Preserving Miss Kitty, circa 1964 (1 Viewer)

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

What a find, you are just awesome. I asked that question because I obtained an Alpha 30mm padlock (NOS) from Japan that was supplied with a FJ24 but never was used. I was told that Toyota used “Alpha” padlocks in Japan and “HHH“ padlocks on export models. However for under the seat toolbox they were 30mm and later were 35mm for spare tire lock. I will post pictures of 30mm Alpha Padlock in my thread.

@pardion was the picture of that HHH lock you posted from an actual 25 or 40? @Archie 1962 FJ25, I'm wondering the same thing you are. Was the Land Cruiser lock 30mm or 35mm? 'Cause I came across this peach in its original vinyl pouch and it would be nice to know for certain. Reverse side is unstamped. Pouch might be more unobtanium than the lock .

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[HelloKitty65]

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I see the light!

The cord is so nicely tied I'm afraid to undo it.
The receptical isn't broken but the plug doesn't want to go in very far. I suspect forcing it is how they get busted. Anyone ever refurbish one and have advice?

I found a spare early socket and took it apart. It's held together with a thin soldered brass washer. I didn't have a desoldering tool and did the hard way.

Inside I found brass contacts and a triangular stop that were incredibly tight. The problem isn't the plug prongs are too long, so much as both old (brown) or newer (black) are too thick for the socket.

To make a little space I crimped the bends in the brass contacts. Filing the triangular stop might also work, but it's pretty hard material.

The short screw grounds directly to the frame. The long one is hot and has there is a fiber washer to help insulate it. It's a short hop for the single wire to the fuse box.
An adjustment might keep your plug from busting like so many, or just don't ever try to force the plug.

 

[HelloKitty65]

A recent observation:

There is nothing quite like letting distant family members show their endless appreciation for our LC restoration efforts by engaging them in a project via the retrieval and/or storage of old truck parts!

 

[red66toy]

A recent observation:

There is nothing quite like letting distant family members show their endless appreciation for our LC restoration efforts by engaging them in a project via the retrieval and/or storage of old truck parts!

Hahaha, I hear ya! I had a distant family member in Mexico extract some NOS parts for me.

 

[HelloKitty65]

Hope they still pick up and return calls...

 

[HelloKitty65]

Hard to find real wiper blades for this old gal, but what do you know, found some NOS ones from Venezuela. There's 3 more pair on fleabay.

The guy also has a NOS TNK wiper motor with the original packaging. It's way out of my league, but here's a pic to drool on.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Hard to find real wiper blades for this old gal, but what do you know, found some NOS ones from Venezuela. There's 3 more pair on fleabay.View attachment 2235584
The guy also has a NOS TNK wiper motor with the original packaging. It's way out of my league, but here's a pic to drool on.
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MMMMMMM. I brought home a set of used wiper motors from a salvage 43 in Saudi Arabia.... but new ones

Are the wiper blades OEM?

 

[JackA]

I bought some oem wiper blades like that from SOR.

 

[HelloKitty65]

They are described as Toyota brand NOS. The blades seem wide. No TOYOTA packaging shown in the only picture. We'll see when they arrive.

No pics in SOR's description, they say theirs are 'STK'. @JackA, did yours look just like this? Similar pricing either way.

 

[JackA]

Yes, they look like what you pictured above.

 

[63cruiser]

Wiper blades still available from toyota 85220-55010

 

[cruiseroutfit]

They are described as Toyota brand NOS. The blades seem wide. No TOYOTA packaging shown in the only picture. We'll see when they arrive.

No pics in SOR's description, they say theirs are 'STK'. @JackA, did yours look just like this? Similar pricing either way.

Coo, I was curious. We stock the OEM Toyota at @ Cruiser Outfitters too, part# WIPB55010, we have 20+ in stock.

 

[HelloKitty65]

Arrived today from @Krondor Yazaki battery terminals.
I think these will be the spark to get me moving again on Miss Kitty.
Beautiful brass on these:

 

[65swb45]

Wow!

 

[tahoe40/45]

Nice!
I have seen them with a + and - on them to identify which post they go on, do those have that mark on them?

 

[Drake2]

About caught up to real time, from the last 4 months of activity. My corrugated sides had corner windows added, and I bit the bullet and got these from Mark's Offroad

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LOL, that bi-fold looks very familiar

 

[Land Cruiser Junky]

On the OEM wiper blades, I went down to my local Toyota Dealership last year and the Parts Department had them sent from the closest dealer and I picked them up 4 days later.

 

[HelloKitty65]

Cool. Just curious, how much were they?

 

[Land Cruiser Junky]

I'll look for the receipt. From what I remember they were pricey but I was expecting that.

 

[HelloKitty65]

Waiting on these with baited breath. Two cones, two unbent frames with minimal surface rust, and maybe the original paint.

I may have some spares after Miss Kitty and my '68 are outfitted. I'm remembering my first trip where I made a frame out of plywood and painted it black.