Registry FJ55 Registry

[cruiserjunktion]

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

Sweet. How did you make those flares?

 

[jamister1]

Flares are generic jc whitney. They were the widest flexible ones they sell. I think they were like $50 a pair and you cut them to size.

 

[deans87]

how does it drive down the road. is it loose or firm?

 

[jamister1]

75mph no hands on the steering wheel, can hit speed bumps without concern. I've softened up the suspension some but it doesn't lean over on corners much at all. It rides just about right. Need some adjustable shocks for the rear so I can slow the rebound some. I dd'd it all winter and its not punishing at all.

 

[djoeyd114]

Joe Dase
Mesa, Az
1972
FJ5528491

As far as mods go, someone stuffed a 2f in it at some point as well as dual tanks. I just drug her home and need to get it cleaned up, it sat full of trash in a parking lot since 2008. It does have a few ghetto mods that will need to be undone, but I will be sorting that out in the coming weeks. I will post pictures when my star goes through!

 

[blackmarsh]

1977 FJ5575891
Provo/Orem Utah

 

[bobm]

BLACKMARSH WELCOME. A lot of good info and support.

Thanks Bob.

 

[CruiserMoose]

Welcome Blackmarsh.

Good to see another Pig owner in the area. I am in Eagle Mountain and have a 76 and 79.

Hope to see you around!

 

[montyorpenn]

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Owners Name: Montano
Pig's Name: StinkySwine71
IH8MUD id: montyorpenn
Year: 1971
VIN: FJ55-21xxx
Email: mrecinto@gmail.com
State FJ-55 resides: Woolrich, PA
Any Modifications: PO put 4 speed transmission, 33 tires.
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StinkySwine71

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StinkySwine71

 

[bobm]

montyorpenn, nice I like it. you are addicted now.

Thanks Bob.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Monty,

That is a nice one, I like that shade green alot. What's your plans, for it.

 

[montyorpenn]

Hello Bob & Scrapdaddy,

I was able to fire it last week. Tightened the bolts so the oil won't leak, adjust the carbs then bring to the exhaust shop to install exhaust from headers to back. I got done in an hour, after 1/2 mile from the exhaust shop, it backfired 4x and blew the muffler. I replaced the points and condenser. Put on the lights, marking lights, just try to make it work and run decent. I found out that the positive(+) wire to the starter was lose, so that's why I kept on losing power. I installed a 1 leaf spring helper in the rear DS and it raised 2 1/2inches in the back. I'm still undecided what color on the paint. I got this PIG from a nice guy in Maryland. This was not run for 3 years or so and the body is 95% rustfree. I just put some amber marking lights on the grille today.

thanks guys,
monty

 

[PabloCruise]

Hello Bob & Scrapdaddy,

I was able to fire it last week. Tightened the bolts so the oil won't leak, adjust the carbs then bring to the exhaust shop to install exhaust from headers to back. I got done in an hour, after 1/2 mile from the exhaust shop, it backfired 4x and blew the muffler. I replaced the points and condenser. Put on the lights, marking lights, just try to make it work and run decent. I found out that the positive(+) wire to the starter was lose, so that's why I kept on losing power. I installed a 1 leaf spring helper in the rear DS and it raised 2 1/2inches in the back. I'm still undecided what color on the paint. I got this PIG from a nice guy in Maryland. This was not run for 3 years or so and the body is 95% rustfree. I just put some amber marking lights on the grill today.

thanks guys,
monty

Could we see the marking lights on the grille?

 

[montyorpenn]

99% does not have these grille lights, do you guys know why?

thank you,
monty

 

[montyorpenn]

What do you think?

 

[scrapdaddy]

Man, I really like 'em. More detail on the lights, brand, etc. Are they parking lights or turn signals. I've been thinking about doing mine, just parking lights. Good job!

Edit: Just looked at the lights again, parking not turn. Oops!

 

[PabloCruise]

Man, I really like 'em. More detail on the lights, brand, etc. Are they parking lights or turn signals. I've been thinking about doing mine, just parking lights. Good job!

Edit: Just looked at the lights again, parking not turn. Oops!

x2, more detail please!

 

[PabloCruise]

99% does not have these grill lights, do you guys know why?

thank you,
monty

You mean cause they came on '69 only?

 

[montyorpenn]

Grill lights were identical to the front fenders marker lights. So only the 1969 FJ55 have these grill lights? The PO must have replaced the grill. My mechanic will fabricate the front driveshaft. The newer driveshaft end on the transfer case and older driveshaft end on the differential. The rear driveshaft that the mechanic made was like perfect, no vibrations.

 

[PabloCruise]

Interesting! Can I see a close up of the light mounting on the grille?