fj45 lpb lwb rear bed bows, canopy?
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Wow, i just dug out my 63 four wheeler with the shorty road test and can see the bows from the rear shot and they look identical!!! I think I might have found what could be the rarest piece for an lpb! I still dont know if toyota supplied them or the aftermarket, but it is cool. The deep pockets might have to come out for this! I will get some pics soon!
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Nice collection of pics, none of the above look like the one I found, just confirms the rarity!!
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I have this magazine,so the pic is much more clear,but is exactly like these bows!!
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Bows for the shorty FJ45
I have a set. As pictured above (truck with the Toyota promotion on the side of the canvas). They will only fit the shorty due to the nature of the bed rails (they need a "ledge" to sit on) and width. I have tried to sit them in the long wheel based truck and they are simply too narrow. Can also confirm that they slide on galvanized pipe "rails". The actual bows are galvanized as well. Sorry no pics, they are in deep storage.
By the way and as you can imagine, they will also span across the tub of a 40 series quite nicely.
Dave
I have a set. As pictured above (truck with the Toyota promotion on the side of the canvas). They will only fit the shorty due to the nature of the bed rails (they need a "ledge" to sit on) and width. I have tried to sit them in the long wheel based truck and they are simply too narrow. Can also confirm that they slide on galvanized pipe "rails". The actual bows are galvanized as well. Sorry no pics, they are in deep storage.
By the way and as you can imagine, they will also span across the tub of a 40 series quite nicely.
Dave
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Dave,
Exactly as you described,galvanized tubing that slides on tube!The owner told me thay have the canvas somewhere!!!they are not selling
Exactly as you described,galvanized tubing that slides on tube!The owner told me thay have the canvas somewhere!!!they are not selling
These are 100% the original factory sides and bows.
I have never seen another set except in the parts book
I've been gathering these pics for awhile!
These two are awesome!!
Very Cool stuff Whitey!! Do you think they are OEM or a dealer/promotional thing done here in the US?? I've never seem anything coming from the factory that was galvanized?
Cool find either way
Cool find either way
Dave,
Exactly as you described,galvanized tubing that slides on tube!The owner told me thay have the canvas somewhere!!!they are not selling
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I dont think they are toyota,I think toyota contracted with some camping company maybe( I have had old tent trailers from the 60's that used galvanized bars)to build these canopy's. I did speak with the original owner and it was on the the truck at the dealer when purchased,so its anybodys guess,but none the less I think they fall into the uber rare category!!
Def. cool especially with the magazine article to go with them and def. uber rare.... I'd take a set for sure
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This one was in our parking lot at work.
This one was in our parking lot at work.
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Do you know anything more about this pic? Where/when it was taken?
This truck was in the shop to have the original F rebuilt several years ago. Rumor is its completely restored (he didn't want me to toss a 2F in it or install discs) now. It was dunked in that green from stem to stern.
This truck was in the shop to have the original F rebuilt several years ago. Rumor is its completely restored (he didn't want me to toss a 2F in it or install discs) now. It was dunked in that green from stem to stern.
more of that one as well as others here:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/fj45-owners-club/155476-canvas-bed-cover-long-bed-45s.html
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LWB Rack
Saw this post so I will post what I have done to my 1982 FJ45 in prep with bows for a LWB cover.
I used the Toyota diagram just enough to custom make mine. The top corner metal parts are from a army deuce and a half. Can find them on Ebay or military second hand stores. I like them because they are much wider than the tube and will (Hopefully) not wear the top corners as much as a narrow tube. The side metal brace was sheared off to length at the steel company store and I made the three per side pockets to house the wooden bows with a blind nut to keep in place when installed in the pockets. I welded a metal bar on the rear of the side panel that goes into the stock Toyota post pocket cavity then thread taped with two bolt mm treads to keep in place using stock side holes. She is solid when driving and once the cover is made should hold up very well.
Saw this post so I will post what I have done to my 1982 FJ45 in prep with bows for a LWB cover.
I used the Toyota diagram just enough to custom make mine. The top corner metal parts are from a army deuce and a half. Can find them on Ebay or military second hand stores. I like them because they are much wider than the tube and will (Hopefully) not wear the top corners as much as a narrow tube. The side metal brace was sheared off to length at the steel company store and I made the three per side pockets to house the wooden bows with a blind nut to keep in place when installed in the pockets. I welded a metal bar on the rear of the side panel that goes into the stock Toyota post pocket cavity then thread taped with two bolt mm treads to keep in place using stock side holes. She is solid when driving and once the cover is made should hold up very well.