Sophia Lee sheetmetal parts

[Andrew S]

Instagram's algorithm decided to show me FJ40 parts from "Sophia Lee Parts" lately, and they appear to have quite a bit of sheet metal. China based, I'm guessing? Has anyone ordered parts from them yet, or can speak for the quality?

Andrew

 

[Greek Cruiserhead]

If I'm not mistaken the manufacturer is the same, check it out:

Front Doors on Alibaba

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[graham5david]

Pretty cool stuff

 

[Andrew S]

If this is the same manufacturer, that's great news @Racer65 is involved. There will be no doubt of the quality if he starts offering parts for sale.
Andrew

 

[Greek Cruiserhead]

...and YES, this is the same!

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www.alibaba.com

 

[phroger]

Anyone know if this vendor is legit? Looks like they have fj40 tubs as well - but do not support personal shipments (only business)?

 

[pbgbottle]

I follow them also on Instagram, they are making some cool stuff they have lots of big presses and dies to. Stuff looks good.

 

[ThatDude]

Anyone know if this vendor is legit? Looks like they have fj40 tubs as well - but do not support personal shipments (only business)?

They’re prickly to deal with for sure, but can‘t yet comment on the quality or fit. A batch have just arrived to their ”official dealer” in Australia but they haven’t started flogging them yet. Here is the price list they provide, but that obviously doesn’t include additional markup you’ll pay for all the effort the reseller has to go through to get them into the country and then to you… At least you can see what you’re getting stung for.

 

[tlaporte]

Curious if anyone has purchased a tub or other parts from one of the overseas distributors. Anyone with first hand experience? The initial reports on the doors through @Racer65 seemed to be pretty good.

 

[Greek Cruiserhead]

Import started at specialized shops in Europe (e.g. in Belgium and France). No more info yet...

 

[82FJ40EVV]

Last I heard they will also be attending Sema this year. Hopefully someone can attend and report back.

 

[Living in the Past]

Import started at specialized shops in Europe (e.g. in Belgium and France). No more info yet...

So LHD? Would be curious if they are manufacturing a tub in a 10/82+ version that would allow a H55F to directly bolt in. Most I see are the 1/79-9/82 version with no heater. Pay big money for a tub shouldn't have to modify it to put a popular option.

 

[Racer65]

So LHD? Would be curious if they are manufacturing a tub in a 10/82+ version that would allow a H55F to directly bolt in. Most I see are the 1/79-9/82 version with no heater. Pay big money for a tub shouldn't have to modify it to put a popular option.

They have one tub and only one tub, in the year range you stated.

 

[Living in the Past]

Friend in Australia sent me these pictures of a extended cowl available there.

Interesting has the side window defrost on the left side and area for the factory tach on the right. Also has the cutout for PTO shift lever which few would need. Still would be interested in a LHD version. Finding a LHD dash insert would be the hardest part. Middle East would be best bet being one of the larger LHD markets for late 40 series.

 

[tlaporte]

Is that from Sophia Lee, or from a local Aussie vendor?

 

[Living in the Past]

Is that from Sophia Lee, or from a local Aussie vendor?

Neither, from China but not Sophia Lee. Link I have didn't get me anywhere. Probably better if I had internet so I could use an actually computer.