Builds Project ... "killer Piggy"

[Ol Yeller]

No one ever votes for calfshyt brown

 

[RUSH55]

No one ever votes for calfshyt brown

Calfshyte brown is the shiznit! But they all went to Australia
There have been a few sweet gray rigs come down the tubes.
The one in the top pic especially. Not sure where it came from, build wasn’t shared on the IPPS anyways.

 

[bobm]

Look like Necco wafer candies

 

[Sheck44]

Calfshyte brown is the shiznit! But they all went to Australia
There have been a few sweet gray rigs come down the tubes.
The one in the top pic especially. Not sure where it came from, build wasn’t shared on the IPPS anyways.

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RUSH ... I bleive that top one is the only FJ55 that ICON resto-modded, they only went half way with it but still a nice build

And WOW ... didn't realize I was going to create such a sh!t storm over colour choice LOL
Going to see the guys at the body shop today to discuss colour selections

Cheers
Steve

 

[bobm]

Long as it aint

 

[riderjgs]

It ain’t easy being green, especially on this forum. I’ve owned two each of green and blue and even a rare OEM solid red.
Green for the win!

 

[Pigeaten]

Calfshyte brown is the shiznit! But they all went to Australia
There have been a few sweet gray rigs come down the tubes.
The one in the top pic especially. Not sure where it came from, build wasn’t shared on the IPPS anyways.

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I think my wifes pig looks ok in grey/silver

 

[scrapdaddy]

Yes it does!

 

[bobm]

Beautiful

 

[gonzopancho]

Calfshyte brown is the shiznit! But they all went to Australia
There have been a few sweet gray rigs come down the tubes.
The one in the top pic especially. Not sure where it came from, build wasn’t shared on the IPPS anyways.

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It used to live in Arvada, CO. Bunch of pics from when it was at a dealer

1973 Toyota FJ55 4 DOOR WAGON

Premium Custom US Model 1973 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55. Best of Breed, total Body Off Restoration, the on-frame media blasting to the interior upholstery,...

www.vintagecruisers.com

 

[Sheck44]

Hey all ...
Just a little update, 'small' change of plan !!

This (sunroof)

IMG_9012 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


Is going in this ...

IMG_9013 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

 

[scrapdaddy]

 

[xtiaan2000]

928- what a killer Porsche!

 

[Pigeaten]

Under appreciated, great car, cheap to buy

 

[RUSH55]

Well, if anyone can do it….


What’s going on with the rear door, Steve?

 

[Ol Yeller]

Well, if anyone can do it….


What’s going on with the rear door, Steve?

Good eye, both doors

 

[Sheck44]

Morning guys
So a little more explanation required here
Originally I paid a LOT of $$ for this truck with the expectations that I was not going to have to spend much more on body work.
When it arrived I immediately realized the 55 was not as good as believed and when I handed it off to my body/paint guy he confirmed.

Doors
Gaps on the doors where horrific, we had to add metal in sections around all 4 doors to get these right
I will send pics of the work, now it looks really good

Roof ... Yikes
When we pulled the interior liner out we realized that the roof was severely caved in abut mid-way and that the roof was indeed FILLED with inches" of filler
A good portion of the roof was going to have to be cut out and thats when my body guy pitched me the idea of greeting in a full electric sunroof and I said 'heck yes'

So, here we are ...

Again, I know the roof is not going to appeal to all and the finished truck may not be everyones favourite BUT if its a cleanly executed, quality build that some will think incredible and others will appreciate then I've done exactly what I set out to do

Cheers
Steve

 

[RUSH55]

It’s amazing what some guys can do with bondo.
So your guys are adding material to the doors to even up the gaps? That’s some next level meticulous! Do you have some pics of that process?

 

[J Mack]

we had to add metal in sections around all 4 doors to get these right

They are filling door gaps with the body on a cart?

 

[Sheck44]

J .. Its going on the frame this week with all body panels bolted up for final gap completion

IMG_6303 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


IMG_6302 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


70420897616__99E2FB4D-0A78-49C1-901A-BCC7C5F946B5 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


70420898375__5326344B-F932-4C05-8A02-D2D1836DF3E5 by Steve Heck, on Flickr