Builds 1958 project Sundune (1 Viewer)
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tahoe40/45
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You might want to double check the rear securing of the tool box lid. I think the footman loops behind the tool box that you have are for the short tool box, tall tool box has 2 of the tool box latches bolted on the back side to secure the lid.
Short tool box lid has extended bracket that slides under the footman loops.
tahoe40/45
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Short tool box footman loops
Tall tool box latches, sorry for bad angle
Tall tool box latches, sorry for bad angle
middlecalf
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Dang, good eye @tahoe40/45. Didn’t know that about the 25’s with the tall tool boxes.
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Thanks. I didn’t catch that when I changed the toolbox.
whitey45
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Looking really good Gabe, I can tell this is going to be one of the nicest, if not the best early 25 restorations! 
scoobiedubes
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I learned something new today! Good eye @tahoe40/45
Looking great! Keep up the good work
tahoe40/45
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You might have covered these holes up. Engine hand crank lower mount.
Archie 1962 FJ25
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Now I am confused. 1958 should originally have tall tool box. But Gabe has got footman loops on the tub for 1958? I think short tool box was fitted from 1960 model year.
Archie 1962 FJ25
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and holder was riveted.
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My 1958 tub was very rusted. I am using a later tub and changing things so that it transforms into a 58 tub
tahoe40/45
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No it was held in by the same slotted screws that hold the other two engine hand crank mounts. Also the same screws that mount the dash plaques.
Archie 1962 FJ25
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I can’t believe I have never noticed that before. I am half tempted to just weld the bracket on. I don’t think it looks right drilled. What are your thoughts? Holes with rivets or bolts or have it look perfect from the outside?
scoobiedubes
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What’s on the other side?
tahoe40/45
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tahoe40/45
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This is what Toyota did for the hard top. I think they needed more room for the B-pillar.
Im going to keep mine that way, with the holes, its just one of those unique things about the FJ25 that i like.
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tahoe40/45
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I wonder if that was a PO repair, or just another method Toyota used? My late 58 and 1960 FST both have the slotted screws through the body.
TLC4x4s FJ25, now at Utah museum
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