Anyone have any experience with BTB Products (http://www.btbprod.com/DASH-BOX-TOYOTA-FJ40-LAND-CRUISER-BTB.html) glareshield box for FJ40? Installation? Fit?
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I know they stole the idea from Mark Vikers, the "Original Dashman". Search "dashbox" on here for his info and buy from him.
I have one from Mark and the quality is great. I believe the cost is $299 now.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/the-dashman-box.120784/
http://kartchcustoms.com/toyota-fj40-dashman-dash-box/
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/the-dashman-box.120784/
http://kartchcustoms.com/toyota-fj40-dashman-dash-box/
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Are these worth the money? I have my dash tore apart and have been considering getting one but cannot make up my mind of it's worth it. If so I need to make the leap now before I start all the body work and painting the dash just to have to cut the bracket off and do it again.
I think it depends on how you use your truck. I don't have a hard top so any additional locked storage is great for me. I keep some longer sized tools in there as well as a 5 cell Maglight.
F*cking ripoff.
Yes. Please.
Cheaper? Who cares? The guy ripped off a great original idea from an innovative member of our community. F' him.
I have one that Mark, himself, helped install in my '76. Awesome product. I'd do it again in anything but a full resto.
Ive heard the btb box has fewer attachment points
I bought a BTB box because I couldn't get in touch with Mark, though he did contact me... unfortunately after I purchased a BTB.
The BTB is a great product. I LOVE the storage!!!
The BTB is a great product. I LOVE the storage!!!
If the OP is interested, I have a Dashman Dash Box here in Boulder, Co. I bought it for my Troopy, but I've decided the dash is too nice for me to remove. I'd be happy to meet up with you so you can check one of these out in person. I plan on selling it at some point as well, since I'm not going to use it, so if you are interested in that we can talk also. I bought it used, so it isn't perfect, but good. If nothing else, you could see one in person before jumping in to buy.
Best,
abe
Best,
abe
I just ordered one and can't wait until it arrives. I've already removed the dash + dash bracket and am ready to install when it gets here.
Mark's box is very well made.
DYI - Dashman DASHBOX Install
DYI - Dashman DASHBOX Install
I love my Dashman box
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I bought the used one from Abe as seen in earlier post on this thread. I installed it right away once I got it. I really like it, because as mentioned before, any extra storage space is great. As long as you are not interested in having your 40 totally stock, this is a great addition. Relatively easy to install. The hardest part for me was drilling that first spot weld on my original dash, because after that there was no going back.
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I want one. How come everything I want for my 40 seems to cost $300+?
This goes on my list along with 4 plus running boards, IPOR skid plate, metal tech cage and rear bumper, I need to sell a kidney.
This goes on my list along with 4 plus running boards, IPOR skid plate, metal tech cage and rear bumper, I need to sell a kidney.
I can't remember who made them in the 70's but we referred to them back then as dental adjusters. In all fairness nothing about the 40
was ever the bellwether of automotive safety standards.
was ever the bellwether of automotive safety standards.
