mrboatman
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1961 FJ25 FHT “The Warden” (1 Viewer)
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Cool find. I like the looks as it is. Amazing that the rust all joined in the glove box and left the rest of the truck mostly untouched.
I have that same Arvin heater. Must be a dealer install.
I have that same Arvin heater. Must be a dealer install.
scoobiedubes
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That’s extremely helpful thank you. Looks like the little knob operates a “brake” of some kind. I’ll have to get inside there and see how much of the mechanism remains. I know it’s got OEM cleaning sponges (kidding) on the bottom inside the door to act as a cushion when the window is all the way down
No it is toothed.
Found this here
Ok, here are a few door photos with the window in different positions
Parts from my FJ25
Its tough to get much of a photo of the insides. I'll dig a little deeper looking for the complete set of parts not installed in a door.
whitey45
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Glovebox Rot is more than likely mouse nests and there urine. Have had a few rust free early cruisers with bad glove boxes! One was full of droppings and a huge nest.
scoobiedubes
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I think you're spot on, there's definitely a nest in there.
middlecalf
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Looks like that arm is for providing some spring assist for raising the window. One thing nice about those open manual window’d doors is it’s easy to get inside and dry or add rust prevention. And I guess you can hide whatever in there for easy access 
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scoobiedubes
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true! contraband!!!Looks like that arm is for providing some spring assist for raising the window. One thing nice about those open manual window’d doors is it’s easy to get inside and dry or add rust prevention. And I guess you can hide whatever in there for easy access
Living in the Past
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Not where I've been. Followed over from the thread in the classified section. Was wondering if was going to stay local. I know have more hatches than tops. Bonded title in AZ is not a big deal. Doesn't mean it was was totaled just title is lost. My guess is some thing was totaled could let it sit for five years and get a bonded title. Five years with no registration it gets dropped from the system. Short VIN state can't find it. Had to go thru this with my 79 FJ40. Gave it to my daughter and her husband. They never transfered the title or registered it. When they got divorced I got it back minus the title the ex "lost". Choices were a bonded title or go to the MVD warehouse to search for the title. Didn't do either. Few years later when going to my title found titles I made photo copies of. The copy had void on it but since it was still in my name and it had the title number five minutes at a MVD office walked out with a replacement title.
On this one if it was owned by AZ corrections department possible may not have had a title if used on the grounds. Could have auction without a title. I know the City of Phoenix Fire Department had to Unimogs they used as brush trucks. They were auctioned without a title. If this was a new vehicle with seventeen VIN could be a problem. 60 years old I can't see any problem. I bought a WWII Willys MBT 1/4 ton trailer. Has a AZ title. When I transferred the thought I might have a problem because the title had a lean on it. Owner's dad loaned him money and leaned the trailer. Seller was eighty six when I bought it I'm sure the father had long since past. Clerk just laughed and transfer the title to me.
On this one if it was owned by AZ corrections department possible may not have had a title if used on the grounds. Could have auction without a title. I know the City of Phoenix Fire Department had to Unimogs they used as brush trucks. They were auctioned without a title. If this was a new vehicle with seventeen VIN could be a problem. 60 years old I can't see any problem. I bought a WWII Willys MBT 1/4 ton trailer. Has a AZ title. When I transferred the thought I might have a problem because the title had a lean on it. Owner's dad loaned him money and leaned the trailer. Seller was eighty six when I bought it I'm sure the father had long since past. Clerk just laughed and transfer the title to me.
Way cool! Can't wait to watch this one.
scoobiedubes
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Got a hatch to spare John? I still need to swing by and drop off your tail lights, will try to soon kinda tough to get away until schools reopen. If you’ve got a hatch PM or text me.
I’m not too worried about the bonded title either given this ones’ history. To be safe probably won’t put much $ into this one anytime soon though, but would definitely like to get it road worthy this year. I would love to get a copy of an old title with state of Arizona on it though but that won’t ever happen. Always nice to preserve as much of a trucks ownership history as possible if you can but just happy to have the opportunity to pick this one up.
whitey45
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Just think, you bought a complete rig for less than you have invested in one quarter panel of an fj28!!! All kidding aside, great early collection you have collected in a very short time!
scoobiedubes
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You’re not far off! Ok maybe a little ways off, but this one is kind of therapy for me, I don’t need to stress over it. Just enjoy what it is.
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whitey45
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Your lv, and the 28 are both to nice to REALLY use, get this old girl running and driving, Knock off the cobwebs, and enjoy!! Plus you can go check on the 28 progress while driving the 25
Great find. What’s the first number in the VIN? Can’t be a 61. most likely a 60 that stuck around on the lot and didn’t get titled until 1961.
Edit: yup, pics finally loaded on my phone. It’s a 1960.
Edit: yup, pics finally loaded on my phone. It’s a 1960.
I’m gonna say yours came over on the boat with one of mine.
scoobiedubes
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Sure looks like it!
scoobiedubes
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Anybody ever buy any of SOR's upholstery covers? I probably wouldn't use them right away since mine seem to be in pretty good shape, but I've learned some of this stuff you have to buy and just put into storage for the someday that you'll need them. A lot of times, by the time someday comes they're no longer stocked (GIFU mud flaps!). I've always loved the coral, but it appears they only have them for the front seats and don't have any for the rear jump seats?
I called them about it, didn't get the impression the guy on the phone really understood the difference between a jump seat and a bench seat he was just anxious to get off the phone. Assuming the bench seat ones pictured won't work on a jump seat, what have folks done to upholster their jump seats - just use someone local?
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I called them about it, didn't get the impression the guy on the phone really understood the difference between a jump seat and a bench seat he was just anxious to get off the phone. Assuming the bench seat ones pictured won't work on a jump seat, what have folks done to upholster their jump seats - just use someone local?
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I used SOR covers on my 69 and was very happy with the qualityAnybody ever buy any of SOR's upholstery covers? I probably wouldn't use them right away since mine seem to be in pretty good shape, but I've learned some of this stuff you have to buy and just put into storage for the someday that you'll need them. A lot of times, by the time someday comes they're no longer stocked (GIFU mud flaps!). I've always loved the coral, but it appears they only have them for the front seats and don't have any for the rear jump seats?
I called them about it, didn't get the impression the guy on the phone really understood the difference between a jump seat and a bench seat he was just anxious to get off the phone. Assuming the bench seat ones pictured won't work on a jump seat, what have folks done to upholster their jump seats - just use someone local?
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Toyota Land Cruiser parts since 1983. From the oldest FJ25 and FJ40 to FJ45 BJ40 FJ55 FJ60 BJ60 FJ62 FJ70 BJ70 FJ80 and 100 Series, SOR has the largest selection of top quality new and used OEM and aftermarket Land Cruiser parts in stock in the world. Specializing in restoration parts for both...
