Model year vs Production Date For fJ40's (1 Viewer)

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Just had a quick question when researching VINs.

Today it is common practice for automakers to produce cars/trucks in one year and have it sold as the following model year. IE, a 2017 Tacoma could have rolled off the assembly line in October of 2016 but will be sold as a 2017 with 2017 specs.

Was this different back when FJ40's were being produced? Would a vehicle completed in December of 1976 still be sold as a 1976 model?

Thanks for any insight

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Was this different back when FJ40's were being produced?



No.


Would a vehicle completed in December of 1976 still be sold as a 1976 model?

No, it would be a 1977.



September/October has shown to be a common year break for Toyota with the Land Cruiser in the USA.
 
Probably because the 79 had major design changes.
 
I think there are a few exceptions with the 1978 models, those were build through December '78 IIRC.

My 12/78 is a 79 model year..
 
Feb of 75, would be a 75, wouldn't it?
 
yes..
 
My 10/78 is a 1978 model...................., so I cant say I agree with all of the above. Cool vin numbers per month chart though
 
My 12/78 is a 78..... gas tank under the seat etc....
 
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Well, at least one 12/78 had the gas tank under the body and a square bezel..
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But the pbrake was still on the dash ;)
 
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Interesting...... my 12/78 is a 78.
 
Alan, what's your cruisers serial number?
 

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