Where in So Cal are you, 73fj552?
Registry FJ55 Registry (1 Viewer)
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I got a two-for-one deal
Here's my two-for-one deal. I bought the tan one because it had a great body (don't tell my wife). It also had aftermarket A/C which I hope can work. The other had windows. So for the price of a windshield, I ended up with an entire parts vehicle.
Here's my two-for-one deal. I bought the tan one because it had a great body (don't tell my wife). It also had aftermarket A/C which I hope can work. The other had windows. So for the price of a windshield, I ended up with an entire parts vehicle.
PabloCruise
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Congrats NikP!
Here is my 74' FJ55 that is currently under the knife! It's really my first pig build and I'm loving every second of it!
These two photos are the "Before" and "About three weeks ago" photos
These two photos are the "Before" and "About three weeks ago" photos
New to forum and new to the pig
Have always wanted one and finally found one. For some reason they don't come up for sale around here much (especially in decent condition)
Jared Little
Year: 1970
VIN: FJ55018073
jaredlittle at gmail dot com
State FJ-55 resides: Montana
Any Modifications: still learning what is stock and what is mod. I know for sure it has a 4speed instead of standard 3.
Looks pretty but paint is covering some rust. I plan on a full restoration of the interior, rust removal and paint. Disc brakes, power steering and Bucket seats with shoulder belts in works.
Have always wanted one and finally found one. For some reason they don't come up for sale around here much (especially in decent condition)
Jared Little
Year: 1970
VIN: FJ55018073
jaredlittle at gmail dot com
State FJ-55 resides: Montana
Any Modifications: still learning what is stock and what is mod. I know for sure it has a 4speed instead of standard 3.
Looks pretty but paint is covering some rust. I plan on a full restoration of the interior, rust removal and paint. Disc brakes, power steering and Bucket seats with shoulder belts in works.
PabloCruise
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Very nice! Great to see you. I am a newby to the club as well. I finally got her out of the neighborhood to get a muffler and a pig tail. Got her up to 50! and she smoothed out very nice. She has a shimmy when starting from a dead stop that is coming from the rear but goes away once she gets moving. Not sure, but I think it is a U-joint.
Ryan Apple
1973
FJ5534001
hairy_apple@yahoo.com
California
Pretty much stock.
Got a two for one deal. Going to restore this one to be pretty and totally stock. Cruise it around town and light duty camping trips.
1973
FJ5535350
283 SBC and Turbo 400 transmission. 55 gallon fuel tank. Lots of organic weight savings (rust). Floor boards are solid and fame and drivetrain are good so I'm going to build this one into a wheeler/camping rig.
1973
FJ5534001
hairy_apple@yahoo.com
California
Pretty much stock.
Got a two for one deal. Going to restore this one to be pretty and totally stock. Cruise it around town and light duty camping trips.
1973
FJ5535350
283 SBC and Turbo 400 transmission. 55 gallon fuel tank. Lots of organic weight savings (rust). Floor boards are solid and fame and drivetrain are good so I'm going to build this one into a wheeler/camping rig.
PabloCruise
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Welcome Ryan!
Aus Pig 55
Nathan Kelly
1974
FJ5544216
ohmyfj55@hotmail.com (yes that is correct)
Queensland Australia
3F engine with 350Holley, elec.ignition, extractors
4spd with Orion 3:1 reduction gears/transfer case
Advance adapters twin-stick T-case shift
60 series front and rear diffs
Powertrax Lockrite auto locker (front diff)
ARB air locker (rear)
78 Series rear springs, 60 Series front springs 2"lift & 2"extended shackles
60 Series power steer
33" BF Goodrich Muds
Warn 9.5XP winch.
Custom Bars front and rear.
Full respray in & out
rear panel chop, sills chopped and channelled
Other minor mods. This has been an ongoing transformation, with it supposed to have been completed Christmas 2011...HA! Still not rolling yet. See if it makes Christmas 2012.
Nathan Kelly
1974
FJ5544216
ohmyfj55@hotmail.com (yes that is correct)
Queensland Australia
3F engine with 350Holley, elec.ignition, extractors
4spd with Orion 3:1 reduction gears/transfer case
Advance adapters twin-stick T-case shift
60 series front and rear diffs
Powertrax Lockrite auto locker (front diff)
ARB air locker (rear)
78 Series rear springs, 60 Series front springs 2"lift & 2"extended shackles
60 Series power steer
33" BF Goodrich Muds
Warn 9.5XP winch.
