PabloCruise
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Nice! Thanks for following up with that picture!
I like it...
Amazing how those drop right in, eh?
Registry FJ55 Registry
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Nice! Thanks for following up with that picture!
I like it...
Amazing how those drop right in, eh?
The Bear Wagon
Hello!
Taking the oppurtunity to introduce myself and the "Bear Wagon"
I bought this after talking to the original owner's son in far west texas... seems that they had the Wagon for years, and used it to guide deer hunts out of and as their expedition wagon for trips to Idaho to go hunting.
The hole in the hood is from a guided deer hunter shooting and his rifle not clearing (but the scope was clear.) the funny thing is, they put a bandaid over it when it happened. When I pressure washed it, you could see paint where the holes in the bandaid were, but the paint peeled in the shape of a bandaid.
The front bumper/ brush guard is from when the Dad tried to run over a black bear with the wagon, ended up hitting a tree and bending the front end up... thus "The Bear Wagon."
After hearing those stories, I had to have it regardless of condition.
It's spent its entire life within 60 miles of Alpine texas, which is essentiallly a desert.. thus there's only surface rust around, but everything made of plastic or rubber needs replacing... theirs not a single window guide or felt left... it rattles something awful driving it around.
It does have a 327 from a 1968 chevy truck? in it. I have replaced the water pump, and removed the fixed fan and put in an electric
Hello!
Taking the oppurtunity to introduce myself and the "Bear Wagon"
I bought this after talking to the original owner's son in far west texas... seems that they had the Wagon for years, and used it to guide deer hunts out of and as their expedition wagon for trips to Idaho to go hunting.
The hole in the hood is from a guided deer hunter shooting and his rifle not clearing (but the scope was clear.) the funny thing is, they put a bandaid over it when it happened. When I pressure washed it, you could see paint where the holes in the bandaid were, but the paint peeled in the shape of a bandaid.
The front bumper/ brush guard is from when the Dad tried to run over a black bear with the wagon, ended up hitting a tree and bending the front end up... thus "The Bear Wagon."
After hearing those stories, I had to have it regardless of condition.
It's spent its entire life within 60 miles of Alpine texas, which is essentiallly a desert.. thus there's only surface rust around, but everything made of plastic or rubber needs replacing... theirs not a single window guide or felt left... it rattles something awful driving it around.
It does have a 327 from a 1968 chevy truck? in it. I have replaced the water pump, and removed the fixed fan and put in an electric
Sorry, almost forgot the key stuff:
Owners Name: Chris Murdoch
Year: 1975
VIN: FJ5550372
State FJ-55 resides: Texas
Any Modifications: Roof Rack, Chevy V-8, stack of crappy offroad lamps, and bumper / brush guard
Owners Name: Chris Murdoch
Year: 1975
VIN: FJ5550372
State FJ-55 resides: Texas
Any Modifications: Roof Rack, Chevy V-8, stack of crappy offroad lamps, and bumper / brush guard
BJ 55
YORSIAN
Year: 1979
Engine : 2H
Residence : Czech Republic
purchased a week ago
YORSIAN
Year: 1979
Engine : 2H
Residence : Czech Republic
purchased a week ago
PabloCruise
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YORSIAN said:
Welcome man! I'm sure you have a good story to tell about your 55! Love to hear it...
thanks, toyota is really just my heart, I sometimes feel that it's not a hobby but a diagnosis
PabloCruise
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Looks like there are a few Cruisers in the Czech Republic, eh?
How did you find your 55?
Here in the States, 1979 is the last year Pig you will see, although I have heard rumors of some 1980 Pigs running around.
What is the build date on your VIN plate?
Would a 2H equipped Pig be a HJ-55 (not BJ-55)?
What options do you have on your Pig? Power steering? Air conditioning?
More pictures are good!
How did you find your 55?
Here in the States, 1979 is the last year Pig you will see, although I have heard rumors of some 1980 Pigs running around.
What is the build date on your VIN plate?
Would a 2H equipped Pig be a HJ-55 (not BJ-55)?
What options do you have on your Pig? Power steering? Air conditioning?
More pictures are good!
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Owner Name: Jason R
Pigs name: Hamp
New pig owner as of 3/8/13
Year: 1974
VIN: FJ55044314
Resides: East Texas
Mods: SOA and the rest to be determined.
