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Hey Roger, is there any possibility of reproduction 73-87 accelerator pedal boots? Sorry if this has been asked before.

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Racer65 said:
Well, from what I've seen it's not too difficult to find good used ones yet.
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Correct.

I bought a nice one on eBay 2 months ago for $16
 
Well, I was looking at something on my 78 the other day and noticed the boot was cracked. When I checked further, the boot just disintegrated. I bought the truck new and it only has around 80,000 miles on it in mostly mild Washington temperatures, so I can't imagine finding used boots in better condition. I'm thinking there's a lot of rotted boots out there and I've seen a few photos on mud recently where the boots were missing on otherwise nice trucks. Anyway, please keep it in mind.

Racer65 said:
Well, from what I've seen it's not too difficult to find good used ones yet.
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Search fj40 grommet on eBay. They are available new
spotcruiser said:
Well, I was looking at something on my 78 the other day and noticed the boot was cracked. When I checked further, the boot just disintegrated. I bought the truck new and it only has around 80,000 miles on it in mostly mild Washington temperatures, so I can't imagine finding used boots in better condition. I'm thinking there's a lot of rotted boots out there and I've seen a few photos on mud recently where the boots were missing on otherwise nice trucks. Anyway, please keep it in mind.
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That's a pretty close aftermarket part. I don't normally search eBay for Australia, so I hadn't seen that. Thanks.

It's a pricey piece of rubber, but I could spend that much for a used part that is as dry-rotted as the original on my truck.

MartynFJ4071 said:
Search fj40 grommet on eBay. They are available new
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spotcruiser said:
Well, I was looking at something on my 78 the other day and noticed the boot was cracked. When I checked further, the boot just disintegrated. I bought the truck new and it only has around 80,000 miles on it in mostly mild Washington temperatures, so I can't imagine finding used boots in better condition. I'm thinking there's a lot of rotted boots out there and I've seen a few photos on mud recently where the boots were missing on otherwise nice trucks. Anyway, please keep it in mind.
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My ‘79 was originall from Washington state to and the throttle firewall boot was disintegrated too. Actually all of the firewall boots are dry rotted.
 
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Summer is coming, is windshield front ventilator rubber gasket a possibility for 58 to 65 windshield frames?
Part # 56143-60010. I know SOR has them, but they last about 10 min before they crack at the hinge point.
Sorry if this a re-request.

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Racer65 said:
Yes, in the works. Still relatively early stage.
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How early? I'm looking to buy new weatherstripping for my 74... and if I buy '71 Weatherstripping instead, I'll not be needing any for the next 25 years. 6 months, a year?
 
tahoe40/45 said:
Summer is coming, is windshield front ventilator rubber gasket a possibility for 58 to 64 windshield frames?
Part # 56143-60010. I know SOR has them, but they last about 10 min before they crack at the hinge point.
Sorry if this a re-request.

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Well, I suppose you could buy one from SOR and use as a template and buy some excellent material that will last.


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Racer65 said:
No ETA at this point, but 6 months to a year is the range.
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I've been waiting for several years already... sure would like it before next winter. In the summer it doesn't matter. I would even send you my original if it'd help the process along.
 
tahoe40/45 said:
Summer is coming, is windshield front ventilator rubber gasket a possibility for 58 to 64 windshield frames?
Part # 56143-60010. I know SOR has them, but they last about 10 min before they crack at the hinge point.
Sorry if this a re-request.

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I would be on board for the same thing if it's the same for a 65.
 
DomSmith said:
Racer-

Any chance you want to reproduce this faceplate from the 58-7/70 ignition switch?
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Don't think that is OEM? I looked through all my pics and not one FJ40 I have a pic of has that plate.
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