FJ40 Color Code Chart

scionlife · 05-17-06, 03:12 PM

Here is the color and spec chart for the US-Spec Land Cruiser FJ40. If you see an error please post it here and I will correct the page and graphic ASAP. You can upload a photo of your FJ to the site by clicking on the above graphic, then clicking on the appropriate camera icon next to your color.

I will make updates on the chart within a day of any errors or additions posted. To confirm or add your color to the chart just post a photo or description of your FJ along with the model year (or production date) and the color code. The three-character color code can be found on the production information affixed to the car. It is usually on a metal plate attached to the firewall near the back of the engine compartment.

scionlife · 05-17-06, 03:13 PM

A list of color codes and color names as found on off-road.com:

012 Cygnus White
113 Health Grey
309 Freeborn Red
414 Buffalo Brown
415 Pueblo Brown
416 Dune Beige
464 Beige
474 Dark Copper
611 Dark Green
621 Rustic Green (Dark)
622 Nebula Green
681 Green
808 Horizontal Blue
822 Royal Blue
854 Sky Blue
857 Nordic Blue

Of course, without the appropriate production years I can't add them to the chart.

scionlife · 05-17-06, 03:15 PM

Another good thread about this topic is here:
http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/68536-official-color-code-thread-need-pics.html

I started a new thread to make sure the image and chart was the first thing you could see.

PabloCruise · 05-17-06, 06:09 PM

Nice!

This is very nice...

Thank you!

AATLAS1X · 05-17-06, 07:16 PM

031 Cygnus White from my 79.

That is cool as Sh!t chart.

www.coolcruisers.com has some more codes and years, not 100% sure if all are correct....

scionlife · 05-18-06, 05:38 PM

Yeah, I already found that and integrated that info into the chart. Keep the info rolling in and I will stay on top of it!

Nomis · 05-18-06, 06:17 PM

Awesome - looks great!

scionlife · 05-18-06, 06:22 PM

I just added the Birfield information into the chart as well. This is definitely going to be a long-term project in order to get it accurate!

Texx · 05-19-06, 03:32 AM

www.autocolorlibrary.com

scionlife · 05-19-06, 04:17 PM

Well, that doesn't help too much since it doesn't tell me which models that a particular color was available on, but it did let me color in a few of the horizontal indicators on the graph.

Thanks!

thecrazygreek · 05-26-06, 11:57 PM

is freeborn red accurate for 71? I thought 72 and up? or did it show up in late 71?

brian · 05-27-06, 12:32 PM

i thought i read/heard that the freeborn red was only up to '79.

*edit*
and i have a mar/70 that i'm sure is freeborn red.

scionlife · 05-28-06, 02:11 PM

Well, I combined three sources that all claimed to be experts.. and based on their individual claims I came up with that initial chart. There were several instances where one expert's information clashed with anothers. If someone can find out for sure I will make changes to the chart.

This page claims that Freeborn Red was from <71-84... not quite sure exactly what that means, but I interpret that as saying it was pre-1971 through 1984. Since it is not clear about HOW pre-1971, I simply started it at 1971.
http://www.birfield.com/modules.php?...EXT/13-00.html

OLDNSLO · 07-28-06, 02:24 PM

Does anyone know the color code for silver/pewter trim? having a diff. time locating!

Texx · 07-28-06, 03:30 PM

Toyota ash grey metallic, it's in the FAQ.

mikealeus · 07-29-06, 08:26 AM

I had a late 71 that was Freeborn Red.

OLDNSLO · 07-29-06, 09:44 AM

Thanks Texx, I understand that is a similar color but not sure if that is what toyota used for earlier years. I,m going to the local paint supplier to have a small amount mixed. see how it turns out.

Cruiser68 · 07-29-06, 01:34 PM

I have a -68 and ive compared it to the red colors found on the net and i am 99% sure that it is muleta red but mine is european so maybe we got that color before US? Otherwise you can start muleta on at least -68.

scionlife · 02-01-07, 11:54 AM

Cruiser68 - thanks, I bumped Muleta Red down to 68. By the way, the page URL recently changed to:
http://www.toyotareference.com

Cruiser_Nerd · 02-01-07, 05:46 PM

Nit-picky but it does matter to some....FJ40 was 1961+ not 1958+ common mislabel.

