MOTOV8R
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wow, great thread, missed this when it debuted. It desperately needs an update
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Did you get your bifold door little wheel question answered? Have tape measure, will travel (to the garage).
Great thread, I too missed this thread until now. Thanks for sharing the story and photos of your 1965 FJ40. I also have a white 1965 that is mostly stock on the exterior if you have any questions or need pics of something let me know, Good luck!
I think the turn signals, mirror arms and running boards were all body colored. Running boards (short?) would have a white pyramid vinyl insert, available from a guy in NY or a Mudder with some extra after the 1 yard minimum.
I think bumperettes were "pewter" by 1965.
Enjoying the story and the save. Keep up the good work.
Great thread, I too missed this thread until now. Thanks for sharing the story and photos of your 1965 FJ40. I also have a white 1965 that is mostly stock on the exterior if you have any questions or need pics of something let me know, Good luck!
Just curious , when you open panels for repair, do you coat inside to prevent future rust.
So I'm realizing '65 must of been the year long running boards started, maybe a transition year even. That insert looks pretty cool and worth preserving in it's own right. The pyramid vinyl looks like the shoes of a Baptist minister.So, @HelloKitty65,
Here's my running boards. According to Original Owner's son the running boards were body colour on the outside frame and black inside. According to him they are still original, including the floor, which sounds odd given the difference in the screws.
Lo and behold, 33"!
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Book mark attempt to give you a source for the replacement matting for the running boardsBuilds - Chef's FJ45LWB-PU
this probably took him about 90 seconds bc that's what he does.forum.ih8mud.com