Recent content by ar2stp48

I bought the full set plus a few extra sets like the tire carrier and hinge. I've been very pleased with everything ordered. Quick shipping also.

What would it take to buy the '72 FJ40? No amount; it is not for sale. Due to health, I reluctantly sold the MGA, MGB, and TR6 a couple of months ago. The '72 is now a project my son and I share. And I enjoy the time we spend tinkering with it The '65 and '66 projects will find new...

Good job One hole of the right lock core is missing the spring Was there one in that hole on disassembly? You can fully disassemble the lock to clean and find the problem Very carefully dump the content of each hole of the core Empty--- one at a time ---and keep the parts in exact...

Taking the cylinder plug out would be my last resort choice. Post 6 in the link given shows the springs and such you will deal with. Not like a normal lock where the springs stay in upper housing (bible) and held in place with plug follower Hold vertical with keyway down and spray with a...

I agree it appears to be from an external abrasion; something from the seat area outward and down across the edge. Note the lower edge of wear shows the top layer pulled up from the backing much more than upper edge. Wear also extends to both left and right of the current exposed backing...

Woody, thanks for the explanation of happenings and taking care of the problem.

Anyone every get any more information on this truck? I looked at it over 20 years ago. It was complete and it fair condition for resto then. If it is at Fulton now, it has been moved from Blevins area north of Hope

It is a '72 FST; I have one purchased from original owner. KingAir hit all the points...." ..Yep, FST. Tailgate, vadar light, eye hooks in the door frame, soft top bow and doors, soft top mounting brackets in the rear bed. Nice find! Would love to check it out in person!..." Nice looking...

Have a 1965 FJ40 that is mix of parts; FJ40L FJ40--32549 frame/vin..................has T-66 tag, and title notes 1966 F 204323 engine 41203 block casting ...near front of block....................late '64 engine? 56 11411 block casting ...near rear of...

Excellent reading. Thank you for sharing. My first Toyota truck was 1974, short wheelbase, 18RC, 4 speed, and drum brakes all around. Sticker was $3305

",,,,Not really cool trying to publicly out him..." Normally I might agree with you; but in light of the number of people he has taken payment from and returned no goods, I think any effort to locate him is valid. I am sorry if anyone thinks an effort to "out him" is worse than him remaining...

From Google; sure looks like a 40 in the drive; zoom in a bit https://maps.google.com/maps?q=916+s+edisto+dr+florence+sc&ie=UTF-8&ei=Q27yUri1D6HJygG_yYGYCQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ

These are old, from the times I dealt with him: My address is: Jim Reed 916 S Edisto Drive Florence SC 29501 jreed@sc.rr.com Sure this is out dated, but a place to start. Google shows a Jim Reed currently in Florence. A search of the address indicates last sale date of property was 2008...

In Oct of '09, I sold Jim a very worn original top from my '72 for a pattern; cost was postage cost. He offered a free top of my choice; no need for a soft top and I declined full top but accepted an offer of a free bikini top. You can guess; I have not received it yet. And some are...

Interesting for the smokers. For grilling, I'll stick with the Portable Kitchen grill I bought in 1971 and continue to use frequently. Have replaced the grates a couple of times, but cast aluminum hasnt worn out yet.