What did you do to your pig today? (6 Viewers)

[mef0629]

Got the valves adjusted! She was beginning to sound like a vintage Corona typewriter...

 

[bobm]

2002 Beemer??

 

[bobm]

WElded da frame

 

[mef0629]

2002 Beemer??

Si amigo! a 1975

 

[J Mack]

WElded da frame

Don't do it, just tell me I look pretty.

 

[sofj45]

Moved to @J Mack frame post since it wasn’t a pig

 

[bobm]

Si amigo! a 1975

Coworker had 1. Peppy little car. Built well too

 

[Tomba]

Si amigo! a 1975

didn't 1975's have square bumpers?

 

[mef0629]

didn't 1975's have square bumpers?

I had those US benches removed and installed the Euro bumpers for a cleaner look!

 

[bobm]

Got in it chocked it, turnt da key and Whammo she started fuel and all. And grant it she sitting since February

 

[bobm]

Pics! Dont want to start a picture etiquette thread .

 

[Roastchestnuts]

Yep. The arms should not be level because of the gears. The driver side arm should be just a bit higher than the passenger. The window is still solidly in the channel thanks to J Mack’s duct tape trick.

I need to do this on mine. May even help it go up and down better.

 

[Roastchestnuts]

Just wanted to introduce my self to the Pig community. I have had a few land cruisers at this point and this one is by far my favorite so far! I started my next land cruiser adventure! with a 1971 fj55 with a 2f and 4 speed out of a 1976. Did plugs wires and water pumo today. Will hook up vacuum lines and ignition wiring tomorrow. My goal is to get the 2f running by the end of the week! Also fun fact about this one is its in one of the opening scenes to the newest halloween movie! Its got rust in the typical places. I have the panels to repair at least!

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I did get it to fire off and run but when I was working on the rear window I fried the pertronix unit in the dizzy. i ordered a few things to put points back in and I should be able to drive it within a few weeks! I am also waiting on some pinion flanges from cruiser outfitters to come in to fit my h42 drive shafts and hardware.

Rebuilding the weber this after noon. I may rejet and put different powervalve in my holley 500cfm 2300 and install that instead though... not sure yet. I always really liked holleys! I know OEM carbs are best but I am working with what I got. Plus If I do a holley carb set up now It will make a sniper efi easier to set up in the future. Goal with this 55 is to be a Reliable family wagon Not a nut and bolt restore. Although Ill keep as original as I can.

Next on the list is to start welding in my rockers and floor pans. going to be a fun job.

 

[knuckle47]

Just for arguments sake, I’d know you from those great photographs of your FJ40 almost anywhere. Hoping you’ve got a few thoughts for the 55!

 

[RUSH55]

You guys are makin me feel lazy!

Any recent pics of the rig, @LAMBCRUSHER ?

 

[onemanarmy]

Yea... looking forward to some sweet 55 pics @Roastchestnuts

Pulled the head off mine....fun

 

[bobm]

Got in it chocked it, turnt da key and Whammo she started fuel and all. And grant it she sitting since February

So was getting things ready for fuel system ( shut-off valve, fuel water seperator filter etc.) And decided to fire 1 more time before tearing into it. Bad idea, was running fine rpm's increased on there own started making funky noises shut it down. Now nothing with ignition key WTF nothing at all. Checked fuses all good back to ****ing square 1

 

[J Mack]

back to ****ing square 1

 

[RUSH55]

 

[sofj45]

Sounds like it’s time for a LS swap, just make sure you weld those motor mounts in really hot on the vertical welds and you’ll be good to go.