Nice clean job!
You still need the roll up regulators? I need the bumper.
PM me and we can make a deal
1987 FJ73 - fjcalifornia
- Thread starter fjcalifornia
- Start date
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.
Nice clean job!
You still need the roll up regulators? I need the bumper.
PM me and we can make a deal
Looks aftermarket
Why on earth would someone replace a factory switch with an aftermarket switch considering the function of said switch would probably not be used in the life of a vehicle. : )
- Thread starter
- #45
interesting story, thanks!
- Thread starter
- #46
its OEM hazard switch
Last edited:
- Thread starter
- #47
and this thread is done.
Hi buddy, that button is to release the key when you turn of the engine. Nice rig, best of trucks, miles away. Enjoy it very very much as I did. Any question don't hesitate and ask me.
- Thread starter
- #49
Was your 70-series diesel or gas in Colo?
thanks for tip on that button!
thanks for tip on that button!
Put in a rear roll bar mounted on the rear fenders and connected to the inner roll frame by a bar/ 2" tubing on left and right sides over the upper front seat belt anchor. Aussie and Spanish 70 series had this set-up for the rear 3 point linkage rear seat belts. You'll find photo's here on Mud.
Gem of a truck you got there, Enjoy.
Gem of a truck you got there, Enjoy.
Last edited:
The perception that occupants are protected.
It's Mickey Mouse.
Like this....
It's not even good for hanging the dry cleaning.
Want a cage?
Here's a start.
The A and B pillars provide very little structural support, nor is anything attached to them.
I've seen the 73/74 series roll cage after a rollover and they do offer a little protection,but it really depends on the circumstances. The one I saw on a wreck was after it was flipped on a gravel road on a bend. It finished up on its roof and the cage was bent sideways but took the weight of the cruiser.
I guess it would offer similar protection to a lot of small cars of the same era, which was probably what it was required to do
I guess it would offer similar protection to a lot of small cars of the same era, which was probably what it was required to do
Will there be no further updates on this endeavor?
Of course they offer some protection, otherwise Toyota wouldn't have built it that way. All vehicles are dangerous to be in during an accident. Some more so than others-it's a matter of degree. The OP was concerned about his children's safety in the back seat. I would think the roll bar would help about as much for rear passengers as those in front, since it's between them. But, if safety is a paramount concern then maybe he should be looking at a modern Volvo or Mercedes.
Huh? / Like Chris said - no more? I was just getting hooked on the green ragtop....
Last edited:
Dunno about you, but can't see that a structural failure of this magnitude is acceptable, enough so to be coined "protection".
The exhaust tube rear extension could only be as strong as it's anchor, and think it's more for rear shoulder belt attachment than anything else.
That said, it is kick ass and a perfect addition. Don't want to dissuade too much from, as I'd like to sell mine.
I can vouch for what Tapage said, there were no Venezuelan 73's. There were also no Venezuelan ragtops. So how did you import it from here?
The switch on the steering column seems to be the key release button. Although it looks nothing like what the 70 series switches look like. The 70 series steering-column-mounted emergency light switch is a rocker.
That is an awesome cruiser. Awesome color, ragtop, perfect body. Im jealous, congrats!
The switch on the steering column seems to be the key release button. Although it looks nothing like what the 70 series switches look like. The 70 series steering-column-mounted emergency light switch is a rocker.
That is an awesome cruiser. Awesome color, ragtop, perfect body. Im jealous, congrats!
- Thread starter
- #58
I have a diesel one just like yours.
Mine has the stock rear roll-bar. They are very common in my country and the stock roll-bar works in conjunction with the windscreen in occupants safety. That windscreen is very solid and can take some severe beating. Obviously your full cage option is much better.
It has also some factory small pilars at the middle used to contain cargo from enter the driver compartment. I cutted what didn't mattered and i have a roll-cage now
.
Pics:
Mine has the stock rear roll-bar. They are very common in my country and the stock roll-bar works in conjunction with the windscreen in occupants safety. That windscreen is very solid and can take some severe beating. Obviously your full cage option is much better.
It has also some factory small pilars at the middle used to contain cargo from enter the driver compartment. I cutted what didn't mattered and i have a roll-cage now
.Pics:
- Thread starter
- #60
do you surf @Falco?