My 1970 RHD Japanese 3on3-PTO A/C

[Eshu Elegua]

Well here its my 1970 RHD Japanese model- imported in 1988 for the second owner from Japan to Florida<have here the bill of sale from the first owner.
PTO winch, A/C installed maybe in the dealer ship or in the factory by itself, 3 on tree. Body its in my opinion in very good shape,been in garage most on his live here in Florida.

 

[emr88]

That is a sweet rig! What are your plans for it?

 

[Eshu Elegua]

Thanks...change the rims for oem steel and hub caps, put new brakes,fluids, paint bumpers to original color, put ac to work, gas and hit the road,this will be my DD so my other 40 can rest just for the trail runs

 

[GarageRat]

You're killin' me Eshu! I always wanted a japanese shift plate, never really see them.

Looks like the Japanese FJs kept the early dash much longer than the US models.

 

[Eshu Elegua]

yes i notice the dash style, also the engine have the sticker that read F 130...i have to add more pics

 

[65swb45]

yes i notice the dash style, also the engine have the sticker that read F 130...i have to add more pics

I have seen the F130 valve cover decal once in person....on a fire engine motor I imported about 15 years ago, As I recall, it looked like an F145 US model engine [as opposed to the F135 engine it would be numerically closer to]

From the research I did at the time, I was given to understand that the F130 was a tall-blocked F145, meaning it had lower compression than it's US brother. I don't remember if I ever checked the block height before I sold it to a buddy. I would be very curious for you to do a block height check on this one when you have a chance.

Cool rig regardless!

Best

Mark A.

 

[Eshu Elegua]

Thanks Mark, here more pics.

 

[Eshu Elegua]

i will check the block and posted here, later i will have a few questions regardless of the brakes, clutch master,etc.

chasis number FJ40~84726
engine number by the ign. F 316888
block date 00525
71

 

[Eshu Elegua]

pictures of the back, dont sure about this ladder but looks nice, the interior was modified ,really i would like to get the wood work out and keep it like factory,ladder will stay

 

[antFJ]

wow stock or not keep that ladder.. that looks good and is very unique!

 

[Coolerman]

Pretty cool actually.

Maybe this vehicle belonged to a fire house or at least a fire fighter? It has a Fire Council sticker on the rear window...

What is that odd orange light under the left tail light? Same place as an OEM trailer plug...

 

[Bad Mojo]

Digging the ladder. Know it has me thinking on how to copy it.

 

[Living in the Past]

Head rests on a 70. Floor mat looks like it may have come from the factory that way. Spare tire carrier on the left side and barn doors open the other way. Fender mounted mirrors. Is that a brake booster infront of the battery? Power brakes were a year away here. A/C could have been installed at the factory. Or at least before it was imported to the US. I doubt many Nippon Denso A/Cs were installed in a Land Cruiser here as after market. I think this must have been a top of the line FJ40 when new. Probably only offered in the local market. Or maybe to the oil rich countries of the Middle East.

 

[Eshu Elegua]

Coolerman..the orange lights as the PO told me was added in USA for hazard lights-have and orange switch at the dash,but i have to check later all the electrical system. First owner in Japan was a professional photographer that maybe he order or made himself the interior wood -lights work. Does have 2 Straps that i guess its for the rear passenger to hold it...

 

[Eshu Elegua]

Bad...i like that type of ladders, also came with a low profile roof rack,heavy as **that its bolted to the roof,not to the rails, but i have to check its some kind of plates to hold the weight from the inside. all those came direct from Japan already installed. I post a picture of the ladder base from inside.

 

[Eshu Elegua]

living...Is that a brake booster in front of the battery? as far as i know..its a booster. Hoses from the intake where the Transfer case also take air. Check the air compressor brand. Also its common that they came with a fresh air vent that open behind the hood? it does have a pull cable knob.

That s why i love this web page,i learn every day with you guys.

 

[Eshu Elegua]

I believe the spare tire its came from factory...700-7.60 x15 6 ply Toyo brand ,and its correct the white color rims for that year ? There a 12 volt outlet next to the glove compartment

 

[Eshu Elegua]

Now i love this paper.. besides where read JEEP type...

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

Very, very cool

First thing I noticed were the head rest...When do we get to see more pics?

 

[Eshu Elegua]

Thanks,well let post a few more next to my 76