a miserable drive, i call it Americas ash tray. But the v-8 and ac make it easier
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Probably not 'til it actually runs as it's mostly be a "wish in one hand, ..." type thread for a LOONNNGGGGGGG time. Actually been thinking about hiding it behind the shop so it stops randomly distracting me. Tom Sawyered a buddy into helping me yank the 327 (as it turned out to be) so I can maybe find some motivation to test for some random stuff I have laying around. Maybe see how many times I can stick up Peter to pay Paul.
I reckon I'll have to start a build thread sooner than later as I highly suspect that I now have the motivation a 55 year old native Texas truck needs to see the road again on a regular basis. This one did it.
-June 1971 FJ5522211
-Olympus white/Silver Gray
-Odometer tells me it's got 100k on it. 00985.0 miles to be exact. It also has a tow dolly bumper, so we have a +/- factor.
-It's been wrecked. Looks like it has at least the passenger front fender in Muleta Red that was econosprayed Silver Gray before the peach of a camo job at some point during its life
-It's been wrecked again after being camo'd
-Someone made the brakes work with a bunch of fresh components the wrong way (JTO disc setup up front). Fitting for my username, aye?
-sprung over
Once I get all this camo off and actually start making things happen I'll start a thread. Until then it's just a bunch of updates about how I suck at being ambidextrous if it's not baseball and whining about my shoulder and fingers
As it came
Test fitting wheels. 33x12.50 is too much tire for me but it's nostalgic AF and looks right at home
Finding the paint with 2000 grit after 50 plus hours with no sleep. I actually have a plan for the rest of it as of today and pondering over yesterday's zombie work. The paint is there and it's ****ing gorgeous. I hate rednecks without long hair.
It's way drier than I expected
I'm elated to say the least. If there's a God the first and last vehicle I drive will be an Iron Pig and I'm halfway there on that list.
-June 1971 FJ5522211
-Olympus white/Silver Gray
-Odometer tells me it's got 100k on it. 00985.0 miles to be exact. It also has a tow dolly bumper, so we have a +/- factor.
-It's been wrecked. Looks like it has at least the passenger front fender in Muleta Red that was econosprayed Silver Gray before the peach of a camo job at some point during its life
-It's been wrecked again after being camo'd
-Someone made the brakes work with a bunch of fresh components the wrong way (JTO disc setup up front). Fitting for my username, aye?
-sprung over
Once I get all this camo off and actually start making things happen I'll start a thread. Until then it's just a bunch of updates about how I suck at being ambidextrous if it's not baseball and whining about my shoulder and fingers
As it came
Test fitting wheels. 33x12.50 is too much tire for me but it's nostalgic AF and looks right at home
Finding the paint with 2000 grit after 50 plus hours with no sleep. I actually have a plan for the rest of it as of today and pondering over yesterday's zombie work. The paint is there and it's ****ing gorgeous. I hate rednecks without long hair.
It's way drier than I expected
I'm elated to say the least. If there's a God the first and last vehicle I drive will be an Iron Pig and I'm halfway there on that list.
She's a keeper for sure!
Interesting! Only thing that would make that sticker better is if it said “Mother, Jugs and Speed”.
Old ambulance movie reference for those who don’t know. Funny movie!
. That's how I I'd my 73 Ornch 
Looking forward to seeing what you have planned….nice starting point.
amazing how they keep popping up, what's next?
That looks good!
I wonder what is up with the ambulance sticker?
Id wager added by the dealership originally. I've seen quite a few body shop/emergency services stickers that were affiliated with the dealers added in the PDI process over the years in the door jambs
Daily one, build one, then daily that one.
Man, me too. Give me about 100 more hours of evenings. Here's where we're at today. Red scotch bright ftw. Working the heavy areas lightly with a little solution is bringing me there slowly. I have no expectations, just passing time.
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cruiserinsanity
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@Old Nick
Zeek?
Old Nick
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Nope. Zeke is stripped down in my shop. Engine is ready to pull. He’s getting love this fall.
cruiserinsanity
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Was this an old picture of Zeek from 2008?
Old Nick
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Sorry, @cruiserinsanity … was on my way to my parents’ place after church and missed the context. Yes, that sure does look like the old boy… the steering box on the bumper is the giveaway.
I wonder what happened to some of these Pigs that show up here, briefly, and then disappear...
I’ve had this Pig for a couple of years, but only just started working on it.
- 1977
- Blue/white
- Appears to be mostly stock, the only change being the white wagon wheels that I added.
My plan is to repair the rust and the dents and bring it back to its stock configuration. I’ve started a build thread in the 40/55 Tech forum.
It’s going to need a few things like mirrors, a reverse light lens, fender badge. Wish me luck!
- 1977
- Blue/white
- Appears to be mostly stock, the only change being the white wagon wheels that I added.
My plan is to repair the rust and the dents and bring it back to its stock configuration. I’ve started a build thread in the 40/55 Tech forum.
It’s going to need a few things like mirrors, a reverse light lens, fender badge. Wish me luck!
that looks familiar 
Hey man! Glad you responded to my post! I was going to let you know that I’m starting to work on your old rig, but I couldn’t remember your handle.that looks familiar