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Hey Kevin, I havent read the entire thread so sorry if this has been addressed, but i would like a hood antenna mount, but for a BJ73. They have rubber windscreen blocks and latches. Would you need the hole pattern, or could you provide one undrilled for a custom installation? Mt truck is RHD so would need to mount the antenna on the left side and tilt to the right. Doable? Thanks.
Hello Kevin
Would you be able to supply the "Toyota" stamped tailgate panel on its own for a 64 FJ45. My frame for the tailgate is quite good so no need for a whole gate.
Thank you
RK
Would you be able to supply the "Toyota" stamped tailgate panel on its own for a 64 FJ45. My frame for the tailgate is quite good so no need for a whole gate.
Thank you
RK
need passenger side snorkel are they available and how do we pay thanks birdman
Can you do an antenna mount for a BJ73 hood on the windshield support? Maybe one without holes if you don't have a pattern.
love2fly
Flying the Mountains of the NW
Hey K, I knew it was a matter of time that all that brain chatter would start producing parts again, now I got to ask what is in your head for the Brush guard and Overhead tray. I use to have a brush guard almost like that shown on one of my FJ40's, loved that thing, kept a lot of branches pocking holes in things. As for the over head tray I made two that I had to bend and weld that were okay for a few FJ40 but I am ready for a new and better one for the 45. Keep us posted on those dreams.
i am also interested in the fuel tank u made and a gauge cluster for the front window frame 3 pod
Awl_TEQ
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Man, I missed a bunch of questions here!!
Jed, I can make you an antenna mount with no holes but it will have to wait a bit as I will have to make a custom piece and slip it in to production somewhere.
RK, I can but I make the skins in bulk to keep the cost down and you would have to wait until the next run. I don't currently know when I will have enough interest (read sales lined up) to start another run. I seem to have no end to the parts requests coming in lately and it's a struggle to keep up to the demand as I am a one man band. Currently I am done the FJ45 rear sills but now am making vacuum tanks and re-stocking E-74 sills and 08/76-12/78 sills. Then I will be looking to use up my extra bits of leftover tailgate parts. That is when I will be making some more skins. Hopefully before xmas!
The overhead tray is basically ready to debut. I have installed my second version now and there were a couple of fitment tweeks needed to make it go in easier. The holes (radio, gauges, switches etc.) required by each guy will be entirely different so I plan to sell it as a "blank" with no holes cut. It will be aluminum and can easily be cut by using a hole saw/ jigsaw/ file by anyone with the most basic of skils. I can't make each one custom because the cost in time would be too much.
The brush guard prototype is also installed on my rig now. It is something I could produce now as well but I would need several guys wanting one before I would be able to produce them. Again, the time required to make them one by one is too much. I need to make 5-10 at a time in order to be efficient with my time and make a consistent product.
Here's what I propose: I will flesh out the posts on the first page for the overhead console and the brush guard. I will state in those posts that we are at a "pre-production" stage and need interested parties to post up. Also I will attempt to find ways to slip photo's of them into general threads in the 40 section to attract interest - not everybody looks here in the classifieds. That's a bit tricky as I don't want to seem like I'm advertising in other peoples threads. I used to post a lot in the 40 section but I find myself with very little time these days. One method I could use to re-introduce myself to all the new members would be to start a thread or two on my rig or the rebuild I am starting shortly on my brother's '71. That would get me back in the thick of it.
I'm rambling, but you get the idea anyway.
Birdman, Fuel tanks scare me. Liability. I am perfectly comfortable making mine or my brother's tank but a little leery of producing a long range tank for sale. I could try and absolve myself of liability with a disclaimer but that wouldn't hold up in a fiery death crash situation. I dunno, I'll have to think about that.
Gauge pods are in stock. They are a little finiky to use and install. You gotta have a bit of hand skills of your own to install them. I know I myself had to struggle a bit to get it to work nice. Once it's in though it works great.
