Off to a Good Start. My '74 40 Series

[charliemeyer007]

Some penetrants are way better than others. Kroil is top of the list IMHO. Heat/cold can help. When stuff is in place for like 50 years things can happen. Metal oxides/corrosion can take up all the room so nothing can seep in. Small induction heater might work on the headless bolt.

 

[pb4ugo]

You have to drop the windshield to remove the screws that help hold the pad in place. There are brackets that the knob screws, screw into that are bolted to the frame. I keep my hard top assembled.

 

[igotta40]

Does anyone have a tutorial on how to remove the dashpad without destroying it?
Also, the knobs for the windshield are seized. I've been soaking them with some penetrating oil but they don't budge. 1 is missing the plastic knob.
I tried a pair of vise grips on the right one to try to work it back and forth but it's not moving.

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Here’s a few detail photos of what you have. This is a 1974. The windshield knob bolts are long, and tilted up, so there’s a good chance that your penetrating fluid isn’t reaching the threads. The dash pad is secured with 5mm machine screws across the bottom, and the top is clamped in as indicated along the length. You might have to remove the hinges or hinge pins to get the glass folded down. :-(

 

[TwelveGravity]

Kroil worked magic on the rust. I was able to work them free with vise grips. I'll just have to get now pins now.

 

[B y r o n]

A lot of people swear by products like WD-40 and PB Blaster. For the most part on everyday tasks they work but some jobs are beyond their capabilities. That is where Kroil comes to the rescue! Don't get me wrong, I have my WD-40 but when it fails I break out the Kroil.

 

[igotta40]

A lot of people swear by products like WD-40 and PB Blaster. For the most part on everyday tasks they work but some jobs are beyond their capabilities. That is where Kroil comes to the rescue! Don't get me wrong, I have my WD-40 but when it fails I break out the Kroil.

It works pretty good for cleaning rifle barrels, too.

 

[mchlhmltn]

I need to lay the windshield down to remove the insert for the soft top that was left on when the PO set the hard top back on but now it wont sit flush and rattles a lot. I guess I could remove the top, sides and back hatch piece by piece. How do you all store your top, sides and doors when not in use?

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I will be curious to see what you find with this. I have the same issue when I put my doors and soft top on. I have gone through the gaskets under the wind shield and it all looks good.

 

[B y r o n]

It works pretty good for cleaning rifle barrels, too.

Been there, done that!

 

[TwelveGravity]

I just ordered some new bezel spacers to help with the metal on metal contact. @Living in the Past told me about them back in 2022 on a different project I had at the time. Part number 53112-90300. I also just ordered a new set of TRE's from CCOT. I took it out for another spin around the neighborhood and the ride got a little wild after 45mph.

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Nice 40! As I read it reminded me a lot of when I picked up mine in 2016. I’ve never seen smog still in tact. She will shine up real nice Sub’d

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

I need to lay the windshield down to remove the insert for the soft top that was left on when the PO set the hard top back on but now it wont sit flush and rattles a lot. I guess I could remove the top, sides and back hatch piece by piece. How do you all store your top, sides and doors when not in use?

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The bikini top bracket is on the front windscreen under the hard top. Take that off while hardtop is on. Weather stripping goes there when top is on. City racer is your friend for 1974 weather stripping . Check Toyota. I think back hatch is still OEM and a few other piece too.

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

12/74-0189996…how close are we?

 

[jesus888]

I just ordered some new bezel spacers to help with the metal on metal contact. @Living in the Past told me about them back in 2022 on a different project I had at the time. Part number 53112-90300. I also just ordered a new set of TRE's from CCOT. I took it out for another spin around the neighborhood and the ride got a little wild after 45mph.

Fair warning, I ordered the Tre kit from CCOT and ended up replacing them after just 1K miles because they had movement in em and I couldn’t really align the truck. Ended up buying some 555 TREs and replacing them.

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Fair warning, I ordered the Tre kit from CCOT and ended up replacing them after just 1K miles because they had movement in em and I couldn’t really align the truck. Ended up buying some 555 TREs and replacing them.

Yes! I get about everything I need for our 40,60&80 from either @orangefj45 or @cruiseroutfit …excellent knowledge and customer service; plus, shipping so fast it’ll make your head spin

 

[orangefj45]

Yes! I get about everything I need for our 40,60&80 from either @orangefj45 or @cruiseroutfit …excellent knowledge and customer service; plus, shipping so fast it’ll make your head spin

Thank you sir.

We try ….

Georg @ Valley Hybrids

 

[pb4ugo]

Fair warning, I ordered the Tre kit from CCOT and ended up replacing them after just 1K miles because they had movement in em and I couldn’t really align the truck. Ended up buying some 555 TREs and replacing them.

The tie rods are supposed to pivot usually from changing direction from right to left or vice-versa. A bad tre the stud wobbles within the socket of the tre. Pivoting is ok.

 

[TwelveGravity]

Fair warning, I ordered the Tre kit from CCOT and ended up replacing them after just 1K miles because they had movement in em and I couldn’t really align the truck. Ended up buying some 555 TREs and replacing them.

I appreciate the heads up. I'll keep this in mind.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Yes! I get about everything I need for our 40,60&80 from either @orangefj45 or @cruiseroutfit …excellent knowledge and customer service; plus, shipping so fast it’ll make your head spin

We would love to help. We stock as much as we can (and growing) for the 2x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 7x, 8x, 9x, 10x, 12x, 15x, 20x, 250 and 300 platforms. Whenever possible, we stock OEM and or Japanese made parts, stuff we install, run and trust in our own vehicles and travels.

 

[jesus888]

We would love to help. We stock as much as we can (and growing) for the 2x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 7x, 8x, 9x, 10x, 12x, 15x, 20x, 250 and 300 platforms. Whenever possible, we stock OEM and or Japanese made parts, stuff we install, run and trust in our own vehicles and travels.

2nd… that’s where I got the 555 TREs and my 62 thanks me for them.

 

[Pighead]

I appreciate the heads up. I'll keep this in mind.

IMNSHO, CCOT is fine for sunvisors or calendars. For stopping or steering I go to one of the top-shelf vendors.