Does anyone know this Pig?

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REZARF

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In all my searching I have found one short paragraph about this pig attending a burning man event. Does anyone know more about it?

Our donor parts 55 for the shop class may see a similar fate. Chopped top, SOA, maybe a simple V8 swap... 4 bucket seats and a cage. Should come in under $10k and go anywhere a SXS goes around here. I really dig this pig, but can't seem to track down any more pics or info. Anyone know it, or have some more pics hidden away on a floppy disk?

From the image looks like:

'74+ FJ55 (rear marker lights?)
SOA
37's
3/4 cage
Looks like the doors are still in tack.

lukanius.webp

Bonus points for the 40 trailer.
 
REZARF said:
Does anyone know more about it?
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Pighead said:
That's Luke.
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Porter. Luke Porter. I just remembered.
And, if that's the "Sand Spider" it might just also be the rig called "Rock Spider" (which I have wheeled with). He brought it to one of the early Pig Runs. IIRC, it was on one ton axles. What I remember most about it was the tailgate. He had somehow made it both drop down, as normal, and swing open. Like those GM station wagons back in the day. It was brilliant. Had a built-sink that folded down when you swung it open.
 
Pighead said:
Porter. Luke Porter. I just remembered.
And, if that's the "Sand Spider" it might just also be the rig called "Rock Spider" (which I have wheeled with). He brought it to one of the early Pig Runs. IIRC, it was on one ton axles. What I remember most about it was the tailgate. He had somehow made it both drop down, as normal, and swing open. Like those GM station wagons back in the day. It was brilliant. Had a built-sink that folded down when you swung it open.
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Ford wagons 😘. 3 way tailgates 🤔🧐😳😲😘. Open down, open left, and open left wit winda up 🤔🧐😳😲😘
 
Luke replied to my inquiry. What a nice guy. I hope we get a glimpse into what that rig looked like. He said that cruiser was hit by a semi and totaled. Sounds like he might have another one in the works. If he sends me a few pics and says it is cool to post them up, I will. If not, too bad so sad for YOU! haha
 
damn those gotta be some of the first examples of a modern gravel bike... this pic was from back in the day, back in the day.
 
While I have your attention... does anyone know the story on this FJ55?


Funny thing is they both look like early burning man attendee's. HAHA, though this one COULD be being airdropped into theater. I doubt that front brush guard is actually holding the front end up for an actual lift. Looks more like a pirate ship mast and some trail bunnies. Looks like a generator strapped to the front bumper. Maybe a Hollywood camera rig? Anyhow, this is where I am going to go with our donor 55 in the shop class once project homework is finished.

Anyone know anything about this one?
Chop Top.webp
Perfect off roader.webp
 
You gotta' be kidding me. Luke, adopt me man.
 
I've been messing around with Gemini lately. It is pretty good at helping you see a concept visually. I am pretty impressed. I tossed in an image of a super clean FJ55 and Luke's chop top above and asked for a concept Pig. Input: chopped top, full cage, green paint with patina and rust, full cage and corbeau seats. I told it to toss on 37" BFG KM3's on FJ40 steelies with hubcaps. The only thing it couldn't figure out was the bumper I was after. It just kept giving me weird outputs. Anyhow. I am dreaming, this would be epic to build out.

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Could we make the windshield fold down, like a 40? That's the only thing I like a 40 for...
And sliders, it needs sliders. And '69 side marker and grill marker lights
 
...and a top with AC since the AI rendering is in the desert...made me sweat just thinking about it. LOL
 
REZARF said:
I've been messing around with Gemini lately. It is pretty good at helping you see a concept visually. I am pretty impressed. I tossed in an image of a super clean FJ55 and Luke's chop top above and asked for a concept Pig. Input: chopped top, full cage, green paint with patina and rust, full cage and corbeau seats. I told it to toss on 37" BFG KM3's on FJ40 steelies with hubcaps. The only thing it couldn't figure out was the bumper I was after. It just kept giving me weird outputs. Anyhow. I am dreaming, this would be epic to build out.

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I don’t even like AI but take my money
 
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