Bought My First Pig (1 Viewer)

[PabloCruise]

Yup it's a '71. There's not really a budget per se. Ive got an idea of what I want it to do/be l. When it gets to that point on the list, then maybe reassess.

Late '72/early '73?

Or '71, that's what I meant!

 

[PabloCruise]

It runs, drives, stops. Now, what else to fix...

If it does all the above, your best bet is to drive her and listen. Then you will figure out what to do next!

 

[PabloCruise]

Modifying it other than stock will eat your budget rapidly. Get it running so good on cold start you can reach in and hit the key it fires right up. With no throttle and choke. Then start thinking/talking about lockers and EFI. Get your truck sorted and safe first. Good luck!

Word ^^^
This can take a surprising amount of time and $ to get things "well-sorted", but is a very good place to start...

 

[FLMikem]

So here it is. The "walk around" list. It's not in priority order and by no means is it comprehensive (other things will pop up... always happens).


Also, went on spider patrol.

 

[GJCruiser]

Nice truck. Have fun-I sure am. "Nickels and dimes"- yeah, like fities and hundies!

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

Oh wow, your came with oem spiders! Very nice. Most, mine included, had the dull oem wasps. Keep it original!

 

[FLMikem]

Oh wow, your came with oem spiders! Very nice. Most, mine included, had the dull oem wasps. Keep it original!

Yeah I hear those were a rare option.

 

[FLMikem]

Finally got the first coat of Penetrol on it. And knocked a few things off "The List."

 

[76lcmike]

Finally got the first coat of Penetrol on it. And knocked a few things off "The List."

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how did you get one to match the house color?

 

[FLMikem]

how did you get one to match the house color?

Honestly never noticed that. Now I can't unsee it.

 

[76lcmike]

Honestly never noticed that. Now I can't unsee it.

Well at least mine does not match, green. Yikes

 

[xtiaan2000]

That roof looks killer!

 

[DirtDauberGarage]

I love it! wecome to the pig family!!!

MM

 

[Blastservices]

Florida has a few 55’s… looks like you are in deep!

 

[FLMikem]

Florida has a few 55’s… looks like you are in deep!

I figured I wasn't completely alone. Yeah it's a bit addicting for sure. At least it keeps me out of trouble, until it doesn't.

 

[FLMikem]

Got home from work and decided to take some.quickie night shots of the pig. Cleaning up the cargo area and maybe cargo window rubber tomorrow (today?).

 

[roadstr6]

I have a '71 named Bucky that is the same color as yours. Don't see many original tan ones. Keep up the good work!

 

[FLMikem]

I have a '71 named Bucky that is the same color as yours. Don't see many original tan ones. Keep up the good work!

Oh cool man! You got any pics of Bucky? I stalked you pics of your 60. That thing is sweet.

Didn't get to the window rubber today but have the cargo area and bench back the CLR/Penetrol treatment. It's night and day!

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After:

 

[roadstr6]

Oh cool man! You got any pics of Bucky? I stalked you pics of your 60. That thing is sweet.

Didn't get to the window rubber today but have the cargo area and bench back the CLR/Penetrol treatment. It's night and day!

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Tons of pics here: Builds - 1971 FJ55, "Bucky" - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/1971-fj55-bucky.1081608/

 

[FLMikem]

Tons of pics here: Builds - 1971 FJ55, "Bucky" - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/1971-fj55-bucky.1081608/

Yeah so Bucky is the goal. Gonna be using Bucky's thread for reference A LOT it seems.