Builds 1958 project Sundune (1 Viewer)

[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.

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

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Antony any chance if you can trace out pattern for those seat brackets bolted on the floor. pre early 59 brackets and holes on the tub are configured differently than later 59 on.

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

Working on the engine now. I also have the body in primer now. Metal work is finished.

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Gabe, as I pointed out to @tahoe40/45 , in one of my previous reply. Another detail to look at is that bolt pattern for mounting driver seat brackets (behind tool box) on pre early 59 are different in configuration. (The one that is closer to the centre of the tub is where the difference is). In short they are mirror image of each other.

Check pics below for bolt pattern. My brackets are not original,

 

[Indygbd]

Gabe, as I pointed out to @tahoe40/45 , in one of my previous reply. Another detail to look at is that bolt pattern for mounting driver seat brackets (behind tool box) on pre early 59 are different in configuration. (The one that is closer to the centre of the tub is where the difference is). In short they are mirror image of each other.

Check pics below for bolt pattern. My brackets are not original,

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Thanks for pointing that out. I will post more photos soon for you guys to look over. I want to only paint it once! Any thing you guys see before that is much appreciated! Anything you see after it’s painted you can just keep to yourself.

 

[Indygbd]

I found another NOS part for my 1958 fj25. Can anyone guess from the partial photo below what it is?

 

[HelloKitty65]

A bolt?
Aye! Just kidding, love the details. Do tell.

 

[Indygbd]

A bolt?
Aye! Just kidding, love the details. Do tell.

This might help.

 

[whitey45]

Nos clamshell!!!!

 

[Indygbd]

Nos clamshell!!!!

Sure is! I have was just getting ready to restore one of my clamshell heaters for the 1958 and I came across this one! I had to have it! I will post more photos as soon at it arrives. It amazes me what you can still find!

 

[tahoe40/45]

Is this what you are using to find all these cool old parts? Nice find!!

 

[Indygbd]

Is this what you are using to find all these cool old parts? Nice find!!
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If I had one of those I would bring you back one too. I do a lot of research looking for part numbers. Cross reference the Toyota ones with the original manufacturers numbers and then search the globe for the number until I get a hit. I do this a few times per week with the specialty parts I have been hunting.

 

[Indygbd]

Part number.

 

[G-Cat]

Next time I am visiting the in-laws in Middlebury, I'd love to stop by and check out this restoration.

 

[Indygbd]

It's here!!!!

 

[scoobiedubes]

pretty! I was really interested to see that you got a switch, I have several heaters but haven't ever really been able to figure out how they were originally switched. Admittedly, haven't dont a lot of research on that just yet. I see it in the wiring diagrams but don't know if Toyota used their own switch or if they had a Denso switch mounted under the dash like that one you've got.

At any rate, great find! Its always nice finding a part that doesn't require any restoration before you bolt it on!

 

[Indygbd]

pretty! I was really interested to see that you got a switch, I have several heaters but haven't ever really been able to figure out how they were originally switched. Admittedly, haven't dont a lot of research on that just yet. I see it in the wiring diagrams but don't know if Toyota used their own switch or if they had a Denso switch mounted under the dash like that one you've got.

At any rate, great find! Its always nice finding a part that doesn't require any restoration before you bolt it on!

Exactly! I will sell my old clamshells and save a ton of time not having to restore one. Time is money.

 

[mmcinnis]

Can you get a good color match, before you install?
Looks great
Mike

 

[Indygbd]

Can you get a good color match, before you install?
Looks great
Mike

Sure. I will do that tomorrow.

 

[Indygbd]

A few more photos. Getting closer to painting.