yeah welcome nat, wish i knew you had come to AZ to pick up your pig, ida been happy to meet up with ya.
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To All,
I have been viewing for awile and just decided to join. Here are some details on my '55. Pictures are forthcoming as soon as I figure out how to make my picture files smaller so the upload will accept them.
1978 FJ55 (Red/White)
Fresh 2F w/ header, rebuilt carb, and no more smog parts
4" Springs, RSK Shackles, Old Man EMU Shocks
33x12.5 BFG's on White Wagon Wheels
Custom Bumpers w/ Old School Warn & KC Lights
New Front Seat
Flowmaster Exhaust
Armstrong Steering with New TieRods
CB and Alpine Tunes
Stock Drivetrain w/ all new seals
History: My Dad purchased her brand new in '77. It became my daily driver when I turned 16. I tipped her on her side once in highschool and again in college. Had some body work done on the cheap (bad move). I put in a fresh motor in college and left it alone for a few years. Recently I put on the 4" springs, wheels, and tires. I have been rebuilding and fixing things during the last year as time allows. She spends most of her time hunting and wheeling in the Pacific NW.
**Glad to be a new member.....excellent forum!!!**
To All,
I have been viewing for awile and just decided to join. Here are some details on my '55. Pictures are forthcoming as soon as I figure out how to make my picture files smaller so the upload will accept them.
1978 FJ55 (Red/White)
Fresh 2F w/ header, rebuilt carb, and no more smog parts
4" Springs, RSK Shackles, Old Man EMU Shocks
33x12.5 BFG's on White Wagon Wheels
Custom Bumpers w/ Old School Warn & KC Lights
New Front Seat
Flowmaster Exhaust
Armstrong Steering with New TieRods
CB and Alpine Tunes
Stock Drivetrain w/ all new seals
History: My Dad purchased her brand new in '77. It became my daily driver when I turned 16. I tipped her on her side once in highschool and again in college. Had some body work done on the cheap (bad move). I put in a fresh motor in college and left it alone for a few years. Recently I put on the 4" springs, wheels, and tires. I have been rebuilding and fixing things during the last year as time allows. She spends most of her time hunting and wheeling in the Pacific NW.
**Glad to be a new member.....excellent forum!!!**
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welcome barnyard! what a great way to acuire a pig.
RUSH55
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Hey Nat, did you by that 55 from Dave Gore? I thought the paint, sliders and FF rear looked familiar.
1978 FJ-55
Dark Green and White
Goodwrench 350 with Edlebrock carb, but I have a TBi ready to install
Th400/NP203GRB/4 speed transfer
SOA
4W disk brakes
Saganaw power steering
Warn belleview winch
Dark Green and White
Goodwrench 350 with Edlebrock carb, but I have a TBi ready to install
Th400/NP203GRB/4 speed transfer
SOA
4W disk brakes
Saganaw power steering
Warn belleview winch
RUSH55 said:
I bought it from Garie Chavez in Az. I think Dave at 4+ did do some work on it......not sure if that is the same Dave you are referring to. The sliders are super burly, 1"thick bar welded in, I love it.
RUSH55
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Yeah it used to be Dave's. I was just reminded that Garie had it. Dave's on here sometimes. His user name is lcwizard.
RUSH55 said:
Thats cool. After this week it will be a completely different rig. The 350 and nv4500/split TC go in.
74
F with a 32/36, K&N
Headers
4 speed
Black duct tape front bench seat
A lotta love
F with a 32/36, K&N
Headers
4 speed
Black duct tape front bench seat
A lotta love
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I am going to post a link to my pig even though it isn't back on the road yet.
Specs:
2002 Tundra 4.7L Supercharged engine
2003 LX470 Transmission
2002 Land Cruiser Transfer Case
1997 FJ80 axles electronically locked front and rear
http://homepage.mac.com/ryanandjessaka/PhotoAlbum1.html
And a lot of work left to go..
Ryan.
Specs:
2002 Tundra 4.7L Supercharged engine
2003 LX470 Transmission
2002 Land Cruiser Transfer Case
1997 FJ80 axles electronically locked front and rear
http://homepage.mac.com/ryanandjessaka/PhotoAlbum1.html
And a lot of work left to go..
Ryan.
Sweet pig Ryan.Thanks for sharing picks of the buildup. Oh, and welcome.
Thank You. A lot of my ideas have come directly from this board. I fond the front Man-A-Fre bumper because of how nice it looked on you truck.
Ryan.
Ryan.
That's funny-as soon as I saw yours I thought to myself, I should have bought one with the winch set-up...
'78 all stock, I have had the pig for a few months andhas run great. Plan to do a bit of floor board work, upgrades to get the kids in the back and hopefully a spring lift. Looking forward to listening, learning and living on the trails.
and joining the nor colo/wyo club, right?chalmic said:
CO/WY is a top priority. Been working with TJ this fall on getting it rolling. Had work on the first meeting so didn't make it, but plan on the January one.
But thanks for the plug and making sure all show up.
But thanks for the plug and making sure all show up.
Chalmic- That is a beautiful pig, enjoy it and welcome.
Ratpuke
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Rottingham
Hi. I lurk here quite often and thought I'd post a pic of my unmolested 1973 piglet. He's pretty much all stock except for the muffler and one headlight. He's the 2nd best Canadian pig in original condition that I know of. Of course, I may be biased.
Rottingham spends his time in the barn socializing with a bunch of 1928 Model A's while he awaits his turn for restoration in a couple of years...
Hi. I lurk here quite often and thought I'd post a pic of my unmolested 1973 piglet. He's pretty much all stock except for the muffler and one headlight. He's the 2nd best Canadian pig in original condition that I know of. Of course, I may be biased.
Rottingham spends his time in the barn socializing with a bunch of 1928 Model A's while he awaits his turn for restoration in a couple of years...
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sweet!!
RUSH55
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Yes Ratpuke, nice pig...nice user name...ha!
