‘71 hood on an ‘80 fj40? (1 Viewer)

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Does anyone know about the fitment of a 1971 split hood on a 1980?

the one on my ‘80 is about done and I have an opportunity to get a pristine one off a ‘71 but it’s about 6hrs away.

thanks in advance...

ian
 
hoods are all the same dimension, 71 would be a 2 piece hood with spear, the windshield hold downs changed thru the years
 
hoods are all the same dimension, 71 would be a 2 piece hood with spear, the windshield hold downs changed thru the years


The rod to hold the hold open on the two piece hood will not clear the air cleaner 2F used in the US market. Besides the louvers on the sides being smaller on the one piece hood I believe the hood is also slightly taller at the front.
 
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Around 77/78 an extra flange was added to the front center of the hood where the gap is for strength. believe the one piece are thinner metal but never actually compared them.
 
Thanks gang. I think I’m going to hold off until I can find the appropriate year.

I appreciate your knowledge.

ian
 

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