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[wingnut948]

1979
Got her from Colby in TX, advertised here in IH8MUD about two falls ago (in fact, this is the picture from the ad).

All Stock (with A/C and factory P/S).
Fixed a blown head gasket last winter, and this winter I hope to patch up the body and take care of a pesky exhaust leak up at the manifold. Haven't gotten around to registering her since I need to have her smogged here in CA, so I want to make sure all is well first.

Needs reupholstering for a saggy bench seat, and I need to have the springs re-arched. Then last but not least need some new rubber, probably 33s. Eventually I want to bring her back to her two-tone former self (was white/green).

 

[offkilter]

A fine looking pig, Wingnut....and the addition of factory p/s....damn nice. Good luck with your final preparations before it hits the road...... welcome.

 

[jmylie]

Guess I'll add mine:





2 1977's, Green - Feb, Blue/White - March

Green stock with 33 x 10.50 BFG AT's

Smurf - 4" lift with shackle reversal. Has factory / dealer? A/C but needs a charge and 33 x 10.50 BFG MT's

Planning a SOA for the green pig.

 

[Lucy_FJ55]

Sweet piggies! I think I have seen them both around (Forums and TT)over the years. Any lift on the green pig? Pics of the 33x10.5's? Are you running those tires on the stock rims? Hope you don't mind all the questions. Thanks.

 

[RHD55]

My Ride

My '75 RJ55 imported from OZ. Pretty much stock (except for the Warn 8274 and the 33" Firestones) right down to the original paint.

Anyone interested in this PIG pls contact me ASAP. Last weekend I had to be towed back from our local desert - heard a knock in the original 2F and don't have the time to put her back in the shape she was in prior to this mishap. Right hand drive. 0% Rust. Re-sprung. New Koni's. New Tires. Rebuilt original 4 speed & transfer.

UPDATE:

I am an over the Big Rig (Flatbed) Driver now and don't have time to re-build my little piggy. Recently I imported a 5-speed tranny from OZ that I will sell with her. Asking $7500 OBO. Send me a private msg. for my address in North County San Diego and you can have a look-see.

 

[nuclearlemon]

My '75 RJ55 imported from OZ. Pretty much stock (except for the Warn 8274 and the 33" Firestones) right down to the original paint.

Anyone interested in this PIG pls contact me ASAP. Last weekend I had to be towed back from our local desert - heard a knock in the original 2F and don't have the time to put her back in the shape she was in prior to this mishap. Right hand drive. 0% Rust. Re-sprung. New Koni's. New Tires. Rebuilt original 4 speed & transfer.

that thing is sweet!! is it ambulance doors? what are you looking to get for it?

 

[RHD55]

Thanks for the reply! Actually it has a normal staion wagon tailgate with a working electric window. As far as how much I looking to get for it...how much would you sell amember of the family for?lol! If I had to put a price on it it would be what it cost me to get it over here. +-$9K.

 

[cruiser_guy]

Well I have just become a new "Pig" owner as well! My daughter decided that the '55 was not what she wanted to drive after all (she'll probably come around and see the light and want it back).

This is a '76 that we restored completely in '2003/2004. There is still some work needed that I'll get done over the next few months (probably I'll take the truck to Guatemala as a shop project just for this year to show the kids what can be done as a restoration and have them troubleshoot whatever minor problems crop up).

It has a rebuilt 3B diesel with a turbo, H42 4 speed, 3 speed transfer case, factory PTO winch setup (winch head needs to be installed once I get the bumper extensions), factory A/C.

Here is a thread on pirate about the restoration.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=414794

I need to get the suspension done, my daughter is convinced one of the leaves is busted and the rest is just odds and ends to tidy things up.

It will likely need to be sold once it's 100%. I don't think the "boss" will allow 3 'Cruisers! I'll post up some pics here once I find my CD's.

 

[Gumby]

New pig.

73 Fj-55
283 CSB 3speed
Soon to be a rotisserie resto on the body

I'll have to get some pics of my own. This one is from Treeroot's for sale thread.

 

[shermantank55]

Sherman the Family Tank

1972 FJ-55
1983 2F
19?? 4 speed imported low geared trans
Weber carb
MAF Header
MSD ignition & coil
Corbeau Seats
Custom desert camo interior
Custom dash with VDO electronic speedo

And now just finished:
New 4 spd trans
New transfer
New disc brakes
AC, PS
Trailer Brake
Springs
insulation & soundproofing

 

[Ratpuke]

Isn't Sherman the 55 who could talk? I swear I saw footage on the web a couple years back..??

 

[redrock 73FJ55]

hi all-

just getting my pig back on the trail after a few years up on blocks in the garage. just had the carb rebuilt, replaced the water pump, oil pan & gasket and put some new goodyear m/ts on. can't wait to take 'er out.

 

[scouthead]

This is my '76...mostly stock at the moment. Factory A.C., FJ60 power steering, Downey header, 31" BFGs, and some rust on the way...

 

[rusviking]

My 1973 Fj55

Here is my FJ55,working on getting her running.Resto in progress.
I will be on the road soon,here in Oregon

Thanks Chance

Happy to say after 10 years of just sitting befor I got it, the Pig is on the road. after replaceing burned wireing from PO
and an Hei distrib. now for the rust removal and sheet metal replacement and paint. HOOP LA!

 

[CandyPants]

Meet the Sow:

1973, mostly stock. Bad paint job that will need redone. My first project truck!

 

[offkilter]

Appears you located a fine pig indeed! Welcome to the sickness !

 

[sledge916]

my ole girl

Sethro

 

[blong]

Hello to all Newbie Here

Hi to all. My name is Brock Long, i'm located in Rolla, MO. I just drove my new purchase back from South Dokota. It was a 640 mile trip. Record lows and no heat, burrr

1973 1F 3spd on floor mostly original

I drove it 55 the whole way home, for good luck. This is my second pig, i sold the first one a few years back, i believe its in Nebraska somewhere now. New rig will most likely be a road/offroad combo, i don't plan on keeping it oem, just enough for both.

Anyways all is original(down to the rust) except for the rims and tires. Sure am glad we have a place like mud to fill in our blanks. Let me know if anyone out there is close to Rolla, it would be interesting to know if i have missed your rigs out on the road. I put some pics in here, two of the new ride and one of the old.

Nice to meet everyone.

 

[Wayneraintree]

'73 is a good year : )

I like that paint scheme alot..... post more pics when you can.. gotta love the maiden voyage.

 

[blong]

Wayneraintree,
I like the 73 year much more than the old 72, just a few changes but enough to notice. I'm really not feeling the paint scheme, think i might go back to the original red/white paint scheme. It could be thats its oxidized too much to like though, time will only tell what the next paint scheme will be.