is there a hook that locks the hood-windshield hooks secure

[slickrock]

My 73 never came with hood hooks to hold the windshield down. I was able ot track down the hooks, but that is it and they seem to need something to secure them when not in use. Is there a hook or catch that hold the hooks secure on the hood when not in use?

[Coolerman]

Yep, these things on the hood...

[Coolerman]

Uhhh.. THESE things...

[slickrock]

Originally Posted by Coolerman

Uhhh.. THESE things...

The first post was a better answer I don't have those on the top of my hood windshield hooks would sit. But I know what to look for now, thanks. Those look like "extra" parts in your collection.

[Poser]

Later style would be easier to mount since yours are not there...09/74 and later...



The later style windshield rest is also the securing point for the windshield hold down hooks when not in use.

[Toyo FJ40]

76 and later hoods have the hooks on the windshield rests that bolt to the hood. The earlier hoods have the hook keepers (?) welded to the hood. Maybe you have a later hood on your 73. Using the newer windshield mounts will work if you drill holes to mount them in the right place. If you have a newer hood than you'll need to change your windshield hinges to the newer type for the windshield to fit the mounts.

Kevin

[slickrock]

I'll take a pic of the hood tomorrow

[JohnnyC]

pic

[slickrock]

nope don't have the latched for the hooks. anyone have any they want to sell?

[Toyo FJ40]

This is my 74 hood with the hooks. I used a 78 hood and welded the hooks on to make it fit a 74 windshield pads and hooks.



Kevin

[Larr75fj40]

And here is another version. 1975 model

[JohnnyC]

Originally Posted by Larr75fj40

And here is another version. 1975 model

you meen like post #8

yours is alot cleaner looking

[Larr75fj40]

Originally Posted by JohnnyC

you meen like post #8

yours is alot cleaner looking

When I put my glasses on, I realized that they were the same! haha, I thought the same thing

[american psycho]

Originally Posted by Larr75fj40

When I put my glasses on, I realized that they were the same! haha, I thought the same thing

Mounting hardware is different and certainly not OEM.

Anyone got an OEM picture?

[nuclearlemon]

Originally Posted by slickrock

My 73 never came with hood hooks to hold the windshield down. I was able ot track down the hooks, but that is it and they seem to need something to secure them when not in use. Is there a hook or catch that hold the hooks secure on the hood when not in use?

does your hood have the bolt holes where the parts might've been? is it a split hood or one piece? just wondering if someone swapped on an early hardtop hood or 45lv...they didn't have provisions for the w/s to fold down.

[DallasFJ40]

I have a split hood on my 79, but newer windshield frame. Should I just drill some of the holders with pads into my hood?

hijack off

[slickrock]

The two lower bolts are where the actual hooks bolt into. After that and closer to the windshield would be the bumper/hook retainers?

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[JohnnyC]

somebody drilled out and pried off your hook retainers

see pic

[slickrock]

OH CRUD! I see how they go. I guess the only thing I can do is get some squared off U-bolts and use those in place of the triangle hood latch or maybe an "O" lag bolt? Damn that is ghetto. Then I still need the bumper for the windshield.

Since I can't see and it looks like they look wleded, or am I not seeing how they are attached to the hood since mine has the 3 bolts you indicated (2 for the hooks an one I guess where the catch went)? Is there any way for someone parting out a jacked up hood to cut out the catches or cut out chunks of a hood and I coulg cut them off and weld them to my hood?

[JohnnyC]

1) find a trashed hood and drill out the hook retainer (they are spot welded in three spots) than bolt them in and replace the hardwear...or.....

2) or find the later set-up in post #11 and be done with it.

3) leave it be...as cool as it looks ....its a PITA to drive off road in the woods with the windshield down...its a PITA to drive on road with the windshield down...i have only driven with mine down 4-5 times in over 17 years.

[nuclearlemon]

Originally Posted by DallasFJ40

I have a split hood on my 79, but newer windshield frame. Should I just drill some of the holders with pads into my hood?

hijack off

if you have the w/s frame with the wipers on the bottom, you will need to go with the holders/pads since the old rubber bumpers aren't tall enough. also, don't just bolt them where the old stuff is. the newer windshield frames use different hinges that move the frame forward a bit when it goes down, so measure carefully.

[Plowboy]

here ya go, from ccot on sale 35.00
Hood Windshield Support Bracket - Kit
CCOT Exclusive - Hood Windshield Support Bracket Kit
Steel Bracket are formed identically to OEM brackets.
Brackets are Blue Zinc plated for excellent corrosion protection.
Paint brackets to suit or install "as is" with Blue Zinc plating.


Kit Includes:

2 ea. Blue Zinc Plated Steel Hood Windshield Support Brackets

2 ea. Hood Windshield Bracket Rest Pads

Fasterners - All Stainless Steel

4 ea. Hex Head Machined Bolts

4 ea. Serrated Flange Lock Nuts

4 ea. Flat Washers

[Toyo FJ40]

Originally Posted by JohnnyC

1) find a trashed hood and drill out the hook retainer (they are spot welded in three spots) than bolt them in and replace the hardwear...or.....

2) or find the later set-up in post #11 and be done with it.

3) leave it be...as cool as it looks ....its a PITA to drive off road in the woods with the windshield down...its a PITA to drive on road with the windshield down...i have only driven with mine down 4-5 times in over 17 years.

The hood hooks are the same as the apron hooks tha hold the hood down so If you can't find a hood maybe a pair of old aprons.

[Tankota]

This got me thinking...the hooks on my '75 hood never could reach the "latch/catch" on my '74 windshield. I just used 2 bungies down to the running board area anytime I needed the windshield down for wheeling.

Anyone else had an issue with a '75 and newer hood on a 74 and older fj40?

[ocdbeetle]

Anyone have a picture of the stops on a '65 fj40? I took the two rubber stops out of the package and put them in the holes today...then I tried laying down the windshield but had to put it back up because the wipers would have hit the hood.....??? the Rubber cushions I have arent the "stepped" later kind but the flat kind that look like a chocolate twinky.....

[ocdbeetle]

Originally Posted by ocdbeetle

Anyone have a picture of the stops on a '65 fj40? I took the two rubber stops out of the package and put them in the holes today...then I tried laying down the windshield but had to put it back up because the wipers would have hit the hood.....??? t