How long did it take to get a top made?? More pics please!!
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I think it would be best to ask Julie. I got mine a couple years ago. I recall, it arrived sooner than I thought.How long did it take to get a top made?? More pics please!!
After I got my soft top from Julie@DirtRoadTops and bow set from RealSteel Cruiser Parts and powder coat from Bayou City Coatings, I found the windshield rail needed to be raised a little bit. The seams in the top fabric are catching on the windshield wipers (early FJ40) when I put the top on.
I solved that problem and caused another one. Now I have wind and rain coming in through the gap I made. So I did it over and put in some air conditioner sealing foam. All I have to do now is drive in the rain again and see if it works.
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Where did you buy those OEM style hose clamps?Some Blingification of the air cleaner.
I have been working on removing all of the various components from a donor air cleaner housing for a while and finally got it done.
Now there is just the air horn, a new connecting hose from city racer and the air cleaner with no brackets diaphragms, flappers or nipples. All powder coated in semi gloss black. Still working on the sticker, the clips and bolt bling. But a good start.
Don't make fun of the rest of the engine bay. Its a work in progress.
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I'm two weekends late. I bought a '75 from Green River Wyoming and drove it home to Ventura.
Are you also a 531 yellow (data plate on inner fender)?I'm two weekends late. I bought a '75 from Green River Wyoming and drove it home to Ventura.
Si senor, 531Are you also a 531 yellow (data plate on inner fender)?
Only a few trucks are that color. It is unique to '75. My count is up to four, for sure, on Mud. Most are Yellow 532. 531 is a bit more green/brown, and not so much a, 'safety yellow.'Si senor, 531
Where did you get your late model fuel tank? I was considering this, but I have not done too much research on the quality.Out with the old rusty tank and in with a new one.
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I would weld and re-tap.Driving home from the bank tonight in the 40 (ironically, I was withdrawing money to pick up more 40 parts), my front drivers side brake caliper let go...literally sitting in the ATM drive through. Pulled away to loud “clacking” in the front driver side wheel. Limped it 10 mi home with one foot on the brake holding light pressure on the caliper and one on the gas.
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In the driveway, I discovered the top bolt was gone. Tried to replace it and figured out why - the new bolt wont even thread.
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my question to the peanut gallery - would you trust a helicoil here? Or should I start planning to replace the knuckle?
On a related note - anyone have a drivers side 60-series knuckle they’re looking to part with? If so - shoot me a PM.
Did you say that you got the air horn from City Racer? If not, where did you find it?Some Blingification of the air cleaner.
I have been working on removing all of the various components from a donor air cleaner housing for a while and finally got it done.
Now there is just the air horn, a new connecting hose from city racer and the air cleaner with no brackets diaphragms, flappers or nipples. All powder coated in semi gloss black. Still working on the sticker, the clips and bolt bling. But a good start.
Don't make fun of the rest of the engine bay. Its a work in progress.
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