Hi everyone- I'm new to Mud and new to the piggies but this piggie (a '68 titled as a '69 - FJ5511291) has been around... It was fun to see the history:
forum.ih8mud.com
forum.ih8mud.com
forum.ih8mud.com
forum.ih8mud.com
forum.ih8mud.com
From TX (first fifty years) to NH, MA, CA and WA all in the last four years. I even found a picture, still up on Google street view, of it sitting in front of the original owner's house in Dalhart, TX (below). Thanks to all of the previous owners on Mud (@40Flipper, @Doctorhusband, @navydivedoc, @Pigeaten) who preserved and improved her condition along the way. Big thanks to @Pigeaten and @LCMoneyPit for the find and the help. It now will live in Washington State and spend time in the Cascade Mountains.
I'm still getting to know it so I don't have plans for anything major right away. I'm a fan of "as close to stock as possible", but safe to use like it was intended. I did an extensive cleaning, installed some LED headlights, got the tailgate window working, got the spare tire carrier cleaned up and working, installed a new horn, added some dome lights. The future calls for a suspension upgrade, new front floor pans, carpet or LineX, and I definitely need a new seal kit (going to get in on that group buy). Oh, and a new tailgate handle...
since that popped after I got the window working.
The kids have named it "Moose."
Having fun, and I really appreciate all the resources you have created here. Thank you.
Wanted - Looking to buy FJ55 close to stock
Hey all Just sold my LJ71 and am looking to buy a stock-ish 55. Not looking for a crawler or a beater...maybe a 2" lift at most. If it needs some minor work that's fine but want turnkey. Not looking for Giant rust issues and dents but minor is fine. Would spend $8-10k for the right one...
forum.ih8mud.com
For Sale - 1969 FJ55 with smog. Texas truck in MA
Selling unfortunately. $12k (I have way more into it.) Lots of new stuff installed- tires, clutch, master cyl, exhaust, windshield gasket, door panels and more Has some electrical gremlins but drives fine. I think its just some loose electrical grounds. Original 3 on the tree and F motor...
forum.ih8mud.com
For Sale - SOLD!!! 1969 FJ55 in Boston - Texas Truck
1969 FJ55 I thought I had posted this before but I can't find the thread. Runs great. Plenty of new parts including clutch, tires, exhaust, brakes, door panels, etc. Only rust is on the front quarters but I have the patch panels to go with it. Still has spot welds on the drip rail. Rear...
forum.ih8mud.com
1968 FJ55 Local East Coast Swine Transfer
F motor runs well. No concerns. At this point, I'm either going to run what is there and leave it an old school ride with safety upgrades, or go all in next winter with the 2F/H42/Split/3.73 combo from the 60. All or nothing. That said, if I'm going with the sniper I'm also going to do away...
forum.ih8mud.com
Pig Picture Album
Currently from Google Earth, circa 2009-2010. Had the spare in the roof rack for a short stint due to having jerked the back bumper off trying to uproot a poplar stump.
forum.ih8mud.com
From TX (first fifty years) to NH, MA, CA and WA all in the last four years. I even found a picture, still up on Google street view, of it sitting in front of the original owner's house in Dalhart, TX (below). Thanks to all of the previous owners on Mud (@40Flipper, @Doctorhusband, @navydivedoc, @Pigeaten) who preserved and improved her condition along the way. Big thanks to @Pigeaten and @LCMoneyPit for the find and the help. It now will live in Washington State and spend time in the Cascade Mountains.
I'm still getting to know it so I don't have plans for anything major right away. I'm a fan of "as close to stock as possible", but safe to use like it was intended. I did an extensive cleaning, installed some LED headlights, got the tailgate window working, got the spare tire carrier cleaned up and working, installed a new horn, added some dome lights. The future calls for a suspension upgrade, new front floor pans, carpet or LineX, and I definitely need a new seal kit (going to get in on that group buy). Oh, and a new tailgate handle...
since that popped after I got the window working.The kids have named it "Moose."
Having fun, and I really appreciate all the resources you have created here. Thank you.
