Kalua

[gonzopancho]

Kalua pork, if you haven’t tried it… you’re missing out.

When Pua’a Tua’a went 80 frame, I ended up with a 1974 FJ55 roller…

I also have the following pieces that I was going to use on that build before we went “big”:

• built/locked/discs 60-series axles that I bought from @greenbeast
• a new dobinsons FJ55 suspension kit I bought from @samc2447
• a new h55f / split case that I bought from @Pigeaten last year. Sitting at @samc2447’s shop
• A set of Sumitomo 3:1 lo-range gears for a split case, also at Steve’s shop
• a 79 body that I bought from @greenbeast that he got from @Pigeaten, still in Tulsa
• @FJ60Cam has a nearly finished Mosley “cop motor” 4.4L 2F (with the Carillo rods and pistons) for me
• The truck Jon sold me doesn’t have a front bench, but I had a set of Scheelmann seats left over from the abandoned 40 built that gave Tua’a the drivetrain also at @samc2447’s shop (they were stranded in Colombia.)

So I need to clean/paint the frame, set the springs and axles, plumb the brakes, rebuild the steering linkage & steering box, out the 3:1 lo-range gears in the transfer case, fit the 2F/h55f/split case to the frame, fit the header, go fetch the 79 from Jon in Tulsa, assemble body to frame, build an exhaust, add some electric PS love from City Racer, (or just run it manual), get it all working, including the DENSO AC that came with the 79, move the bumpers and other powder coated pieces to this truck, (Pua’a Tua’a will need custom bumpers now), install the glass, install the interior, add sounds, ...

I’m sure I’m forgetting a ton.

End result should be a true driver.

• 79 body / 74 frame
  • DENSO AC
  • Scheelmann front row
  • Factory second row
• 4.4L Mosley 2F
  • Carillo rods & pisons
  • Sniper EFI w/timing control
  • Tri-meki header
• H55F / split case w/3:1 lo-range
• 60 series axles with IFS hubs to pull the wheels in a bit and a Tundra disc brake upgrade, RCV birfs and inners. Rear has discs w/parking brakes, both have ARB lockers & 3.70:1 gears
• Dobinsons springs & shocks, 1.75” lift
• 33s on city racer 16” wheels

“Just one more”, says every addict, ever.

 

[PabloCruise]

What’s this here?!?

As my Grandpa would say, “We’re cooking with gas now!”

 

[tucker74]

Oh my - GonzoPancho “HasThaPigs”

 

[Cruisers and Co]

Oh dang that second photo has a lot going on in it!

Can’t wait to see this one come together

 

[PabloCruise]

Oh dang that second photo has a lot going on in it!

Can’t wait to see this one come together

X2…

 

[greenbeast]

X3

 

[gonzopancho]

Waiting for Pua’a Tua’a to clear a stall.

 

[gonzopancho]

Custom leather Scheelmann seats, h55f, split case, Sumitomo 3:1 lo-range out of my parts stash at @samc2447’s place has arrived at @Cruisers and Co

Built/locked/disc 60-series axles already on site

Dobinsons springs/shocks are at my place here in Denver

Still need:
- 4.4L 2F from @FJ60Cam / Mosley
- rest of the truck from @greenbeast in Tulsa
- who knows how many bins of small parts

 

[xtiaan2000]

Wanna see a picture of those Scheelman’s bolted in!

 

[gonzopancho]

should look like this (not my truck)

if you imagine this in green/white, with a 79 body / turn signals, grey wheels and a bit wider stance (60 axles), and the bumpers/grille from Pua'a Tua'a, that's Kalua

 

[bobm]

OK so you guts 6 but can only drive 1 at a time , Soooo what da plan

 

[Ol Yeller]

OK so you guts 6 but can only drive 1 at a time , Soooo what da plan

Keep an eye out for a Smurf Bob!

 

[gonzopancho]

OK so you guts 6 but can only drive 1 at a time , Soooo what da plan

First I have to get to where I can drive one. I’ll take it from there.

Edit:

I honestly think 3 of the pigs will finish this year:

• Batpig (maybe late summer)
• Pua’a Tua’a (supposed to be easy for Cruise Moab)
• Kalua (also mid-late summer)

Also the fj45lv & her fj62 on 80 frame project should finish this year.

 

[PabloCruise]

OK so you guts 6 but can only drive 1 at a time , Soooo what da plan

Drive a different Pig every day of the week.
Rest on Sunday...

 

[PabloCruise]

Still need:

- who knows how many bins of small parts

 

[gonzopancho]

Drive a different Pig every day of the week.
Rest on Sunday...

One of them will live in Austin

 

[PabloCruise]

One of them will live in Austin

You should maintain a Pig in each undisclosed location…