FJ25 1958 to 1960. Colors were different too, find the chips and codes and I'll kiss you.

Landpimp · 02-01-07, 07:19 PM

think I gave this too you before........if not.......here ya go, 1982 colors/codes 40/60, from Toyota

trekker · 02-02-07, 07:15 AM

Capri Blue needs to be pushed back a year to '68. And if anybody finds a color code for the bezel for that year I'll appreciate it!

Landpimp · 02-02-07, 07:38 AM

1968 colors

trekker · 02-02-07, 07:41 AM

Thanks LP! No help with the bezel color though...

What are you doing up so early?

IDave · 02-02-07, 07:44 AM

Wouldn't the bezel and the roof match?

Landpimp · 02-02-07, 08:11 AM

I think so.......for the most part, some bezels are a bit more tan than the roof

Quote:

Originally Posted by IDave

Wouldn't the bezel and the roof match?

trekker · 02-02-07, 08:23 AM

Ok... I've been to many paint places and searched for the "SHELL IVORY" T302 color and have had zero luck finding this color. From reading the MANY posts about bezels on mud and elsewhere the general concensus is that:

1. There were a few colors for the pre 71 bezels ranging from a tan to a very white color (and chrome too).

2. T302 Shell Ivory formula is lost to the ages.

3. As LP mentions, the top and bezel colors don't always match.

4. I've obsessed long enough regarding this color and am gonna match up the original roof color and heading out today to get a quart or two and paint the thing and be done with it! (I'll repaint my top as well. I also found out that the clips that retain the tire jacking stuff on the wheel well were also painted this white color.)

Since I can't take the roof to the paint store, I'm gonna go with my wifes choice using a color chip from Lowes and have the shop match it up.

scionlife · 02-05-07, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cruiser_Nerd

Nit-picky but it does matter to some....FJ40 was 1961+ not 1958+ common mislabel.

FJ25 1958 to 1960. Colors were different too, find the chips and codes and I'll kiss you.

Haha... maybe I will come across these colors someday. I changed the text in the chart to show the different chassis code. What engine was in the FJ25? What the FJ25 imported to the US?

Also, should I give the FJ25 its own chart? It would really be the 1st-generation if it was imported, and the FJ40 would be the 2nd-gen in the US.

scionlife · 02-05-07, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trekker

Capri Blue needs to be pushed back a year to '68. And if anybody finds a color code for the bezel for that year I'll appreciate it!

The chart has been updated with your info, thanks!

05-17-06, 03:12 PM	#1
scionlife IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland OR Posts: 109	FJ40 Color Code Chart Here is the color and spec chart for the US-Spec Land Cruiser FJ40. If you see an error please post it here and I will correct the page and graphic ASAP. You can upload a photo of your FJ to the site by clicking on the above graphic, then clicking on the appropriate camera icon next to your color. I will make updates on the chart within a day of any errors or additions posted. To confirm or add your color to the chart just post a photo or description of your FJ along with the model year (or production date) and the color code. The three-character color code can be found on the production information affixed to the car. It is usually on a metal plate attached to the firewall near the back of the engine compartment. Last edited by scionlife; 02-01-07 at 11:52 AM.

05-17-06, 06:09 PM	#4
PabloCruise IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northern Colorado TLCA# 10713 Posts: 4,545	Nice! This is very nice... Thank you! __________________ TJS -- 1978 FJ-40 1974 FJ-55 w/ 3FE CO/WY - Horsetooth 4 Wheelers Cruiser Club <<CLICK HERE>> for my Tech Threads

05-17-06, 07:16 PM	#5
AATLAS1X IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Under the covered wagon Posts: 2,883	031 Cygnus White from my 79. That is cool as Sh!t chart. www.coolcruisers.com has some more codes and years, not 100% sure if all are correct.... __________________ ---> Heater restoration kits 1974-84 40 series ---> Heater restoration kits 1967-74 40 series ---> Replacement leather for 60 series ---> Replacement leather for 80 series ---> eBay Store - Decals, Heater kits and bits

