Dusty 66 is correct, the blitz can mounted on the side of the rear fender was a gimmick bling add-on fad started in the 70s. Not OE equipment. Don't be fooled just because you've seen a bunch of FJ40s with that mod done. It's like the CB mount that you can see on a lot of FJ40s and other 70s-era vehicles. Not OE, even though it's commonly seen.
Picture Request: Original Jerry Can Side Mounts
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Dusty 66 is correct, the blitz can mounted on the side of the rear fender was a gimmick bling add-on fad started in the 70s. Not OE equipment. Don't be fooled just because you've seen a bunch of FJ40s with that mod done. It's like the CB mount that you can see on a lot of FJ40s and other 70s-era vehicles. Not OE, even though it's commonly seen.
I do not think any fj40s sold in the US came with gas can mounts, Back in the 70s My Dad wanted to surprise me, I was out of town and he mounted two Blitz gas cans on the side of my 71 FJ40 this lasted exactly only one off road tripripped right through the sheet metal even though large fender washers were used.
I quickly removed them, so be sure to use a backing plate 3/16" or more a lot of weight out there the mounting to the spare tire carrier mount makes more sense but what do you do with the spare?
And that's exactly why mounting them on the side of the rear body is a piss-poor idea. I've seen older jeeps with body damage from the side mounted spare tires, too.
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Where can I find some 3-5 inch tubular nuts that will screw onto the studs in the tire carrier? I was thinking if I put three of those holding the tire carrier then i could bolt a can carrier to them.
Where can I find some 3-5 inch tubular nuts that will screw onto the studs in the tire carrier? I was thinking if I put three of those holding the tire carrier then i could bolt a can carrier to them.
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Well finally I get an answer to my thread. Seems this thread has been going everywhere except where it was originally suppose to go. Thanks for answering this for me. No one ever said it wasn't a factory option. So I figured since mine had the mounting bolts on both sides, that it came that way.
I could care less whether people think its a good idea to mount cans on the side, rear, front...wherever. I just wanted to know if it was in fact a factory option, and if so, were there pictures of it.
thanks!
what year is yours? Looks to maybe be a '74?
As someone said earlier, FJ25s and maybe early FJ40s had OE jerry can holders mounted either where the spare tire would be on the rear of the vehicle (though I have never seen this), or above the front fender. JohnnyC or LivingInThePast would probably know more details about the FJ25 setup, I bet if you search the FJ25 section you will find more info.
As someone said earlier, FJ25s and maybe early FJ40s had OE jerry can holders mounted either where the spare tire would be on the rear of the vehicle (though I have never seen this), or above the front fender. JohnnyC or LivingInThePast would probably know more details about the FJ25 setup, I bet if you search the FJ25 section you will find more info.
Well finally I get an answer to my thread. Seems this thread has been going everywhere except where it was originally suppose to go.
thanks!
in post 4 I never implied that your vintage ever had an OEM gas carrier (or spare tire for that matter) mounted to the rear quarter panel. The FJ25 and perhaps the first year for the FJ40 did however.
As for your vintage (although more likely non-USA only) the OEM gas can carrier mounts were an identical match to the spare tire mounts. find out where the spare tire mounts were for a 40 series of all/any models and you will have your answer.
the information your looking for is available to everyone on this forum, search is your friend
My truck has the holes in the cowl for these mounts. No idea if it came OEM like this though.
And those pics clearly show how they prevent use of the cowl side vents when the fuel carrier is mounted.
Interesting running boards. Different than on my '71. Are they OEM and did they have some sort of friction material on them?
Interesting running boards. Different than on my '71. Are they OEM and did they have some sort of friction material on them?
yeah they come apart and have rubber diamond matting in the,
My 1964 has the shorter version of them
Hmmm, I might have to look into a set. My OEM metal diamondplate ones are slippery.
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Confer made these year ago. But not with tubular nuts. Had a two piece bracket. One bolted on top of the spare tire then the other one was long and skinny that bolt to it. That one held the jerry can. Two versions were made. One fit the stock spare tire. The other one was adjustable to fit larger spares. I have one for the stock wheel stored away. It had a packlock but no key. One of these days I going to have to use a grinder and cut it off.
Probably find a picture of the confer unit with a search. Better setup then just three tubes.
I found this video on the Back in Days thread,look a common spot on that era (front mounted) few on the rear also
TDS Desert Safari - The Early Years Vol 4‏ - YouTube
TDS Desert Safari - The Early Years Vol 4‏ - YouTube
Here is a picture of the Confer spare tire gas can mount. If you need more detail I can take some more pics tonight and post up.
So were mine, so I sprayed on some Duplicolor bed liner. Love it,
You can also get some of that fine no slip grit. I forgot the name but it is a fine sand type substance, that you mix in the paint ( 1 spoonfull is all you need and you get a nice slip free surface - I put it in my fishing boat floor) to brush on.
