1978 LPB Teardown and Rebuild

[Awl_TEQ]

I agree with you about the flat colors, just wondering if I would get tired of it and if it would be difficult to keep clean. I also love the black wheels and hope that my original black steelies will give a similar look/feeling.

That's my concern exactly with the flat colors. These stock Toyota colors are nice. They might look good with black canvas and white top/ bezel... oh black and white I dunno?












It's a damn good thing I'm not ready to paint yet





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[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

I really dig that flat finish that TLC is putting on the ICON's.

Here are a few shots of my Dune Beige...(It's sporting a fresh repaint on the exterior) Is that what you meant by Sahara? or is there actually a color code "Sahara"? This is before the steel 70 series wheels were installed.

Here's another Beige or Tan (Just a little darker than mine) one from Burning Man.

And lastly one I think you will enjoy due to the topper on it. This one comes from one of your neighbors up in the great white north. It was built (The topper) using stainless steel hardware from Bimini tops in the boating world. It was tight and very high quality.

I hope those help.

 

[Awl_TEQ]

My first instinct was to go stock beige/tan. Now that is see this one it's easier to imagine. I'm not sure where I got Sahara from. I thought I saw it on the CCOT color page but I just checked and the only show beige and dune beige. Definitely my favorite color on a 40. Not much of a stretch to a 45.



I sure like this tan truck and topper combo. Very nice indeed.

 

[Awl_TEQ]

So as of this particular moment my favorite color combos are...

Tan and Tan canvas with white bezel and cab roof


Silver and Black canvas with white bezel and silver roof (I don't think white roof would look good with the balck canvas)




Basically - stock vs new school

 

[wesintl]

after seeing your winch rebuild this should be impressive. I think you should stick with a stock color. IMHO 40 just don't wear other colors as well as stock ones.

 

[a.greenspan]

My first instinct was to go stock beige/tan. Now that is see this one it's easier to imagine. beige and dune beige.

I sure like this tan truck and topper combo. Very nice indeed.

Good choice

J4 colours:

 

[KT40]

My first instinct was to go stock beige/tan. Now that is see this one it's easier to imagine. beige and dune beige.

I sure like this tan truck and topper combo. Very nice indeed.

Good choice

J4 colours:

Why is there no colors between 60 and 68?

 

[Awl_TEQ]

Saw that too - maybe they were raw

My first thought was that a.greenspan is from Germany and perhaps they didn't import those years and the chart is a German color chart??

 

[wesintl]

The early years didn't have the paint code on the vin tag. The colors and their codes prior to 68 are not easily found and I'm not sure the concrete evidence as to exactly what colors were offered has been produced. Treeroot has the best info i've ever seen from old dealer info.

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

Glad you liked the photo's. After hearing your idea for the top, I thought you might enjoy those shots.

That tan/tan combo with a white grill and top would be hard to beat.

 

[a.greenspan]

Saw that too - maybe they were raw

a)My first thought was that a.greenspan is from Germany
b) and perhaps they didn't import those years
c)and the chart is a German color chart??

a) right
b) right
(beginning Toyota FJ sale in Germany about 1974/75
and only FJ40 & FJ55, nothing else )
c) not right

Cheers
Peter

PS: would`t do such a big rear window,
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just two small ones, like this side windows on my BJ43
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would be more "old school "

 

[a.greenspan]

a) right


just two small ones, like this side windows on my BJ43 ...

would be more "old school "

quick google
like this ( but no side windows) :

 

[Awl_TEQ]

The sides don't need windows I guess, but I do want them to roll up for that open air look. The cab top will be removable and I'll get a bikini top and half doors. The roll cage will support the bikini.

I want windows in the front and back to allow some blurred vision of the impending impact.....

 

[45Kevin]

I have always thought of putting an extra tank on my truck. I think I read on here somewhere that an S10 plastic gas tank would fit nicely inside the rails. We had quite a discussion about where to put the filler tube for a spare tank a few years ago in this section.

The original colour of my truck was Dune Biege but the PO painted the truck silver. The interior is still original though.

Let me know if you need an extra hand or to confirm a measurement. What part of town are you in? I'm just off Bow Trail.

My truck has a 2.5" belton lift.

Is that a pipe I see running from the rear crossmember to the spare tire winch? My '78 doesn't have that but it would sure make things easier.

 

[Awl_TEQ]

SOLD

no not the truck!

The pipe or tube to 45kevin. I am removing the tire carrier crossmember and winch and pipe -- ya know you wanit I'll ship for free

I'm gonna put another tank back there for potable water. My two spares will mount to the side of the box behind each wheel hump.

I'm down in Bridlewood (read Spruce Meadows) - I work at Edmonton Trail and Mcknight Blvd.

As for the S10 tank - I'm going to fab a custom fit aluminum tank between the cab and rear diff and fill through the side of the box. My box will have a semi-permanent set of full length drawers and a custom fit deck on top of the drawers with four lockers in the corners. The deck will make the box about half as deep as it is normally. I can build around any filler fab that protrudes into the box.

 

[45Kevin]

Done deal.

I am busy this weekend but maybe the following week I'll get hold of you and arrange to come down to your place and visit.

Have you considered removing the stock tank completely for extra cab storage?

You must spend half your life commuting.

 

[Awl_TEQ]

Sound good. Going to the bike show?

About 25 min in the morning and 45 in the evening

In general having the tank in the cab is not ideal. Kind of unsafe. I'm going diesel but that burns too. I suppose one huge tank would be ok. What do I do with the stock filler in the corner of the cab? Maybe more water storage? Just blank it off? Storage drawers under both sides seat?

I was gonna use the stock fuel tank for daily driving and leave the aux normally empty.

 

[a.greenspan]

..., but I do want them to roll up for that open air look. The cab top will be removable and I'll get a bikini top and half doors. The roll cage will support the bikini.

I want windows in the front and back to allow some blurred vision of the impending impact.....

I do it
(drive most without the rear ambulance doors)


they do it too
listen the music & enjoy the truck

YouTube - Midnight Oil - Beds are Burning

Cheers
Peter

Information about the weather in Berlin
-12 degree Celsius = 10.4 degree Fahrenheit, brrr
cold this days

 

[Awl_TEQ]

45kevin

I looked at the spare winch tube and it seems to be a PO mod. Just a piece of scrap tube welded poorly in place. Your still welcome to it though.

The crossmember and winch are also up for grabs if you or anyone else needs them. I'm going to take it out tomorrow and mock up a cardboard tank to be replicated in 3/16" aluminum and bolt up right where the crossmember is.

 

[Awl_TEQ]

I was all ready to grind off the rivets until I realized the thing was just bolted in. A little penetrating fluid and 12mm wrench did the trick.


This will give me much more space for a water tank. I plan on hot showers on the trail and the kitchen sink.


The tire winch and crossmember are in great shape. I have other plans for my spares and won't need it.