Au Pig (3 Viewers)

[61twpw]

My dream for this pig was to be a diesel with a 5 speed and ambulance doors. I scored this rear clip from Delancy (rip) back in 19. We had started discussing the deal back in Nov of 16. Figure I owe it to his memory to see this through. After all I did get in on the group buy on seals.

Hoping by letting the cat out of the bag, it’ll get my arse in gear as Bob would say.

 

[bobm]

It's only Matal! Bill !

 

[RUSH55]

Maybe you could turn it into a sweet porch swing?

 

[61twpw]

Chris said he was thinking wall art before I bought it. If Fre55 in Australia can do that kind of work, I need to at least try. You could always bring your new TIG set up and practic.

 

[J Mack]

My dream for this pig was to be a diesel with a 5 speed and ambulance doors.

I wish you lived closer I would come over and give you a hand...

 

[61twpw]

That would be amazing to have some JMack skills on this. I’ve been following a lot of video posts on welding you‘ve posted. Good information for sure.

 

[bobm]

I wish you lived closer I would come over and give you a hand...

Me too . Even though I barely keep my 3 running I would help .

 

[Ol Yeller]

My dream for this pig was to be a diesel with a 5 speed and ambulance doors. I scored this rear clip from Delancy (rip) back in 19. We had started discussing the deal back in Nov of 16. Figure I owe it to his memory to see this through. After all I did get in on the group buy on seals.

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Hoping by letting the cat out of the bag, it’ll get my arse in gear as Bob would say.

The money shot!

 

[61twpw]

I really appreciate all the support from the sty. Just what I need. My plan is to get it into the shop by late October and start back on it. Still working on finishing the Sprinter tiny home on wheels.

 

[Grease Cruiser]

My dream for this pig was to be a diesel with a 5 speed and ambulance doors. I scored this rear clip from Delancy (rip) back in 19. We had started discussing the deal back in Nov of 16. Figure I owe it to his memory to see this through. After all I did get in on the group buy on seals.

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Hoping by letting the cat out of the bag, it’ll get my arse in gear as Bob would say.

That brings back some memories. I imported that piece out of Australia and I had it in Colorado for a while for my own pig. I wanted to get rid of the tailgate so badly but ultimately made the decision that it was just going to be a LOT of work. I sold it to Delancy (rip) and hand-delivered it to him in Tulsa when I was back home visiting family.

I'm glad to see it around and I wish you the best of luck on installing it!

 

[61twpw]

Awesome to hear more history on the rear clip. Where in Colorado? We lived outside of Salida in Nathrop.

 

[Grease Cruiser]

Awesome to hear more history on the rear clip. Where in Colorado? We lived outside of Salida in Nathrop.

Hah, I was just in Salida last weekend buying an 80 from my step-brother-in-law. I'm in Carbondale.

 

[riderjgs]

Hah, I was just in Salida last weekend buying an 80 from my step-brother-in-law. I'm in Carbondale.

Adding to the herd, John? Get to work on that Pig!

 

[greenbeast]

Inspiring build thread and nothing to do with the PIG! Kudos obviously being a devoted husband!

Knew Delancy well, that’s a seriously cool potential modification. Looking forward to when it’s done!

 

[61twpw]

This is kind of like putting the horse before the cart, more like putting the winch before the pig. A couple years ago I picked up an 8274 for the rig. Fellow mudder expressed interest in the winch too, to I found a second to rebuild for him. He’s been patiently waiting for it so we finally decided on a meet up date in April. Part of the package was a winch mount as well.
I’ve been working on this for a mount. Started with 2x3 square tubing and played with the plasma cutter. Also used a 4” square tube split to form cross member. Think I’m about ready to weld it together.

 

[bobm]

Burn it in Bill

 

[61twpw]

As you wish oh metal master…..