL. Wasn't really looking for another project (and not expecting much) as I have an 80 DD, a 40 trail rig, and a project 40 in the works. But, isn't this how this story always starts?

Checked it out, the guy selling it was selling it for an old lady whose husband had passed away. They owned a farm, and didn't get rid of any of their vehicles when they broke down.

So I'll be the second owner with 63K miles on it. Dropped off on a trailer today, and the interior is great, two small tears on the seats and a tear on the back driver headliner, where the gutter clogged up and rusted through.

Dealer installed AC by Purdy and AC owners guide, still has the coveted yellow tools. 3 on the tree...

So, current plans are to get the rust stopped and new metal in where needed. Change out the weatherstripping so I don't lose the intact windows. Body panels are pretty straight, better than I've seen, but I'm not a Pig expert. Keep the faded paint, get the engine running, and roll with it!

 

[osagecruiser]

wow nice find!

osagecruiser

 

[PabloCruise]

I like it!
Sounds nice and original!

 

[hairy_apple]

Sweet! It looks in pretty good shape.

 

[StevenS]

Nice work! Barn finds are in these days!

S

 

[romegadave]

I predict your rig will look great in no time at all------Congrats to you!!!!!!

 

[PabloCruise]

Post up pics of the interior when you get a chance!

 

[scrapdaddy]

That's in great shape. You'll have alot of fun with it, good luck.

 

[onemanarmy]

Very nice..id love to check it out

 

[GarnerFJ40]

Thanks guys! I'm sure I'll hit you up for ???'s

Ben, you'll have to come on out to one of the monthly meetings...

 

[Cruiser Innovations]

I would have had to buy it too! Great find and looking forward to this build...

 

[rw74228]

I tried to get that pig this past weekend but the guy told me he sold it so im glad you picked it up. Id like to take a look at that pig, I got my 72 55 from salisbury for 650 and its almost identical to yours.

I have a lot of extra parts off of mine (tranny, xfer case, front bench seat, front fender and other parts) so let me know. I posted the same thing on ONSC, but glad to see that pig went to a good home

 

[GarnerFJ40]

Some from the front section...

 

[GarnerFJ40]

Some from the Rear

 

[PabloCruise]

Looks great!!!

 

[Gonzo55]

Interior looks good

 

[GarnerFJ40]

Yeah, I think my other Cruisers are going to be neglected for a little while to get this one up and running!

 

[PabloCruise]

Cool A/C! (pun intended)

Everything looks nice and straight. Just needs a little cleaning and paint!

 

[nuclearlemon]

Jealous! Any clue why they parked it?

 

[GarnerFJ40]

I don't. And the wife doesn't remember either. So, I'm going to try and change some fluids out and give it some fresh wires and plugs and see what happens. Good thing is I have a complete 1F that I can steal from if I need a fuel pump, starter, carb, or what not.

So we'll see what happens!