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Back in 86 it was normal for cars to have 2 location for VIN numbers but not mandatory by the DNV. Some DNV´s are skeptical and starts asking questions when they see an old car, with an original ID plate that is clearly cut in half, questioning if someone is trying to fool the system abd match 2...

Teory: Since the LandCruiser 70 series had the frame with its given frame number manufactured at Toyota's TMC Honsya front plant, also known as A11. To then be sent on to the Arakawa Auto Body Yoshiwara Plant, where the given frame was assembled with a body, it makes sense that for some...

We came closer to an answer today. Looks like this happended around production date Oct 85 to around Jan 86 for the new Production of the Turbo LJ70 (2L-T) I have used the day calling all owners of local DNV register. All cars from JT1V0LJ709004700 to JT1V0LJ709004800 +some before and after was...

Yes. They started on VIN 9004644 in Nov 85. My vIn is 04753 produced in Nov. 85. I also have another standard 2L car that we found, VIN:04197 produced in Oct 85 that has the same cut plate. You are correct, plate has been cut by eider Toyota themselved, or the importer. But car has been in our...

Hi, Really need some expert help. I have an 100% original LJ70 that has been in the family since new. Never modified,never crashed,painted or altered in any way. I have also found other cars in my country produced at the same time ( November/Desember - 1985 ) that has the same issue. These cars...

Wanting to buy original/OEM fender flares, any condition, even broken, for an 86 LJ70 2 door as in the picture.