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tlaporte reacted to gilmorneau's post in the thread Information Re: Importing to the USA and Complete DIY How-To with
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No first-hand knowledge, since I've never bought or imported an Alu-Cab (yet). I do know a guy who's successfully imported a Troopy with a pop-top and Customs didn't care about it at all. From a legal standpoint, they're mostly concerned with... -
While driving a few weeks ago, I noticed my right turn blinker wasn't blinking at times when I was turning....(Thinking to myself, am I low on blinker fluid?).....I did some diagnosis this weekend, while the blinker was working I wiggled the...
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tlaporte reacted to flx's post in the thread Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Parts Program Discussion with Like.
1 new part for October, steering rod for all LHD: 45450-60021
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Couple more, my son is totally stoked
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tlaporte reacted to V8FJ4078's post in the thread Stainless Steel Windshield/Doors/Hood/Amby FJ40 Hinge Pins with Bronze Bushings. with Like.
Pins all installed! Look great and pivot smoothly! Thank you!!
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The Dyna ROCKS! World's bestest road trip.
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tlaporte reacted to asu4runner's post in the thread colonel mustard, in the garage, with a wrench with Like.
Started on my steering box rebuild today. Had been leaking for years. Ordered the parts from Toyota, I ended up ordering a new rag joint from racer, should be here early this week. Tear down is simple, two new seals and a paper gasket. Also did...
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tlaporte replied to the thread FJ40 Wiring Diagrams.Model year?
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Jack, handle, hook and tire iron: $300. For you, a regular customer, I will cover shipping. 😉
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Wow! Then I opened the under seat toolbox. Fully functional patina bottle Jack with slotted screws, handle and hook, along with a badass hub socket I’ve never seen before. SCORE!’ :grinpimp:
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Thank you Tom. I knew you’d have some solid tech to contribute here.😊 It’s really been enjoyable watching how enthusiasts like yourself delve into something to the point that they themselves can become solid contributors.
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they were replaced with 1983 production year wires / cord set because there was a Dealership Campaign / Recall TSB ( Technical Service Bulletin ) on the original factory PLANT A-11 Set had a Parts Supersession on this particular topic at that...
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tlaporte reacted to V8FJ4078's post in the thread Builds 1978 US Market FJ40 Factory Reset with Like.
And bigger parts you always want to come out great!
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tlaporte replied to the thread FJ40 Soft Top Ambulance Door Parts.A long while ago I bought a set of reproduction FST ambulance doors from FJColUSA, which I think might now be Relik Garage. The doors did not come with upper hinges, but they did come with the weatherstripping channels. I also have put together...
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Good meeting you today! Truck(s) are killer, should be a lot of fun! Look at the original ASCOs :)
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First stop was for an Air Force surplus aluminum cargo box to secure our crap in. Craigslist find.
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Radiator. I somehow didn't take any before pics but it was so covered in green corrosion on the fins I thought for sure it was roached. Turns out I was wrong. After a pressure wash, it didn't look to bad. I pressure tested it and to my...
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got a few extra sets if you fellas/fellettes need any.
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Rust sealed everything. All painted up nice.
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tlaporte replied to the thread Builds Project Hate It or Love It - 196(4) FJ45 Short Bed Fixed Top Pickup.Tool bag included? :rofl:
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tlaporte reacted to jomelo's post in the thread Builds Project Hate It or Love It - 196(4) FJ45 Short Bed Fixed Top Pickup with Like.
I have gotten a few messages about this so I just want to clear the air. I think I have made it clear that the truck will not be coming back to Florida - I simply do not have the space with the other trucks in my possession. A couple of people...
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tlaporte replied to the thread For Sale 1984 Land Cruiser HJ47 - Byron, IL.I don’t even think there was that much effort put into it, rather it just looks like a 47 with a 40 top put on it with the jump seats from the shorty.
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Thanks for the referral, but that’s out of my wheelhouse. I do know that @tlaporte was on the hunt for this stuff a while back, so he may be able to shed some light on what is or isn’t out there. GLWS
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