New Ride: 67 Stout

[Turkeypen]

Update

Finally, an update:

After 3 months at the mechanic (checking my work, slowly) I got it back about a month ago. Now I can take it up to highway speeds with some confidence. Everything works.

Was planning on redoing the interior this winter, but a leaky heater hose in the cabin caused me to rip out the carpet and start the project early. Took the rad and heater core to the rad shop for some fixes and cleaning. Here is the interior after stripping it down, grinding down rust, and repaint (thanks Rustoleum!)

 

[Trollhole]

That heater is cool.

 

[Turkeypen]

Thanks Marshal - - its the orignial Denso and I took it all apart, had the core pressure checked and cleaned, and put it all back together with new bolts. Here's a closer look: (the dangly thing is the blinker relay, which the PO zip tied to the front of the heater. It is now back in the glove box . . .)

 

[forrest5000]

Looking really good is that the whole heater? Mine has what looks like a drive in speaker. Mine getting ready to be on the market .wish mine looked like that

 

[Turkeypen]

The heater core itself is about the size of a drive-in speaker. This is the whole OEM heater (minus the defroster ducts, which have been ordered). It is mounted by four bolts going through the firewall and one bolt extending down from the dash on a swivel. Fresh air is brought into it via the right fender vent.

Post up some pics of your Stout. This is a very lonely project!

 

[forrest5000]

Mine has a vent in front of passenger that looks like a small drive speaker . I will post pic when I can. Have not done any work on it in awhile focused on other projects . Clearing out a few of them just sold 69 bug convertible but picked up 91 fj 80 I think I might. Post over on toyota minis it for sale.

 

[Trollhole]

What screws into those mounting tabs on that heater? Or is that not a stock heater?

 

[Turkeypen]

I have that vent too. It is held on by 4 bolts, and has a 82mm outlet for a fresh air hose to the heater box.

Make sure you post up a link to your sale on Toyotaminis here. Enjoy the FJ80. I had a 93 and they are a bunch of fun.

 

[Turkeypen]

That is the stock heater. My understanding is that it was also used in other Toys of the day, such as the Crown and Corolla, which had other "options" like a console (possibly A/C) that would use those bolts.

Its alot like the integrated bolt on top on the valve cover: useless on the Stout, but used on the Crown to hold down the air cleaner.

Only 20 years after WWII, Toyota was, by necessity, very practical in the 60s.

 

[Turkeypen]

Update

Installed 3 point shoulder belts with chrome latches . . . kind of period.

Installed new Gates defroster hoses throughout. Sure beats the 45 year old paper ducts . . .

Trouble shot the "redone" cooling system . . . one leak at brass petcock, so sanded away the buildup, gently wirebrushed the threads, new O-Ring (Free from AutoZone!!), and applied Teflon tape to threads. So far so good.

Test drive and was able to fix the brakes by tightening one bleeder valve (mechanic had forgotten to fully tighten, so would squirt on heavy braking).

Good weekend.

Still on the agenda: replace exhaust manifold gasket and flange gasket (actually have NOS parts from Toyota!); rebuild Carb (have "Keyster" kit). May shop these tasks out to a qualified person....

 

[Trollhole]

I have one of your carbs coming in my next batch of carbs. Going to see if I can modify them to work for the 1bbl people who want the big window look. Maybe I could send one up your way for testing without any mods.

 

[Turkeypen]

Marshall,

I will gladly take you up on that offer, be your guinea pig, and pay you for it!

 

[rustyra24]

I just bought two Toyota Stouts. Any chance you can take a picture of the washer nozzles and bottle? I do not think my truck has these stock.

 

[Turkeypen]

Winshield Washer

Sorry for the slow reply Rusty-

My washer is not set up yet. I have the factory button and nozzles (see pics below), and I plan on buying the fluid container and pump as a kit from SOR. I'm thinking that stuff is pretty standard.

Where are you at?

 

[Trollhole]

David have one waiting for you to try if you want.


Also have a new batch of bolts if you want to swap out some of your old ones for new ones. More than welcome to drive it down one day and sped the day replacing hardware.

Everything I have is Toyota. So I would think it would match. I owe you for giving me the first hookup.

 

[Turkeypen]

Definitely!! I've got the truck roadworthy now and that would be my longest trip to date (gulp!).

That carb looks to be identical to the original!!!

 

[Wile E Coyote]

Just went through the whole thread...holy smokes what a great little truck! I'd love to rock one of those for around-town duties. I'm jealous!

 

[Turkeypen]

Thanks Mr. Coyote-

You are in the ideal place to pick one of these up cheap. Most, if not all, were sold on the West Coast in the 60s and the parts can be found in junk yards, also on your end of the continent. The great thing about these trucks is that they are very simple. The bad thing is the cab is very small and the steering wheel almost hits your gut.

 

[Wile E Coyote]

Thanks Mr. Coyote-

You are in the ideal place to pick one of these up cheap. Most, if not all, were sold on the West Coast in the 60s and the parts can be found in junk yards, also on your end of the continent. The great thing about these trucks is that they are very simple. The bad thing is the cab is very small and the steering wheel almost hits your gut.

You're very welcome.
Your interior pics had me wondering if that was a problem. In my 62 and my wife's 07 Expedition, I have the seat all the way back. If it's as cramped as old military Jeeps, I wouldn't be able to lift my knees enough to brake or shift.

 

[Turkeypen]

I'm 6'1", 210 lbs, and the steering wheel is nearly in my gut, and my right knee nearly hits the 4 on the tree shifter. But, its fun to drive a peppy little 4 cylinder from the 60s.