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List seems rather meaningless without a reference part no. or photo.
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Agreed. Application info would be nice, but at least it’s a start. A small indication of what types of parts are most likely to result from the program.List seems rather meaningless without a reference part no. or photo.
Bout sums it up Michael.Agreed, Thomas. But the vague lists with descriptions such as "starter" and "control knob" aren't helpful to anyone hoping for a specific replacement part. The veil of secrecy surrounding this project only adds to the confusion of those it's designed to benefit.
With the many satellite industries that supply Toyota, the variety of possible re-creations is immense, but production revamping and startup costs prohibit certain types of products, so the resulting decisions for each item or class of items will become rather arbitrary based on some outside projections and estimations of current and future demand--inexact, biased, and second-guessed.
We as enthusiasts are blinded to the big picture of corporation financial decision making. There really is, after all, a very limited market for this stuff, and while waiting for the very few items to become available, a whole lot of currently available parts are dropping off the market at the other end. Unfortunately, the days--if there ever were any--of being able to rehabilitate these old vehicles with new correct parts and pieces has been closing for quite a while. There are far too many "heritage" parts needed to accomplish the job. My 2 cents.
I believe they are growing the very trees for those now as we speak ! Be patient--that is a very special wood only available in Japan itself. Harvesting the needed trees in 1977 was long ago outlawed under UN sanctions due to global warming. Substitutions can be made, but we can see you are intent on a very authentic restoration.Does anyone know if they are reproducing the wood for the running board support on the 77?
I believe they are growing the very trees for those now as we speak ! Be patient--that is a very special wood only available in Japan itself. Harvesting the needed trees in 1977 was long ago outlawed under UN sanctions due to global warming. Substitutions can be made, but we can see you are intent on a very authentic restoration.
Uh wasn't expecting to see those parts coming back.
I was missing the left one on my 40 for long time.Just spent a lot of time restoring my originals. Guess they're starting with the low hanging fruit - Next up will surely be the center console.
Agree. We do have to remember we here in the USA are the “red headed stepchild” as far as Toyota is concerned. The real Landcruisers have only been sold abroad since the 80’s end in 1997. They will continue to offer us their IFS junk only here even though us Americans probably buy more of their vehicles than any country in the world. Something to think about.Agreed, Thomas. But the vague lists with descriptions such as "starter" and "control knob" aren't helpful to anyone hoping for a specific replacement part. The veil of secrecy surrounding this project only adds to the confusion of those it's designed to benefit.
With the many satellite industries that supply Toyota, the variety of possible re-creations is immense, but production revamping and startup costs prohibit certain types of products, so the resulting decisions for each item or class of items will become rather arbitrary based on some outside projections and estimations of current and future demand--inexact, biased, and second-guessed.
We as enthusiasts are blinded to the big picture of corporation financial decision making. There really is, after all, a very limited market for this stuff, and while waiting for the very few items to become available, a whole lot of currently available parts are dropping off the market at the other end. Unfortunately, the days--if there ever were any--of being able to rehabilitate these old vehicles with new correct parts and pieces has been closing for quite a while. There are far too many "heritage" parts needed to accomplish the job. My 2 cents.
I have a box of those gathering dust.10/78 distributor would be nice, mine won’t last forever
Looks like they're available to order now, but not exactly a steal. $142.25 MSRP. You can get a whole front bumper for only $62 more!Uh wasn't expecting to see those parts coming back.
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Still not sure how to order... Because they basically just give you a partnumber and say go to your dealership but in the inventories those parts are still listed as NLA.
Looks like they're available to order now, but not exactly a steal. $142.25 MSRP. You can get a whole front bumper for only $62 more!