Dad's 55

[freds40]

Well Dave told me that even though I haven't started I needed to post a new thread so it doesn't seem like he made a child board just for himself.     

Anyway, heres my dad's 55. He's working in San Diego right now and has no time to get to work on it. I'm going to try and get this project going so he can get out on the trail when he does get back home. It's not going to move too quickly unfortunately but I'm going to do what I can.





When I towed it home a couple of years back, I told him the A pillars had so much rust it looked like the roof was waving at me in my rear view mirrors.







This is really just the frame I'm using. He has another body that as 55s go, is in great shape.

[chim]

Wow! Good thing there is another body.. Those are way cool!! Cant wait to see some work done to it

[BUDDERS]

Yeah, that one looks like it sat in the ocean for a bit.

[freds40]

This will make for a good practice body while I get the suspension, tires, and drivetrain dialed in. Then when I have a good rolling chassis I will swap the tubs.

[BUDDERS]

True, it should help you figure out clearance issues before you get the other body on.

BTW, I  your cruiser.

[CruzrDave]

Its the Flintstones wagon 


All kidding I'm looking forward to seeing this little piggy build. I just hope it doesn't involve a 14 bolt

[freds40]

14 bolts no, won-tons yes.

BTW, get back to work!

[freds40]

True, it should help you figure out clearance issues before you get the other body on.

BTW, I   your cruiser.

Thanks, I still need to finish a bunch on mine. I've been itching to start throwing parts on my Dad's for a while. Now I just need time for either of them. 

[GJToyotabug]

more pics!!!!!

[THK90]

Ooo I wanna watch.

[Weak-Link]

That thing is sweet, just slap some POR15 on that surface rust and run it.

[Dooner]

Dude, I'll come over with a few tubes of JB weld, we'll fix it up pronto!