Gossamer- '87 FJ60 aka "The Red Monster" (9 Viewers)

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Correct, no heated euro mirror.

I'm looking for 62 square style mirrors, which I seem to remember I could open. (?)
Then add a heater from the thumb gas from snowmobile. They're flexy 12v mats with 3m glue on.

Sorry for clogging your thread with my heated dreams.

I like the idea and it is TECH so, clog away brother!

J

 

[gregnash]

Ah ok I get it. There is a thread floating around that shows how you can take the glass out of the housing but if I remember correctly it makes things a bit more wobbly and there is chance of breaking the glass or socket.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Ah ok I get it. There is a thread floating around that shows how you can take the glass out of the housing but if I remember correctly it makes things a bit more wobbly and there is chance of breaking the glass or socket.

G, the ones (mat/kits) I've seen are small enough to tape/glue behind the mirror without removing the glass.

J

 

[sschruff]

Got my chrome moly axle set from ChiTown today. We bartered a little on his bumper build. These are new old stock G2 CrMo 30/27 spline axles.

J


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Oh, I want, I want, I want. . .and damn you!

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Oh, I want, I want, I want. . .and damn you!

I got them in a trade/barter. They are nice. Probably not as strong as a 30/30 set-up, but for my needs.. Perfect.

May just keep them for the next 60 build...

J

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Finished up the back door and cargo panels today. Everything is pre-wired and ready for the aux. fuse panel, 10" woofer box that I will build into my storage drawers.

All that black... Its gonna be dark inside the cab! I LOVE IT!

J

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Got a package from @85FJ60SD, Victor sent me some items for my 40 (a 62 steering column, wheel.. etc.. HA!.. yeah I'll have to fab a few things)

Hood prop rod. Sanded it down, primed/painted and installed along with new grommet and clip.

J

 

[gregnash]

Nice... I need a new grommet and clip for my, well at least the grommet.

 

[Jokenring]

Nice... I need a new grommet and clip for my, well at least the grommet.

ditto on the grommet

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Nice... I need a new grommet and clip for my, well at least the grommet.

ditto on the grommet

I got these from Toyotapartszone.com I have really good luck and service from these guys.

53452-90351---HOLDER, HOOD STAY---3.51
90480-15002---GROMMET---1.59

Shipping costs about the same as the parts.

J

 

[Jokenring]

I got these from Toyotapartszone.com I have really good luck and service from these guys.

53452-90351---HOLDER, HOOD STAY---3.51
90480-15002---GROMMET---1.59

Shipping costs about the same as the parts.

J

Thanks for that, maybe now I can fix my floppy rod.





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[The Phoenician]

Hood stay, cheaper than viagra. Sorry it's all i got on short notice . Can't perform under pressure .

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Thanks for that, maybe now I can fix my floppy rod.





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Don't they make pills and pumps for that...

 

[TLC Norway]

Can't perform under pressure .

They make pills for that too...

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

A couple of more add-on parts arrived today..

Decided to try the T-Maxx instead of the Painless dual battery controller this time around.

J

 

[Major Nelson]

very cool J...on my long list of upgrades for down the road.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

very cool J...on my long list of upgrades for down the road.

Thanks K, I can tell you that having a dual battery set up is awesome. Should help out with the high compression diesel in the COLD WEATHER.. ALONG with DUAL WINCHES, FRIDGE AND A FEW OTHER GADGETS...The 1/0 marine cables, lugs and shrink tube should be along shortly as well.

My press brake should be here hopefully by the end of the month and I will experiment on my console build and add these items along with a stereo head unit and the dual remote winch panel.

J

 

[Pacer]

Yeah, not this, I am thinking something to replace the trans cross member, which could give some protection to the trans pan and t-case. Maybe shave a little off the belly too...

There's a really nice piece made by sor for the 80, @Wagoneer5 used in his Project X². I'll see if I can find it...

Glad to know you're sticking with it J!
Have a good holiday.

Correction, skid plate was made by Slee for the 80 and here is a photo:

 

[gregnash]

That socket extension with volt meter and USBs is awesome, where did you get that? I had planned on doing like you did with Marley and just adding a 12v socket and USB separately to the rear cargo panels but that is pretty cool and like that they have one USB that is dedicated to 2.1A (needed for charging tablets/ipad/etc.).

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

That socket extension with volt meter and USBs is awesome, where did you get that? I had planned on doing like you did with Marley and just adding a 12v socket and USB separately to the rear cargo panels but that is pretty cool and like that they have one USB that is dedicated to 2.1A (needed for charging tablets/ipad/etc.).

All my others are BlueSea marine waterproof..

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MODXVO8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It was PRIME a few days ago...Ebay had a few different ones for less as well.

J