Custom Bars front and rear.
Full respray in & out
rear panel chop, sills chopped and channelled
Other minor mods. This has been an ongoing transformation, with it supposed to have been completed Christmas 2011...HA! Still not rolling yet. See if it makes Christmas 2012.
PabloCruise
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new pigger
Well after 3 yrs of searching and test drives I finally purchased my pig. I've owned my 40 since 02 but fell in love with the pigs at my first surf & turf in 05. She has cancer but is in recovery(hehehe). Drove her home 4hrs with no problems at 63mph.
Well after 3 yrs of searching and test drives I finally purchased my pig. I've owned my 40 since 02 but fell in love with the pigs at my first surf & turf in 05. She has cancer but is in recovery(hehehe). Drove her home 4hrs with no problems at 63mph.
PabloCruise
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H2OBOSS said:
Welcome H2OBoss, Piggy love is a strong pull!
We'll need more pics and the story!
That's Surfpig's ex-Pig...you're not going to have any mechanical trouble with that one.
Roger that Pighead that's why I made the purchase as I posted earlier I've looked long and hard before I made my purchase. She does have some rust but after seeing the thread with all the replacment parts by bob there are no worries.
thanks for the welcome PabloCruise
Hi Pablo,
In regards to the panel chop, the rear quarter panel has been cut to now be just about level with the rear floor pan. I tried to upload an image of it but it exceeds upload limit.
Tried also to include a photo of the re-assembled front differential sporting new disc brakes, backing plate eliminator kit, 1.5inch Spidertrax wheel spacers and the 40mm diameter tie-rod i had machined up. Have now got the Nylon rollers in the winch fairlead and front bar with the Warn is all done. Have just ordered the "PIG.055" plates from the Dept. of Transport as well.
Will check the threads about upload limits. New to uploading photos and re-sizing etc. so slow process. Really proud of all you guys in the States and your following of all things Cruiser, so great to see...especially pig-wise.
Thanks,
Nathan in Oz
Hi Pablo,
In regards to the panel chop, the rear quarter panel has been cut to now be just about level with the rear floor pan. I tried to upload an image of it but it exceeds upload limit.
Tried also to include a photo of the re-assembled front differential sporting new disc brakes, backing plate eliminator kit, 1.5inch Spidertrax wheel spacers and the 40mm diameter tie-rod i had machined up. Have now got the Nylon rollers in the winch fairlead and front bar with the Warn is all done. Have just ordered the "PIG.055" plates from the Dept. of Transport as well.
Will check the threads about upload limits. New to uploading photos and re-sizing etc. so slow process. Really proud of all you guys in the States and your following of all things Cruiser, so great to see...especially pig-wise.
Thanks,
Nathan in Oz
yodafrick
Cruiserhead
1975
FJ5549860
Josh Frick
Canton, Ct
FJ5549860
Josh Frick
Canton, Ct
PabloCruise
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yodafrick said:
Welcome!
You'll have to give us the story on your Pig.
Great looking pig, I happen to love the color too
Jesse Moore
Medford Oregon
1972
FJ550026571
Started as a body and frame. NOW:
350/SM465/NP205
14 bolt 5.13 gears, disc brakes, Detroit locker
Dana 44 5.13 gears, Lock Rite locker (soon to be a Dana 60)
Goodyear MTR 40"/13.5/17, ProComp 17x9" classic looking wheels
PSC Chevy 2wd PS box
2 core aluminum radiator
Dropped spring hangers, shackle reversal
4" chevy front springs, 2" shackle
Stock Chevy 3/4 ton springs, stock shackle
3" body lift
Warn 10k winch
Reupholstered back seat, front "racing" buckets
Tuffy console with cd player
Medford Oregon
1972
FJ550026571
Started as a body and frame. NOW:
350/SM465/NP205
14 bolt 5.13 gears, disc brakes, Detroit locker
Dana 44 5.13 gears, Lock Rite locker (soon to be a Dana 60)
Goodyear MTR 40"/13.5/17, ProComp 17x9" classic looking wheels
PSC Chevy 2wd PS box
2 core aluminum radiator
Dropped spring hangers, shackle reversal
4" chevy front springs, 2" shackle
Stock Chevy 3/4 ton springs, stock shackle
3" body lift
Warn 10k winch
Reupholstered back seat, front "racing" buckets
Tuffy console with cd player
