1964 FJ40 with "scissor door"

[lostmarbles]

I'm bored and during various internet explorations while trying to find something of interest I came across this 1964 FJ40 for sale on eBay with "scissor-door access" to the rear:







I don't remember seeing this before (although I admit I don't don't see many cruisers of this vintage).


Can anyone say if it is OEM (ex-factory)?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Poser]

Yes it is factory.

Was used until 1966


Pretty nice looking '64.

 

[skidplate]

Yes. Factory on early models, don't know what years but we'll find out soon I'm sure. Edit.. Well see, I posted a little late.

 

[lostmarbles]

Thanks Poser and Skidplate.

I think the only "really-old FJ40" I've seen here in New Zealand is this one which the owner told me he imported from the USA when he emigrated here:



And I know it's really an FJ25 but the shape/style still says "40-series" to me.

Apart from this I've noticed only 1970s-onwards models here.



PS. The black 1964 is on Australian eBay.

PPS. Yesterday I spotted a blue 40series which I swear was fitted with a Landrover hardtop. I would have stopped to take photos but I couldn't without getting into trouble (because I was working and stopping would have inconvenienced a lot of others). I'm sure if I'd posted a shot here it would have aroused the same criticism as fitting Jeep parts does.

 

[roma042987]

I had a bifold such as you had pictured in a load of parts I purchased from a 1965.

 

[DAD2SIX]

My 1965 has one.

On a side note I read somewhere that they where nicknamed Guillotine doors.

 

[65swb45]

Thanks Poser and Skidplate.

I think the only "really-old FJ40" I've seen here in New Zealand is this one which the owner told me he imported from the USA when he emigrated here:

And I know it's really an FJ25 but the shape/style still says "40-series" to me.

Apart from this I've noticed only 1970s-onwards models here.



PS. The black 1964 is on Australian eBay.

PPS. Yesterday I spotted a blue 40series which I swear was fitted with a Landrover hardtop. I would have stopped to take photos but I couldn't without getting into trouble (because I was working and stopping would have inconvenienced a lot of others). I'm sure if I'd posted a shot here it would have aroused the same criticism as fitting Jeep parts does.

Pps. Tim Simpkins at LCS in Oregon was selling a replacement roof panel that mimicked the Rover. No idea if he still does.

Best

Mark A

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

Yes it is factory.

Was used until 1966


Pretty nice looking '64.

You sure about '66? Can you show me some documentation on that?

It would be nice to see one, but so far I have not found one true '66 corrugated top, as it seems the corrugated top with bi-fold rear door, true bug catchers, and windshield vent, ended mid 1965

 

[D'Animal]

I bought one and removed it from an original 1966 and it is now on my 1962/1963.

You sure about '66? Can you show me some documentation on that?

It would be nice to see one, but so far I have not found one true '66 corrugated top, as it seems the corrugated top with bi-fold rear door, true bug catchers, and windshield vent, ended mid 1965

 

[duffontap]

Pps. Tim Simpkins at LCS in Oregon was selling a replacement roof panel that mimicked the Rover. No idea if he still does.

Best

Mark A

http://landcruiserspecialties.com/fiberglass/

I bought a parts truck that had one of these. It was very well made but not my style so I sold it. The buyer said, "now I don't have to buy a Land Rover."

 

[Living in the Past]

I bought one and removed it from an original 1966 and it is now on my 1962/1963.

Would be interested in what the VIN was. Years ago on my trip up to Washington State I visited John (LandPimp) and he had a origianl blue FJ40 from 65 with the later style top and non bug catcher vent windows. My 65 FJ45LP-B has the vent in the windshield but non bug catcher doors. The side have the angle in. I think Toyota make the switch in the pickups before the 40. Hard to believe they waited for tow years.

 

[Poser]

You sure about '66? Can you show me some documentation on that?

It would be nice to see one, but so far I have not found one true '66 corrugated top, as it seems the corrugated top with bi-fold rear door, true bug catchers, and windshield vent, ended mid 1965

Until; meaning it changed in 1966.


Sorry to confuse you Dean.

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

I bought one and removed it from an original 1966 and it is now on my 1962/1963.

