Hey all! I'm new to the world of cruisers (and vehicle restorations) since I got my (new) FJ40 a couple weeks ago that has been used as a farm truck for years. It's been to the bottom of a lake, had a tree fall on its hood, and seen the worst that cold Canadian winter has to offer for all of its 41 years Although despite it all, it still runs like a charm :O
After what it's been through, I figure this car deserves a proper restoration to bring back its glory!
I'm posting this thread because in ordering parts for this project, I can't find anybody that is selling the hard top side panels online. The ones on my FJ are way past their best-before date and unfortunately because both the inside and outside layer of sheet metal are completely rusted through, they can't be saved as far as my skill level would allow. I'm looking for the sides with the kick-out window configuration preferably. That type of panel seems really rare so if I can't find them, I was wondering if it's possible to make a pillar to convert a full window into a split one with the kick-out sides? I just think that it is one of the most charming aspects of the truck and I would hate to lose that cool quirk!
So my question to everyone is, what's the best way to go about this? Is there anywhere I should be looking for these spcifically? Anybody I should call or anybody on here that might have a set for sale? Any help or advice would be really appreciated! Thanks!
- Emil
After what it's been through, I figure this car deserves a proper restoration to bring back its glory!
I'm posting this thread because in ordering parts for this project, I can't find anybody that is selling the hard top side panels online. The ones on my FJ are way past their best-before date and unfortunately because both the inside and outside layer of sheet metal are completely rusted through, they can't be saved as far as my skill level would allow. I'm looking for the sides with the kick-out window configuration preferably. That type of panel seems really rare so if I can't find them, I was wondering if it's possible to make a pillar to convert a full window into a split one with the kick-out sides? I just think that it is one of the most charming aspects of the truck and I would hate to lose that cool quirk!
So my question to everyone is, what's the best way to go about this? Is there anywhere I should be looking for these spcifically? Anybody I should call or anybody on here that might have a set for sale? Any help or advice would be really appreciated! Thanks!
- Emil