Those are neat. Being an anti purist, it's fun to see some of them get shut down when they say "those are not stock, remove immediately" ha ha ha.
1974 Inner door panels
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Pics?
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I think of these every time I see a pic like this...
I'm surprised more 40s didn't come with inner door pannels... couldn't add that much to the cost of a new truck.
I'm surprised more 40s didn't come with inner door pannels... couldn't add that much to the cost of a new truck.
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Funny you bring this up as my set are for sale right now in classifides...
Heres a pic...
$300.00 plus the ride in case you were wondering... More pics in the for sale thread...
I saw a set of these once on a parts cruiser in Grand Junction CO. They are definetly stock, the metal trim pieces around the latch and on top are a factory made type of piece, the top metal piece actually wraps around the front of the door and ties into the bolt there. The metal parts were factory pewter colored on the ones I saw. This rig was actually pretty unique as it was the rare pumpkin orange, and may have even had an OEM rollbar and long jump seats as I recall.
They are for sure a neat piece, however, do they really serve any real purpose???? For those of you that have them or been around them, do they lessen the vibration/rattle of the old style doors over rough roads. My doors do flex in and out with washboards and such on the road and contribute to the rattle of the window regulator and door latches, do thes panels reduce that, or were they just purely for show???
They are for sure a neat piece, however, do they really serve any real purpose???? For those of you that have them or been around them, do they lessen the vibration/rattle of the old style doors over rough roads. My doors do flex in and out with washboards and such on the road and contribute to the rattle of the window regulator and door latches, do thes panels reduce that, or were they just purely for show???
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MoCoNative... Just saw this reply. Functionally, I'm sure they'd help to deaden some noise. Rattles, not likely. Most of the rattles come from the door handles. I also dont thind theyd reduce door flex, since stock they're made of hardboard. Most of the flex is from the cracks these doors develop beneath the vent window and down the front of the door. (I never realized how many until I took them apart and welded them all). I'm sure they're softer when your knee bangs against them. Aesthetically, I like them, and I'm sure they came stock on most Canadian models.
I've never driven with hard doors that didn't have them on them, so can't really compare how much difference they'd make... However, every bit helps to reduce the tendency for these trucks to echo like a tin can.
With bronze bushings, welded cracks, and adjusted strikers, my doors close with a solid thud and no longer rattle... Or at least rarely rattle.
I've never driven with hard doors that didn't have them on them, so can't really compare how much difference they'd make... However, every bit helps to reduce the tendency for these trucks to echo like a tin can.
With bronze bushings, welded cracks, and adjusted strikers, my doors close with a solid thud and no longer rattle... Or at least rarely rattle.
I just found this thread while trying to figure out if my door panels were oem. I guess they are, and I was going to take them off as I'm a little OCD when it comes to factory correct.
bringing up an old thread cause I just saw another set....
did anyone find me a set of these yet??? I still want them!
did anyone find me a set of these yet??? I still want them!
Those door panels were a 74 only. But only on some. Like the orange 40's. They are south american spec. 74 was a big sales year for the US. It seems Toyota diverted some 40' from SA to the US.
here is a pic I took years ago of a local 40 with the same panels
from a parts book
here is a pic I took years ago of a local 40 with the same panels
from a parts book
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I'd try Steve at EBI cruisers up here in Canada (again)... He's got his new shop set up now.
I sent him a PM a while ago and never heard from him
I just sent him another msg. thanks again for the tip!
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I have a problem with 40s
Bumping an old thread for cool parts, anybody have a set of the metal trims laying around? Please pm me if you do.
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@Redgrrr I'd contact Steve at EBI...
Extremebends.com | Landcruiser Toyota Parts and EBI 4x4 Accessories
He was moving his shop a while back, but should be settled into his new shop now. I know he has had them around.
Extremebends.com | Landcruiser Toyota Parts and EBI 4x4 Accessories
He was moving his shop a while back, but should be settled into his new shop now. I know he has had them around.
Redgrrr
I have a problem with 40s
Thank you, I'll check with him.
I figured the reference from 2013 would be to old to call and harass him for parts
I figured the reference from 2013 would be to old to call and harass him for parts