Replacement floorboards - group interest?

[snailwagon]

If you take an older trans hump and a newer one and compare them, the older is flat on the mounting surface, while a newer one steps up 0.5cm or so. I'll try to remember to get a pic of the two different humps and floorboards. Maybe it is a design difference for column shifters? I do not see a need for making more than one type though. Trans humps don't really rust often and are not hard to find, so retrofitting wouldn't be an issue.

I live in the desert where rust isn't a big issue. So, Is the floorboard in the front area the only one very prone to rust? The floor has a seam that runs across the front section of the seat mounts, maybe 3cm back from the front of the mount. Would it be easier to focus on making this section only since there are many American donor fj55's that have intact cargo and rear floorboards?

I'm currently working on the floor of my 1969 fj55, the only problem rust is around the seat mount/tower on the driver's side. Also, the seam on the passenger side under the mount has seperated, I'm not sure if it had more than a couple of tack welds and some sealer.

[Trapper50cal]

Front lower fenders
Floor pan patches
rear quarters

Seems like thats what most folks need

1976 is the year on mine (don't know where that falls on hump debate)

[Portal_tek]

Well, I talked to Paul to see if there was any progress or information on the pig body panels. He is very conserned about how much interest there is for the parts. At this point he does not want to spend the time nor the money to build the parts with the small amount of interest he has seen. If we can get more interest we may be able to change his mind. I will keep everyone posted if or when I hear any more informtion.

Thanks
Scott

[PabloCruise]

Originally Posted by snailwagon

If you take an older trans hump and a newer one and compare them, the older is flat on the mounting surface, while a newer one steps up 0.5cm or so. I'll try to remember to get a pic of the two different humps and floorboards. Maybe it is a design difference for column shifters? I do not see a need for making more than one type though. Trans humps don't really rust often and are not hard to find, so retrofitting wouldn't be an issue.

I live in the desert where rust isn't a big issue. So, Is the floorboard in the front area the only one very prone to rust? The floor has a seam that runs across the front section of the seat mounts, maybe 3cm back from the front of the mount. Would it be easier to focus on making this section only since there are many American donor fj55's that have intact cargo and rear floorboards?

I'm currently working on the floor of my 1969 fj55, the only problem rust is around the seat mount/tower on the driver's side. Also, the seam on the passenger side under the mount has seperated, I'm not sure if it had more than a couple of tack welds and some sealer.

If you can post pics and tell us what years are associated with the pics, that would be great!

[snailwagon]

Here is shitty picture number one. I believe it is out of a 1976, but I am not positive, the floorboard has some wierd contour that doesn't work with the earlier ones.

[snailwagon]

Here is shitty picture number two, it is out of a E1969. Flatter floarboard around the trans hump. My 77 is not at my house, so I haven't looked closely at that one yet.

[n2666s]

will be taking posession of a 79 pig soon cash has been sent but I can see that it will at least need
Front lower fenders
Rear Lower Fenders
Floor pan patches
rear quarters

Lou

[n2666s]

need front and rears along with rockers................hell, floor boards also; what is the status of this project?........would hate put fiberglass fenders!


Lou

[youngdogs]

I have a 1975 FJ55, and I would be interested in upper & lower front fenders (for both sides), rear quarter panel skins (both sides), and maybe a floor pan from the front seat forward (the holes aren't too big yet). Let me know and I'm in!

[n2666s]

got this reply from the gentleman in Pakistan and fellow Mud member who has made a lot of sheetmetal parts for the 40s and 45s check the thread out on the 40 section!, they are awsome and everyone seems to feel that the quality is excellent.......maybe if we can generate enough interest he will begin making BADLY needed parts for our pigs; his email address is <ehsankiani@yahoo.com>

Lou
Hello there
We fabricate parts for the 55LV. Right now, we donot have a 55 to take patterns from but we may buy a body to do that. What stuff do you need?
Thanks
Ehsan

n2666s wrote:

Dear Sir, am sending this email to inquire if you are fabricating
fenders and other sheet metal parts for the Toyota LandCruiser fj55?

Lou

[LXCRSR]

n2666s, I am definitely interested in some fenders, floor boards, rockers, and rear quarters around wheel wells. What do we need to do?

[n2666s]

LXCRSR........guess we just need to show interest and stay with him, several emails from members would be a start and we ALL will be needing sheet metal sooner or later from what I have seen! ..........he has done a great job with the 40 and 45s ...did you get a chance to see the thread on the 40s site?....awsome!, and for the amount of work; a bargain. if we as a group can get enough ppl to commit from this forum<55s> then I am sure he will respond , he loves LCRS and he is a businessman ....money talks!;

Lou

[n2666s]

P.S. never got a reply from Lomussas in Panama who has done nice work also!

Lou

[n2666s]

this is Ehsans reply...........passing it on tho the group............it looks very promising; the group just needs to get up enough interest to make it viable for Ehsan to deliver...........we are ALL going to need these body parts sooner or later....some like myself a lot sooner<LOL>

Lou
55 Parts

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Hello there
I read your post on the thread concerning the L55 parts. I have discussed this with our mechanic here in detail and we seem to be pretty sure we can make the rear corners, wheel wells and maybe even the floor boards. All I need is, as you said, a good amount of interest so I can go ahead and buy a 55 body to make replicas off. Just let me know if you think there will be enough interest.
Thanks
Ehsan

[LXCRSR]

n2666s, I think that we need to do do a couple of things. First, we need to know how many of each peice we need to have people committed to in order to make it worth their while to make(i.e 10 LH Fr. Fenders, 7 RH Rr. Quarter Panels, etc.). We also need to get a reasonable estimate on what each of the parts that will potentially be produced will cost. The pricing doesn't have to be exact, just in the ballpark so that people know what they are getting into (this will also need to include shipping costs since this may potentially be costly). Once we have this information, I think that it will be much easier to try and organize a list of people who will firmly commit to purchasing the peices. If we know the minimum amount needed for each to be made and the price, lots easier for people to commit.