I'd love to see that vin as well. So far, every corrugated top vin I followed up was made prior to mid '65. Did you modify the posts...a '64-'65 corrugated top would not be a direct fit on a '62-'63.

Until; meaning it changed in 1966.


Sorry to confuse you Dean.

If I am not mistaken, I have seen some late '65's with the newer top. I did not save these to file, as they did not interest me. So far, I have not seen one corrugated top whose vin number was past mid '65, which is why I am interested in finding one. That said, it looks like the newer style tops may have been a mid year change in '65. This would not be the first time it happened, as I've seen other car makers come out with mid year changes...just look at the 1965.5 Mustangs.

BTW, your "Sorry to confuse you" comment is asinine.

 

[Chachie]

I just bought my first crusier today 1964 corrugated top scissor back window. Now my question is a bit different. Where can I find weather stripping for it and the rest of the windows? I need help

 

[1MAC]

Here's a link to the thread you are looking for:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-group/611801-bi-fold-door-vertical-seals.html

My 65 has the corrugated top, but I'm missing the bi-fold doors entirely. Anybody got a set for sale?

 

[DesertEmu]

found 1966 fj40 are these rare if rust free and have scissor door Pm me

 

[Captn Conch]

Until the advent of the friggin' ambulance door innovation, gaining access the rear FJ40 compartment, depending on model year, was an extreme physical high risk endeavor. We risked either the results of the early model "guillotine scissor door fatal decapitator" or the next generation FJ40 "double trouble" rear door. The latter is commonly known as the "Frontal cranial bone fracturer." This was suffered from the interior door handle dealing a vicious blow to the head when merely reaching for something in the back. The second happened if you did not twist your rear door lifts tight enough. The "Parietal Skull Bone Crusher" likely would occur when we lifted the rear hatch and thought we had those bad boy lifts screwed up tight enough but yet as soon as you stick you head in, they suddenly release brutally crashing down on back of yo haid and causing at minimal, extremely foul language you would never, ever want your Mama to hear, or worst case, a trip to the ER to rule out concussion.

 

[Living in the Past]

While rare to find the early bifold have tow hooks, one on each side to lock the door open. My biggest complaint with the mid 65 until the 75 model is the hex shaped twisted are to hard to grab and lock and unlock. Using a wrench I've never had a problem with it coming down and banging my head. The T shaped handle on the inside of the door is another matter. Found myself sitting on the ground more than once wondering what happened. Many I hit my head one too many times since the last FJ40 I bought has the hatch. A clear advantage of the hatch over the ambulance doors is when the top is off. Ambulance doors with the top off only easy bolt way to close the back is with a fixed panel. Ideally a tailgate or barn doors would be a better option but requires mods.

 

[65swb45]

While rare to find the early bifold have tow hooks, one on each side to lock the door open. My biggest complaint with the mid 65 until the 75 model is the hex shaped twisted are to hard to grab and lock and unlock. Using a wrench I've never had a problem with it coming down and banging my head. The T shaped handle on the inside of the door is another matter. Found myself sitting on the ground more than once wondering what happened. Many I hit my head one too many times since the last FJ40 I bought has the hatch. A clear advantage of the hatch over the ambulance doors is when the top is off. Ambulance doors with the top off only easy bolt way to close the back is with a fixed panel. Ideally a tailgate or barn doors would be a better option but requires mods.

John

I put small pieces of grip tape on every other (3of the 6) facet of the compression nut. It made it a lot easier to turn by hand. I think I posted it in the 'best cheap mods' thread a few years ago. Haven't seen that thread lately.

 

[Living in the Past]

John

I put small pieces of grip tape on every other (3of the 6) facet of the compression nut. It made it a lot easier to turn by hand. I think I posted it in the 'best cheap mods' thread a few years ago. Haven't seen that thread lately.

I'll have to give it a try but not sure how well it will work with my arthritic thumbs. When I first bought my 68 the struts were tightened with the hatch closed and used it that way for a long time. Probably help break the outside handle. Now I tighten and loosen the the compression nuts. I also push in the hatch before lifting the outside handle to relieve presser on the latches. Hopefully with less effort to open the handle will last longer.