Builds 1972 FJ40 FST Restoration (2 Viewers)

[Godwin]

Anyone got any leads on a FST top? A source to make one? Anything?

I would really like to actually put this setup on the truck minus the doors. I tried working with the woman in SC last year but that didn’t work out and it sounds like a lot of people had their money taken and no tops produced.

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Take a look at this thread Desert 40 build - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/desert-40-build.1307970/. Roma knows someone in AZ that can make extended bikini tops, perhaps adding sides and rear to this type top is all that's needed for a full soft top.

 

[jomelo]

Soft Tops and Bows - SOR OEM Replacement Style - Specter Off-Road

Toyota Land Cruiser parts since 1983. From the oldest FJ25 and FJ40 to FJ45 BJ40 FJ55 FJ60 BJ60 FJ62 FJ70 BJ70 FJ80 and 100 Series, SOR has the largest selection of top quality new and used OEM and aftermarket Land Cruiser parts in stock in the world. Specializing in restoration parts for both...

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Is it any good? $1700 is pretty cheap for a top.

 

[jomelo]

Take a look at this thread Desert 40 build - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/desert-40-build.1307970/. Roma knows someone in AZ that can make extended bikini tops, perhaps adding sides and rear to this type top is all that's needed for a full soft top.

Yea I actually reached out to Roma but he said he was going on some trip and it would be end of the year before he would be able to assist.

 

[wngrog]

Is it any good? $1700 is pretty cheap for a top.

It’s only in black and the windows are not OEM looking.

 

[jomelo]

It’s only in black and the windows are not OEM looking.

Figures.

 

[samc2447]

I've got one being built locally. PM me and I can just as easily have them make 2.

 

[wngrog]

Got to lay hands on this beauty and see it in the new beautiful barn home

This is the best looking/quietest 40 I ever buiit. Really love everything about it.

 

[Indygbd]

That one hurt a bit. Glad it made its way to the right home! Great work Nolen!

 

[wngrog]

That one hurt a bit. Glad it made its way to the right home! Great work Nolen!

Made a good friend out of the deal so I came out the best.

 

[Indygbd]

Made a good friend out of the deal so I came out the best.

Agreed! I am good a starting new projects. Bad at finishing them. We would make a great team!

 

[OPMACHINE]

Now that is a nice spread!

 

[merbesfield]

Nolen, that is a beautiful build. Congratulations. Two questions, 1. What brand is the front bumper? 4+? 2. Do you know the physical dimensions of that amazing garage? If not, could you ask? Thanks, Mark

 

[thatcabledude]

Nolen, that is a beautiful build. Congratulations. Two questions, 1. What brand is the front bumper? 4+? 2. Do you know the physical dimensions of that amazing garage? If not, could you ask? Thanks, Mark

The garage has a build thread in the Home Improvement section.

@OPMACHINE makes the bumper

 

[jomelo]

Nolen, that is a beautiful build. Congratulations. Two questions, 1. What brand is the front bumper? 4+? 2. Do you know the physical dimensions of that amazing garage? If not, could you ask? Thanks, Mark

Here is a link to the barn thread @merbesfield.

Just another barn thread

This is going to be slowly developing but I needed a place to write down what I’m doing. I’ve already hired mostly everyone and paid some deposits but we know how construction goes. I did go by the site today and the guys had started cutting down trees and hope to have the site generally formed...

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It’s around 3500 square climate controlled.

 

[jomelo]

 

[jomelo]

The truck almost matches my road.

 

[thatcabledude]

The truck almost matches my road.

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That Wisteria is gonna be popping soon

 

[jomelo]

That Wisteria is gonna be popping soon

Already in a lot of places. My allergies are on high alert.

 

[jomelo]

Got a fancy new soft top for the 40.

 

[CruisinGA]

Nice looking top! Where from? Looking for someone that can make one with a few features my current (worn) top has but the SOR/TROA tops do not.