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Mine came stock with lapbelts. I wonder if 3 points were an option or an upgrade
Builds 04/75 frame off
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Not sure-US DOT regulations most likely the driving force behind what came for that vintage. Someone on the list likely knows (or will at least make that declaration). As you will notice, the bolt that comes in contact with the seat belt on your front seat has got some unusual markings on it. I am pretty sure this stuff was spec'd by country and possibly installed "at port of entry".
I can say that my 12/76 (77 model) FJ40 came with shoulder belts mounted to that place in your picture. The 78s that I have owned have been both on the panel as well as on the roll-bar. The post 78s have all been on the roll bar.
Dave
I can say that my 12/76 (77 model) FJ40 came with shoulder belts mounted to that place in your picture. The 78s that I have owned have been both on the panel as well as on the roll-bar. The post 78s have all been on the roll bar.
Dave
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Alot has transpired over the last few weeks. All electrical is done with the exception of the rear loom for the rear license, which I got from cruiserparts.net . I installed both seats with Shanes seat covers(nice) installed the jack handles by the jump seat. put in the floor mat along with oem covers for the shifter and t-case.
Also did the final heater mounting. Blower works like new with a rebuilt blower and heater done by Shane(thanks) Also mounted the overflow bottle.
Apparently this sunday my mechanic is coming to finish fuel lines and wrap up brake and clutch lines. Then I am towing it down to a custom shop to have em put on an exhaust... Not sure what I am going to do there.
Also did the final heater mounting. Blower works like new with a rebuilt blower and heater done by Shane(thanks) Also mounted the overflow bottle.
Apparently this sunday my mechanic is coming to finish fuel lines and wrap up brake and clutch lines. Then I am towing it down to a custom shop to have em put on an exhaust... Not sure what I am going to do there.
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thread setter tool
I used a thread setter tool to mount my seat brackets and other stuff. It worked great. You drill holes(aftermarket tubs) put the insert in the tool squeeze and walla. they also offer all metric sizes which I put in my plated bolts
I used a thread setter tool to mount my seat brackets and other stuff. It worked great. You drill holes(aftermarket tubs) put the insert in the tool squeeze and walla. they also offer all metric sizes which I put in my plated bolts
Tanker120
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That looks like a new mat, if so where did you get it, it looks great, bet you can't wait to go cruisin in it!
thecrazygreek
A.K.A. TheCraftyGreek
I used a thread setter tool to mount my seat brackets and other stuff. It worked great. You drill holes(aftermarket tubs) put the insert in the tool squeeze and walla. they also offer all metric sizes which I put in my plated bolts
OK Maybe I have been blind to the fact that this tool exists, but you have NO IDEA how happy I am I read this post... You just made my life alot easier. Can you please tell us how well it works (do you think it will stand the test of time?) and your opinion on its usefulness?
Thank You Thank You Thank You!
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The mat is the original. What you want to do if you have one is soak the crap out of with armor all(gets it soft) do a light powerwash, and that is how mine turned out. It was good to begin with .
OK Maybe I have been blind to the fact that this tool exists, but you have NO IDEA how happy I am I read this post... You just made my life alot easier. Can you please tell us how well it works (do you think it will stand the test of time?) and your opinion on its usefulness?
Thank You Thank You Thank You!
You can buy the thread setter tool to accept metric bolts. For instance for a 12mm insert you drill a hole 1/2". there is a drill bit piece that fits into the tool. thread on the insert. Put the insert in the hole and squeeze like hell.
You usually here a "crunch". put your part in, bolt it in-done.
You can really tighten.
I think if one gets loose(drill it out and use a new one).
Happened to me in the early stages.
I am going to the shop tomorrow and I will take some pics of the different inserts, and how they look installed.
Scott
Sweet! Looks like you have a new tool I can borrow! 
Nice job so far Scotty! You're in the home stretch!
Nice job so far Scotty! You're in the home stretch!
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Sweet! Looks like you have a new tool I can borrow!
