I've noticed that some OEM tops have a brass grommet in the front corners (grommet like a tarp grommet). All connected with a bolt with a dome head nut.
How to-install Soft Top Grommets with punch tool
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Any one got a picture of tarp grommet/ domehead nut configuration?
JohnnyC
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myquestoyota
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I have the screw in type twist locks and with the tool I borrowed from OCD I installed mine. The other end of the tool fits the oval part of the twist lock for installation.
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like thisan acorn nut
Thanks,
Now that is clear is there a threaded scew hole up there on the windshield frame that the acorn nut screws into? If so what size acorn bolt do I need?
myquestoyota
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There is a hole there for attaching the hard top on mine. Regular 6mm bolt and nut I'd guess.
Living in the Past
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It has been a long time but I believe the hard top installed from the factory with a tapered phillips screw that went thru the top barcket and then thru the windshield with a acorn nut on it. At least that is how I remember my 68 was when I bought it in the seventies. Could probably check my 76. I don't believe that top has ever been off.
Living in the Past
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This way makes the most sense. That way the same hole as the hard top would be used with the soft top. Starting in the mid sixties FJ40s were set up to have either or. My after market tops all had the snap up by the glass just below where the hard top fits. But these were all aftermarket.
myquestoyota
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Yes, there is a tapered hole for the phillips screw on the back side and an acorn nut on the front. I know because I need to stop at the hardware store on my way home and pick up a pair. Putting the lid back on and didn't have any when I bought it.
How many twist locks total did you use.
I think I count 14?
6 per side and then the two on the front corners?
I think I count 14?
6 per side and then the two on the front corners?
This tool is expensive, anyone have one I can borrow (will pay shipping)?
Hole Cutter for Common Sense Eyelet or Twist-Lock
$63 for a single job is tough...
Hole Cutter for Common Sense Eyelet or Twist-Lock
$63 for a single job is tough...
TCSTARK
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Hugh Heifer said:
Still looking for an answer on this.
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McMaster Carr sells the same tool and eyelets...
McMaster-Carr Click link and scroll to the bottom of the page...
Nick
I only used 4 per side - 1 in front of the zipper and 3 to hold the roll up flap. You can use as many as you like, though. Mine seems to hold okay.
I don't have any on the front corners by the windshield. There's not that much material on mine. They just hang loose. This is on a Paki top from one of the very first orders. From the looks of it, they started adding more material on later orders. I could maybe add a twist lock to the very top of the windshield, but I wouldn't get near the acorn nut.YMMV
Hugh Heifer said:
I used five per side. One in front of the B pillar on the small piece and four on the big panel. Then one one each windshield corner.
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Thanks guys.
Sent from my thing with Woody's junk.
Sent from my thing with Woody's junk.
think I will go with 7 or 8 per side and use a grommet in the front corners.
Sent from my thing with Woody's junk.
Sent from my thing with Woody's junk.
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Anyone stateside have this tool 4-borrow?
Dan
Dan
myquestoyota
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Mine got loaned out and thrown away.......
