1989 HDJ74 FRP to FST conversion

[bottombracket]

Here’s the correct factory footman loop part number. They would need to be spot welded. I think my solution here is an acceptable compromise.

 

[ASO544]

Getting the FST on is no simple operation. Taking it off is 5 mins.

I hate putting back on.

 

[ASO544]

Great job!!!!! It came out really nice. Not usually a soft top fan but this one looks like a ton of fun.

I also want to thank “bottombracket” for saving me a lot of headaches on purchasing a new windowframe. I was under the impression that all the FRP tops used the ST window frames so I was about to order 56301-90k18 but this thread and the OP saved me from that mistake!!! Much Appreciated!!!

 

[bottombracket]

I timed myself on how long it takes to roll up and secure both rear windows. 52:37 seconds after one IPA.

 

[rick_d]

what about after 4 IPA's?

 

[bottombracket]

I’ll tell you in a couple of hours.

 

[bottombracket]

And I’m safely at home in my driveway, of course.

 

[FJBen]

So, long shot but here goes. I'm going to order some of these to help hold the rear down when I'm just running a safari top. The problem is getting the other side thats attached to the top. Any chance @bottombracket you could give me a rough measurement on the sizes/specs of that fastener?

I've found similar products and may be able to make something work since it appears to be hidden under a soft-top flap on OEM tops.

Are these grommets available OEM separately, or do you have to buy a top to get them lol?

Here are some pictures of the aftermarket ones, they have quite a few options, but they are close to the same idea. It appears there I a "liner"

They have the screw type, or bolt but none in metric. If I can get the right size in the OEM so they can bolt in, maybe they have a close enough size in the socket to fit.

 

[bottombracket]

Let me make some measurements, I might not be able to get out to the ranch until tomorrow. That grommet looks promising.

 

[Lo2aY]

This thread has been a great resource for me to get the parts for my top swap.

Thank you very much for documenting the process and part numbers. I really appreciate it!

It's been almost a year since you did the swap. How do you like it so far and how easy is it to go back and forth between hard and softop?

 

[bottombracket]

@Lo2aY I love it. It’s loud, waterproof, flappy, and also loud. I drove it exclusively for the better part of last year until my 80 arrives from Tenerife.

I made a few long highway trips, wheeled a little, and made it into Toyota Trails.

I have no idea how long it takes to put the FRP top on, because I’ve never gone back yet.

 

[bottombracket]

West Texas road trip to the Davis Mountains

Three I am lucky to own and drive.

 

[bottombracket]

It’s the most famous I’ve ever been.

 

[Lo2aY]

Too cool!

Did you change the rear doors? it looks like the detachable type!

Love it!

 

[bottombracket]

@Lo2aY they are factory half doors, still FRP top, I have the correct FST soft top frames and weatherstripping but have to switch the glass over.

 

[bjowett]

Thank you for the write up! Very helpful.

Does anyone know the difference between the 65910-60101-A0 and 65910-60160-A0 Tarpaulin? Both appear to be available.

 

[rick_d]

Well. I know fhe 60160 is not a pick up top as I thought it might be. Galen saved my bad purchase.

 

[bjowett]

TY. Pickup top looks to be 65910-60140-A0 or 65910-60141-A0

 

[Ribz0]

West Texas road trip to the Davis Mountains

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Three I am lucky to own and drive.

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Absolutely AWESOME!! Love the work you did on the soft top conversion. I too am fortunate to have the same line up... different configuration but priceless.

 

[jajs1114]

A dusty crate of parts arrived from Yemen, containing 90% of the bows, the B pillar, and many of the seals/weatherstripping.

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