05-18-06, 06:17 PM	#7
Nomis IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tampa Posts: 815	Awesome - looks great! __________________ 1976 FJ40 - See Build Up Thread Here: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/125665-1976-fj40-build-up-resto-thread.html 1996 Lexus LX450

05-19-06, 03:32 AM	#9
Texx IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,780	www.autocolorlibrary.com __________________ world's cleanest 89 FJ-62, and a few parts... 85 xcab hilux 4x4 resto'ed, 67 XKE, 1500 Vulcan, 80 Fj40 under resto..mine now! ! 03 Tacoma TRD SR5, Suzuki DR350 Born to raise Hell! Right after my nap.

05-17-06, 03:13 PM	#2
scionlife IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland OR Posts: 109	A list of color codes and color names as found on off-road.com: 012 Cygnus White 113 Health Grey 309 Freeborn Red 414 Buffalo Brown 415 Pueblo Brown 416 Dune Beige 464 Beige 474 Dark Copper 611 Dark Green 621 Rustic Green (Dark) 622 Nebula Green 681 Green 808 Horizontal Blue 822 Royal Blue 854 Sky Blue 857 Nordic Blue Of course, without the appropriate production years I can't add them to the chart.

05-17-06, 03:15 PM	#3
scionlife IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland OR Posts: 109	Another good thread about this topic is here: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/68536-official-color-code-thread-need-pics.html I started a new thread to make sure the image and chart was the first thing you could see.

05-18-06, 05:38 PM	#6
scionlife IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland OR Posts: 109	Yeah, I already found that and integrated that info into the chart. Keep the info rolling in and I will stay on top of it!

05-18-06, 06:22 PM	#8
scionlife IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland OR Posts: 109	I just added the Birfield information into the chart as well. This is definitely going to be a long-term project in order to get it accurate!

05-19-06, 04:17 PM	#10
scionlife IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland OR Posts: 109	Well, that doesn't help too much since it doesn't tell me which models that a particular color was available on, but it did let me color in a few of the horizontal indicators on the graph. Thanks!

05-26-06, 11:57 PM	#11
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 672	is freeborn red accurate for 71? I thought 72 and up? or did it show up in late 71?

05-27-06, 12:32 PM	#12
brian springfield user Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: lebanon,pa TLCA# 6955 Posts: 2,311	i thought i read/heard that the freeborn red was only up to '79. edit and i have a mar/70 that i'm sure is freeborn red. __________________ it's only metal, we can out think it. 77-fj40 20th anniversary edition 87-fj60 216K mile DDer 93-fzj80 mall crawler toyota material distribution center. your source for Factory Service Manuals. they're alot cheaper than you think. 1-800-622-2033

05-28-06, 02:11 PM	#13
scionlife IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland OR Posts: 109	Well, I combined three sources that all claimed to be experts.. and based on their individual claims I came up with that initial chart. There were several instances where one expert's information clashed with anothers. If someone can find out for sure I will make changes to the chart. This page claims that Freeborn Red was from <71-84... not quite sure exactly what that means, but I interpret that as saying it was pre-1971 through 1984. Since it is not clear about HOW pre-1971, I simply started it at 1971. http://www.birfield.com/modules.php?...EXT/13-00.html

07-28-06, 02:24 PM	#14
OLDNSLO slacker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Earth TLCA# 17161 Posts: 257	Does anyone know the color code for silver/pewter trim? having a diff. time locating! __________________ 1972 FJ40 2007 FJC

07-28-06, 03:30 PM	#15
Texx IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,780	Toyota ash grey metallic, it's in the FAQ. __________________ world's cleanest 89 FJ-62, and a few parts... 85 xcab hilux 4x4 resto'ed, 67 XKE, 1500 Vulcan, 80 Fj40 under resto..mine now! ! 03 Tacoma TRD SR5, Suzuki DR350 Born to raise Hell! Right after my nap.

