Build The Warthog - 1977/73 combo

[wngrog]

See this compartment? Nothing looks out of place like it would with a swap.

 

[wct49]

So backing up with the story.

Added new plug wires and dug out the dobber and wasp nests.

Added Marvel and Sea Foam to the plugs and carb and let that sit 24 hours.

Shot either and bam. 10 years later it runs.

 

[scrapdaddy]

What's your plan for this combo? get it running and sell or use as a beater, etc.

 

[LAMBCRUSHER]

that IS a 77 firewall, as opposed to a 73, the heater blower and cut-out give it away...wow...might be a roof graft...moot point, really, as the most important part is the doors WILL work afterall...

 

[LAMBCRUSHER]

What's your plan for this combo? get it running and sell or use as a beater, etc.

whoa, R! I'm not used to hearin you talk like that...

 

[scrapdaddy]

Well, I just didn't think it was up for a full restomod. Beater is a pretty harsh word I guess.

 

[LAMBCRUSHER]

 

[wngrog]

Plans.....farm beater. Just wanted to combine these two and make one. I'm stoked about having a Pig again. I think I can make it whole. Rusty POS whole but whole.

I drug the 73 parts Pig to my shop and dug in.

 

[wngrog]

I never imagined I would intentionally bolt piece of s*** fenders like this to a vehicle but it sure beats none. The last owner spot welded the upper fenders to the inner fenders so I had to grind them off.

Of course there were 2 bolts per side that kicked my ass and stretched the job at least an hour.

 

[wngrog]

The doors from the donor are solid. The rears are fully functional but the fronts needs guts.

I have the side glass and the windshield covered with the parts Pig. Who sells the rubber?

 

[wngrog]

I'm beat. Big day.

 

[G-Cat]

The FJ55 Weatherstrip Guide

 

[scrapdaddy]

SLOCRUISERS

Sit down first.

 

[wngrog]

SLOCRUISERS

Sit down first.

Oh yeah. Wow. Ouch. Windshield is good. Might just cut the one out of the parts Pig 3m that bitch into 1/2 a gasket

 

[scrapdaddy]

Sounds like a plan....Amazon.com: 3M 08690 Fast Cure Auto Glass Urethane Cartridge - 10.5 fl. oz.: Automotive

 

[Megadoomer]

So I guess we can expect you at the Pig Fest this June?

 

[wngrog]

This is the stage that many a pig owner rethinks their 55 choice

Haha. Yeah. This will be a lipstick Pig

 

[wngrog]

Rust Converter Aerosol

This stuff is GOLD!

Used it for my 1968 Patina project. Really awesome product.

This time I'm not just going to use it on the underside and frame. It's all going to get a coat then a cheapo paint job over it in the end.

Treated rust turns black and its dead. I used to use POR 15 and this is way way easier.

 

[tucker74]

Good stuff here

Tucker

 

[wngrog]

I have a valve cover gasket leak so I dug in and cleaned up a bit while I was at it.