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[Economist LC76]

I‘ve got my floor mat. Its cool, fresh, flexible and sexy

Here you can see new vs old

Some nice details

Thanks Roger! @Racer65

 

[FJ40GURU]

@Living in the Past this is how an OEM floor mat would look like on a raised gearbox cover
Photo courtesy of @koxfarm

 

[Living in the Past]

@FJ40GURU this one is from the other side. It shows how different the opening for the PTO lever is.

 

[FJ40GURU]

@FJ40GURU this one is from the other side. It shows how different the opening for the PTO lever is.

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The mat in your photo is for 5 speed John (raised gearbox cover). I thought you were wondering how the other style would fit a raised gearbox cover.

 

[Living in the Past]

The mat in your photo is for 5 speed John (raised gearbox cover). I thought you were wondering how the other style would fit a raised gearbox cover.

Not sure what your saying, OEM floor mat but what what year. 10/82 floor mats changed on the four speed.

10/82 all inspection covers are raised H41/H42/H55F. Only difference is the location of the transfer lever. This is the hump section from either 83 Ute or trayback. Those only came with a four speed with the raised hump section.

 

[FJ40GURU]

Not sure what your saying, OEM floor mat but what what year. 10/82 floor mats changed on the four speed.

10/82 all inspection covers are raised H41/H42/H55F. Only difference is the location of the transfer lever. This is the hump section from either 83 Ute or trayback. Those only came with a four speed with the raised hump section.View attachment 2113745

79-10/82 models have flat gearbox cover and use floor mat with larger TOYOTA in the middle (same as the reproduction ones). The photo I shared shows how this type of mat fits on 83/84 with raised gearbox cover. The mat doesn’t fit perfectly around transfer case stick.
The mat with the smaller TOYOTA logo in the middle (same as the one you shared or the one below) is correct for raised gearbox cover.

 

[Racer65]

A shot of the 16" wheel now offered in grey. Of course, people are now asking me if they can get it in black . The answer is yes, you have a choice.

 

[Michael B]

Welcome home Roger! It looks like you had a good trip. I like the grey wheels!

 

[Racer65]

Welcome home Roger! It looks like you had a good trip. I like the grey wheels!

Funny story on the way back: I went to renew my Global Entry at the airport. After the officer asked me what I do for a living, the interview quickly turned into, "Really? Which models? What years? You own a FJ40?". Needless to say, I passed with flying colors.

 

[Economist LC76]

@Racer65 Roger, what is the Color of these nice rims? May be you share the RAL code? For those who bought the black set

 

[Racer65]

@Racer65 Roger, what is the Color of these nice rims? May be you share the RAL code? For those who bought the black set

Didn't go by RAL code. A current generation genuine wheel was used as color sample.

 

[A2ShedsJackson]

I work in rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing. I've been looking over some of the discontinued parts and I am wondering which parts are in most demand? We can even print sand molds overnight for sand casting things like intake manifolds, steering knuckles etc etc.

People so far have mentioned:
12HT exhaust manifolds, or bellhousings
The ultimate 40 series unicorn- the 40 series specific h55 top cover

 

[1969FJ]

Just curious, can you do a mold for silicon borate glass ? I am not sure of the material for the mold but believe it melts at a lower temp than a lot of metals.

 

[A2ShedsJackson]

Just curious, can you do a mold for silicon borate glass ? I am not sure of the material for the mold but believe it melts at a lower temp than a lot of metals.

Yes, and we have some synthetic sands now that have a melt temp just over 4000F for high temp casting.

 

[1969FJ]

Yes, and we have some synthetic sands now that have a melt temp just over 4000F for high temp casting.

Well, how to I proceed with a drawing ?

 

[A2ShedsJackson]

Well, how to I proceed with a drawing ?

We need a 3D model. Do you have any 3D modelling software?

Free 3D modelling software:

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With the right software, anyone can learn 3D modeling. So, here's our choice of free 3D modeling software tools for beginners.

all3dp.com

We can work with most formats. STEP, IGES, NX etc

 

[1969FJ]

We need a 3D model. Do you have any 3D modelling software?

Free 3D modelling software:

Free 3D Modeling Software: 9 Tools We Recommend

With the right software, anyone can learn 3D modeling. So, here's our choice of free 3D modeling software tools for beginners.

all3dp.com

We can work with most formats. STEP, IGES, NX etc

I will be back to you soon.

 

[FJ40GURU]

79-10/82 models have flat gearbox cover and use floor mat with larger TOYOTA in the middle (same as the reproduction ones). The photo I shared shows how this type of mat fits on 83/84 with raised gearbox cover. The mat doesn’t fit perfectly around transfer case stick.
The mat with the smaller TOYOTA logo in the middle (same as the one you shared or the one below) is correct for raised gearbox cover.

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Floor mats out of LX 5 speed with raised gearbox cover with transfer case opening at exact correct position (Top mat). Late model 83/84, 4 speed with raised gearbox cover.
Notice the difference on the position of the transfer case opening.

 

[Racer65]

Just fitted the repro floor mat to an '83 US spec 4 speed FJ40 with raised cover. The only trimming needed was to enlarge the front part of the trans shifter hole.

 

[FJ40GURU]

Looks pretty good, Roger

Just fitted the repro floor mat to an '83 US spec 4 speed FJ40 with raised cover. The only trimming needed was to enlarge the front part of the trans shifter hole.

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