Introducing the CurbCrawler. My 1973 build. (4 Viewers)

[PabloCruise]

It is for a Fj40. but needs no modifications other than making a plate on the underside to bolt it up. The top bolts just line up and work. You can find them at various online places. Here is a link to one of them.....

ARB Winchbar Toyota Lc40/42/45/47

Unlike most brush guards and bumpers, ARB Bumpers incorporate a fully engineered mounting system which completely replaces the factory bumper. ARBs Deluxe Bumper selection is the most extensive. Loaded with features aimed at making remote area travel safe, no other bumper offers the same degree...

jeepandtruckparts.com

Mild thread hi-jack, but wait until y'all see the front bumper that @Bump It Offroad made for @gonzopancho 55/80...

 

[RUSH55]

You just like going to see the girl at the hardware store, eh Bob?

 

[coldicer]

Got some pretty strong opinions about the front bumper. Opinions as in it’s got to go. I don’t disagree entirely. Too bulky maybe when you compare it to the rear bumper. I think after it’s on the road I’ll take it up to 4x4labs as they are not too far and have them make something that compliments the rear bumper and while they are at it maybe some rock sliders that will never see rocks.

 

[coldicer]

Some small progress. Grill lights in, restored gas flap knob, rear doors are complete.

 

[xtiaan2000]

This part is sooooo much fun!

 

[coldicer]

 

[RUSH55]

Looking extremely clean @coldicer !

 

[coldicer]

Question. Are the black plastic window roller upper handles as strong as the shiney metal window roller upper handles?

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Question. Are the black plastic window roller upper handles as strong as the shiney metal window roller upper handles?

I've never had a black one break on me, FWIW. They are year specific if that matters to you. IIRC, metal through 74 and black afterwards. Black is still available from Toyota:

https://toyotaparts.ourismantoyotaofrichmond.com/oem-parts/toyota-window-handle-692601601022?c=cT02OTI2MC05MDM1MQ%3D%3D

 

[coldicer]

I've never had a black one break on me, FWIW. They are year specific if that matters to you. IIRC, metal through 74 and black afterwards. Black is still available from Toyota:

https://toyotaparts.ourismantoyotaofrichmond.com/oem-parts/toyota-window-handle-692601601022?c=cT02OTI2MC05MDM1MQ%3D%3D

So the black ones will not work on a 73? Or are you saying if I was a purist (clearly not) then they would be incorrect?

 

[WarDamnEagle]

So the black ones will not work on a 73? Or are you saying if I was a purist (clearly not) then they would be incorrect?

Well I assume they will work but now that you asked the question I must admit that I have no first hand knowledge.

 

[Govwike]

Its been a long road to get to this point, huge shout out to Mike (55guy) and Dale for guiding me through this. I just got it back from Paint and am putting it back together. I'll try to list what I have put on it so far:
Chevy 350 from the HotRod Company out of Washington. Fitech fuel injection. Radiator from Mosely.
700r Transmission, stock transfer case.
Car was relatively rust free. Color is factory Nebula Green and a Ford Cream (n4).
Rear bumper is from 4x4Labs. Shout out to Luke for his help.
Front bumper is from a FJ40 by ARB.
Wheels from Nomad I think, Facebook told me to buy them.
Ragtop is from Legacy. There was a crumbling ragtop when I bought it, had to modify the hole slightly.
I have two Scheelmann seats and rear seat, more to come on that.
Disc brakes all around from B2B products.

For the rear cargo area, should I put down the sound deadoning material (Killmat)? I do plan on putting carpet down.

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Very nice! Such a beauty to behold.. Even better when driving.

 

[Ol Yeller]

Well I assume they will work but now that you asked the question I must admit that I have no first hand knowledge.

Some one knows the answer, do I vaguely recall @scrapdaddy commenting on spline differences between door years?

 

[scrapdaddy]

They are different. The newer models had a longer spline on the window gear. Older ones like mine are prone to stripping. I don't believe you can mix and match, but there again I wear two different colored socks all the time and my wife says I can't. I'm not sure of the year they changed, might of been when the wing window left @ the 74 model.

 

[bobm]

They are different. The newer models had a longer spline on the window gear. Older ones like mine are prone to stripping. I don't believe you can mix and match, but there again I wear two different colored socks all the time and my wife says I can't. I'm not sure of the year they changed, might of been when the wing window left @ the 74 model.

Gangsta . I started wearing socks cause @J Mack gave me a complex about my toe nails

 

[PabloCruise]

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Exactly!

 

[PabloCruise]

Some small progress. Grill lights in, restored gas flap knob, rear doors are complete.

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Beautiful work!
Where did you get the clear lenses for the grill marker lights?

 

[PabloCruise]

Gangsta . I started wearing socks cause @J Mack gave me a complex about my toe nails

@J Mack would know these things! I am pretty sure he has been on the cover of GQ more than once.

 

[coldicer]

Beautiful work!
Where did you get the clear lenses for the grill marker lights?

Trying to find the website I ordered them from. Pretty sure they came from Australia.

 

[coldicer]

Ok guys. Put in your vote for exhaust. I think I'm doing dual exhaust. exit in front of rear wheels or behind or straight out the back or through the cab and out the ragtop? Stainless or black or Chrome for obvious performance increase.