Builds 1958 project Sundune (1 Viewer)

[Indygbd]

If I had to take an educated guess ... the difference is2BJ is the electric and the BJ25L is cable

Looking into the winkers I had not seen anything other than 6v electric winkers ... the BJ jeep was 6v afaik

Not to say there wasn’t 12v could very well had been so

The BJ25 would have been 12v ... but... I mostly see I think cable activated on the 25... only thing electric then is the bulb... the cable actuated ones use the dash lever ... kinda like using a bicycle brake cable system

The question I have is once you wink does it blink ?

I had seen Apollo winkers blink (on jp sites for other vehicles) but no videos on a cruiser ... I would think if it’s run thru a flasher it would ... but did it stock? I need to check and see if a flasher was used on the winker system or not ... I assume yes

Too busily to do lots of research fun lol

Here is a fj25 wiring diagram. The swith runs to the flasher unit.

 

[pardion]

Here is a fj25 wiring diagram. The swith runs to the flasher unit.

That wiring diagram is for an FJ25L Wire harness for a FJ25 and FJ25L are two different harnesses. FJ25 does not have a flasher.

 

[pardion]

Here is a fj25 wiring diagram. The swith runs to the flasher unit.

That wiring diagram is for an FJ25L Wire harness for a FJ25 and FJ25L are two different harnesses. FJ25 does not have a flasher.

 

[pardion]

The parts manual helped me a lot on my build, the fastener's part number describes the fastener. When I was not sure of the length of a bolt or screw, whether it's brass, or plated. It's all there.

 

[pardion]

The parts manual helped me a lot on my build, the fastener's part number describes the fastener. When I was not sure of the length of a bolt or screw, whether it's brass, or plated. It's all there.

 

[JohnnyC]

In a lot of ways the early toyota parts numbering system was good ... nuts ... bolts ... washers... I also like that you see the vehicle it originated from and therefore you can find parts for not just the cruiser but for other toyota vehicles

So if your missing say a door handle and can’t find it for a cruiser (used) you can see the originating vehicle for the part and look for the part ... for example if the part started with FA ... look for a door handle for the FA truck used ... it’s the same part

However I can see the warehouse and storage problem ... must have been a nightmare to keep things straight

Early Toyota Parts Numbering System ETPNS

The early toyota parts numbering system is odd to say the least. From what i have found some things do make sence...especially when it comes to the nuts and bolts of it :D These are listed in the back of the Parts Manual Most of the early numbers that have an: S in the begining of the...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[middlecalf]

Love that cluster. If any of the “later” early clusters you have are parts bags and have a CHG idiot light meter and the Y/B jumper wire I could help find a place for that.

 

[Splangy]

New oem fj25 front bib lights.
New oem fj25 rear tail lights. Found in Egypt.
New oem light high beam switch. Found in Venezuela.
New Koito rear tub reflectors. Found in Idaho.

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I believe reflectors would have been aftermarket and not yet Koito at this point.

edit: just read through some more and Jim beat me to it!

 

[whitey45]

Gabe,

I found this fj25 on

a working farm in nothern califorinia about 20 years ago. I knew what an fj25 was, but didn’t know what year it was. I do remember without question the odd looking round speedometer!!! So I’m guessing it must be a 58! I have looked along the roadside over the years( buddys cabin is on the way) but can’t remember what farm it was on? Wonder if it’s around still!!

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

Gabe,

I found this fj25 onView attachment 2209516 a working farm in nothern califorinia about 20 years ago. I knew what an fj25 was, but didn’t know what year it was. I do remember without question the odd looking round speedometer!!! So I’m guessing it must be a 58! I have looked along the roadside over the years( buddys cabin is on the way) but can’t remember what farm it was on? Wonder if it’s around still!!

Presence of “T-Bird” emblem suggest it being a 59. Looks nice by the way.

 

[Living in the Past]

Presence of “T-Bird” emblem suggest it being a 59. Looks nice by the way.

Also has the Toyota Land Cruiser apron emblem not Toyota emblem. It does appear to be one of the rare FST with barn doors. Have a 62 FJ40 FST tub with barns doors. Think Phil @FJnotCJ had FJ25 FST with barn doors. Believe the VIN plaque was in Spanish.

 

[Indygbd]

I love mud members.

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

I love mud members.

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I was in line for that. Damn. Looks good.

 

[Indygbd]

Still gathering parts. The other fuel cap above was nice, however you can’t beat new old stock parts! This is my latest purchase.

 

[Indygbd]

Gabe,

I found this fj25 onView attachment 2209516 a working farm in nothern califorinia about 20 years ago. I knew what an fj25 was, but didn’t know what year it was. I do remember without question the odd looking round speedometer!!! So I’m guessing it must be a 58! I have looked along the roadside over the years( buddys cabin is on the way) but can’t remember what farm it was on? Wonder if it’s around still!!

I was just looking though this thread and noticed a difference between the photo above and mine. On mine, the loop for the door safety strap is below the dash panel. On this one above, the loop it moved up like the other I have seen. I believe that was a mid year safety change. Moving it higher on the dash. My 1958 is lower as well as another early 1958 that I have which is titled as a 1959. Both are below the panel.

 

[tahoe40/45]

I was just looking though this thread and noticed a difference between the photo above and mine. On mine, the loop for the door safety strap is below the dash panel. On this one above, the loop it moved up like the other I have seen. I believe that was a mid year safety change. Moving it higher on the dash. My 1958 is lower as well as another early 1958 that I have which is titled as a 1959. Both are below the panel.

My 59 is the same, below the dash, and my 1960 is above the dash. Its funny that moving the safety strap mount was safer than maybe, seatbelts??
As a kid i fell out of my moms FJ40 twice while it was moving, the safety strap probably would have kept me in. This was in the 70s so seatbelts weren't being used much.

 

[Indygbd]

Down to the frame now. It should start coming together as soon as it warms up and I can get more motivated.

 

[Indygbd]

The frame is in primer. All of the issues have been repaired. Ready for paint. I just had that mixed up today thanks to @treerootCO help. Toyota Sundune here we come.

 

[77HesterSue]

Great project! I continue to be amazed by the knowledge and shared information on this forum. Love seeing all the early parts from the world. Well done @Indygbd

 

[Indygbd]

Tomorrow I will be painting the frame. It should look great! I have fixed, repaired, and filled every blemish. After sandblasting, it had several small pits in the metal that needed attention.