merbesfield
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Looks great. You are helping me get motivated to get back on my project.
Builds Resto-mod on my 55 has begun (1 Viewer)
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landcruisnman
1972 FJ55 "Iron Giant"
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- #162
Going on this site and checking out the other projects helps motivate me too........ Keep'em going
the more fixed up landcruisers out there the better..
the more fixed up landcruisers out there the better..
PabloCruise
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I'll elaborate: the more Piggies that we put back into service, the better!
landcruisnman
1972 FJ55 "Iron Giant"
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- #164
Trying to focus on the chassis
Well, we're trying to mock up the front end experiment. We've now got 80 series bushings installed in the custom sleeves. Chromoly links and large heims. We should be able to get this mocked up and cycled to see if the travel will be there.
Well, we're trying to mock up the front end experiment. We've now got 80 series bushings installed in the custom sleeves. Chromoly links and large heims. We should be able to get this mocked up and cycled to see if the travel will be there.
landcruisnman
1972 FJ55 "Iron Giant"
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- #165
Powdercoating
Well, since I'm waiting for other stuff to happen, might as well get some stuff ready for re-assembly. I had 3 boxes of stuff media blasted and powdercoated satin black. Heater assembly, brake gas and clutch pedal assembly, glove box skin, rear seat brackets, side apron grills, hood cross member where the support rod attaches and the hood hinges. I'm not sure what else will get done besides the frame, but I'm sure something. Progress anyhow...
Well, since I'm waiting for other stuff to happen, might as well get some stuff ready for re-assembly. I had 3 boxes of stuff media blasted and powdercoated satin black. Heater assembly, brake gas and clutch pedal assembly, glove box skin, rear seat brackets, side apron grills, hood cross member where the support rod attaches and the hood hinges. I'm not sure what else will get done besides the frame, but I'm sure something. Progress anyhow...
1973Guppie
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blasphemy, that grill should be silver my friend....
landcruisnman
1972 FJ55 "Iron Giant"
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- #167
Does my rig look stock to you. About as stock as a blown pinto...
landcruisnman
1972 FJ55 "Iron Giant"
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- #168
More powder!!!
Here's a sample of the nice clean look of the parts after powdercoating. Can't wait to start putting this sh*t back together......
Here's a sample of the nice clean look of the parts after powdercoating. Can't wait to start putting this sh*t back together......
landcruisnman
1972 FJ55 "Iron Giant"
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- #170
Once you go black.........................................................
I like mine being black. Keep it black.
1973Guppie
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sheesh, was just kidding, you guys are so sensitive!
looks great Pat, can't wait to see it run.
looks great Pat, can't wait to see it run.
landcruisnman
1972 FJ55 "Iron Giant"
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- #173
more front end work-steering location
Well, we've got the link frame mount located and mocked up. The steering box is also located. Any feedback as to the location on the frame to mount that? I'm using an 80 series box. With the coilover going in, I've put it is the optimum spot I think. Would love some feedback before I drill away.......
Well, we've got the link frame mount located and mocked up. The steering box is also located. Any feedback as to the location on the frame to mount that? I'm using an 80 series box. With the coilover going in, I've put it is the optimum spot I think. Would love some feedback before I drill away.......
1973Guppie
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Pat, on the piggies I know some guys have run 60 series boxes right in the frame corner, this way getting away from having the extra link bars, if that makes sense.....
landcruisnman
1972 FJ55 "Iron Giant"
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- #175
Steering location decided
Well, the holes have started so there is no stopping me now. I'm going to plate and sleeve this mount with chromoly material. I'll post more as I go.
Well, the holes have started so there is no stopping me now. I'm going to plate and sleeve this mount with chromoly material. I'll post more as I go.
landcruisnman
1972 FJ55 "Iron Giant"
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- #176
The bodywork is getting closer.....
Well, the front DS fender is ready for primer and paint. Body is pretty much ready except for the nasty DS front door jamb that rusted out. Need to put some more sheet metal in before fiberglass and finish work. I've decided to paint it Grabber Blue from the 2010 Ford Paint colors. MUST NOT STOP !!!!!
Well, the front DS fender is ready for primer and paint. Body is pretty much ready except for the nasty DS front door jamb that rusted out. Need to put some more sheet metal in before fiberglass and finish work. I've decided to paint it Grabber Blue from the 2010 Ford Paint colors. MUST NOT STOP !!!!!
landcruisnman
1972 FJ55 "Iron Giant"
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- #177
Wheels and Tires...
Got my wheels and tires. 17"x 10" KMC's powdercoated black w/beadlocks and 35" BFG Mud KM2's. I can feel it now
Got my wheels and tires. 17"x 10" KMC's powdercoated black w/beadlocks and 35" BFG Mud KM2's. I can feel it now
landcruisnman
1972 FJ55 "Iron Giant"
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- #179
DS fender done..PS coming along
One more panel ready for paint. PS fender, hood and three doors left. As long as the work continues, there is light at the end of the tunnel........
One more panel ready for paint. PS fender, hood and three doors left. As long as the work continues, there is light at the end of the tunnel........
PabloCruise
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Keep it going!
Looks great...
Looks great...
