Builds Beck FJ55

[bobm]

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She was the inspiration for 50s Cadillacs

 

[sahelzer]

Want to see Glenn Beck and his Pig in 2023 calendar.

 

[gonzopancho]

 

[RUSH55]

Man, we are so bad here!

I thought about pirating the two posts @ladybuiltcustoms made, but thought I’d give them the benefit of posting here first. So much for that!
Really hope Beck hears about the commotion his rig is causing down here

 

[gonzopancho]

Is it pirating when I post the link?

 

[gonzopancho]

 

[gonzopancho]

Arrr!

 

[RtechFab]

How about a few more!

 

[greenbeast]

As it sits now, Is Glenn Beck 8 feet tall? As I mentioned earlier this incredible fabrication porn sure is nice to see.

 

[RtechFab]

Need some help. Does anyone know where to get these? There for the door lever.

 

[Pigeaten]

Which door?

 

[DTC72]

Evan makes them…3D print I believe.

HANDLE INTERNAL - FJ55 (1) by fj55_100 on Shapeways

Check out HANDLE INTERNAL - FJ55 (1) by fj55_100 on Shapeways and discover more 3D printed products in Mechanical Parts.

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[bobm]

SHAPEWAYS

 

[PabloCruise]

Outside our normal build but when Glenn Beck calls you up and asks for different and doomsday ready, you must deliver. This 1976 FJ55 is having a complete transformation. What started as a partial restoration has turned into a complete frame-off build.

The original scope had us doing spring-over axles, reupholstered seats, electric windows, upgraded sound system, air conditioning, USB ports, Cummins motor, and a faraday cage. The updated scope wanted the same BUT modified custom fender flares, total new paint job, disc brakes, roof rack and upgraded upholstery.

The new paint is a Cornish cream and will have a 70’s pinstriping with fat lines of an autumn rainbow (dark yellow, orange, red, brown). The upholstery is distressed leather with German red/orange/green plaid inserts.

Went with Randy’s Worldwide 14T 10.5" GM 4.10 & Down 30spl and D44 3.92 & Up, 30spl New Design along with an ARB air locker both front and rear. We’re using a BD 3-Piece Pulse Exhaust Manifold by Diesel Power Products and got with Frank over at Entropy for our radiator.

Had custom 16x10 wheels shipped from Stockton Wheels then powder coated white rolling on 305-70R16 tires.

One area that we really focused on was the front and rear fender flares. We wanted to make sure the lines and gaping were perfect. The team did an excellent job of producing top-notch results. Overall, this is going to be one amazing FJ55.

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This is going to be rather amazing!
Thanks for sharing here w/ all of us non-IG folks!

 

[PabloCruise]

if looking at nut bags is more your thing then head up to those sections and give them a like!

 

[PabloCruise]

We need to stop crap talking everything that doesn’t fit our vision of the perfect vehicle and just sit back and enjoy the hobby.

Amen Brother...

 

[PabloCruise]

Still not Fond of the Dolly Partons .

This is where I will disagree with you Sir - Dolly is all that, and a bag of chips!

 

[PabloCruise]

Thank you for coming and showing us what’s happening. Please tell Glenn that he’s welcome here as well, and at the Pig Party and SSS.

We have mad respect for his choice of vehicle, and the shop he selected to make his vision a reality. It takes a certain passion to drive something 99% of the USA can’t identify. The man can own / drive anything, so his choice is a pig!

I still remember when I got my 40 on the road and was going to drive it the 5 blocks to the emissions station (itself 3 blocks from where I grew up). At the very first light someone pulled up alongside, gave me the and said, “Nice J**p!!”

I remember back to my pre-Pig days, I would drive the 40 to work, where a few businesses shared a building. I had bored all my co-workers with the details of how awesome Land Cruisers were. And then a lady from elsewhere in the building told me that she saw my cute Jeep, and really liked it. My co-workers were all waiting for it to go down!
I just smiled and thanked her.

 

[PabloCruise]

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The inspiration for the '59 Cadillac "bumpers".

 

[PabloCruise]

Is it pirating when I post the link?

I think it more of a community service!