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[MartynFJ4071]

Just wishing out loud here...
Cnc'd inlet and exhaust manifolds for my F145 would be so good.


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[MartynFJ4071]

Anyone seen a bumperette buffer like this before?

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[BRShap]

I saw that on IG. Pretty cool IMO.

 

[MartynFJ4071]

Where do I get some I wonder?


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[iptman]

I just installed one of the rear heater fan motors @Racer65 sells and to fit it in my '77 I had to stack up 3 #6 washers under each of the rubber feet. There's probably a better way to get the height right but that's what I did and it works fine. The motor axles are also different (older has a solid shaft with a hole for the fan set screw) but it's not that hard to figure out how to get the fan to sit right. It's nice to have the rear heater working again.

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Transfer lever inner shift boot is now obtainable! All packed up and ready to go. Mud price is $45 shipped.

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[MartynFJ4071]

Is there such a thing as an inner shift boot for a 3 speed transfer with the triangular cutout in the hump?


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[Racer65]

Some prototype dome light covers for '74 and earlier trucks (Discontinued part # 81241-21010). No, these aren't built by a factory. Credit goes to a friend's talented daughter who knows her way around a 3D printer. It takes about 5 hours for each one to take shape!

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I've got 5 of these made. We only have after-hours access to the equipment.
One is on reserve for a Mudder, so the other 4 are up for grabs in the Classified section.
Will try to make more, but the total production run will be limited to around 30.

 

[georgia fj40]

@Racer65 any insight on floor mats in the foreseeable future?

 

[Racer65]

@Racer65 any insight on floor mats in the foreseeable future?

I've been looking into it, but I doubt it'll happen in the near future. I consulted a PhD scientist who worked on PVC products for BF Goodrich. He walked me through how such a floor mat can be made. It requires a large mold and the whole thing has to jell into shape at once. You can't simply take an existing sheet of rubber and stamp it, because the grids on top will be very shallow.

I also had an IM exchange with Gabe on this board, who works for Toyota. My understanding from him is that these mats were made by a department within Toyota, rather than by an external supplier. His sources said that the mold may have been scrapped already.

The other challenge is from the business end. Most floor mat manufacturers don't want to do this project. There is too much work and not much return for them. It's way more profitable to make smaller, universal floor mats that you see in auto stores.

Despite the above, the fat lady hasn't sung yet. I'm discussing a couple of approaches with my manufacturing partner. At this point I just can't tell how things are going to turn out.

 

[x463]

I've been looking into it, but I doubt it'll happen in the near future. I consulted a PhD scientist who worked on PVC products for BF Goodrich. He walked me through how such a floor mat can be made. It requires a large mold and the whole thing has to jell into shape at once. You can't simply take an existing sheet of rubber and stamp it, because the grids on top will be very shallow.

I also had an IM exchange with Gabe on this board, who works for Toyota. My understanding from him is that these mats were made by a department within Toyota, rather than by an external supplier. His sources said that the mold may have been scrapped already.

The other challenge is from the business end. Most floor mat manufacturers don't want to do this project. There is too much work and not much return for them. It's way more profitable to make smaller, universal floor mats that you see in auto stores.

Despite the above, the fat lady hasn't sung yet. I'm discussing a couple of approaches with my manufacturing partner. At this point I just can't tell how things are going to turn out.

WeatherTech / McNeil Automotive is located in the Western burbs of Chicago. Made in the USA. The owner is a car enthusiast. Maybe he likes FJ40s. Could be worth trying.

 

[White Stripe]

Yea I cant find where you get em.

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[AussieFJ40]

I've been looking into it, but I doubt it'll happen in the near future.

Despite the above, the fat lady hasn't sung yet. I'm discussing a couple of approaches with my manufacturing partner. At this point I just can't tell how things are going to turn out.

Imagine if Toyota had the original moulds lying around somewhere?

They could charge $1k a pop and those of us undertaking quality restorations would be lining up!

 

[Honger]

WeatherTech / McNeil Automotive is located in the Western burbs of Chicago. Made in the USA. The owner is a car enthusiast. Maybe he likes FJ40s. Could be worth trying.

I'd actually buy a WeatherTech vacuformed mat for the front if they made one. I love the ones I've got in my 80.

But I still want an OEM style one.

 

[Racer65]

While the front mat effort will be cooking for a while, want to gauge interest around a cargo mat with OEM style patterns. Any color as long as it's black or grey...
(and I won't do the border trim)

 

[winnie]

I'd be interested in a cargo mat, Racer ... whatever colour came in a 78 (11/77) ...

 

[MartynFJ4071]

I'd buy too if the postage to New Zealand isn't too horrendous.


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[Racer65]

I'd be interested in a cargo mat, Racer ... whatever colour came in a 78 (11/77) ...

'78 and earlier are black. '79 and later are grey.

 

[AlaskanWheeler]

@Racer65 Will there be provisions in place that would prevent the mat from curling on the corners?

 

[Racer65]

@Racer65 Will there be provisions in place that would prevent the mat from curling on the corners?

The curling is because it was just taken out of a roll. It'll flatten out after a while.