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Did US models get a different floor mat for the 83-84 models like they did in Aus
 
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tstepp920 said:
CRAP!
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This is a 5 speed cover over the 4 speed

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I'm thinking a larger TC lever boot may do the trick. The height change to the transmission access cover may be more of an issue.
 
tstepp920 said:
I'm thinking a larger TC lever boot may do the trick. The height change to the transmission access cover may be more of an issue.
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I doubt that will be an issue. The raised height is trivial. If you have an old mat in your vehicle, you can verify.
 
@DSB345 Dave your build and attention to detail IMO has not been seen since @SSCR did his Mustard ‘77. Both of you guys have really embodied what a restoration should be in my purist mind anyways!! Rog has really helped us all with his outstanding repro’s and ability to find stuff.
 
Thank you Tom!

tls3601 said:
@DSB345 Dave your build and attention to detail IMO has not been seen since @SSCR did his Mustard ‘77. Both of you guys have really embodied what a restoration should be in my purist mind anyways!! Rog has really helped us all with his outstanding repro’s and ability to find stuff.
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DSB345 said:
@Racer65
Roger, I can't say enough about the oil cooler hose you made. All I have to say is it fits perfect, great quality and Thank you for making these.
Dave

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You have an amazing truck. I don't know how you took these photos, as that area is highly inaccessible.
While you're in there, I'd like to mention a fine detail. In the original installation, there is a piece of rubber insulation that covers the upper portion of the hose. I recommend you do the same, as that area is particularly subjected to heat.

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Thanks for pointing that out Roger. I was just mocking it up for pics. I thought that insulation went where the clamp is. I've been trying to source that insulation and the insulation for the fuel lines. Any suggestions?

Racer65 said:
You have an amazing truck. I don't know how you took these photos, as that area is highly inaccessible.
While you're in there, I'd like to mention a fine detail. In the original installation, there is a piece of rubber insulation that covers the upper portion of the hose. I recommend you do the same, as that area is particularly subjected to heat.

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Zimmi said:
Did US models get a different floor mat for the 83-84 models like they did in Aus
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This is almost funny if it wasn't so sad. Post 67 the US only received the FJ40. In 83 around two hundred of them and none in 84. Toyota was so concerned about the average miles per gallon in total vehicles sold in the seventies and eighties they phased out the 40 series. I believe the market was there if Toyota cared enough to keep it. Today do not know of any country in the world that that the 40 series is as popular as in the US.
 
Martyt said:
Wow, the US 1983 40s are super rare !
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When my wife and I bought our new '84 FJ60 at Toyota West in Las Vegas, NV we were also looking at a new Mustard Yellow '83 FJ40. We bought the FJ60 because we were planning on a lot of camping with our two young sons and the FJ40 wouldn't have enough room.
 
4Cruisers said:
When my wife and I bought our new '84 FJ60 at Toyota West in Las Vegas, NV we were also looking at a new Mustard Yellow '83 FJ40. We bought the FJ60 because we were planning on a lot of camping with our two young sons and the FJ40 wouldn't have enough room.
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I bet you wish you got the FJ40 instead ?
 
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