Build Bonnie '62 FST in WA

[HelloKitty65]

Got a nice Hupp heater.

I really like the patina. It didn't have a working switch, but @oregon fj knew how to find one. And, it's NOS!

 

[middlecalf]

These worked for my Hupp install (but take it easy with the little clips, they are the weak part)

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They also sell a kit with these and hose. I think I cut off the louver ends and used them to fit the hose to the stock defrost deflectors iirc.

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Used the same lighted (when on) switch too!

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Got a nice Hupp heater.
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I really like the patina. It didn't have a working switch, but @oregon fj knew how to find one. And, it's NOS!
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These worked for my Hupp install (but take it easy with the little clips, they are the weak part)

Adapter for 2" Defroster Hose | Mill Supply, Inc.

Adapter for 2" Defroster Hose available at low prices! We have a huge selection of high quality stepvan, walkin van, and food truck parts including brakes, exhaust, fuel tanks, lights, roll up door parts, and more! Get your $title today! Most orders shipped same day!

www.millsupply.com

They also sell a kit with these and hose. I think I cut off the louver ends and used them to fit the hose to the stock defrost deflectors iirc.

2" Round Louver Kit | Mill Supply, Inc.

2" Round Louver Kit available at low prices! We have a huge selection of high quality stepvan, walkin van, and food truck parts including brakes, exhaust, fuel tanks, lights, roll up door parts, and more! Get your $title today! Most orders shipped same day!

www.millsupply.com

Used the same lighted (when on) switch too!

what exactly is a Hupp heater Kieth ?

the OEM back story and tech etc .....?


btw , ?
@Spike Strip
i hope your latest monthly subscription NOS TEq mystery prize pack box of stuff and things that the sands of JIS Time forgot made by the end of the month as always ?

let me know

thanks

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[middlecalf]

Dealer install

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Dealer install

thanks paul ...!

miss kitty has a new friend


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Early Box Heaters

I have been looking into the early box heaters that have been used as a dealer option on some early cruisers. From what I have found they were manufactured by Hupp Power Corp. in Detroit MI. The Hupp Power Corp. supplied the military with many type of heaters and made a wide veriety of...

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[HelloKitty65]

I know this doesn't classify as a box heater but still it Toyota and a heater. Saw this puppy on e-bay. 1965 gas fed heater. From the description it says it's Toyota out of a sports. How cool would that be in a 25/40
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These worked for my Hupp install (but take it easy with the little clips, they are the weak part)

Adapter for 2" Defroster Hose | Mill Supply, Inc.

Adapter for 2" Defroster Hose available at low prices! We have a huge selection of high quality stepvan, walkin van, and food truck parts including brakes, exhaust, fuel tanks, lights, roll up door parts, and more! Get your $title today! Most orders shipped same day!

www.millsupply.com

They also sell a kit with these and hose. I think I cut off the louver ends and used them to fit the hose to the stock defrost deflectors iirc.

2" Round Louver Kit | Mill Supply, Inc.

2" Round Louver Kit available at low prices! We have a huge selection of high quality stepvan, walkin van, and food truck parts including brakes, exhaust, fuel tanks, lights, roll up door parts, and more! Get your $title today! Most orders shipped same day!

www.millsupply.com

Used the same lighted (when on) switch too!

So the fan drafts air in the top, and where it comes out is both round holes and all 3 louvered doors if they are open?

 

[middlecalf]

^yes

 

[ToyotaMatt]

So the fan drafts air in the top, and where it comes out is both round holes and all 3 louvered doors if they are open?

^yes

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[middlecalf]

Don’t know if different hinges were used for FST doors than HT doors, so this might just be more noise, but here are pics of my ‘65 40 door hinge and ‘63 45 door hinge, respectively. They look the same and look like yours with the full length bead. FWIW.

 

[HelloKitty65]

@middlecalf, good to know.
Yes, there are soft vs hard door hinge differences. Soft doors with factory hinges are hand removable. They don't have a removable pin, they just drop in the unique body side of the hinge. I wonder if one of my soft door side "T" hinge was fabricated by a PO. There seems to be some difference in the quality of the welds.

 

[HelloKitty65]

What's this paint called? Does look like it was in use this year.

Kinda like it. This one doesn't quite match.

 

[nuclearlemon]

willow maybe?

Early Paint Codes - Samples

Found this Dulux Paints Chart on eBay recently. It references Toyota, amongst other Marques. Some Colours on here that look very close too Toyota Landcruiser Colours? E.G. Alamo Beige = Coronado Beige Jade Green = Judson Green Beach Yellow = Lily White Pacific Blue = Cadet Blue Surf Green =...

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[MexicanNewby]

What's this paint called? Does look like it was in use this year.View attachment 3872725

Kinda like it. This one doesn't quite match.
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Could it be Judson Green?

 

[Living in the Past]

Believe the colour in the brochure is Sulfur Yellow.

 

[HelloKitty65]

Getting the soft doors ready for powder coating. I was surprised that most of the weatherstrip channel screws came out. Some needed extra persuasion. Got to see what the original canvas and paint both looked like, entombed under the channel.

 

[HelloKitty65]

Seeking inspiration to push on with these doors.

This is one from an FJ Company project.

However, that big blind spot bugs me. I agonize over any departure from stock, but I really like the fixed vinyl window Elite Cruisers added.

I think I could live with this subtle change.

This may be academic because I still don't know who in world makes an FJ25 style soft top for the rest of the vehicle.
Anyone have any leads?

 

[red66toy]

The extra window seems like a smart call and still fits well aesthetically.

 

[MexicanNewby]

Seeking inspiration to push on with these doors. View attachment 4091825
This is one from an FJ Company project.

However, that big blind spot bugs me. I agonize over any departure from stock, but I really like the fixed vinyl window Elite Cruisers added.
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I think I could live with this subtle change.
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This may be academic because I still don't know who in world makes an FJ25 style soft top for the rest of the vehicle.
Anyone have any leads?

I can ask Manuel for his original designs, he got is top handmade, he made notes for improvements, you've seen the results.

 

[HelloKitty65]

Thanks, but his was an earlier (A type) design. The main difference of the type I need is a wider canvas strip between the window and the door.

 

[MexicanNewby]

Thanks. but his was an earlier still design. The main difference of the type I need is a wider canvas strip between the window and the door.

Don't diss it until you check it out!

Post in thread 'My friend's FJ25'

Mar 26, 2023

There was a private, invitation only, Antique Car Show outside Mexico City yesterday. There were Countach's, Bugatti's, Porsche's, Jaguars and ONE Land Cruiser. It was Manuel's.

He proudly displayed his project next to some serious competition.

Judges gave him 11th place out of +40 1960's cars. Mind you, no one else entered a 4x4. Good for him!

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