Awesome. You got a link to where you got those?
Rookie Intro of my new pig
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Wow, things are looking good Lou!
One quick question, though (because I truly don't know)... does the access cover on the rear driver's trim panel go on the 'outside' of the panel, instead of bolting behind it?
I just assumed that the access door was to allow you to access the fuel filler pipe without having to remove the trim panel, whereas with it screwed in from behind it might be a little more difficult to remove.
Like I said, though, when I got my pig the access door was already off and laying in the cargo area, so I'm relatively clueless.
Those bumpers are awesome! Keep the pix coming.
One quick question, though (because I truly don't know)... does the access cover on the rear driver's trim panel go on the 'outside' of the panel, instead of bolting behind it?
I just assumed that the access door was to allow you to access the fuel filler pipe without having to remove the trim panel, whereas with it screwed in from behind it might be a little more difficult to remove.
Like I said, though, when I got my pig the access door was already off and laying in the cargo area, so I'm relatively clueless.
Those bumpers are awesome! Keep the pix coming.
Luke111
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I don't know , never thought about it. If you did have a problem with the fuel filler pipe you would most likley want to remove the whole panel just to have better access. I don't remember, the panels where removed a long time ago and brought back finished.
Lou
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Checked my OEMs last night. You have it right.
1973Guppie
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lou, the truck is looking just awesome, wonderful job!
I really like the way you did the guages, i wanted to do the same to my 55 and was wondering how to do so. Can you post up exactly how you got them to fit? did you just trim out the inner portion of the circle to fit and push them in from the front? Also, what holds them in? just a press fit? or did you fashion something to attache them to the back of the pad? Also, what type of guages are they and where did you get them?
Thanks!
Noah
I really like the way you did the guages, i wanted to do the same to my 55 and was wondering how to do so. Can you post up exactly how you got them to fit? did you just trim out the inner portion of the circle to fit and push them in from the front? Also, what holds them in? just a press fit? or did you fashion something to attache them to the back of the pad? Also, what type of guages are they and where did you get them?
Thanks!
Noah
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Noah I use a razor knife and trimed the inside ring of the pad down to the metal ring, trim very carefully, the ring under the pad limits the size, so the gauges stick out about 1/4 inch at the bottom. They fit tight but the plan is to fab a small bracket on the back, they clear the dash supports behind the pad. I got them here www.haneline.com . BTW your resto is looking good ......if I had the time , tools, a garage and few more dollars, I would do a frame off like yours but Lance at IPOR said he would cut off my left n...t if I get anymore idea's, so maybe next year. Here's the pic of the gauges,you can see how they stick out just a little at the bottom but from the driver's seat, front veiw you don't notice. The link to Haneline is not working so try this www.roddoors.com this works, go to products and gauges, I'm not sure what's up with Haneline's web page...
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IPOR does some great work!
Lou,
Your Pig is looking better and better every time I see it. I really love the guages.
The seats look great I can't wait to see the interior start to come together. Do you know what you are going to do with the dash? I had seen one that was dyed that looked really nice. But seems a little risky. I know that I would like to do something about the door handles so maybe if they turn out nice the dash would be next.
Ryan.
Your Pig is looking better and better every time I see it. I really love the guages.
The seats look great I can't wait to see the interior start to come together. Do you know what you are going to do with the dash? I had seen one that was dyed that looked really nice. But seems a little risky. I know that I would like to do something about the door handles so maybe if they turn out nice the dash would be next.
Ryan.
I dunno if I'm alone in this, but every time I see a Landcruiser so close to salt water I just cringe... 
Things are looking good there Lou! I bet you can't wait to get it done and on the road. I'm looking forward to seeing it all completed.
I dunno if those FJ vents would match the pig's styling very well, primarily because the pig is so angular, whereas the vents would add a lot of roundness, which I think would look out of place.
But that's just my opinion. If that's what you like, then go for it.
I do agree that the stock FJ55 Dash leaves something to be desired, and IMO isn't as cool as the FJ40's dash. That's something else I may look into customizing, though I'm pretty project-heavy at the moment.
Things are looking good there Lou! I bet you can't wait to get it done and on the road. I'm looking forward to seeing it all completed.
I dunno if those FJ vents would match the pig's styling very well, primarily because the pig is so angular, whereas the vents would add a lot of roundness, which I think would look out of place.
But that's just my opinion. If that's what you like, then go for it.
I do agree that the stock FJ55 Dash leaves something to be desired, and IMO isn't as cool as the FJ40's dash. That's something else I may look into customizing, though I'm pretty project-heavy at the moment.
Luke111
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Dash Plans..Anybody!!!
David
I thought you where an artist in your past life, not a designer, I guess they do go hand and hand. So its back to the drawing board with something a bit more angular. Anybody have a cool design for the 55 dash? I bought this cad software and have to say I'd have a better chance of becoming a master welder before I figure how to use it, BTW haven't welded since.. long time ago!! So let's see some dash idea's, anybody!!
Lou
David
I thought you where an artist in your past life, not a designer, I guess they do go hand and hand. So its back to the drawing board with something a bit more angular. Anybody have a cool design for the 55 dash? I bought this cad software and have to say I'd have a better chance of becoming a master welder before I figure how to use it, BTW haven't welded since.. long time ago!! So let's see some dash idea's, anybody!!
Lou
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Floor Mat
I was checking out TLC's ICON site and they talk about a woven vinyl they use for seat covering and floor mats, its called Chilewich, I picked up samples , and may use to replace my factory rubber mat, which is ripped up..The first two pic's are Chilewich, the other two are also a woven vinyl molded on a rubber back, Both products come in at least a dozen colors.
Lou
I was checking out TLC's ICON site and they talk about a woven vinyl they use for seat covering and floor mats, its called Chilewich, I picked up samples , and may use to replace my factory rubber mat, which is ripped up..The first two pic's are Chilewich, the other two are also a woven vinyl molded on a rubber back, Both products come in at least a dozen colors.
Lou
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That is indeed Evan's FJ55. Probably a couple years ago, before he put the (IPOR) sliders on, at Pismo.
