Unobtainium (6 Viewers)

[1969FJ]

The shipping industry is well overdue for disruption. I never understood why it costs more to move something than to make something. With that said, with some planning you can keep international shipping cost to 15% of your invoice. It costs $65 to ship a $100 item from U.S. to New Zealand, but you can quite easily ship $1000 worth of goods for $150.

Like any other big business, when they start, like Fed Ex , it is usually pretty good cost wise. As they accumulate hierarchy and liabilities, it becomes a battle for survival. Look at USPS, overburdened with unfunded liabilities and they are really getting "bailed out" by taxpayers.
You are correct they are in need of disruption.

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

The shipping industry is well overdue for disruption. I never understood why it costs more to move something than to make something. With that said, with some planning you can keep international shipping cost to 15% of your invoice. It costs $65 to ship a $100 item from U.S. to New Zealand, but you can quite easily ship $1000 worth of goods for $150.

Yeah, but trouble is finding early items in one shot at one place? I remember paying $45 in shipping for a $7 part. But I had to because I was not sure when I will see such a rare part next if I pass this time around.

 

[ginmtb]

74 owners rejoice! Doing a little testing. Amazing fit! Seals up nice and tight. Wish I could drive this to test the noise level. Way better than the generic weatherstrip I had on there before.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

The lid has been opened. Toyota OEM Koito headlights. Here's the first type:

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Here's the second type. I believe the difference is with the bulb, which is supposed to be amber.

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Did you end up doing much with the 90981-01017 & 90981-01H00 headlights? It appears they are both 12V

Both are neat replacement lenses and I have the 90981-01017 in a vehicle. The 90981-01H00 seems to be discontinued or currently not in production but I really want to see if I can find a Koito application with a 24V bulb from Toyota much like the 90981-01017

 

[OGBeno]

Did you end up doing much with the 90981-01017 & 90981-01H00 headlights? It appears they are both 12V

Both are neat replacement lenses and I have the 90981-01017 in a vehicle. The 90981-01H00 seems to be discontinued or currently not in production but I really want to see if I can find a Koito application with a 24V bulb from Toyota much like the 90981-01017

Kurt: Couple more options have popped up from my research: 00234-60H24 below:

 

[OGBeno]

And also: 90981-01029: You can use this one and just replace with a 24v bulb.

 

[lelandEOD]

Still waiting with enthusiasm for the LX outer window sashes!

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Thanks @beno !

I ended up a bunch pairs of Koito lamps, they are Genuine Toyota. They are a 12V and a higher 60/55W, I've got upgrade harnesses to go along with them. They have a slightly different boot than the one you show and the ones @Racer65 had, but they have the same "flat face" of the 90981-01029 it appears.

 

[bb67tlc]

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I was just working on my late-64 and found the remains of some sort of decomposed foam gasket material under there, and some metal spacers.

Might be original. Anyone know?

Having just rebuilt my 67, I found those dish shaped washers but they were on the inside- bolt, small washer, then dish.

Poor picture, but here's one in place, and the batch of them before re-zincing...

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Thanks @beno !

I ended up a bunch pairs of Koito lamps, they are Genuine Toyota. They are a 12V and a higher 60/55W, I've got upgrade harnesses to go along with them. They have a slightly different boot than the one you show and the ones @Racer65 had, but they have the same "flat face" of the 90981-01029 it appears.

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Is King !

 

[cruiseroutfit]

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Agreed!

For many years we had a line on Koito replacement sealed beams that were super inexpensive. Seems the H4 route is going to be the way in the future

 

[Obtuse2]

Kurt: Couple more options have popped up from my research: 00234-60H24 below:

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Doesn’t USA fj40s use a 12v?

 

[65swb45]

74 owners rejoice! Doing a little testing. Amazing fit! Seals up nice and tight. Wish I could drive this to test the noise level. Way better than the generic weatherstrip I had on there before.

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Are these in production yet?

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Doesn’t USA fj40s use a 12v?

Yes, but many import 24V variant Land Cruiser around these parts too

 

[ginmtb]

Are these in production yet?

Not yet... I still need to install the passenger side and then do some testing but it is looking really good right now!

 

[65swb45]

Not yet... I still need to install the passenger side and then do some testing but it is looking really good right now!

IOW, you’re holding up the show!

 

[wngrog]

And also: 90981-01029: You can use this one and just replace with a 24v bulb.

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I wonder if you can put an LED H4 bulb in there?

 

[OGBeno]

I wonder if you can put an LED H4 bulb in there?

I think someone is about to try that.

 

[emac]

Agreed!

For many years we had a line on Koito replacement sealed beams that were super inexpensive. Seems the H4 route is going to be the way in the future

PM sent

 

[OGBeno]

Another option:

A beautiful headlight upgrade/relay/wiring kit from Toyota.

This might be my favorite parts find ever....