New Piggy on the Block in SoCal

[jrdizon]

Hello All, Just checked into the site and looking to network with you all for some insite on my 1975 FJ55 restoration project. Looking forward for any advice and links to follow. Thanks! Jon

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1975 FJ55 -Pre-smog (DMV)
4 speed Transmission
2F Straight 6 Engine
Origin...Southern Cal
Custom Gas tank manufact. 1976 in South El Monte, CA

 

[rsrai]

looking pretty clean and rust free. good candidate for a resto, good luck and post more pics!

 

[jrdizon]

Thanks Ravi, Got in nearby in Fullerton. There's still some rust job aorund the roof areas and rear left side corner area near the bumber. Interior and headliner needs to be redone, but engine was recently rebuilt. As you can see there's still a lot of work to be done but loving every minute of it!

 

[overide]

nice looking Pig!

 

[OinkOinker]

looks sweet as, what are your plans for it?

 

[jrdizon]

Thanks Overide, Overall it's not bad. I don't see too many around Southern Cal in the streets. I'm lucky that Chatsworth (Specter Off-Road, Inc.-Landcruiser Parts & Accessories) is only an 1hr away for parts!!
Jon

 

[jrdizon]

Hey Oinker, My plan is to restore it to stock condition w/ modern accents. Right now the previous owner put in some bucket front seats and sky roof. I just recently chromed out the front grill and vents and will also do the same for the bumpers and stock rims. Mainly will be used for cruising around town with light 4x4 action. The original paint was white/red, but plan to maybe painting it custom white/metallic-silver.
Thanks,
Jon

 

[overide]

sounds good, keep us updated with pics!

 

[romegadave]

Official Welcome is my first order of business----you've got a nice rig but be prepared as others are going to want to see your interior, engine etc. Man it looks good all the way aroundDave

 

[jrdizon]

Thanks Dave, Funny how my Wife at first used to think the "Pigs" were ugly as can be, and she used to called it my "Sloppy Jaloppy". Now she really diggs it when we cruise the local "IN & OUT" Burgers on the weekends. Send me pics too. Thanks!

 

[1973Guppie]

cool, I am in San Diego, Fallbrook to be exact, I am restoring a pig as well, you may want to look under the tlca clubhouse forum, we have a SD cruisers forum with some local cruiserheads here in socal.

 

[jrdizon]

Thanks Guppie! How's the restore coming along? I see you went down to the frame level, that's awesome. I wish I had the time to do that also. Fallbrook is closeby, my friend lives in Carmel Valley. Thanks for the Forum info, I'll check it out.
Jon

 

[cruiserbrett]

That's a nice looking pig! I havent seen to many around riverside county - I am up in Hemet and woodcrest area's for work fairly often...

 

[jrdizon]

Thanks CruiserBrett, You and Guppie members of the Beach-N-Toys chapters? I'm new to the seen so please pardon my ignorance. I started loving the LC when I first bought a '98 FJ100 then fell in love with the older FJ55s, now I drive both around.
Thanks, Jon

 

[1973Guppie]

not members, but have hung out with them on a few trail rides.......