Builds 1965 FJ40 FST Restoration Thread "Old Yeller" (1 Viewer)

[seth]

Quick update before the weekend:

Planning on pulling the body off tomorrow, but I'm wondering if anyone has any advice before I do. I left the steering column on, and was going to just lift the body off and back over the column.

 

[seth]

Also, here are a few other photos from the last couple of weeks, and discovering some OEM bits that I've never seen before:

Battery Tray Pads (these look to maybe have been cloth infused with rubber?)

Felt Fuel Tank Pads
I mentioned these earlier in the thread, but here are a couple more detailed photos.

 

[seth]

And some photos with the fenders, bib, and hood removed:

Factory Heater Firewall Cutouts:
Recently discovered that this mid-64 build FJ40L is one of the earliest I've seen with a factory heater. @andybudge has a right-hand drive mid-64 that is only 187 off the line after mine (his is 32748 and mine is 32561), and his doesn't have a factory heater. Can anyone explain why that would be the case?

 

[seth]

Regarding the Battery Tray, can anyone enlighten me on this? It looks different than the one I see in pictures online because the threaded rod is actually front and back, not driver/passenger. Was this something to do with the early FJ40?? Also, what did the hold down look like for this style? I’m trying to be as factory correct as possible. Thanks!

 

[S4Cruiser]

Possibly?? @ClemsonCruiser fj45 is a '65 and the tray has the tie downs on the ends like yours. His is as close to factory correct as when it was new!

1965 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 LPB

 

[red66toy]

My early 65 FST also has the tray like yours. Hold down on the ends.

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

As noted already it’s original for sure. Here is the OEM hold down.

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

And some photos with the fenders, bib, and hood removed:
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Factory Heater Firewall Cutouts:
Recently discovered that this mid-64 build FJ40L is one of the earliest I've seen with a factory heater. @andybudge has a right-hand drive mid-64 that is only 187 off the line after mine (his is 32748 and mine is 32561), and his doesn't have a factory heater. Can anyone explain why that would be the case?
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Heaters were optional early on starting some time in ‘64. I’ve seen some ‘65s without heaters. Though I think they became standard at least in the US market by’66

 

[seth]

As noted already it’s original for sure. Here is the OEM hold down.

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Did you have to fabricate that hold down?

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

Also, here are a few other photos from the last couple of weeks, and discovering some OEM bits that I've never seen before:

Battery Tray Pads (these look to maybe have been cloth infused with rubber?)
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Felt Fuel Tank Pads
I mentioned these earlier in the thread, but here are a couple more detailed photos.
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I believe they were just plan old thick tan canvas. You should have them under your radiator support frame and under each running board. I made my own for my resto but recently saw they are still available albeit a slightly different color.

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

Did you have to fabricate that hold down?

No luckily mine was still present and in good shape. I believe I have another on one of my cruisers so if you need better pictures and dimensions to make your own let me know.

 

[seth]

Yeah, that would be great to get some dimensions. I’ll have to make one.

 

[red66toy]

Heaters were optional early on starting some time in ‘64. I’ve seen some ‘65s without heaters. Though I think they became standard at least in the US market by’66

My early 65 FST did not come with a heater stock.

 

[seth]

My early 65 FST did not come with a heater stock.

Mine is definitely a mid to late-1964 build (registered and tagged in California in 65) and has a factory heater. What is your vin#?

 

[red66toy]

Mine is definitely a mid to late-1964 build (registered and tagged in California in 65) and has a factory heater. What is your vin#?

It is 4-FJ40-23306
First tagged in 66

 

[seth]

It is 4-FJ40-23306
First tagged in 66

Yeah, yours must have been an early-64 build. Mine is 32561. Might Dirtbag Fj40 is 4FJ 23390 though and it does not have a factory heater. Less than 100 numbers apart!

 

[seth]

Here’s the Dirtbag FJ40

 

[red66toy]

Too awesome! I love how close they are Alright dirtbag- assembly line brothers

 

[seth]

Oh, and Dirtbag does have a dealer-option heater though:

 

[red66toy]

Oh, and Dirtbag does have a dealer-option heater though:
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I guess my original owner cheaped out