Replacement floorboards - group interest?

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If you take an older trans hump and a newer one and compare them, the older is flat on the mounting surface, while a newer one steps up 0.5cm or so. I'll try to remember to get a pic of the two different humps and floorboards. Maybe it is a design difference for column shifters? I do not see a need for making more than one type though. Trans humps don't really rust often and are not hard to find, so retrofitting wouldn't be an issue.

I live in the desert where rust isn't a big issue. So, Is the floorboard in the front area the only one very prone to rust? The floor has a seam that runs across the front section of the seat mounts, maybe 3cm back from the front of the mount. Would it be easier to focus on making this section only since there are many American donor fj55's that have intact cargo and rear floorboards?

I'm currently working on the floor of my 1969 fj55, the only problem rust is around the seat mount/tower on the driver's side. Also, the seam on the passenger side under the mount has seperated, I'm not sure if it had more than a couple of tack welds and some sealer.
 
Well, I talked to Paul to see if there was any progress or information on the pig body panels. He is very conserned about how much interest there is for the parts. At this point he does not want to spend the time nor the money to build the parts with the small amount of interest he has seen. If we can get more interest we may be able to change his mind. I will keep everyone posted if or when I hear any more informtion.

Thanks
Scott
 
snailwagon said:
If you take an older trans hump and a newer one and compare them, the older is flat on the mounting surface, while a newer one steps up 0.5cm or so. I'll try to remember to get a pic of the two different humps and floorboards. Maybe it is a design difference for column shifters? I do not see a need for making more than one type though. Trans humps don't really rust often and are not hard to find, so retrofitting wouldn't be an issue.

I live in the desert where rust isn't a big issue. So, Is the floorboard in the front area the only one very prone to rust? The floor has a seam that runs across the front section of the seat mounts, maybe 3cm back from the front of the mount. Would it be easier to focus on making this section only since there are many American donor fj55's that have intact cargo and rear floorboards?

I'm currently working on the floor of my 1969 fj55, the only problem rust is around the seat mount/tower on the driver's side. Also, the seam on the passenger side under the mount has seperated, I'm not sure if it had more than a couple of tack welds and some sealer.
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If you can post pics and tell us what years are associated with the pics, that would be great!
 
will be taking posession of a 79 pig soon cash has been sent but I can see that it will at least need
Front lower fenders
Rear Lower Fenders
Floor pan patches
rear quarters

Lou
 
need front and rears along with rockers................hell, floor boards also; what is the status of this project?........would hate put fiberglass fenders!


Lou
 
I have a 1975 FJ55, and I would be interested in upper & lower front fenders (for both sides), rear quarter panel skins (both sides), and maybe a floor pan from the front seat forward (the holes aren't too big yet). Let me know and I'm in!
 
got this reply from the gentleman in Pakistan and fellow Mud member who has made a lot of sheetmetal parts for the 40s and 45s check the thread out on the 40 section!, they are awsome and everyone seems to feel that the quality is excellent.......maybe if we can generate enough interest he will begin making BADLY needed parts for our pigs; his email address is <ehsankiani@yahoo.com>

Lou
Hello there
We fabricate parts for the 55LV. Right now, we donot have a 55 to take patterns from but we may buy a body to do that. What stuff do you need?
Thanks
Ehsan

n2666s wrote:

Dear Sir, am sending this email to inquire if you are fabricating
fenders and other sheet metal parts for the Toyota LandCruiser fj55?

Lou
 
n2666s, I am definitely interested in some fenders, floor boards, rockers, and rear quarters around wheel wells. What do we need to do?
 
LXCRSR........guess we just need to show interest and stay with him, several emails from members would be a start and we ALL will be needing sheet metal sooner or later from what I have seen! ..........he has done a great job with the 40 and 45s ...did you get a chance to see the thread on the 40s site?....awsome!, and for the amount of work; a bargain. if we as a group can get enough ppl to commit from this forum<55s> then I am sure he will respond , he loves LCRS and he is a businessman ....money talks!;

Lou
 
P.S. never got a reply from Lomussas in Panama who has done nice work also!

Lou
 
this is Ehsans reply...........passing it on tho the group............it looks very promising; the group just needs to get up enough interest to make it viable for Ehsan to deliver...........we are ALL going to need these body parts sooner or later....some like myself a lot sooner<LOL>

Lou
55 Parts

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Hello there
I read your post on the thread concerning the L55 parts. I have discussed this with our mechanic here in detail and we seem to be pretty sure we can make the rear corners, wheel wells and maybe even the floor boards. All I need is, as you said, a good amount of interest so I can go ahead and buy a 55 body to make replicas off. Just let me know if you think there will be enough interest.
Thanks
Ehsan
 
n2666s, I think that we need to do do a couple of things. First, we need to know how many of each peice we need to have people committed to in order to make it worth their while to make(i.e 10 LH Fr. Fenders, 7 RH Rr. Quarter Panels, etc.). We also need to get a reasonable estimate on what each of the parts that will potentially be produced will cost. The pricing doesn't have to be exact, just in the ballpark so that people know what they are getting into (this will also need to include shipping costs since this may potentially be costly). Once we have this information, I think that it will be much easier to try and organize a list of people who will firmly commit to purchasing the peices. If we know the minimum amount needed for each to be made and the price, lots easier for people to commit.
 
I could potentially need rear corners and a front left fender. If Ehsan could make just the bottom 12 inches of the front fender I would be golden. If the order wasn't too big I could probably get it on one of my containers from India. There is always space on them.
 
I am in for front fenders, floorboards, rear wheel openings, rockers and corners..........amazing how things can look so nice with a bit of fiberglass, bondo and paint<grrrrr>

Lou
 
Marshall; I like the idea of sharing a container/brilliant suggestion! :)

Lou
 
I think the idea of producing just the bottom 12 inches of front fenders is brilliant. For many of us, this is the portion that is rusted out where the rest of the fender is perfect. I'm sure whole fenders will still be useful, but I think quarter patches would sell like freakin hot cakes. They'd be less expensive to produce and to ship.

just a thought.

J
 
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