FJ55 Rock Cwalrer

[rocpede]

Nice restoration!!! Those SSD Axles really make it pop and look more real..


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[Jeepfixer1]

I thought you were supposed to run your toy trucks under water to clean the ozone, nitrogen and whatnot off the hard to get to parts. You know the stuff spraying it off with a hose wouldn't get!

[trucker bob]

Looks great, glad you ended up with it. It was my intention to do the same while I owned it but because of work and a new baby, I never even got it running let alone work on it. Too nice of a rig to be sitting in my garage collecting dust. It was an honor to have it in my possession none the less!

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by BadWagon

I can't wait to see what your twist is with this rig. I'm sure you'll make n00b proud.

Thanks! No twist, just a complete restore to original condition. n00b is a proud Pappy.

Originally Posted by md666

Excited to see the outcome. I'm calling dibs if you ever sell

Heh, many people are calling dibs. I feel like this one will stay here until it's time to go back to it's rightful owner.

Originally Posted by THUG LIFE

Glad that this beauty of a rig ended up in your hand. Not that i don't wish it was in my hands. Cause I've been beat twice at the chance of purchasing this beauty.

Thanks sir. I'll give it a good home.

Originally Posted by eddievedder

One of the coolest rigs around and its in good hands. nice job cleaning miss piggy up.

Thank you sir.

Originally Posted by 1BadJeepBruiser

Nice job on the restore so far

Oh and it's already been decided that if it goes anywhere else it's mine

So many people want it!

Originally Posted by fr8cture

Always loved this rig. Want.

Cheers!

Originally Posted by rocpede

Nice restoration!!! Those SSD Axles really make it pop and look more real..


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They're a nice upgrade, for sure.

Originally Posted by Jeepfixer1

I thought you were supposed to run your toy trucks under water to clean the ozone, nitrogen and whatnot off the hard to get to parts. You know the stuff spraying it off with a hose wouldn't get!

It didn't work because it's to painted blue.

Originally Posted by trucker bob

Looks great, glad you ended up with it. It was my intention to do the same while I owned it but because of work and a new baby, I never even got it running let alone work on it. Too nice of a rig to be sitting in my garage collecting dust. It was an honor to have it in my possession none the less!

I'm glad I could pick up where you left off.

Got a couple coats of paint on the body, and have got a few more steps to do and will update this weekend.

[imthatguy]

All done.








I hope that I've done n00b proud bringing his rig back to life. I ended up straying slightly from original and did a couple Jammer hooks instead of a winch. The one that came with it was a little junked up and I like the clean look up front now. Also considering putting a couple snowboards on top. Because winter.

[joe122]

Nice restoration....great detail work here. Diggin the snow boards.

[md666]

It is happy again after a much needed refresh. Good job dude!

[rocpede]

The restoration came out really great and top notch.. Hats off to you!!!!


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[pardonmyn00b]

This makes me feel so happy to see it restored. I had no doubt you could do it. Bravo!

This truck and the bottom of Lake Ontario have a date.

[trucker bob]

That came out great, I like it without the winch. That would be a cold ride to go snow boarding in, haha.

[imthatguy]

Thanks guys. N00b, it's a date.

[Reflektr]

Wow! That thing looks like a real beast with those SSD's!

Like a real rock-beast!

[BadWagon]

Well done! Wow it just looks fantastic. I think ya did a hell of a job bringing this one back to life.

Time for a video!

[fc187]

Originally Posted by trucker bob

Well, just wanted to let everyone know how the old Iron Pig is doing. Not much is new other than I am the current owner and I switched the wheels, tires and shocks back similar to the way nOOb had it set up.

Recently I was on the local craigslist and came across the 1:1 that this rig was modeled after. pardonmynOOb, as always, did an amazing job of replicating this truck, take a look at the pics I saved of the 1:1, wish I could have bought it too.

The first few pics are of the rig as it sits today, the rest are of the 1:1.

Originally Posted by pardonmyn00b

Maybe some day they will be able to meet!

mr nOOb! my hats off to you for an INCREDIBLE rendition of a vehicle I built for a good friend. Unfortunately.... Marcus passed away over a ago and his family parted with the 55.

JUST before he died, I turned him onto this thread! I can tell you he was BLOWN AWAY with the detail! and as flattered as me!

the current owner of the 55 recently decided to part with it. there is a thread on PBB with more pics.

Marcus Kutz' Fj55 for sale - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

[pardonmyn00b]

Originally Posted by fc187

mr nOOb! my hats off to you for an INCREDIBLE rendition of a vehicle I built for a good friend. Unfortunately.... Marcus passed away over a ago and his family parted with the 55.



JUST before he died, I turned him onto this thread! I can tell you he was BLOWN AWAY with the detail! and as flattered as me!



the current owner of the 55 recently decided to part with it. there is a thread on PBB with more pics.



Marcus Kutz' Fj55 for sale - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

What a coincidence this thread got brought up again. The scale version just landed in Australia for the next chapter in the story. It's another friend of mine so I know it's going to be in good care and I'm good company with other nice tiny trucks.
You built an awesome looking vehicle and my condolences for the passing of your friend. The way the big one and the little one change hands they might just meet one day.

Until then, this thread now belongs to delux

[travis c.]

Damn, I'd do just about anything to have the 1:1 and the 1:10th scale.
Judging by the license plate on the 1:1 that SWEET rig belongs back in Cali., Nor-Cal, Paradise, Ca.

I'm assuming you sold the rig to delux?

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by travis c.

Damn, I'd do just about anything to have the 1:1 and the 1:10th scale.
Judging by the license plate on the 1:1 that SWEET rig belongs back in Cali., Nor-Cal, Paradise, Ca.

I'm assuming you sold the rig to delux?

Yes, I sold it to delux. He's an excellent tiny truck guy and deserving of this beauty. There's a bit of seller's remorse, but at the same time, when you know it's going to a responsible dude, you know it's going to be okay.

[travis c.]

He is one of the 1%ers, as are you, always enjoy your builds.