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04-20-05, 12:20 AM
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That 25 Guy.
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Manuals, Factory Lit, etc.
A link to Morgan Fletcher's Literature: Land Cruisers in Print
The quote from me is wrong in the 1959 section, because later I learned the '59 did indeed have the thunderbird emblem, not the oval emblem. 
__________________ Jim FJ25.com "The FJ25 is almost humorous in its simplicity, but therein lies its beauty." Nina Padgett - Autoweek |
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04-20-05, 12:25 AM
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That 25 Guy.
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Everything you never needed to know about FJ25's and the first FJ40's including the first recall on the Land Cruiser:
Toyota FJ Technical Service Bulletins 1959-1962 __________________ Jim FJ25.com "The FJ25 is almost humorous in its simplicity, but therein lies its beauty." Nina Padgett - Autoweek Last edited by Cruiser_Nerd; 04-20-05 at 12:39 AM. |
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04-20-05, 10:43 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2003
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IIRC James Asti has a healthy collection of early literature including a leather bound 25 manual.
__________________ 1972 C2500 longbed, 1993 FZJ80, 2005 Odyssey Idaho |
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04-20-05, 10:44 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,823
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I love the suicide door 28 wagon.
__________________ 1972 C2500 longbed, 1993 FZJ80, 2005 Odyssey Idaho |
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04-21-05, 12:17 AM
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That 25 Guy.
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__________________ Jim FJ25.com "The FJ25 is almost humorous in its simplicity, but therein lies its beauty." Nina Padgett - Autoweek |
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04-21-05, 09:38 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2003
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__________________ 1972 C2500 longbed, 1993 FZJ80, 2005 Odyssey Idaho |
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04-21-05, 11:27 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Hey, Jim. Check out the posted factory lit on the '59 FJ-25. There's no apron-mounted air intake on those either. Wonder if the difference is between the Japanese domestic models and the US imported ones. The mystery continues . . . .
Steve __________________ Steve Bolander '59 FJ25, '78 FJ40, '07 FJ Cruiser Bezels? We don't need no stinkin' bezels! |
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04-21-05, 12:49 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Ditto. I went to take mine to the DMV today and it was deader than a door nail. Brand new battery and the ign was off :(
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__________________ YANKEETOYS.ORG Member of the elite FJ25 club Low range? We Don't Need No Stinkin' Low Range Why would you want to put a round tire in a square wheel well? |
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04-21-05, 09:15 PM
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That 25 Guy.
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Sorry guys, I went back and made the files a little bigger.
__________________ Jim FJ25.com "The FJ25 is almost humorous in its simplicity, but therein lies its beauty." Nina Padgett - Autoweek |
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04-27-05, 08:07 PM
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That 25 Guy.
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Almost twice the horsepower at no extra cost!
Dealer supplied checklist for the buyer to compare the FJ25 and CJ5. So locking gas caps were standard? __________________ Jim FJ25.com "The FJ25 is almost humorous in its simplicity, but therein lies its beauty." Nina Padgett - Autoweek |
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05-28-05, 09:06 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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I like these brochure shots:
__________________ Steve Bolander '59 FJ25, '78 FJ40, '07 FJ Cruiser Bezels? We don't need no stinkin' bezels! |
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05-28-05, 09:13 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Hey Jim.
I think I just figured out why there's no visible apron mounted air instakes on these photos. They're right-hand drives, so they must be on the other side.  Apparently I do have a non-stock drivers side apron on mine. Steve __________________ Steve Bolander '59 FJ25, '78 FJ40, '07 FJ Cruiser Bezels? We don't need no stinkin' bezels! |
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06-08-05, 10:35 PM
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That 25 Guy.
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Advertisement and article from magazine: '59 Motor Life
__________________ Jim FJ25.com "The FJ25 is almost humorous in its simplicity, but therein lies its beauty." Nina Padgett - Autoweek |
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07-12-05, 08:42 PM
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That 25 Guy.
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Sleepy here today...
Another: FJ25 vs. CJ5 Comparison I wonder what the three tailgate choices were? __________________ Jim FJ25.com "The FJ25 is almost humorous in its simplicity, but therein lies its beauty." Nina Padgett - Autoweek |
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07-13-05, 06:06 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Quote:
 Geez, kinda quiet around here lately. There's got to be something going on other than just my new frustrating brake problems. 
__________________ Steve Bolander '59 FJ25, '78 FJ40, '07 FJ Cruiser Bezels? We don't need no stinkin' bezels! |
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07-13-05, 03:17 PM
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That 25 Guy.
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I think fixed gate (not NO-gate) was the third, but don't know.
__________________ Jim FJ25.com "The FJ25 is almost humorous in its simplicity, but therein lies its beauty." Nina Padgett - Autoweek |
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07-13-05, 04:30 PM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Phoenix,AZ but it's a dry heat
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Check the 1959 in Morgan Fletcher's link. Seating- standard type bench seat fixed gate, type B bench seat drop gate, type C jump seats with two side gates, type D jump seats with drop gate.
