Get busy livin’…

[Southview]

Always wanted one. Started with an FJ40 and then this sweet old girl came up.

Sold new in 1978, the previous owner recorded every tank of gas he purchased, right up until he parked it for rust in the late 90s. 25 years later, it’s running again. 90,157.8 original kilometres.

Plan is to restore to drivable and then enjoy. Body mounts, cancer surgery, paint and a replacement window.

 

[Southview]

before and after a good bath….

 

[Southview]

before and after a good bath….

 

[Ol Yeller]

Welcome to the disease!

And as you know...the disease is tin worm.

 

[Southview]

Welcome to the disease!

And as you know...the disease is tin worm.

I took heat for dragging this home first and then tried to win an argument as to why two were better

 

[gonzopancho]

Careful, they breed.

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

Well, you could always say that at least in baseball crooked numbers are better. This is the strange, higher-order calculus that only the chosen get. Congrats, deuces wild!

 

[71greenpig]

I have 55 and I keep looking for a 40……but in this market I don’t know.

 

[Southview]

Well, you could always say that at least in baseball crooked numbers are better. This is the strange, higher-order calculus that only the chosen get. Congrats, deuces wild!

Higher order calculus! Yes!!!

 

[Southview]

I have 55 and I keep looking for a 40……but in this market I don’t know.

Mine were both spur of the moment. Saw em and managed to be first in line. Both a little out of area which helped.

 

[PabloCruise]

I love those '78 Pigs!!!

And you found a square 40?

You sir are the finder of some rare birds!

Get that Piggy back on the road!!! AC? PS? We need moar!!!

 

[Southview]

83xxx original kms…so much to do

 

[PabloCruise]

Need moar Pig details!!!

 

[Southview]

Need moar Pig details!!!

 

[Southview]

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Complete down to the factory am radio. Other than the rust, she’s a survivor with 2f and 4spd.

Here’s the list so far:

-cab mounts, bushings
-exterior metal work: rockers, fenders, tailgate, hood, rears
-minor floorboard repairs
-recover seat
-full service
-paint
-shocks
-tires
-re and re rear bumper
-rear passenger glass

Drive forever….

 

[PabloCruise]

Wow, looks awesome!
I don't see any PS or AC, eh?
I love the fact that it is a LHD, but your speedo is in km/h.
'78's are great. Not sure if I feel like that b/c my first Cruiser (40) is a '78.
Does your front end have disc and ASCO lockouts?

 

[PabloCruise]

I also like '78 b/c that was the last year before they went with the skinny little radiator...

 

[Pigeaten]

on the inside,that pig is clean and original, bodywork about 5K

 

[Southview]

Wow, looks awesome!
I don't see any PS or AC, eh?
I love the fact that it is a LHD, but your speedo is in km/h.
'78's are great. Not sure if I feel like that b/c my first Cruiser (40) is a '78.
Does your front end have disc and ASCO lockouts?

Yes, discs and Ascos. No PS or AC though

 

[Southview]

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