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[scrapdaddy]

Nice Job!

 

[dogfishlake]

Nice Job!

Thanks. There is quite a bit more spray paint to get off of there but it looks so much better blue and white. Someday it will get a redo/respray but for now it is going to be a patina piggy.

 

[fre55h]

G'day

After visiting a recent FJ40 meet here in Victoria, Australia (Old Cruisers Kicking Ass or O.C.K.A) I wanted to rebuild an old cruiser.
After a few weeks of searching I found this beauty for the price I wanted.

Here's my 1977 FJ55V
Straight off the Farm.

I'll be heading down the path of HZJ57 Springs as a suspension lift in a few weekends time.
Using Terrain Tamer Front Springs, and Factory MD Springs at the rear.
- OME FJ55 suspension

Few rust spots in the usual points.

 

[bobm]

Yamaha IT in background? I had a 1979

 

[fre55h]

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Yamaha IT in background? I had a 1979

It's a WF426. It's a bastard to start, as is why it's all the way at the back of the shed.

 

[Isawfrizzy]

Picked up this '76 in southern MN a couple weeks ago after hounding the owner for a couple years about it.

Mostly stock other than a V8 conversion.

Originally came from Montana where I was told it was used to hunt antelope.

Just starting into dolling it up and putting it back on the street.

 

[RUSH55]

Congrats @Isawfrizzy ! Looking forward to seeing the progress

 

[Hank Tank]

Picked up this '76 in southern MN a couple weeks ago after hounding the owner for a couple years about it.

Mostly stock other than a V8 conversion.

Originally came from Montana where I was told it was used to hunt antelope.

Just starting into dolling it up and putting it back on the street.

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Great color!!! Congrats!

 

[bobm]

Great color!!! Congrats!

Isn't it Beautiful!! Color of the Sky 🏖

 

[Isawfrizzy]

So I had a 76 FJ40 forever and recently parted with it. I was going to give this pig the same treatment. 4" lift, shackle reversal and crossover steering. I built my 40 15 years ago and I'm assuming things have advanced.
Already have a quote from Alcan on the 4" lift. Planning on running 35's, wish I could fit them on the stock rims. Might have the stock rims widened to retain the hubcaps.
After a little digging the first things I will need for sure are a windshield, drivers floor and front seat bottom.

Any input on this path would be very welcomed and appreciated.

Oh yeah, I also picked up a RDB kit from Poser. probably install that when I do the lift.

 

[Ol Yeller]

I also picked up a RDB kit from Poser. probably install that when I do the lift.

What’s a that RDB?

 

[Isawfrizzy]

What’s a that RDB?

Ha! So it isn't just me... I asked the exact same question. Rear Disc Brake. Thanks for making me feel not so out of touch.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Prosource Glass International for an aftermarket windshield.

 

[Weirdbeau]

Hi Piggers, first time poster. Thanks for having me. Just picked up my little piggy. November 1975. Manual rear window. Everything electrical working. Nrxt to no just. Just needs a good tune up and she'll be on the road.
Queensland Australia.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Welcome brother,

She looks like a keeper. I like the ute in the back round, too.

 

[Owyhee Jackass]

Manual rear window? That was an 'option'? Wish mine had that.

 

[Weirdbeau]

Manual rear window? That was an 'option'? Wish mine had that.

It only seems to be in Australia, the winter clips to the side of the drivers seat bracket. It's actually a bit inconvenient. Would like to find out if I could electrify it??

 

[Weirdbeau]

It only seems to be in Australia, the winter clips to the side of the drivers seat bracket. It's actually a bit inconvenient. Would like to find out if I could electrify it??

Winder not Winter sorry

 

[J Mack]

Would like to find out if I could electrify it??

Would happily trade you for a complete electric rear window setup but shipping might be prohibitive.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Prosource Glass International for an aftermarket windshield.

I don’t speak Japanese.