Recreating hard to find/expensive parts for 79-83 Pickups (1 Viewer)

[ToyotaMatt]

it can simply take the place of a Radio single din location


same as the CB40F can too

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[825vzer]

@sxwatson hey, what's up bro, I found this thread while poking around on google. I've been talking with you through ebay re: CB40F faceplate where the dash pocket goes. Thought we could pick up the conversation here since ebay can be lame about what is said through PM's

 

[thetoyotaman]

all these are a full size single DIN, to be clear .....


it can simply take the place of a Radio single din location


same as the CB40F can too

Any plans to make the 79-83 style? Thanks!

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Any plans to make the 79-83 style? Thanks!

i might actually have a original one ?

but , i am also bot sure what the correct 79-83 pick-up one is supposed to look like ?

i know it goes only in the center section where the tuner display only is , and round plug deletes go in each tuner peg hole .........

this is correct right ?

 

[thetoyotaman]

The left side of it should have the same curve as the right and be symmetrical if turned front side to radio bezel. It said Toyota on it and what I don't remember exactly is if the top of it stopped just above the top cutout for the radio display but I think that's correct.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

i have a few nos center dash switch panels ....

this fits your description very well ,

but ,,,

i can swear that each tuner peg round hole on each side gets a little round black delete plug too ?

i could be wrong ?

mut the profile details around the center tuner window and piano keys pre-sets and each tuner peg hole are suggestive of this //


below is a Corolla delete , tuner pegs style circa era , is does over lap like you describe




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[ToyotaMatt]

 

[825vzer]

@ToyotaMatt I think you missed the part about how the bottom left/right corners curve to match the bottom corner of the bezel. Also, IIRC, the lettering is the 80's style font and not the 70's style. But that's a deep pull you got there for sure

 

[ToyotaMatt]

@ToyotaMatt I think you missed the part about how the bottom left/right corners curve to match the bottom corner of the bezel. Also, IIRC, the lettering is the 80's style font and not the 70's style. But that's a deep pull you got there for sure

that is a Corolla tech example only above , circa era ...

i hope somebody can produce as same in kind photos example ?

would your agree my USA spec parts diagram and its nomenclature are a Solid Match i just posted ?

 

[825vzer]

that is a Corolla tech example only above , circa era ...

i hope somebody can produce as same in kind photos example ?

would your agree my USA spec parts diagram and its nomenclature are a Solid Match i just posted ?

Gotcha on the Celica only part.
The spec parts is definitely a solid match.
Unfortunately the only cover plates of they style in question that I've seen have been on, usually, old clunkers for sale online.
Since I have a healthy addiction to finding parts for my rig through the usual sources I'll keep an eye out for an example and will post it if I come across one.

 

[825vzer]

This is on ebay right now if anyone out there is looking for a CB40: Toyota CB Transceiver CB40F w/Toyota Mic ~RARE~ Not Tested ~ As Is For Parts | eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/226424966576?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m164380.l178264&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=a060b470c152426aa0379ef5bbce6993&bu=42954314732&ut=RU&osub=-1%7E1&crd=20241031064315&segname=11021&recoId=226424966576&recoPos=1

If you have a pickup, then @sxwatson has faceplate that will allow it to replace the dash cubby. Mine should be arriving soon - I'll post pics when I can.

 

[825vzer]

Here it is - 2nd draft and @sxwatson nailed it. The guy has real talent with 3D printing and great customer service!

 

[825vzer]

Anyone know where this would have been mounted? The ash tray maybe? It's listed on ebay for an 82-83 pickup...

 

[thetoyotaman]

In the pocket above the radio. I believe it mounts in a trim piece that mounted to the dash trim.

 

[825vzer]

In the pocket above the radio. I believe it mounts in a trim piece that mounted to the dash trim.

That trim piece is probably unobtainium. I called the seller and he said he would look for it, but I ain't holding my breath. Besides, I'm putting the CB there in my rig. @sxwatson Don't know how you'd be able to make that trim piece without buying this clock, but 3D printing that would be right up your alley.

 

[825vzer]

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@ToyotaMatt Found an example on ebay:

 

[825vzer]

@ToyotaMatt Sorry Pics didn't post - let me try this....

 

[thetoyotaman]

They may have changed the curve on the plate for 82-83 and made it the brown color of the ashtray. Can anyone verify?

 

[825vzer]

They may have changed the curve on the plate for 82-83 and made it the brown color of the ashtray. Can anyone verify?

I know I've seen them with the curve that matches the bezel for sure. Can't say I've ever seen a brown one though.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

I've been working on 79 pickup that spent 20 years sat in the Arizona sun. This means anything plastic in the truck would fall apart if you looked at it wrong.
I spent a lot of time searching Facebook marketplace and eBay for parts and in a lot of cases came up empty or when I would find a part it would be way too expensive.

Decided I would make my own parts in some cases and I think in almost all cases what I've created I like better than the original.

1. Arm rests/Door pulls:
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2. My truck is a 79 but I bought a new dash bezel for a 81-83 I think. I was going to Vintage Air for A/C so this style dash bezel worked better for my needs with the opening for A/C controls instead of solid area with openings for sliders. This came without the cubby above the radio so I 3d printed a bezel for Vintage Air controls that screw right into the bezel and 3d printed a cubby that is deep enough to hold my phone and I added a mag safe wireless charger.
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3. Fuse box cover (mine was missing). While I was at it, I decided to add extra fuse holders in the lid.
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here is a new one for you
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