Kevin
Jed, I can make you an antenna mount with no holes but it will have to wait a bit as I will have to make a custom piece and slip it in to production somewhere.
RK, I can but I make the skins in bulk to keep the cost down and you would have to wait until the next run. I don't currently know when I will have enough interest (read sales lined up) to start another run. I seem to have no end to the parts requests coming in lately and it's a struggle to keep up to the demand as I am a one man band. Currently I am done the FJ45 rear sills but now am making vacuum tanks and re-stocking E-74 sills and 08/76-12/78 sills. Then I will be looking to use up my extra bits of leftover tailgate parts. That is when I will be making some more skins. Hopefully before xmas!
Hey K, I knew it was a matter of time that all that brain chatter would start producing parts again, now I got to ask what is in your head for the Brush guard and Overhead tray. I use to have a brush guard almost like that shown on one of my FJ40's, loved that thing, kept a lot of branches pocking holes in things. As for the over head tray I made two that I had to bend and weld that were okay for a few FJ40 but I am ready for a new and better one for the 45. Keep us posted on those dreams.
The overhead tray is basically ready to debut. I have installed my second version now and there were a couple of fitment tweeks needed to make it go in easier. The holes (radio, gauges, switches etc.) required by each guy will be entirely different so I plan to sell it as a "blank" with no holes cut. It will be aluminum and can easily be cut by using a hole saw/ jigsaw/ file by anyone with the most basic of skils. I can't make each one custom because the cost in time would be too much.
The brush guard prototype is also installed on my rig now. It is something I could produce now as well but I would need several guys wanting one before I would be able to produce them. Again, the time required to make them one by one is too much. I need to make 5-10 at a time in order to be efficient with my time and make a consistent product.
Here's what I propose: I will flesh out the posts on the first page for the overhead console and the brush guard. I will state in those posts that we are at a "pre-production" stage and need interested parties to post up. Also I will attempt to find ways to slip photo's of them into general threads in the 40 section to attract interest - not everybody looks here in the classifieds. That's a bit tricky as I don't want to seem like I'm advertising in other peoples threads. I used to post a lot in the 40 section but I find myself with very little time these days. One method I could use to re-introduce myself to all the new members would be to start a thread or two on my rig or the rebuild I am starting shortly on my brother's '71. That would get me back in the thick of it.
I'm rambling, but you get the idea anyway.
Birdman, Fuel tanks scare me. Liability. I am perfectly comfortable making mine or my brother's tank but a little leery of producing a long range tank for sale. I could try and absolve myself of liability with a disclaimer but that wouldn't hold up in a fiery death crash situation. I dunno, I'll have to think about that.
Gauge pods are in stock. They are a little finiky to use and install. You gotta have a bit of hand skills of your own to install them. I know I myself had to struggle a bit to get it to work nice. Once it's in though it works great.
Kevin
Kevin that's cool. Thanks I would like to go ahead with the antenna mount whenever you get around to it. No hurry. Just let me know. Thanks.
2fpower
SILVER Star
Just wanted to post up that Kevin is an amazing vendor that I have never sent a dollar to; however, he is offering to help me with an issue with a distributor of his parts.
Boy Scout, White knight stuff here. Maybe just a Canadian Mountie.
Something we don't see in this day and age.
Boy Scout, White knight stuff here. Maybe just a Canadian Mountie.
Something we don't see in this day and age.
"Not all héros wear capes"
Sir, I need a rear sill for a 7-76. It has the square tire rack. Have it torn apart and am ready to purchase. Thanks.
Have you ever considered making bow sets for soft tops?
Well if it turns out great id glady throw my name down for another haha!
Kevin, i would love to buy one of your overhead consoles for my 78 FJ40 H/T
The parts I bought from you a few months ago fit like a glove, Thanks again
The parts I bought from you a few months ago fit like a glove, Thanks again
Message sent sir.
