Looking to mate a new cowl from Topnault or Aqualu with a body tub from Aqualu, and reference materials

[69FJ40NJ]

Are there any other options for a new cowl than the two listed above? I already have the Aqualu tub.

The other question I have, looking for a good reference book or web site that has dimensions of the body, openings, etc... I will take dimensions from my rig, but it has been so hacked up by PO's, another good reference would help a lot when starting the rehab.

 

[coondawg]

Are there any other options for a new cowl than the two listed above? I already have the Aqualu tub.

The other question I have, looking for a good reference book or web site that has dimensions of the body, openings, etc... I will take dimensions from my rig, but it has been so hacked up by PO's, another good reference would help a lot when starting the rehab.

Did you ever find a dimensions reference? I’m searching as well.

 

[jayp2]

Are there any other options for a new cowl than the two listed above? I already have the Aqualu tub.

The other question I have, looking for a good reference book or web site that has dimensions of the body, openings, etc... I will take dimensions from my rig, but it has been so hacked up by PO's, another good reference would help a lot when starting the rehab.

If you already have the aquala tub I would suggest saving yourself a lot of headaches and just get their cowl and w/s frame

The downside is you wont have captive nuts in place for dash equipment but they scribe or pre-cut the major fitments

 

[69FJ40NJ]

Did you ever find a dimensions reference? I’m searching as well.

I did not.

 

[Living in the Past]

See your user name is a 69 FJ40. Should probably confirm that is the vehicle your asking about. The tub to cowl connection changed 1/79. Not sure if the 3/4 Aqualu tub changed for the different style? I know Topnault cowl did. Also in New Jersey all aluminium might be the way to go. Not a fan of the lack of detail with aluminium. But I live in Arizona making it fairly we easy to prevent rust.

 

[SteveH]

I can't imagine trying to mate a Topnault 'anything' to Aqualu. I'd go Aqualu all the way, or get a used steel Toyota cowl in good shape and mate the Aqualu to it.

 

[JohnnyC]

The all aluminum tub from Aqualu your stuck with the lower mount windshield wipers … you can not use your upper mount wiper windshield frame with their tub

 

[Chungas Revenge]

I’m 100% committed to the full Monty Aqualu tub/cowl/windshield but, if you go that route and plan on running a hard top, be prepared for some modifications to make the hard top work. The Aqualu windshield has a more perpendicular attitude. It will significantly affect your door gaps. Some assembly required but Its doable.

@JohnnyC - not sure the bottom mount wipers is a bad thing. For sure not OE for the year but, if your using an all aluminum set up anyway then why not?!

 

[JohnnyC]

I love my upper wipers… I would hate to loose them … always annoyed me they didn’t make an early version … or at least make the run so you could use your stock windshield frame

 

[jim land]

Find a used later 40 cowl, already set for brake booster, the windshield frame is probably rusty anyway

 

[TysonAqualu]

The all aluminum tub from Aqualu your stuck with the lower mount windshield wipers … you can not use your upper mount wiper windshield frame with their tub

Just wanted to let everyone know if you want a top mount wiper motor windshield frame we do make and stock them. They are not a popular seller but we do have them!