Looking forward to pics of yer rig Mick
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my new FJ55
I buy it yesterday ,but i know it since a couple of years...at home in one or two weeks ...no more a lot in Europe...it's a 1974 ex MARATICA expedition in SOUTH AMERICA
Sorry i'm french's speaking
I buy it yesterday ,but i know it since a couple of years...at home in one or two weeks ...no more a lot in Europe...it's a 1974 ex MARATICA expedition in SOUTH AMERICA
Sorry i'm french's speaking
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looks very clean
looks very clean
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1979 FJ55
Truck is a 1979 FJ55 W/PS Vin # FJ55101136
Funny story on the truck, I purchased it about a year ago after having my first car a 1972 FJ55 which was purchased when I was 14 and underwent a 2 year repair before I was 16 and able to drive it, but I can't seem to locate any of the old photos of it, I am going to keep searching. ANyhow this truck was originally purchased by a Toyota Employee in CA and had a H55f/split case installed at the dealership. While it has been taken over by rust eventually "maybe" it will get back close to it's original shape, though after just completely redoing the top end and enhancing a few things she'll never be back to stock.
Here's a few pics...
Truck is a 1979 FJ55 W/PS Vin # FJ55101136
Funny story on the truck, I purchased it about a year ago after having my first car a 1972 FJ55 which was purchased when I was 14 and underwent a 2 year repair before I was 16 and able to drive it, but I can't seem to locate any of the old photos of it, I am going to keep searching. ANyhow this truck was originally purchased by a Toyota Employee in CA and had a H55f/split case installed at the dealership. While it has been taken over by rust eventually "maybe" it will get back close to it's original shape, though after just completely redoing the top end and enhancing a few things she'll never be back to stock.
Here's a few pics...
PabloCruise
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We need to see pics of the H55/splitcase install.
What did they do to the trans tunnel and floorboard?
What did they do to the trans tunnel and floorboard?
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I will get pics posted in a seperate thread in the 55's section.
Hello fellow Pig owners,
I am new to the forum and I just purchased a 1974 FJ55. I am looking for a few items that I posted on Old Chub's album "wish list"
I also posted pictures of some of the projects that I am working on (e.g., gorilla glue to fix the pealing glove compartment). Thanks to Trollhole (Marshall) for posting this technique on the forum!
It would be greatly appreciated if you would let me know if you have any of the items that I am looking for. The items are posted on Old Chub's album "Wish List" and here
(https://forum.ih8mud.com/members/old-chub-albums-wish-list.html)
1) Dome light
2) Front passenger and driver window regulators
3) right front turn signal light (cf., picture with this post)
4) License lights
5) Interior door handles (not the cheap ones from SOR
) .. . .yea I bought a set
6)Right front side marker light -complete
Thanks!
Old Chub
I am new to the forum and I just purchased a 1974 FJ55. I am looking for a few items that I posted on Old Chub's album "wish list"
I also posted pictures of some of the projects that I am working on (e.g., gorilla glue to fix the pealing glove compartment). Thanks to Trollhole (Marshall) for posting this technique on the forum!
It would be greatly appreciated if you would let me know if you have any of the items that I am looking for. The items are posted on Old Chub's album "Wish List" and here
(https://forum.ih8mud.com/members/old-chub-albums-wish-list.html)
1) Dome light
2) Front passenger and driver window regulators
3) right front turn signal light (cf., picture with this post)
4) License lights
5) Interior door handles (not the cheap ones from SOR
) .. . .yea I bought a set6)Right front side marker light -complete
Thanks!
Old Chub
I was a member of the local TLCA Chapter in Dallas a few years back but relocated to Houston and now I'm here in Abq.
My past loves were a 86 FJ60, 78 FJ40, 2 96 80's and currently a 07 FJ Cruiser lifted with blacked out wheels and trim.
Hopefully I can meet up with some of you and share some ideas and tips, especially on 55's.
My latest project is a 78 FJ55 and she's in wonderful shape and almost ready for the road.
Here she is...she's in darn good shape for a 78 that spent it's life in Portland...I have used POR15 on the fender wells and floor boards, but overall she's a good runner.
My past loves were a 86 FJ60, 78 FJ40, 2 96 80's and currently a 07 FJ Cruiser lifted with blacked out wheels and trim.
Hopefully I can meet up with some of you and share some ideas and tips, especially on 55's.
My latest project is a 78 FJ55 and she's in wonderful shape and almost ready for the road.
