Build 1972 FJ40 FST Restoration

[onemanarmy]

you know whats cooler than harbor freight rivets?!

the factory rivets!

/s

 

[neilhernandez92]

The owner is an attorney, I would imagine he doesn't care about your research on this subject. Perhaps you could start a thread on this yourself to educate anyone who does? Leave this build thread as a stand alone testament to build quality and attention to detail.

The owner is an attorney, I would imagine he doesn't care about your research on this subject. Perhaps you could start a thread on this yourself to educate anyone who does? Leave this build thread as a stand alone testament to build quality and attention to detail.

Navydivedoc, don't get your panties in a wad, it was just an observation I saw as I too need the same plate. If you don't like my reply move on, go watch your grass grow or your paint dry....

 

[jomelo]

They look a lot like 93319-14010 which is way cooler then some Harbor freight rivet

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You got it.

 

[jomelo]

I did a little research on Data plates as I am in need of one also, these should be pop riveted on, not screwed on. Police will give you issues with this install method as they could be moved from rig to rig. This is only what I found, I could be completely wrong. Beautiful rig!

Pretty sure if my local sheriff or police chief found out his staff was worrying people about VIN plates on their old cars then said staff would be looking for new jobs. Moving on.

 

[pb4ugo]

I did a little research on Data plates as I am in need of one also, these should be pop riveted on, not screwed on. Police will give you issues with this install method as they could be moved from rig to rig. This is only what I found, I could be completely wrong. Beautiful rig!

I might suggest, the stamped VIN# on the frame is fairly permanent.

 

[jomelo]

It’s like a fine piece of jewelry for your garage.

 

[OPMACHINE]

Time to get it stuck in the red clay!!!

 

[wngrog]

Time to get it stuck in the red clay!!!

I think you should buy this for your mom. She would not know how to act having something without 20 leafs in the rear spring pack

 

[OPMACHINE]

Lot of steel in those OME heavies!

 

[jomelo]

New top installed. Really easy install with the OEM hardware.

 

[Indygbd]

New top installed. Really easy install with the OEM hardware. View attachment 3655153View attachment 3655154

 

[OPMACHINE]

Sweeet!!

 

[OGBeno]

New top installed. Really easy install with the OEM hardware. View attachment 3655153View attachment 3655154

That looks incredible.

Who made the top, John?

 

[jomelo]

Just rolled over 350 miles today.

 

[120mm]

I might suggest, the stamped VIN# on the frame is fairly permanent.

And it's the only VIN that matters. Door tags are irrelevant.

 

[FluByU]

Who made the top, John?

Looking for the same info. Mind sharing where you got the top from??

 

[CarcaineProblems]

Man, I wanna sell a kidney and buy this

 

[jomelo]

Looking for the same info. Mind sharing where you got the top from??

Would not do you much good. I asked the guy if I could share his name but it does not seem like he wants to make any more.

 

[jomelo]

 

[thatcabledude]

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Hell yeah. Need more pics of that top.