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I assume you have to because of this video from Project wrong way its the front bows. (terrifying watching him tack it when the top is so close...)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0N0R9YVBwU
Soft top suggestions? (1 Viewer)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0N0R9YVBwU
whisky
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The twist fasteners they provide are attached with two rivets. If your tub has OEM holes for twist fasteners you're going to be happier buying OEM fasteners. The grommets can be bought at an upholstery supply house. The ones they provide were a little big in the vertical dimension vs OEM fasteners.New twist fasteners and footman loops are included with the soft top.
from the add
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good to know! I have always wondered if mine had a soft top on it at some point or if Mr toyota drilled the holes for a soft top for all of the 40s already weather it got a hard top or soft. I have noticed holes on the windshield frame for the the channel and holes in the tub for them. The tub ones look threaded.
Catching Neutral
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Mind posting photos of the threaded holes in your tub?
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I will after work I am planning on working on my rear jump seat upholstery so I will be right there. they look factory for sure.
Catching Neutral
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Watching that video has me beyond ready to do this.
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Me too that was the tipping point hahaha.
Catching Neutral
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Rather than welding into place I think I will use a couple of these to allow for adjustability.
www.globalindustrial.com
Two-Piece Clamping Collar, 3/4 " Bore, G2SC-075-B
Two-Piece Clamping Collar, 3/4 " Bore, G2SC-075-B. Usually ships in 1 day. Buy it and Save at Globalindustrial.com
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Thats a better Idea!Rather than welding into place I think I will use a couple of these to allow for adjustability.
Two-Piece Clamping Collar, 3/4 " Bore, G2SC-075-B
Two-Piece Clamping Collar, 3/4 " Bore, G2SC-075-B. Usually ships in 1 day. Buy it and Save at Globalindustrial.com
here are the photos. Pardon the zinc spray I did to keep it rusting while I have the top off. You can see in the second photo little holes drilled on top of the windshield for I think the little channel for a soft top. I could be completely wrong but I assume its for a soft top.
Catching Neutral
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@Roastchestnuts …your color combo is awesome.
Ordered these in preparation
and these
Ordered these in preparation
Hardtop Side Panel Front Pillar Spacer for Land Cruiser FJ40 - Set of 2 | eBay
Set of 2 Spacer / gaskets that fit between the hard top front pillar / pole and body on all years of Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 / 40 Series.
www.ebay.com
For Toyota FJ40 FJ45 Land Cruiser 1976-84 Door Corner Rubber Seal Pad Trim EBGO | eBay
Model Series : FJ40, FJ45, FJ47, BJ40 (FJ4#,55,BJ4#,HJ45, HJ47). For car Model:Toyota Land Cruiser 1976-1984. For Car Model : Toyota Land Cruiser 1976-1984. Door Rubber Seal = Front,Left,Right - 65889-90302, 65888-90302, 65899-90301, 65898-90301.
www.ebay.com
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Thank you!! I really like it! spring green toyota 1028 paint. When I first got the cruiser I wanted to do a repaint but I have fallen in love with the patina and I am going to try and keep it as long as I can. I had to weld up a new rear sill and I tried to match the rear sill with the patina. eventually I think Ill have to do a fresh paint job just to keep it from turning back into the earth. I have some of the little b pillar seals. But I do need to get some of the other ones too.@Roastchestnuts …your color combo is awesome.
Ordered these in preparation
and theseHardtop Side Panel Front Pillar Spacer for Land Cruiser FJ40 - Set of 2 | eBay
Set of 2 Spacer / gaskets that fit between the hard top front pillar / pole and body on all years of Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 / 40 Series.www.ebay.com
For Toyota FJ40 FJ45 Land Cruiser 1976-84 Door Corner Rubber Seal Pad Trim EBGO | eBay
Model Series : FJ40, FJ45, FJ47, BJ40 (FJ4#,55,BJ4#,HJ45, HJ47). For car Model:Toyota Land Cruiser 1976-1984. For Car Model : Toyota Land Cruiser 1976-1984. Door Rubber Seal = Front,Left,Right - 65889-90302, 65888-90302, 65899-90301, 65898-90301.www.ebay.com
I am excited about getting a soft top on it though. I think it will be so much nicer than the hard top for where i live. I do need to pull my hard top apart and start restoring it. It needs alot. New fibre glass, gaskets, and probibly a new rain gutter. I do have the cooler (in my opinion) scissor door. On the hard top.
thatcabledude
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Mine (Jan 73) has the same holes on the tub’s rail, but the locations are a little different. IE: the first hole is 3” from the B-pillar
thatcabledude
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I also have assumed mine were drilled by a PO because some look like this on the backside:
While others could pass for factory:
While others could pass for factory:
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Do you have holes in the rear doors? I have them there too.
thatcabledude
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No, the holes stop where the footman loops begin
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Ill take some pictures this afternoon but I have holes in my rear doors too. I need to go ahead and buy a soft top too. I found a F ing rat in my 40 this morning after taking the cover off. Luckly i only ate up the little bag my cover goes in.
Catching Neutral
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Ordered. Due to arrive 1st week of June.
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Nice! let me know what you think! I wont be able to make the purchase till about june 1st or so. Gotta save some money on that teacher salary. I am going this rout though. seems like the best. I did email Dirt Road tops yesterday morning but I think from what I have read they are either out of business or not able to keep up with demand. I like the idea that they can make a white top though.
Malleus
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You'll have to call Julie if you want a response.
