Builds Mission Impossible......My 74 & 76 Build up by a Top Gun Land Cruiser builder :)

[FJ40Jim]

No, I don't know a clean, pop-in solution.
Was hoping you had one!

 

[apeterson]

Took the LX450 out of hibernation up north for the day Saturday. The thing is a tank going throught snow. Wish i was not scared of salt.. i would love to drive it more in the winter.

 

[apeterson]

No, I don't know a clean, pop-in solution.
Was hoping you had one!

So i tried this... it works.. but not great. Most people would probably just run it, but i know its not right so, ill keep searching.

I used a single din radio metal sleve, the switches fit in fine and tight. I then made a kydex cover pannel to cover the difference. This pic shows it not cut to proper size yet.

The problem is, there is no good way to mount the metal sleve. The intended tabs dont secure it strong enought so there is movment in the pannels.

 

[apeterson]

Not sure why but i dont have a pic of it installed with me.

I ordered something similar to this and i am hoping it will work

 

[apeterson]

Here is how it looks currently.

 

[apeterson]

My front speakers are done now also. I installed thin LED lights on them and one under the heater vent. Controlled with a switch on the dash. Happy with how well they work.

 

[apeterson]

Soooooooooo... the trick is to use 7 switches.. i thought of it but only ordered 6 holders originally, poser also suggested it. I had to order more, put a blank in there for now. Some day i will use it... took about 30 sec worth of sanding with a dremel to fit. Nice to have an empty if i want to add.

 

[alkarich]

Congrats on the new purchase!

Must've been a difficult decision to sell.

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Nice Build! Maybe in a few more years for me.....

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

got the headlights installed today.... here is a pic of one new one (drivers side) and one old one. not sure how good they show up on pics but they are def. birghter. It was an easy install and I would recomend to anyone.
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What kind of lights did you use? And off what website? thanks!!

 

[apeterson]

What kind of lights did you use? And off what website? thanks!!

I bought them at the parts store in town. Sorry it's been too long now i dont remember the brand.

 

[Morse_FJ40]

I used these rocker switch brackets to fit my switches into radio cutout.

 

[apeterson]

Link not working? I am on my phone however

 

[Morse_FJ40]

Modular Rocker Switch Brackets

Sorry here is the correct one.

 

[apeterson]

Yes. Thats exacty what i am using. On an uncut truck 6 will fit exactly. However the po cut the dash, so 7 must be used.

 

[Tennessee80]

Man I want a floor mat set like that!

 

[apeterson]

Man I want a floor mat set like that!

It is very nice.. i am happy i bought it

 

[Tennessee80]

Where did you get it?

 

[apeterson]

Floor Mat

 

[Tennessee80]

Thanks!