HelloKitty65
SILVER Star
Believe that is the original mirror for this period, and that a right hand side one cost extra. Sun visors weren't included either.
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Well, since that post I've acquired some of the parts I was lusting over, so now I hope it gets brought back...Take that back!Man, I look at these pictures and think how many of those parts I’d like to have for my current ‘64 FST project. While I’d like to know that this rig gets a new F motor and returns to use, a part of me hopes that you decide to part it out and I might be able to score some great parts. I know, that part of me is a bit of a vulture...
First thought is congratulations on the acquisition. Second thought is how structurally sound and straight it is---remarkable. Third thought is how atypical it is to see a 1964 hardtop model with soft top windshield fold-down latches on the inside paired with the typical hardtop no-rubber-bumper and no windshield tie-down latch hood. But the fourth thought is that the "L" behind the "FJ40" suggests that it was initially manufactured as soft top model.
Yes, engine-side of the firewall in 1964 was factory black.
Again, congratulations.
(Edited to say, I actually don't know what year Toyota started putting a "V" behind the "L" to distinguish between soft top and hard top body types.)
What year-model did the interior windshield latch & hook mechanism show up on hard top models, as opposed to the earlier windshield-to-dash stud & nut set up?
Yes, but, while FJ25s and the earlier ('61 and '62) FJ40 hard tops did have the same bumper-less hoods as this 1964, they did not have the same interior latches as this 1964. Instead they had "hinges" like these . . .
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The interior picture suggests the OEM roof vent in back is missing. Even in a dry climate it may of leaked, rusted, and been slicked off. Is it there in good shape? Pics appreciated.
Mechanical will include :
2fe
60 power steering mated to the stock steering column and wheel.
OME springs and shocks
5speed and Split case
Later disc front axle and full float rear with parking brake hooked to the original trans dash lever.
Top is OEM bows and a Paki top with OEM FST doors, we will restore the hardtop also.
Any progress on this build?yes, 5speed with 3:1 Slit case, twin stick direct from Orange 45