John |
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10-05-05, 06:28 PM
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That 25 Guy.
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Winter's Coming!
Time to hang that period accessory on the front of your 25 and go play in the salt!
1960 Western Plow Brochure __________________ Jim FJ25.com "The FJ25 is almost humorous in its simplicity, but therein lies its beauty." Nina Padgett - Autoweek |
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11-30-05, 07:57 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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My dealer parts guy offered to let me scan all his early books on a sunday when closed... I think treeroot said he'd host since the early stuff have 45lv info in there to. So if all goes well it'll be on root45.com in the future...
__________________ 1964 FJ40 | 1966 M416 | 1976 FJ40 | 1985 BJ70 Volvo Power| 1997 FZJ80 | TDI commuter car Rising Sun; Former CLCC You should be able to delete your own thread. Communists abound  Real Change is here --> Cato Institute |
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11-30-05, 08:58 PM
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That 25 Guy.
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I've got the orange & red 25 parts book (7/63) and scanned the 1958 one. Leave yourself a ton of time, it takes a lot longer than you think. Also the pages are nearly transparent and difficult to get a good scan. __________________ Jim FJ25.com "The FJ25 is almost humorous in its simplicity, but therein lies its beauty." Nina Padgett - Autoweek |
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11-30-05, 09:05 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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I dunno if they ship.. I can if needed. Since Denver has quite a bit of cruisers.. they know what they are and often have things like bumperettes in stock
Do you have them online or just on your comp? I'm sure Tree would probably put them on his site if your inclined... it's save me the scanning
__________________ 1964 FJ40 | 1966 M416 | 1976 FJ40 | 1985 BJ70 Volvo Power| 1997 FZJ80 | TDI commuter car Rising Sun; Former CLCC You should be able to delete your own thread. Communists abound Real Change is here --> Cato Institute |
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11-30-05, 09:16 PM
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That 25 Guy.
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I've got the 58 parts book on my comp. I didn't scan it, as it was in real good shape so I didn't want to flatten it out. Shot it high-res spycam style. Perfectly legible, but not a flatbed scan. The 7/63 FJ25 book I started to scan and that's when I discovered what a PITA it is......never finished. But yeah, I could just forward a CD to Treeroot.
__________________ Jim FJ25.com "The FJ25 is almost humorous in its simplicity, but therein lies its beauty." Nina Padgett - Autoweek |
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12-01-05, 10:26 AM
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Where are my keys?!
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sweet
__________________ aka Mike D.----->Bio Page "Its better to be thought a fool rather than to speak up and remove all doubt." - Lincoln Workin' on pimpin' the 80... www.root45.com www.risingsun4x4club.org TLCA #14133 |
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12-01-05, 11:51 AM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Auckland, NZ
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Jim,
Please Can I have a copy of that 1958 & 1963 parts book CD for my library.
__________________ "FJ25" Only 4X4 With An Attitude! |
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01-11-06, 09:06 PM
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That 25 Guy.
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From the deepest darkest depths of the stash.....
Press Photo dated 4/3/59 with the following release attached: Japanese Land Cruiser Proves "Irresistible Force" A shakedown cruise by one of America's leading sports car editors resulted in "unqualified endorsement" for Toyota Motor Company's sturdy 6-cylinder "Land Cruiser." The 4-wheel drive juggernaut, using regular tires, passed exacting tests on steep grades, deep ruts, and high-crown mountain roads in back country areas. The rugged valve-in-head power plant has a 90" wheelbase, overall length of 151", and ground clearance of 8 inches. Seating, which can accommodate 7 to 9 passengers, will lay flat to permit cargo hauling and the rear tailgate drops flat to facilitate easy loading. __________________ Jim FJ25.com "The FJ25 is almost humorous in its simplicity, but therein lies its beauty." Nina Padgett - Autoweek |
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01-12-06, 05:38 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Where the heck do you find this stuff, Jim?
That write-up and pics are just too cool!!  I love the part about seating for up to 9 passengers. We were barely able to squeeze just you and me in mine the other day.
__________________ Steve Bolander '59 FJ25, '78 FJ40, '07 FJ Cruiser Bezels? We don't need no stinkin' bezels! |
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01-12-06, 07:41 AM
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That 25 Guy.
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My favorite part is "The rugged valve-in-head power plant has a 90" wheelbase" !
__________________ Jim FJ25.com "The FJ25 is almost humorous in its simplicity, but therein lies its beauty." Nina Padgett - Autoweek |
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08-04-06, 09:20 PM
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That 25 Guy.
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Not sure where I got this, but if you squint real hard and cross your eyes you can almost read the article.
Newark(NJ) News 1960 Article __________________ Jim FJ25.com "The FJ25 is almost humorous in its simplicity, but therein lies its beauty." Nina Padgett - Autoweek |
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Cruiser_Nerd