Looking for parts for my 62 Soft top frame off Restoration

[Dobster]

This is just great! I have seen race shops that aren't as meticulous as this. Keep up the great work.

Cheers Dobster

 

[Owyhee Jackass]

I know but that' s what came with it and just trying to keep the cost down thanks for looking out I'm trying to keep it as close as possible with what I have to work with I'm finding out it's really hard to find parts and nobody really wants to give up any even if they don't need them I'm a Harley guy and we all work together in helping each other with parts even if we don't need them

I disagree with this statement, in my experience the cruiser community is pretty generous to each other. That being said, I've been known to hoard some hard-to-find parts. I've a few starters laying around, not sure if they're 'periond correct' though, I can take a photo if you're interested.

Is the reason you're going with a 4-spd, 'cause that's what you had to start with? I wouldn't think it'd be too hard to find a 3-spd, column shift for it. (or too expensive)

 

[tbinzo]

THAT'S IT

It is what was with the car when I got it so I'm just going to use what I have to save money

I disagree with this statement, in my experience the cruiser community is pretty generous to each other. That being said, I've been known to hoard some hard-to-find parts. I've a few starters laying around, not sure if they're 'periond correct' though, I can take a photo if you're interested.

Is the reason you're going with a 4-spd, 'cause that's what you had to start with? I wouldn't think it'd be too hard to find a 3-spd, column shift for it. (or too expensive)

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

I'm sure you can find an inexpensive 3speed and column shifter...seeing as many just want to get rid of them...hell...you might even be able to swap the 4speed with someone for their 3speed. Don't rush into things...wait a little...things have a way of working out in the end.

Either way, it is your rig, so make yourself happy first, as I am sure it will be stunning when completed

 

[Living in the Past]

62 Would be a different three speed and column shifter linkage. Most of the earlier one have been updated to the later three speed. Parts are hard to come by for the earlier one unless your a hoarder.

 

[tbinzo]

3 speed

as a matter of fact when my girl gave me this car I got a rolled 05 tundra and was going to put the I force v 8 and automatic in it but I just couldn't see myself modifying it after I learned and studied Land cruisers I just wanted to keep it as close to original as possible with what I had to work with I have only been into this car for about 9 months and didn't know a thing about Land cruisers before hand I'm now hooked and obsessed with these dam things and I want to do a 65 fj45 LB now

I'm sure you can find an inexpensive 3speed and column shifter...seeing as many just want to get rid of them...****...you might even be able to swap the 4speed with someone for their 3speed. Don't rush into things...wait a little...things have a way of working out in the end.

Either way, it is your rig, so make yourself happy first, as I am sure it will be stunning when completed

 

[Splangy]

I have only been into this car for about 9 months and didn't know a thing about Land cruisers before hand I'm now hooked and obsessed with these dam things and I want to do a 65 fj45 now

Welcome to the obsession! I'm in the same boat!

 

[pardion]

I agree with Tom on keeping the 4-speed tranny and transfercase that came with the 40, it will make a great driver and can be changed back to stock if it ever needed to. (PLUS, it's the cleanest set-up I have ever rebuilt and I want to see that shining tranny and transfer case on the road) BTW speaking of hoarders I have most all parts from an early 61-63 tranny and t/c for sale. Tom is doing a fantastic job, and his restoring background is a real asset to the Land Cruiser Community. John Pardi

 

[tbinzo]

photos

today's photos

I agree with Tom on keeping the 4-speed tranny and transfercase that came with the 40, it will make a great driver and can be changed back to stock if it ever needed to. (PLUS, it's the cleanest set-up I have ever rebuilt and I want to see that shining tranny and transfer case on the road) BTW speaking of hoarders I have most all parts from an early 61-63 tranny and t/c for sale. Tom is doing a fantastic job, and his restoring background is a real asset to the Land Cruiser Community. John Pardi

 

[Living in the Past]

BTW speaking of hoarders I have most all parts from an early 61-63 tranny and t/c for sale.

Floor shifter? That rust bucket 61 I bought had the cleanest three speed I've ever seen. But really don't care for column shifter even if their were standard.

 

[67azcruizr]

I wouldn't worry too much about a floor shifter on an early cruiser messing with a "factory look", it was an option along with a transfer case shifter.

 

[destin]

damn that looks clean

Lookign awesome man!!!!

 

[Owyhee Jackass]

What kind of hub lock-outs are those? They don't look like Warn or Selectro, which are the only kind I've seen.

BTW, I'm extremely envious of your resources and abilities...not to mention the OEM doors you have there. Are you gonig to go with canvas or vinyl on the top?

 

[tbinzo]

hubs

warn hubs

What kind of hub lock-outs are those? They don't look like Warn or Selectro, which are the only kind I've seen.

BTW, I'm extremely envious of your resources and abilities...not to mention the OEM doors you have there. Are you gonig to go with canvas or vinyl on the top?

 

[Toy25ht]

Fantastic detail, really enjoy pictures, I check out your build up every day.
Thanks Toy25ht Bill

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

warn hubs

I've got the same ones...although mine are not nearly as clean...

Oh...and it is not surprising that you want to do more...(a '65 45 is cool!!!), so pace yourself

 

[JohnnyC]

what shocks are those? a napa or local auto parts?

you may want to post up info on that...if anybody wants to go the same rout

also at one time i used some black paint on the letters for the hub writing...and red dots...looked sharp for quite awhile...then i got lazy and its all black now LOL

 

[Living in the Past]

Curious to see a picture of the hand brake clearance to the crossmember tube just behind it. Can't remember did this come with the four speed? The only reason I bring it up I installed a four speed into my 68 years ago. I ended up using some spacers under the front motor mounts to drop the back of the transfer case down a little for clearance on the tub. I did it with the tub on and it was a pain. I know you already painted the frame but you may want to address this before the tub goes on. My son has been using my 68 and now the clutch is toast. It's going to be a major pain to replace it. Starting with the 73 model Toyota modified the frame tub and the tunnel cover for the extra length of the four speed. Before that it really wasn't designed for a four speed. The 65 FJ45 on the other hand will be a lot easier to install a four speed.

 

[tbinzo]

shocks

shocks are Rancho Shocks fronts are 5113 and rear are5118 I'm going to paint them black

what shocks are those? a napa or local auto parts?

you may want to post up info on that...if anybody wants to go the same rout

also at one time i used some black paint on the letters for the hub writing...and red dots...looked sharp for quite awhile...then i got lazy and its all black now LOL

 

[tbinzo]

cross member

there is about half inch clearance from the brake drum

Curious to see a picture of the hand brake clearance to the crossmember tube just behind it. Can't remember did this come with the four speed? The only reason I bring it up I installed a four speed into my 68 years ago. I ended up using some spacers under the front motor mounts to drop the back of the transfer case down a little for clearance on the tub. I did it with the tub on and it was a pain. I know you already painted the frame but you may want to address this before the tub goes on. My son has been using my 68 and now the clutch is toast. It's going to be a major pain to replace it. Starting with the 73 model Toyota modified the frame tub and the tunnel cover for the extra length of the four speed. Before that it really wasn't designed for a four speed. The 65 FJ45 on the other hand will be a lot easier to install a four speed.