Project "KILLER PIGGY"

[Sheck44]

Hi guys ... 1st off GREAT to be back on the 'build page' !!
After all the personal BS stuff and finally found a project that makes me excited about building again ... I FOUND ONE !!

After 2 years of searching I finally stumbled across a 1973 FJ55 ... otherwise known as the Iron Pig. The guy was literally days away from placing the truck on BAT when I stumbled across his video, chased him down to find he was in BC and did the deal. 2 weeks later she's home sweet home ...

So this 55 has been completely restored, BUT not with original interior nor the drivetrain which makes it a fantastic candidate for my next build.

To most FJ fans this ULTRA RARE truck is OMG ... to me this thing has the workings to be the finest Resto-modded FJ55 / PIGGY ever built

So here is my plan;

Look and feel - slightly on the Resto side, keeping with the original overall look of the truck, but look closely things are not as they seem
Making this truck the ultimate sleeper ...

Mods ...

700HP LSA with Billet assembly
6L80
Advance Adapters
NEW Split case from Japan
OME with FOX2.0 shocks
PSI Harness
Wilwood 6 Piston
E-Stopp
Dakota Digital HDX
Custom CNC billet dash
Recaro M Houndstooth 2x2
Full custom interior
Spark Industries Truss polished wheel
Electric-Life power windows
Resto-Mod Air Vapir 3S with Reactor Controls
AAW HWY22 chassis harness
Switch Pro's SP9100 electronic switch panel
4X4 Labs rear bumper
4Plus front bumper
Wheelsmith Custom 17x9" smoothie wheels

Thats the big stuff ... I think you know where I'm going with this ...

Anyway, love to hear what you guys think !!

Here she is, arrived this morning...looking forward to spending the next year here on this one with you all

Cheers
Steve


IMG_9121 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


IMG_9128 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


IMG_9133 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

[WSSix]

There was a modded FJ55 on BAT right after your 40 sold. It looked great. Best of luck with this one, too. Looking forward to the updates.

[raustinss]

You've lost it Steve lmao ... can't wait to see this one unfold

[214Chevy]

This thing is already nice. I can't wait to see what you do with it Steve. I'm tuned in.

[Sheck44]

Originally Posted by WSSix

There was a modded FJ55 on BAT right after your 40 sold. It looked great. Best of luck with this one, too. Looking forward to the updates.

Thanks all !
yes I saw that Trey ... so many things wrong with that one and it still almost hit $70k

This one will be at a whole other level

Ryan ... Absolutely !
Cheers
Steve

[bkswede]

Looking forward to following this build! Gonna be awesome!

Brian


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[Ketzer]

Are you going back down to the frame or building as is? Paint already looks beautiful, that alone would put you leap years ahead...


Jeff-

[Sheck44]

Originally Posted by Ketzer

Are you going back down to the frame or building as is? Paint already looks beautiful, that alone would put you leap years ahead...


Jeff-

Hey Jeff ... hope you are well my friend

So, yes, this thing is coming completely apart down to bare frame for a few reasons. One... the finished product is not to my standard, I need to reverse shackle it and powder coat everything. Also, will spray white Raptor under the entire shell and firewall. Also need to repaint the entire front dash area as I am going with a bare dash, with dash pad only .. the front surface area will again be CNC billet aluminum panel(s), still need to sort out if I'll do a 1 piece or 2 piece

Yes ... outside paint and body is 9.5/10 so nothing required

Here is what I'll be working with, you see what I mean


Screen Shot 2020-11-11 at 5.55.54 AM by Steve Heck, on Flickr

[camcojb]

This is gonna be cool!!!!!!!!!!

[Spiffav8]

Oh I’m diggin this.