Build My Tucson 40's

[whitey45]

These are correct hinges, all ZI have now are the 2 upper door side hinges. Also the early trucks had the windshield strip welded on from the factory.

 

[JackA]

Thanks for the info. I have the correct body side half. I am getting another set of FST doors and they have the correct hinges. So I should be good.

Would my top channel pieces be considered the same style as factory or more of the Tiger / aftermarket channel ?

 

[whitey45]

Aftermarket

 

[Crinkler]

I could use that after market channel you have pictured, both parts. If you replace with OEM please let me know.

 

[JackA]

I could use that after market channel you have pictured, both parts. If you replace with OEM please let me know.

Not sure if I will be using it or not. I have not decided on where to purchase a soft top yet. If I don't use that channel, I will let you know.

 

[wngrog]

TPI has those style channels

 

[Living in the Past]

Also the early trucks had the windshield strip welded on from the factory.

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Have both 67 and 69 soft top bows including the windshield strip. The 67 strip is shaped like the earlier welded on strips but bolts on. 69 has the later shape that forms an almost complete square. Without a parts books from that era would have to assume 68 is the same as the 69. Have run both the 69 and a 73 strips on my 68.

 

[JackA]

Washed the doors and admired the fantastic condition for their age. Even the weather stripe is soft and pilable. They are a great match to the truck as well.

Got the windshield frame all ready for some new glass.

 

[JackA]

Got the throttle pedal and cable installed. New header showed up. Restoring the heater box.

 

[JackA]

Got the windshield done today.

 

[JackA]

Bib is on.....bezel is drying.

 

[JackA]

Here we go........

 

[JackA]

Time to get some spark. Surprisingly the wiring harness is in good shape. I will clean, inspect, and repair as needed. I got the rear harness all clean and it only needs some minor rewrapping.

 

[peacesells63]

I've needed to do an oil change on my 80 since before you started working on this 40, Might have it done by the time you finish

Look awesome man!

 

[JackA]

Thanks for the props.

Got the harnesses all rebuilt and back in the truck. Started to add dash switches and pulls. Working on get all the wiring terminated.

Happy 4th of July.

 

[JackA]

Got all the dash pulls and switches installed. New turn signal switch included. New fuse block with everything terminated. Working on the gauge cluster now.

 

[JackA]

Most of the wiring is finished. Bolted on the sideview mirrors. Heater box and vent cable installed along with the shifter cane with a new oem ball.

 

[JackA]

My repop soft top bows showed up today. I installed them and the doors as soon as I got home. It seems decent so far, but needs some adjusting. The b pillar is way too high. The legs need to be shorter as they are bottoming out in the tub. I love cutting up new parts......lol

 

[wngrog]

Check and see if the B pillar screws are still in your b pillar keeping them from bottoming out

 

[daniel.watters]

Always a great job Jack!