[Trollhole]

I could potentially need rear corners and a front left fender. If Ehsan could make just the bottom 12 inches of the front fender I would be golden. If the order wasn't too big I could probably get it on one of my containers from India. There is always space on them.

[n2666s]

I am in for front fenders, floorboards, rear wheel openings, rockers and corners..........amazing how things can look so nice with a bit of fiberglass, bondo and paint<grrrrr>

Lou

[n2666s]

Marshall; I like the idea of sharing a container/brilliant suggestion!

Lou

[miletwo]

I think the idea of producing just the bottom 12 inches of front fenders is brilliant. For many of us, this is the portion that is rusted out where the rest of the fender is perfect. I'm sure whole fenders will still be useful, but I think quarter patches would sell like freakin hot cakes. They'd be less expensive to produce and to ship.

just a thought.

J

[CRZYJKE]

You can count me in, I'm one of the many in need of floorboards. It would be nice to not have to fabricate my own. I'd also prefer steel fenders over fiberglass ones anyday. Has there been any progress on this lately?

[n2666s]

might need to send an email to Ehsan at <ehsankiani@yahoo.com> if he knew the amount of interest am sure he would get going on the project just as he came through for the 40s.....from what I could see from the pix and the reports the quality is outstanding...........hell; there are a lot of 55 owners out there that are hurting for sheetmetal

Lou

[ehsankiani]

Originally Posted by miletwo

I think the idea of producing just the bottom 12 inches of front fenders is brilliant. For many of us, this is the portion that is rusted out where the rest of the fender is perfect. I'm sure whole fenders will still be useful, but I think quarter patches would sell like freakin hot cakes. They'd be less expensive to produce and to ship.

just a thought.

J

The bottom 12"s of the fender means the rear end right? This is the portion that gets rusted. This is very easy to make here. I am willing to get down and make what parts you people require. Email me with details. One of you has to step up and organize the group.
Ehsan

[n2666s]

I am needing the whole enchilada, front fenders; floor boards, rear quarters/corners and wheel openings anyone else as needy as I am?, lets get together on this one;

Lou

[CRZYJKE]

I know I'm new to the whole piggie scene, but I'd like offer try and organize this mess. It looks to me like if we ever want to get the parts we are going to have to get a formal request together, not just a bunch of people saying, "Hey! I want this!!" and "Me toooo!" So, I made a new e-mail account so that you can e-mail me and tell me what you are needing. I need firm commitments so we can figure out exactly how many of each part we need. I can't guarantee that every part requested will be made, but at least we can show exactly what we are looking for. So far, it appears that we are in need of the following: (Let me know if I forgot anything).


1.) Front Lower Fenders
2.) Floors
3.) Rear Quarter Panels
4.) Rear Wheel Openings
5.) Rockers


I will give everyone until the end of December to get their requests in. Then I will get it to both ehsankiani and Lomusass, since they both have shown interest in being the ones to fab the parts. Let's show them that there is a genuine interest in these parts so that he can get everything moving on their end. As far as what to include in the e-mail, I'll leave it up to you. The more information you get me, the easier it will be to get in contact with you to let you know how things are going.


The e-mail address is fj55parts@comcast.net

[scorcher1967]

: (Let me know if I forgot anything).


1.) Front Lower Fenders
2.) Floors
3.) Rear Quarter Panels
4.) Rear Wheel Openings
5.) Rockers


If we are shooting for the moon, and they are going to go for a whole body, why not add....


Lower firewall to floorpan sections

Rear valence

Sub Floor crossmembers

Fresh Air vent Platforms, outer

Front body tub mounts on firewall

Entire roof section (how many of yours are perfectly straight?)

[scorcher1967]

Just another thought. If these guys are making any body panel, why not every body panel? Ship each one individually, or as a whole body kit? Set up a place to assemble full body tubs for the 55? They got em for 40's.

Think about it, brand spankin new bodies......

[n2666s]

Pm sent to CRZYJKE with needed sheetmetal parts, appreciate the help in trying to put this together

Lou

[miletwo]

I suggest rather than ask for "all parts" why don't those of you who are serious about actually placing an order, send the email to the organizer with your "top priorities"... you know, the parts you would actually shell out cash for TODAY.

Just my $.02.

[CRZYJKE]

I am collecting info on who needs new floorboards, etc, but haven't heard from very many people. Did you all go make some out of shrink wrap and duct tape or something? E-mail me at fj55parts@comcast.net if you still need the parts.

[snailwagon]

Out of all of the products meantioned, fender patches are the only ones that could be sold without preorders. 90% of pigs out there need at least one, and a piece like that would be affordable and simple to ship. It doesn't need to have the molded lip either.

Is there really a need for the entire floor pan? It is put together in sections (early ones use less sections and have different pans). Why not just produce the front section that is a common rust spot.

For all the other parts, there are still enough donor pigs lying around in junkyards and backyards, you just are not looking hard enough. People usually say they will buy something like this until they see the price of a custom, high quality, minimum run imported product. keep it as simple as possible.