Here she is...she's in darn good shape for a 78 that spent it's life in Portland...I have used POR15 on the fender wells and floor boards, but overall she's a good runner.
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PabloCruise
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Welcome ABQ Iron Pig!
My '74 55 spent most of its life in ABQ and then Santa Fe...
Are those Cruiser disc wheels? With GM beauty rings and Cruiser hubcaps?
My '74 55 spent most of its life in ABQ and then Santa Fe...
Are those Cruiser disc wheels? With GM beauty rings and Cruiser hubcaps?
Just realized my new pig is the same pig as in Posts #105 and #106. Ree724 is the old owner...just emailed him. I'm doing the sliders, new springs, etc in 2 weeks!
If thats your FJ that's in the #105 & #106 posts, it's awesome. Congratulations on owning something so kick ass. 
-Josh
-Josh
76 FJ55
First Piggy. Mostly stock. Previous owner obviously had a sense of humor w/ the Ch*vy emblem and the chrome bulldog hood ornament.
-Stock 2f w/ Weber 38/38 carb
-Stock 4spd tran/4x4 drivetrain
-REMOVE the Ch*vy emblem and Bulldog
Mods to be done when I have the time:
-suspension (will be used for mostly overland, dirt roads, nothing extreme)
-headers
-electronic ignition conversion
-paint
-I am sure alot more as I start mess'n w/ her
First Piggy. Mostly stock. Previous owner obviously had a sense of humor w/ the Ch*vy emblem and the chrome bulldog hood ornament.
-Stock 2f w/ Weber 38/38 carb
-Stock 4spd tran/4x4 drivetrain
-REMOVE the Ch*vy emblem and Bulldog
Mods to be done when I have the time:
-suspension (will be used for mostly overland, dirt roads, nothing extreme)
-headers
-electronic ignition conversion
-paint
-I am sure alot more as I start mess'n w/ her
1974 Made in 10/73
Resides in California
4.3L V6, Carter Electric Fuel Pump, Edelbrock Performer Carburetor, Edelbrock Performer intake, Trick Flow off-set 14” Air Cleaner, Mallory Unilite Distributor, Slickfit Headers, Dual exhaust, Ranger II Over-drive, Painless 10143 Wiring Harness, New Flywheel, Centerforce Clutch, pressure plate, heavy duty t/o bearing
SOR Carpet kit
New Headliner also SOR
New door rubber
New weather-strip around door openings (except tailgate)
New Window Felt
New Bailey channel
New BFG 31x10.50x15’s
New Wheel Cylinders
New Master Cylinder
New spring kits in all wheels
E-brake kit
Resides in California
4.3L V6, Carter Electric Fuel Pump, Edelbrock Performer Carburetor, Edelbrock Performer intake, Trick Flow off-set 14” Air Cleaner, Mallory Unilite Distributor, Slickfit Headers, Dual exhaust, Ranger II Over-drive, Painless 10143 Wiring Harness, New Flywheel, Centerforce Clutch, pressure plate, heavy duty t/o bearing
SOR Carpet kit
New Headliner also SOR
New door rubber
New weather-strip around door openings (except tailgate)
New Window Felt
New Bailey channel
New BFG 31x10.50x15’s
New Wheel Cylinders
New Master Cylinder
New spring kits in all wheels
E-brake kit
Nice Dave......a different color too. You've put a lot into her so that she doesn't rattle when she rolls. Did you just get the rig or have you had it some time?? Thanks for sharing!!
I've had her since 1978. Everything listed is quite recent. Should have included pics of the motor.
very nice.........and I'm sure you're going to get more compliments when the others see that engine bay!!!
Decided to invest instead of trade up. After 30+ years, I couldn't think about getting rid of it.
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WOW! since 78, would have been a new car then! ha sweet keep it up!
The name's Jason, I live in SLC UT.
I'm the relatively new owner of 2 1974 FJ55's.. I purchased them from "Vitesse_6" on here.
I drive this guy around town, and plan to keep it stock.
The red one has big plans:
The idea is to make the red one into an extended cab with an aussie style tray back, SOA, 35" tires, 4.7 v8 etc:
(novice photoshop)
Similar to this size and style of a Cruiser:
I'm the relatively new owner of 2 1974 FJ55's.. I purchased them from "Vitesse_6" on here.
I drive this guy around town, and plan to keep it stock.
The red one has big plans:
The idea is to make the red one into an extended cab with an aussie style tray back, SOA, 35" tires, 4.7 v8 etc:
(novice photoshop)
Similar to this size and style of a Cruiser:
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