New old pig

[Toyo_Judson]

Prolly should have posted here and linked there, but I do things kinda bassackwards anyways.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/286051-look-what-followed-me-home.html

I may have just bitten off way more than I can chew....

 

[Lucy_FJ55]

Fine swine Toyo! Welcome to the sty!

 

[romegadave]

Nice ride.......the interior in pretty good shape? Looking forward to your picsdave

 

[Toyo_Judson]

Nice ride.......the interior in pretty good shape? Looking forward to your picsdave

The headliner and seats need help/repair/recover but no flintstone mobile!!! The floors are not rusted through...

I am beginning to understand the "swine flu" thing...

 

[cork426]

Great project! Now you have the coolest ride on the block. Now just be prepared to talk to people cause they all wanna look at the piggy.

 

[LC_Hamma]

Looks like you caught those floors in time before they really get I'd hit it all w/ a knotted wire brush on a grinder, then use some type of rust barrier, then top coat. I'd also drill a few small drainage holes in the lowest areas. I hope that's the worst area, but knowing s.... Well, I'm sure you've gone over it pretty good already. Got any more updated progress pics?

 

[Toyo_Judson]

Got any more updated progress pics?

Hey LC_Hamma,

Sadly no, I wil not have any pics for a while. I'll have to wait until next month to feed the . Job one is to get the brakes and the engine in working order (rebuild the M/C and carb with the help of some friends).... then stop the rust... then more body work, followed by body work and after that... maybe the seats?