You can buy a whole kit for $102. Forgot to mention. After doing 8 bolts, the piece on the back stripped out
I returned it and got a new one. So far no issues. Also noticed a "made in Tawain" sticker on the handle
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antenna and gas vent
Talked to Poser a couple of days ago, and vented the side tank in the wheel well. Hope this will work.
also not sure if these holes are right or the PO drilled em bigger. I have a new oem antenna, and it doesn't work at all. Or i need a different antenna.
Talked to Poser a couple of days ago, and vented the side tank in the wheel well. Hope this will work.
also not sure if these holes are right or the PO drilled em bigger. I have a new oem antenna, and it doesn't work at all. Or i need a different antenna.
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OK Maybe I have been blind to the fact that this tool exists, but you have NO IDEA how happy I am I read this post... You just made my life alot easier. Can you please tell us how well it works (do you think it will stand the test of time?) and your opinion on its usefulness?
Thank You Thank You Thank You!
Okay- I finally took some pics. First is the tool with the insert on it. Second is after installation. In this case either a seat bracket or the rear heater.
Did I miss the thread where you got it running?
I assume to get it on the trailer to take to the exhaust shop.
I assume to get it on the trailer to take to the exhaust shop.
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You have to check the ignitor thread. I had to use the genius of pinhead and vicm and fj40 jim.
On a side note, since I have a mallory dizzy, my mechanic says I need to hook up the box(vsv?) something about not advancing and could or would burn up my valves. Now the po before me had the vsv box hooked up to the two green plugs(which hook to the computer). That was hooked to the upper most fuel line over to the cannister. Cannister went to a fuel line that eventually was plugged.
I don't know anything about desmogging a rig. I connect things the way Toyota recommends, using the FSM. Are you suppose to have two vacuum ports on the dizzy or just one? I have never seen a mallory with two ports.
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AFAIK, it has one. Pinhead says the wire connection that hooks to the coil, that is , if the same color, then the ignitor is for show. From the dizzy that is.
I just don't want to burn up valves w/o things hooked up since I don't have a denso dizzy, etc. And I know very little about mechanics. Just enough to assemble/reassemble.
Pinhead would know.
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Idles with about17-18" of vacuum(po has /had a vacuum guage mounted near the steering column). Idles perfectly, and once I got my rear heater snafu fixed(parts store sold me 5/8" htr. hose), temp is perfect. I have a tow hitch(po included). Was thinking about just pulling it with that , about 15 miles for the exhaust. What do you think?
Scott
I flat towed mine from Green Bay to Chicago without incident. You won't need it on the return trip since you'll want to drive the snot out of it!
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SOLD
Sold my frame off to a great guy in Green Bay. Turns out he had a new one in '75 with 38 miles on it, and his house burned down
. He has had a few since.
He plans on making it a sunday deal. Breakfast and the like. Plans on storing it in a barn in Door County parked next to his newly acquired red fj45. Awesome. I am really happy for him.
Turns out the po I bought it from, bought in new in GB at a dealer. So the rig made it back home to its birthplace. Unreal. Could not have written this story any better.
Now for phase 2. Plan on getting that '71 toyota hilux. Making a trip to South Dakota over spring break, and I can make a slight detour...
Thanks to everyone who answered my questions during the build. I feel as tho I can do this now, and would tackle another one in a minute.
Scott
Sold my frame off to a great guy in Green Bay. Turns out he had a new one in '75 with 38 miles on it, and his house burned down
. He has had a few since.He plans on making it a sunday deal. Breakfast and the like. Plans on storing it in a barn in Door County parked next to his newly acquired red fj45. Awesome. I am really happy for him.
Turns out the po I bought it from, bought in new in GB at a dealer. So the rig made it back home to its birthplace. Unreal. Could not have written this story any better.
Now for phase 2. Plan on getting that '71 toyota hilux. Making a trip to South Dakota over spring break, and I can make a slight detour...
Thanks to everyone who answered my questions during the build. I feel as tho I can do this now, and would tackle another one in a minute.
Scott
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