I just did the same. Not in the parts book. Mine also doesn't have one...
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I just did the same. Not in the parts book. Mine also doesn't have one...
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I doubt it's anything but an aftermarket replacement. OEM would match the driver's door. Pull it and guessing you will see the index slit to keep the switch from rotating. When I bought my 68 in 1974 a PO had replaced the ignition switch with another OEM switch. Lucky for my the old switch was in the glovebox. Switched the lock barrel and back to original keys working on front driver's door, back hatch and ignition working from one key.
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Mine has one with original switch. This has been discussed before. I thought it was determined OEM. Maybe I'm wrong, who knows.
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Genuine Toyota, so OEM, though not OE that I’ve ever seen. I just recently sent off an NOS one that will be repop-ed. Stay tuned.
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sounds like its at least cool to have. I honestly was going to throw it away after I replaced the switch. Glad I posted a picture!Genuine Toyota, so OEM, though not OE that I’ve ever seen. I just recently sent off an NOS one that will be repop-ed. Stay tuned.
I don't know what all those keys are for, but I strongly recommend getting them off your key ring.
That amount of weight will wear your cylinder out prematurely.
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Exciting news. I finally broke down and bought my head liner from @Cruiser Corps along with two cans of adhesive. Headliner - FJ40 - BJ40 - 1958-1984 - https://cruisercorps.com/products/headliner-fj40 So hear in a week or so I will put the fj40s top back on with a head liner. Should look really nice.
I also saw this really cool Volkswagon van when I was having a mini date with my wife at Howards pub here on ocracoke. Figured I had to take a picture since their colors matched.
I also saw this really cool Volkswagon van when I was having a mini date with my wife at Howards pub here on ocracoke. Figured I had to take a picture since their colors matched.
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Got some more photos back from the lab I use. I love this shot of the fj40! this photo was taken with my Rolleiflex 3.5f of the same vintage as the fj40. Film: fuji pro 160ns
I might sell this one as a print! not sure on pricing yet but let me know!
I might sell this one as a print! not sure on pricing yet but let me know!
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Headliner has not come in yet but I did finally finish the passenger side step. After I was done It looked like I jumped in a pool I was so covered in sweat. But I think It looks good. Degreased it and rust converted what I could. I wanted to keep as much patina as I could. pardon the grease finger prints all over it. Ill wash that off soon.
I am also very excited for my Early dash ignition switch order from @ToyotaMatt
I am also very excited for my Early dash ignition switch order from @ToyotaMatt
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Playing with double exposures on my rolleiflex. got this cool one of the fj40. Developed the film in my kitchen sink too. been a while since I developed color negatives myself
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Look at this crazy toyota camper that pulled up in the parking lot at work. I wish that lift was finished/ looks like it would be pretty cool to convert it to 4x4. still early trucks like this still running are pretty cool!
He drove off before I got a chance to talk to him but maybe he is on Mud? He took quite a few pics of my fj40
He drove off before I got a chance to talk to him but maybe he is on Mud? He took quite a few pics of my fj40
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My family still owns a running/driving 1981 Chinook. I think my nephew has it and is refurbishing the camper. The truck itself still runs fine with minimal maintenance over the years.
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Thats pretty cool! Yeah I could not remember the model these were called. I know they had the dolphin and Chinook but I feel like there were. a few more. Super cool! I love those early truck engines though. The 20R is a fantastic little guy. I have been off and on just looking for a 2wd truck like a 78
The one in the picture is one step down from the Chinook.
Just googled the names and they were Dolphin, Chinook, Sunrader Winnebago, Odyssey, Itasca.
Edited to add: The one you pictured was actually a different year Chinook.
Edited to add: The one you pictured was actually a different year Chinook.
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They are pretty cool vehicles. I would love to convert a chinook to 4x4. Should not actually be that crazy hard. would be an ultimate adventure vehicle. (other than an fj40 of course)
There is a guy on YouTube who placed a chinook build up and placed it on an 80 series frame.
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That sounds awesome!!!! I need to find that video. I saw a fj62 on an 80 frame recently. was pretty cool and well done.
