Builds 1958 project Sundune (2 Viewers)

[tahoe40/45]

Short tool box footman loops

Tall tool box latches, sorry for bad angle

 

[middlecalf]

Dang, good eye @tahoe40/45. Didn’t know that about the 25’s with the tall tool boxes.

 

[Indygbd]

Short tool box footman loops
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Tall tool box latches, sorry for bad angle
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Thanks. I didn’t catch that when I changed the toolbox.

 

[whitey45]

Looking really good Gabe, I can tell this is going to be one of the nicest, if not the best early 25 restorations!

 

[scoobiedubes]

Thanks. I didn’t catch that when I changed the toolbox.

I learned something new today! Good eye @tahoe40/45

 

[77HesterSue]

Looking great! Keep up the good work

 

[tahoe40/45]

You might have covered these holes up. Engine hand crank lower mount.

 

[Indygbd]

My latest purchase. A NOS FJ25 intake manifold.

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

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.

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]

You might have covered these holes up. Engine hand crank lower mount.
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and holder was riveted.

 

[Indygbd]

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.

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]

and holder was riveted.

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]

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.
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on mine it is definitely riveted -

 

[Indygbd]

on mine it is definitely riveted -

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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]

You might have covered these holes up. Engine hand crank lower mount.
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What’s on the other side?

 

[tahoe40/45]

What’s on the other side?

 

[tahoe40/45]

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?

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.

 

[tahoe40/45]

on mine it is definitely riveted -

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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

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

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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yeah who knows, when it comes to early Toyota stuff. Anything is possible. Lol

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

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?

Gebe, it’s your choice. I think if your tub is not drilled then may as well keep it looking clean.