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[RUSH55]

Here you go @ironfisttiger , dug up the build thread on your rig. Thought I recognized it - was owned by @CruiserMax before @bashmatic picked it up.

Piglet Buildup

Hey Guys, bare with me, I have been wanting to start a build thread but I am not too forum savvy. I bought my 76 Fj55 from CruiserMax in the Seattle area late winter in '09. He had done a lot of work to it (body and paint, sliders, rear bumper, etc) but finally realized he needed a 40 for the...

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[frismanis]

I can't believe I never posted in here. I guess I'll make it official that I'm an owner.

For future reader's reference, here's the build thread:
Lake City Limo - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/lake-city-limo.1235270/

 

[Blastservices]

Hello,
I posted in the tech forum first and now found this one…
My name is Todd I own and run a media blasting business in Pinellas County Florida. (Tampa bay) and wanted a FJ55 since college. Had a FJ40and loved it. This is what I just picked up.
4/73’ LHD
1F is factory installed engine
3 speed gear box
Heat delete
Came with a Portuguese owners manual and was brought to Miami from Venezuela.

 

[Blastservices]

 

[Gordobe]

WOOOW

 

[Hank Tank]

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Congrats!!! She's beautiful!

 

[RUSH55]

Is it too soon for me to be infatuated?
Congrats!
Hope to see you around here on a regular basis!

 

[Blastservices]

Is it too soon for me to be infatuated?
Congrats!
Hope to see you around here on a regular basis!

You move FAST!! Nah! I will be around!

 

[scrapdaddy]

Welcome to the group! We usually ask a bunch of questions about plans, color, rust repair, but looks like you're all done. Congrats, you've got a looker.

 

[Blastservices]

Welcome to the group! We usually ask a bunch of questions about plans, color, rust repair, but looks like you're all done. Congrats, you've got a looker.

Maybe once I get the fuel tank sorted out and it tuned up and running good I’ll need a steering box to swap mine. It’s got a bunch of play. It’s a manual box. Maybe also do disc brakes and add a roof rack. Other than that DRIVE IT!!!

 

[Gordobe]

Other than that DRIVE IT!!!

Music to my ears

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Maybe once I get the fuel tank sorted out and it tuned up and running good I’ll need a steering box to swap mine. It’s got a bunch of play. It’s a manual box. Maybe also do disc brakes and add a roof rack. Other than that DRIVE IT!!!

Welcome. Nice looking pig. Vintage Air makes some nice units with A/C and Heat should you decide you need either. A/C is obviously more of a priority in Clearwater than heat.

 

[Blastservices]

Welcome. Nice looking pig. Vintage Air makes some nice units with A/C and Heat should you decide you need either. A/C is obviously more of a priority in Clearwater than heat.

Thank you! It’s only here in Clearwater temporarily. I’ll be storing it NC in Hendersonville. Nice and cool! May need heat

 

[Pigeaten]

Address in Hendersonville?

 

[Blastservices]

Address in Hendersonville?

We own property in Laurel Park. No house… yet

 

[onemanarmy]

Check the steering 'center arm' that is mounted on the frame before replacing the steering box.....that is a well known wear item that can cause loose steering. My used and abused steering was tightened up quite a bit with new tie rod ends and a rebuilt center arm.

 

[Blastservices]

I appreciate it. I’ll give it a look.

 

[onemanarmy]

I appreciate it. I’ll give it a look.

We need some underhood shots of that beauty too.

 

[FJ55]

That rig is fantastic! Nice find my man, congrats!

 

[Blastservices]

That rig is fantastic! Nice find my man, congrats!

Thank you!! I’m really happy with it. Even though I see people classify South American trucks as parts trucks… this one is not.

I’ll give some updates on things soon. I’ve been tracking down correct parts all over the country. I like fixing all the odd things people shortcutted too.
so far….
-complete Tuneup
-new filters
-new brake booster
-new water pump and thermostat housing
-new block drain and muriatic acid cleaning of block
-locking front hubs
-new brake hose kit
-clutch master cylinder
-new clutch
-fuel tank repaired and lined and cleaned and got the sending unit working properly.
-correct head temp switch and housing
-new factory keys cut
- rebuilt the tailgate (seals,terminal strip, regulator rebuilt, new key switch)
-hood latch handle and cable replaced
-new tailight seals
-carb rebuilt and overhauled
-waiting on a radiator
- Sourced a correct fan shroud and blasted and powder coated it the fan, air cleaner and all splash shields.

more to come!