New to me BJ74 with some questions

[scalpel1]

So I have done some shopping and work on the 74. New front indicator lenses. Bought new door rubbers for the front doors. Will fit once it has been repainted. Got new Land Cruiser badges for the fenders. Quite a few other small odds and ends.

Can someone perhaps confirm if the rear doors of the 74 and the 76 are the same. They sure do look the same. If so I can get all the rear rubbers locally.

I use these guys in South Africa. www.n14x4.co.za

 

[scalpel1]

I had a bit of luck. I got myself a decent FRP top from one of the Cruiser scrapyards. Bear in mind that the BJ74 was never sold in South Africa so they are very scarce. Apparently they aquired it from someone that just wanted to drive with the roof off. My FRP top has taken some abuse as the previous owner cut the front part so that it can be removed without removing the complete FRP.

 

[cruiserpilot]

Since you are in SA, here is an online source for all your parts needs. I'm in Canada, but have ordered a bunch of little bits
of hardware online.
Spare parts for Automobile Toyota LAND CRUISER/LAND CRUISER PRADO | Buy spare parts for automobiles and moto equipment from Japan at reasonable prices in MegaZip online shop.

 

[scalpel1]

Thanks cruiserpilot. I will give them a try.

 

[cruiserpilot]

Another bit of local stuff, not sure if you are part of this forum. Not Toyota, just SA. The people on this forum were
really helpful in my selection of a NL Weekender 50. I'm the same name on this forum.
4x4 Community Forum

 

[scalpel1]

I am a member there. Also same name.

 

[scalpel1]

Would an Airtec snorkel for a 75 series fit the BJ74?
Any paint recommendations for the FRP top?
How do I remove the FRP top? Any schematics? I have searched the forum.

 

[Billyfj7312ht]

Hi Scalpel, do you want a stipple/rough finish for your FRP or a smooth finish like your car panels?
You would have to use mainly a chemical clean up with minimal sanding if you want the factory texture.
Or you can sand, prime and apply a monster style ute liner, then top coat.
With the smooth option you would have to apply a 2k high build primer, sand smooth, repeat....top coat.
Hope this helps.

 

[cruiserpilot]

Would an Airtec snorkel for a 75 series fit the BJ74?
Any paint recommendations for the FRP top?
How do I remove the FRP top? Any schematics? I have searched the forum.

Would an Airtec snorkel for a 75 series fit the BJ74?
Any paint recommendations for the FRP top?
How do I remove the FRP top? Any schematics? I have searched the forum.

I looked for the original attachments I'd put on this thread. This will show you all the attachments.
The tricky one is the one at the end of the windshield frame, on top below the very corner of the top.
You need a 10 mm spanner in there, and small hands.
The FRP emblem on the side needs to be pried off with a thin scraper and a nut is under that too.

Weight of a bj74 frp top?

 

[scalpel1]

Thanks guys.

 

[scalpel1]

I just bought Maxxis Bighorn 255/85/16 tyres for the 74. These will go onto the 80 series steel rims. I will post pictures once done. Next step is body shop on Monday. These are the steel rims before they went in for powder coating.

 

[cruiserdan]

Don't forget the spacers...

 

[scalpel1]

Oh yes. 1,5"?

 

[cruiserdan]

That's what I used. Slee part number STF1012
Slee - Steering products

 

[scalpel1]

Spacers fitted. 16"Steel rims and new tyres fitted. Dropped the 74 at the body shop this morning!!

 

[scalpel1]

I received a parcel in the post this afternoon. Thank you @Diesel42

 

[Diesel42]

You are welcome. Just thread the studs in the back(if you have any loctite. wouldn't hut to put a drop on the threads). Glad you like them.

 

[scalpel1]

Thanks @Diesel42 I will locktite them. Once again thank you. Great quality.

 

[scalpel1]

My 74 is at the body shop. Things are moving along.

 

[scalpel1]

Is it possible to fit the suspension seat bases in a 74 that did not have them as standard equipment?