First Time Pig "Build" (1 Viewer)
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PabloCruise
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There is only one color to paint a TRUE Pig...
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- #143
Which is?
I'm fairly certain this what's under the bondo and crap paint job that's on it.
Saw a thread where Ige started peeling off paint and underneath the OE paint was still plainly visible, which I think this will be too.
They didn't primer. They slathered on some bondo and painted.
CAMO!
He's gonna say PINK 
PabloCruise
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He's gonna say PINK
Heh heh heh...
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- #147
Am I doing the right thing, as far as a resto is concerned?
I'm too ignorant to think anything different, but more than one experienced Mudder has said she's too rough to restore.
I realize a little rusty.......
I don't see it any other way and have already shelled out significant funds, an effort to return to former glory (that being to me, F, OE paint, solid from bumper to bumper.)
I realize it's finished value will be nowhere near the investment, but don't want to be stupid about diving into a project blind.
Was going for tires today and realized the wheels need refinishing, so it's a step forward and two back, it seems.
I'm too ignorant to think anything different, but more than one experienced Mudder has said she's too rough to restore.
I realize a little rusty.......
I don't see it any other way and have already shelled out significant funds, an effort to return to former glory (that being to me, F, OE paint, solid from bumper to bumper.)
I realize it's finished value will be nowhere near the investment, but don't want to be stupid about diving into a project blind.
Was going for tires today and realized the wheels need refinishing, so it's a step forward and two back, it seems.
tucker74
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I think you're doing the right thing and can't wait to see, the paint grief is they never came in that combo from the factory (to the collective knowledge at least). You can do what you want, I'm sure it will turn out great 
Tucker
Tucker
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- #150
I realize all this may seem petty, but in attempting to determine a finished product or goal, just covering my bases, as far as accuracy may be concerned.
Really don't want to refinish these wheels, in advance of bodywork/paint, but need tires just do I can move around. Two of these are dry rotted to the point I've drained a co2 tank airing daily, to keep afloat, and need it mobile, if nothing else pushing on a trailer for now.
All in preparation for various treatments, but goal is to perform VIN inspection to finalize title, and either fix leaks or drain, so I can take home to work on.
Point.
This morning, noticed this on wheels after scraping paint, a bit
Further investigation into produced
In the tub bottom. Not sure what that means, as far as original paint, or what, but the purpose if post.
Would a period correct aftermarket wagon wheel kill my chances of a fair entry?
Any suggestions?
Plan on wrapping with 33" KM2s, but be next week before I could invest the time to pull the tires and blast wheels, to paint a color of white that's not OE, anyway.
Have emailed Kurt at Cruiser Outfitters about the minimal 2" lift, thinking it's inevitable and forward step, but if not necessary to trailer, may hold off until I can figure out what I'm doing.
Unsure on that, too.
My brake switch fix is a fail....
but think its due to chewed wires, since no continuity is evident and there are wires hanging out everywhere.
I think I'm too a point that drivability isn't a concern at this point, so trailer shopping (was for work, anyway) as well.
Cliff notes:
Blast wheels and primer (for lack of color decision) or swap to period correct?
For purpose of 33" tires?
Lift, now?
Currently seeking:
Uncut, unmolested harness.
New brake switch
is that switch not common to 40s?
period correct wheels will look the best, and will fit the resto theme, and are not THAT hard to come by
won't a 1.5-2" shackle lift clear the 33s enough for around town and testing once its driveable?
I say paint it whatever color you want, but make it 2 tone, solid colors just look weird on Pigs...throws the proportions out of wack, or something like that.
period correct wheels will look the best, and will fit the resto theme, and are not THAT hard to come by
won't a 1.5-2" shackle lift clear the 33s enough for around town and testing once its driveable?
I say paint it whatever color you want, but make it 2 tone, solid colors just look weird on Pigs...throws the proportions out of wack, or something like that.
PabloCruise
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I personally am not a big fan of wagon wheels. 60 series wheels look okay I think.
You could re-do some original steelies w/ the "electric panel" gray color and slap some 33s and hubcaps on there.
You are not going to get the '74 harness from Jim? Coolerman has some great electrical bits you may try to repair your harness.
I agree with the assertion that a Piggy should be two-tone (body color + white).
You could re-do some original steelies w/ the "electric panel" gray color and slap some 33s and hubcaps on there.
You are not going to get the '74 harness from Jim? Coolerman has some great electrical bits you may try to repair your harness.
I agree with the assertion that a Piggy should be two-tone (body color + white).
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- #153
That ones common to Fords and it works, it's the harness that's unsalvageable.
Have the switch from a 72 part out ordered.
Was on one of the Cruiser sites and saw that OEs replacements are gray, and thought it looked decent enough to run.
Going to blast these and hit with Duplicolor or another other wheel worthy, but removable finish in similar gray, and run what I've got.
Can't find much else appealing.
Think it will, but hate to do it twice. Still weighing options though.
General consensus and it'll be two tone, accurate to 72 specific year.
Someone on another thread suggested a pink belly. Hahahaha.
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- #154
Think you nailed it on the wheels and what I'm thinking.
Believe the '74 seller was the one that contacted me and stated it wasn't compatible, but didn't recall Jim being the name.
Have a line on a 72 harness from the newest part out thread, he's attempting removal, at least.
Two tone she'll be, but complete disregard to Mustard, unless this is one of kind and documentable.
PabloCruise
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As there was no color code on the '72, you should paint it pink and white.
Chrysler's "high impact" Panther Pink would be your best bet...
Chrysler's "high impact" Panther Pink would be your best bet...
bobm
WTF, WTF, WTF!!!!
Pablo, you cant wait for someone to do it can you.
Thanks Bob.
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll234/lboyer_01/FJ 55 Reconstruction/pink2tone.jpgSorry, Delancy had to do it.
Thanks Bob.
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- #157
Bahahahaha.
Already have one Pink (Panty) Cruiser.
Scoring a rash of miscellaneous parts off a part out.....don't know if I feel like a kid in a candy store or a crackhead on the corner, but happy either way.
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No worries.
Make it easy for other viewers.
Buddy's a PhotoChop maestro, amongst many other creative talents, so you can bet I'll have many more.
Man, just a few emails and Chris already has this to page 11 on my iPhone!!
Awesome!!
Looking forward to seeing this beast in person in July.
Awesome!!
Looking forward to seeing this beast in person in July.
