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Noah,

Very nice. Do you have a pic of a Pig that is similar to what you're going to create. I've never seen a modded out Pig.
 
69 Pigboy said:
Nice work man! What kind of calipers did you use? Are those the Eldorado calipers referenced earlier in the thread? Also, what kind of springs and shackles are those?

Thanks!
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the rear are el dorado calipers and the front's are landcruiser / toyota calipers I believe, minitruck stuff, mostly all the same, here's a link to the front disc brake writeup with the caliper part #'s, etc:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=137225&highlight=front+disc+brake+dummies

the shackles, springs and shocks are all part of an ironman kit I got for cheap on ebay, so far so good. We will see how it rides. It's not a lexus, so WTF.
 
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UNO_RACING said:
Noah,

Very nice. Do you have a pic of a Pig that is similar to what you're going to create. I've never seen a modded out Pig.
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mostly it will look like a stock restoration pig, but with some power under the hood, different drivetrain and some mods like ac, ps, auto, etc, etc. let me see if I can find a pic, color will be the baby blue with white.....
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Hansel..I mean Marissa...

oh, Marissa Miller, shes so hot right now.

The pigs coming along nicely, looking forward to seeing more progress in the future. Oh and I grew up an hour from where she did, never did see her when I was out boogie boarding though, Im sure I would have recalled...:doh:
 
1973Guppie said:
I wish I could build one of those with my welder,

thanks to whomever these pics are?? will look like this but with stock rims and hubcaps and some other minor changes probably, here ya go....
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The build is coming along very nice great job, and the blue pig above is awesome. :eek: The painted chick was a bonus.:D
 
Rotisserie Done!

Some quick updates. I finished up my rotisserie for the 55 body this weekend. I am really stoked on the way it came out. Super stable and beefy. You can basically push and pull the whole body around the garage and spin it with one person a full 360 degrees. I got really lucky as I cut one of the supports too short and by complete chance placed it on the rear stand. The top rain gutter just barely rubs on it. I guess when I paint it will require a bit of touch up paint if I hit it, no biggie. It is going to be so much nicer to work on the rust and cleaning issues this way. Underneath the top and under the body crud removal will be much easier. I can basically turn it any way needed and lock it in for work. Rust panel work will be much easier now too.

Noah
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some really cool rust/paint removal pads I got for my grinder off of the net, these things kick ass, it cut through the crud in about 2 seconds, much easier than wire wheel. I got the idea from a post on mud somewhere where someone reccomended them. Could not find the 3m products in any local stores so had to special order them. You have to buy an adapter as well for your grinder to make them fit.

Also, a pic of the taurus fans I got from camcruiser13 here on the board. I was surprised as to how good of shape they were in. One looked practically new. Thanks Cam!
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1973Guppie said:
Also, a pic of the taurus fans I got from camcruiser13 here on the board. I was surprised as to how good of shape they were in. One looked practically new. Thanks Cam!
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You know this dogg, i take care of the mud folks..:beer:
 
This is coming along so nice... I really like 55's I can see getting one some day... you have a great one to start with... if you can make it close to that blue one I would call it a success!!!
 
Who is the sexy beyotch to your right. Almost looks like she's going to pop one out.

1973Guppie said:
that's right, what I do when I am not working on cruisers, professional lush.....

I am a sexy bitch.

sorry for the chat, back to cruisers now.....

Noah
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camcruiser13 said:
You know this dogg, i take care of the mud folks..:beer:
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Even get free bearing races with your purchase.:D

Back on track.

You are making me very jealous. I wish I could do a frameoff.
 
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