J
Pigs name: Hamp
New pig owner as of 3/8/13
Year: 1974
VIN: FJ55044314
Resides: East Texas
Mods: SOA and the rest to be determined.
J
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PabloCruise
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Welcome Jason!
That is a nice looking '74!
What size tires?
What light inserts in the front grille?
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Pablo,
The tires are 36 x 15.5 x 15 F-C Kevlars ??
Not sure on any specifics yet. Jason at CruiserYard found it and my dad made the deal etc.. I have a few pics to drool over right now. Have to get to West Texas to pick it up. I'll report back in a few weeks.
J
Fitzgerald
Hey! Where'd the mountians go?!?!?
Congrats!
Looks nice! You'll have a blast with it.
Looks nice! You'll have a blast with it.
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Hazel
Long story on the name-
75' with a small black 350, 31's, fj 60 power steering, fj 60 disc brakes.
Salish sea resident, fj55049369. Was red and white. Currently orange and awaiting enough resto/rebuild to deserve a matte 2 tone.
Long story on the name-
75' with a small black 350, 31's, fj 60 power steering, fj 60 disc brakes.
Salish sea resident, fj55049369. Was red and white. Currently orange and awaiting enough resto/rebuild to deserve a matte 2 tone.
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Slow on pics these days
Fitzgerald
Hey! Where'd the mountians go?!?!?
Cool looking rig. Good Luck with the restoring process.
I bought inspot's fj55 today, thought I'd say hello
owner:mark forsyth
year:04/69 fj55
vin:fj5513275
from: Powell River,british columbia. Can.
mods: toy ps conv,offenhauser dual port intake,edelbrock 4 barrel,6into1 header,3 on the floor,celica seats,curtains,guadamalan bodywork,huge wasp nest,rescued from pasture,was covered mostly in blackberry bush,bought as 71 but decode to 69,has clear frt grill marker lights,big moose ear like fender mirrors, questionable barely running,rod knocking mtr,mostly all there ,needs ahem...bodywork.rusty roof,floors already replaced up front,needs rockers outer wheel arches and some body mounts! should be fun. a sister for betsy.came with;new rear 31" bfg at on wt wagon wheels,pair extra 68 tail lght lenses,pair chrome door mirrors and a NEW toyta rear window seal in bag!
83 bj60
69 fj55
77fj45(kids)
81 bj42(kids)
88 fj62 (parts)
81 bj60(parts)
year:04/69 fj55
vin:fj5513275
from: Powell River,british columbia. Can.
mods: toy ps conv,offenhauser dual port intake,edelbrock 4 barrel,6into1 header,3 on the floor,celica seats,curtains,guadamalan bodywork,huge wasp nest,rescued from pasture,was covered mostly in blackberry bush,bought as 71 but decode to 69,has clear frt grill marker lights,big moose ear like fender mirrors, questionable barely running,rod knocking mtr,mostly all there ,needs ahem...bodywork.rusty roof,floors already replaced up front,needs rockers outer wheel arches and some body mounts! should be fun. a sister for betsy.came with;new rear 31" bfg at on wt wagon wheels,pair extra 68 tail lght lenses,pair chrome door mirrors and a NEW toyta rear window seal in bag!
83 bj60
69 fj55
77fj45(kids)
81 bj42(kids)
88 fj62 (parts)
81 bj60(parts)
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Relix, sorry I missed your post. Welcome to the Pig Society!
Damage Control, Welcome also!
You guys will have to post up some pictures, down in the pig forum. What are your long range plans.
Damage Control, Welcome also!
You guys will have to post up some pictures, down in the pig forum. What are your long range plans.
1972 fj55
Jake Godwin
Location: Derby Kansas
fj5572@gmail.com
No real upgrades
Stock drum brakes that keep me spinnin.
4 speed 2F.
All hand formed replacement body parts
Jake Godwin
Location: Derby Kansas
fj5572@gmail.com
No real upgrades
Stock drum brakes that keep me spinnin.
4 speed 2F.
All hand formed replacement body parts
former proud owner of this 77 sold in KS. I think the guy i sold to painted her green and sold it near Belle Plaine Ks. Would like to here from the new owner....
Hi Jake,
The 72 looks good. Are you planning any mods or keeping it stock.
The 72 looks good. Are you planning any mods or keeping it stock.