02-02-07, 07:44 AM	#25
IDave IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: McCall, ID TLCA# 13705 Posts: 7,368	Wouldn't the bezel and the roof match? __________________ 9/70 FJ40 +Rollbar 9/64 FJ45 (L) P-B with restored wiring 4/84 Toy 4x4 Mini PU "The hungry sheep look up, and are not fed: but, swol'n with wind, and the rank mist they draw, rot inwardly and foul contagion spread."--Milton

07-29-06, 08:26 AM	#16
mikealeus IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Redding, CA TLCA# 15677 Posts: 345	I had a late 71 that was Freeborn Red.

07-29-06, 09:44 AM	#17
OLDNSLO slacker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Earth TLCA# 17161 Posts: 257	Thanks Texx, I understand that is a similar color but not sure if that is what toyota used for earlier years. I,m going to the local paint supplier to have a small amount mixed. see how it turns out. __________________ 1972 FJ40 2007 FJC

07-29-06, 01:34 PM	#18
Cruiser68 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 65	I have a -68 and ive compared it to the red colors found on the net and i am 99% sure that it is muleta red but mine is european so maybe we got that color before US? Otherwise you can start muleta on at least -68.

02-01-07, 11:54 AM	#19
scionlife IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland OR Posts: 109	Cruiser68 - thanks, I bumped Muleta Red down to 68. By the way, the page URL recently changed to: http://www.toyotareference.com

02-01-07, 05:46 PM	#20
Cruiser_Nerd That 25 Guy. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Higganum. TLCA# 12092 Posts: 2,387	Nit-picky but it does matter to some....FJ40 was 1961+ not 1958+ common mislabel. FJ25 1958 to 1960. Colors were different too, find the chips and codes and I'll kiss you. __________________ Jim FJ25.com "The FJ25 is almost humorous in its simplicity, but therein lies its beauty." Nina Padgett - Autoweek

02-01-07, 07:19 PM	#21
Landpimp IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gig Harbor WA TLCA# 5506 Posts: 11,259	think I gave this too you before........if not.......here ya go, 1982 colors/codes 40/60, from Toyota

02-02-07, 07:15 AM	#22
trekker Come on in boys... Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: coastal empire Posts: 822	Capri Blue needs to be pushed back a year to '68. And if anybody finds a color code for the bezel for that year I'll appreciate it! __________________ '68 mostly stock FJ40L-B SOLD! *I support the Fair Tax and maybe you should too.** ~ www.fairtax.org ~ * that means I give money to lobbyists and bother the crap out of my elected representatives in Washington and Atlanta.

02-02-07, 07:38 AM	#23
Landpimp IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gig Harbor WA TLCA# 5506 Posts: 11,259	1968 colors

02-02-07, 07:41 AM	#24
trekker Come on in boys... Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: coastal empire Posts: 822	Thanks LP! No help with the bezel color though... What are you doing up so early? __________________ '68 mostly stock FJ40L-B SOLD! *I support the Fair Tax and maybe you should too.** ~ www.fairtax.org ~ * that means I give money to lobbyists and bother the crap out of my elected representatives in Washington and Atlanta.

02-02-07, 08:23 AM	#27
trekker Come on in boys... Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: coastal empire Posts: 822	Ok... I've been to many paint places and searched for the "SHELL IVORY" T302 color and have had zero luck finding this color. From reading the MANY posts about bezels on mud and elsewhere the general concensus is that: 1. There were a few colors for the pre 71 bezels ranging from a tan to a very white color (and chrome too). 2. T302 Shell Ivory formula is lost to the ages. 3. As LP mentions, the top and bezel colors don't always match. 4. I've obsessed long enough regarding this color and am gonna match up the original roof color and heading out today to get a quart or two and paint the thing and be done with it! (I'll repaint my top as well. I also found out that the clips that retain the tire jacking stuff on the wheel well were also painted this white color.) Since I can't take the roof to the paint store, I'm gonna go with my wifes choice using a color chip from Lowes and have the shop match it up. __________________ '68 mostly stock FJ40L-B SOLD! *I support the Fair Tax and maybe you should too.** ~ www.fairtax.org ~ * that means I give money to lobbyists and bother the crap out of my elected representatives in Washington and Atlanta.