Living in the Past
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I didn't mention your tops figuring you would post. Have to do something to draw you every once in a while.
1962 FJ40 FST Refresh
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I have a paki top, an OCD top and bows.
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How hard would it be to fabricate soft doors?
None of which will fit that 1962 tub.
Living in the Past
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Won't fit without some work but it can be done. Here is a link with a lot of info. https://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-group/45428-fj25-early-fj40-soft-top-project.html Plus a couple of pictures of a top made to fit later FJ40 factory bows setting on a FJ25. Add in what Jim has done plus some making hard tops work. Not easy but also not mission impossilbe to get a cover to keep the weather out.
Living in the Past
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Will you knock it off, Mr. smarty pants! I'm trying to talk him out of it!
You should of just sent me a PM now the cat is out of the bag.
I do have earlybsoft top tub that puts this one shame.
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Was going to go check it out yesterday but bad weather holding me back.
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Guess what followed me home?
...now we need more pics...
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What are the correct wheel / tire combo for 62 FJ40?
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Early driveshaft wobble
The PO said the rear driveshaft was wore out (top in picture).
Can I use driveshaft from 73 FJ40 (bottom)?
Looks a little shorter than 62 driveshaft.
The PO said the rear driveshaft was wore out (top in picture).
Can I use driveshaft from 73 FJ40 (bottom)?
Looks a little shorter than 62 driveshaft.
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Some pics
I'm going to say 15" rims (for drum brakes...has rivets and not welded) with 700R15 tires
Does it still have the rear centered axles. If that drive shaft is long enough you would likely have to drill out the flange holes. pre mid 69 would have 8mm holes, where your 73 drive shaft would have 10mm holes. I drilled mine out to 10mm as the PO had 71 engine, trans and drive shafts. He had 8mm holds going through the 10mm holes, so I do not think it was ever driven after the engine swap, but a guess, the guy I bought it from never did anything to it other then store it.
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cjgoode said:
Would you believe I was under the 40 all afternoon and it didn't even occur to me that rear diff was centered, but I'm sure your right.
Did you drill out the flange holes with diff still on the truck, or did you remove it?
I tried this on my 81 and i was breaking drill bits like pretzels. I guess I should use some cutting oil.
I did it on the truck, but that only proved how dumb I am. Take an impact wrench and just take off the pinion flange, one big nut, 10 seconds with an impact and slide the flange off. Just one of those things you look back on and say, what was I thinking, or not thinking.
I did not brake a single bit, I kept spraying a little with PB blaster to lube a little but to mostly keep the drill bit from over heating. But was a pain to do while under the truck.
I did not brake a single bit, I kept spraying a little with PB blaster to lube a little but to mostly keep the drill bit from over heating. But was a pain to do while under the truck.
Or you can ask around and see if someone has one for sale 
Here is a good page that shows the sizes
Cruiser Outfitters
He also sells flanges to convert to and from different years.
Cruiser Outfitters
He also sells flanges to convert to and from different years.
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I recently found this bench seat out of a 78 Euro Spec 40. I know the mounting frame is different but the covers are darn nice!
Would it be a bear to make it work in the '62?
Would it be a bear to make it work in the '62?
