Build The Warthog - 1977/73 combo

[wngrog]

Really like the shots you take around against all the street art and old advertisements. Keep them coming. And beyond jealous about your pig that laughs at 75 as mine cries at 52!

Thank you sir. As mentioned above I like to post a good mural shot each week on my @89nolder Instagram page. I freaking lost it yesterday seeing all those on one street in the Memphis ghetto. It was cold and rainy so all the dealers were inside !

I was feeling saucy this morning and was trying to get 100 mph in it but about 92 is all this thing has.

 

[bobm]

Fast enough. You do have an 👁 like @cruiserjunktion

 

[PabloCruise]

Is someone else doing speedo videos while you try to hit 100 MPH?

 

[wngrog]

Is someone else doing speedo videos while you try to hit 100 MPH?

No. I only need one hand to drive this thing.

 

[dogfishlake]

Hey Nolen, are you still liking those Maxxis tires? As fast/smooth as your truck rolls I'm guessing yes. I have them on my radar for the next set. Thanks

 

[wngrog]

Hey Nolen, are you still liking those Maxxis tires? As fast/smooth as your truck rolls I'm guessing yes. I have them on my radar for the next set. Thanks

I do still like them. Only have about 5000 miles .....the width and height are about as good as you can get and the price is right

 

[dogfishlake]

I do still like them. Only have about 5000 miles .....the width and height are about as good as you can get and the price is right

Cool. You have 33x10.50-15?

 

[dogfishlake]

Or 255x85-16?

 

[wngrog]

Or 255x85-16?

33x10.50-15

 

[dogfishlake]

33x10.50-15

Thank you. Those are pretty inexpensive tires. I don't necessarily NEED mud terrain tires but I love the way they look, don't care about road noise, and don't put tons of miles on for the common accelerated wear. I do actually break out of shop orbit occasionally and go play on trails so mud terrains get a little real use. I absolutely hate when form doesn't follow function so I gotta get out and use em!

 

[wngrog]

Pigs and 40s need and deserve MTs. Most will age out before they wear out.

 

[dogfishlake]

Pigs and 40s need and deserve MTs. Most will age out before they wear out.

Agreed

 

[dogfishlake]

Just ordered a set from Summit. $40 off promo code ends tonight. Now I can use my new tire changer!

 

[wngrog]

Doing some preflight inspections on the Warthog today for a big trip it’s taking to Texas next month.

Did some brake adjustments at the rod between the booster and the master and pressed some fluid through with the Motive Bleeder. The pedal has been a bit hard at the max under full push and setting the rod to spec seems to have softened that up a bit.

I can lock them up on gravel but it’s still pretty good on pavement. It’s heavy. I get it.



Also, do y’all get into your drag links when turning hard right under pressure? I hate to cut back on the steering any more than it is. With the boot messed up it’s basically rubber tire on metal tie rod so it’s not really hurting anything

 

[RUSH55]

Thought you went to an FJ60 box?

 

[wngrog]

Thought you went to an FJ60 box?

Mini truck but I have an AGR Scout box in inventory for when I want to fix it right

 

[RUSH55]

Right, Scout box. Be the way to go man. Shouldn’t take more than a weekend...

 

[wngrog]

Right, Scout box. Be the way to go man. Shouldn’t take more than a weekend...

Right O. Summer project when it’s too hot to drive it.

 

[subzali]

That happened with 31s on my 40 before I put fj60 steering box on.

 

[wngrog]

3 years ago today I drug home the 1973 parts pig that would end up donating the doors and tailgate and a few other items to eventually become what is now, the Warthog.

A little over a month later it all began ....