Tribute

[romegadave]

Owners of the FJ55 are a proud lot but we get a lot of flak...they're ugly, too much body work...too much rust....they're not a 40. Threads reoccur asking how many remain of the 133K + produced. We are stewards of something special. Preservationists of Pig Iron but we should also be proud of the owners. Those of us who have little knowledge of their workings (and those of us who try to retain ever after learning the knowledge) depend on those who have owned their rig and spent countless hours turning wrenches.

I could laud the FJ55 forever (and continue to do so) but this tribute is about people .....the owners and the leaders of this forum. Ladies and gentlemen, if you are new to the forum you will soon learn that you have kindred spirits from a global perspective(from the states, middle and south America, the UK, our friends in OZ and others abroad). And know that we have among us some folks who go beyond the pale with knowledge, spare parts, and full on support. I just want to acknowledge the learned and sage advice of the Pigheads, the Lucy_FJ55s, the Inkpots, the Luke 111s, the Eric Ellis', the Trollholes', the Rhinos, the Nats, the Cruiser_guys, the PableCruises, the Nuclearlemons' etc who help us all. And there is a man.

A man who lives in Alabama. A man who works long hours......way too long and should rest but yet he makes his way to north Georgia to bring some parts and help someone out he has never met formally before. I applaud him and will never forget his insight, suggestions and will always remember to keep him on my Christmas card list. Thanks buddy

 

[PabloCruise]

Thank you - very cool thread to read!!!

 

[SuperT]

I'm with you romegadave. It's nice to know there is a community of very helpful, kind, and knowledgable people on this forum. I'm constantly learning about the 55 as well.

 

[Luke111]

Great Tribute, thanks. I know there to many to name, but I wanted to add n2666s (Lou) in print.

Lou

 

[Eric Ellis]

Great Tribute, thanks. I know there to many to name, but I wanted to add n2666s (Lou) in print.

Lou

Absolutely!!!!!!! None better.

PS-Dave, don't forget yourself there...believe you just funded some rubber being made.

 

[romegadave]

Eric and Lou,

I had the great pleasure of meeting Lou on Saturday and this was my (not so) subtle way of acknowledging him but this group as well. This forum is of course not is just not one person so I wanted to thank others (you too Lil John!!). There are so many others I have a guilt for not being able to get them all in here...K9Crazy, Eventhough, Michael the guy who has the great 55 that got rolled but is being restored...and the list continues.

Lou works 70+ hours per week and drove four hours over and could only stay a short time since he had to get back home. With his work load, managing to ram rod a rubber fabrication for our pigs, and still use his precious time to help out a fellow Mud member....words can't describe his dedication.

I am a preservationist by nature. Now if we could just get these rare rigs declared mobile national landmarks we could get federal grants!!! LOL!!!!!

Drive 'em like you live folks!!

 

[Mrbinks79]

I have to agree with everything stated. I'm still a newbie with all that is LC. I purchased a seat from Lou and he went 2 hrs out of his way on the morning of July 4th to meet me a little closer to home for the dropoff/pickup. I have learned so much from reading and asking questions. It makes me want even more to get my pig up and running.

Also a big thanks to Josh AKA zuluzeugma Owner of the Zebra for introducing me to his friend who brought my motor from SC to TX.

 

[n2666s]

shucks

......y'all have done that and more for me; besides.........got to see a very early pig, gave me a chance to spend quality time with my youngest who had a great time and went to sleep with her necklaces and teddy bear; thanks Dave
Dave, hate we couldn't get a spark to the plugs.........., think you might want to check and see if the replacement coil you have has an internal resistor.........you do NOT have to go with an "igniter" coil that was used after 09/1971 and I don't know if there is any advantage of going with that type of coil; HTH

Lou
pix.....
upper left ID plate; in the first 15000 pigs made
upper right.....Dave and His Piggie
bottom....Dave and Chloe with necklace

 

[Trollhole]

One thing I have come to learn about 55 owners.

We are a strange bunch.

In a good way. Have yet to meet an ass. 55 owners are always willing to lend a hand in helping someone. I hope I can help keep the tradition alive.

 

[OinkOinker]

One thing I have come to learn about 55 owners.

We are a strange bunch.

In a good way. Have yet to meet an ass. 55 owners are always willing to lend a hand in helping someone. I hope I can help keep the tradition alive.

by the sounds of it, and im sure i will find this to be true as i dive deeper into my rebuild, but i think if you own a 55 you MUST have a sense of humour or you just wont handle the, umm, how can i put this?....the exciting personal development, and little surprises they are constantly giving

 

[RHINO]

wow i feel all tingly being included in the tribute, i dont feel like i do anything special, i just particitpate.

as you have so stated already dave, we are a proud lot with a common interest. its funny really, i have met many cruiserheads and they are all pretty like minded folks, but all the pig owners i have met or talked to in some capacity have gone beyond that,,, most of us share a left of center way of thinking and/or behaving.

are we drawn to the pig because of that sense of different? uncommonality? dare to stand out and be seen? do we gravitate to the pig because we have a desire to meet and talk to new people?

or do we just like ugly stuff?

 

[oldfj40]

are we drawn to the pig because of that sense of different? uncommonality? dare to stand out and be seen? do we gravitate to the pig because we have a desire to meet and talk to new people?

Yes!

or do we just like ugly stuff?

Absolutely!


Good thread.It definitely takes a lot of good people working together to keep these beasts alive.

 

[Elyse LC]

One thing I have come to learn about 55 owners.

We are a strange bunch.

In a good way. Have yet to meet an ass. 55 owners are always willing to lend a hand in helping someone. I hope I can help keep the tradition alive.

That puts words on it really well.

I have huge gratitude and respect for all the knights and knightesses here. I'm just a reading and learning newbie (though an extremely loving 55 owner for 15 years). The inspiration and knowledge I have read on this forum has really helped me plan and prepare for the body work I have ahead of me.

It's always kept me smiling so I've got to return the favor. But what is it about this car that makes so many people fall in love with it? Rich, poor, young, old, black, white, dogs, little kids - everyone falls hard for my rusty, trusty piggie.


Thanks everyone.