Recent content by jdewbfj40

Again, thank you! You have saved me much time and money through this process. You are appreciated!!

Where do you recommend I purchase from? They seem much more expensive than that from what I've seen on SOR & Cruiser Corps

Yes, started right up. My first hotwire job!

Thank you so much for the suggestion, Saguaro. I did option #2 and got the engine to turn over, so I have my answer. Now I need to decide which kind of new switch to go with. Thanks again!

Mine is 1970.

My fj40 is 1970 It's a basic dash-mounted ignition switch. It is not the original. It was replaced 5-6 years ago. There are 4 connectors on the back but only 3 have wires connected (attached photos). Thanks

Copper particles, strange. Well, the fuses appear to be good. I can't tell if anything is wrong with the fusible link. Do you think it's most likely the ignition switch?

One other thing: the ignition switch was very warm/hot when I held it to turn the key (it's not currently mounted to the dash). Thanks

First, I would turn the key and the engine would start but it wouldn't always stay on. A couple/few weeks later, I turned the key and the engine wouldn't turn over at all (nothing), but the lights work the gas gauge works. The batter is strong and the battery cables are clean. What seems to be...

Two questions: How did you connect your LED strips? I like the idea. Where did you get your top/cap repainted (do you recommend them)? I'm in San Jose Thanks, jd

I want to install LEDs on my '70 but have no clue how difficult the process is. Any pointers on how to do it would be much appreciated. How did you know which to get for the fj40?

@DAD2SIX, I want to go this route. What speaker do you use that gives you that kind of output, and is it mounted? Thanks

That's an interesting approach. I have the straps down pretty darn snug, but they are more off to the side than to the back so it's more comfortable for the jumpseat riders in the back. They are both double seats, I think from a Troopie, so the straps are kind of in the way. Oh well hard top's...

I hear you, but this is all new to me. I put a summer top on and it's making a lot of noise. Flapping against roll bars.

Where are the pics?!