CenTXFJ60
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Indy, is that a vacuum transfer shifter on the firewall?
I don't see that.
It's been rebuilt. Items painted over on the front doors for example.
Also, I don't know on a 75, however I think it should have holes in upper lip of the quarter panel rails for factory top fasteners. I don't see those.
cruiserkreutz
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Looks like a solid '40 from what I can see in those limited pictures.
Redgrrr
I have a problem with 40s
I personably wouldn't go look at that without the 10-12K in cash in my pocket if those are the pics, the price he sent you and it runs/drives if your able to. Good luck that looks like a good solid one from the pics you have shared. Hope it works out!
Downey
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I could be wrong but I think all FJ40's came with the soft top belt loops on the tail gate, but only the fst models came with the loops also on the quarter panels, correct me if I'm wrong.
David70FJ40
Older Than Most
Look for the rear hoop attachments in the rear corners of the tub.. The FST bows fit into holders and will not be on a standard hardtop. My '70 FST did not have the loops on the tailgate, had the darth vader light to the right of the glove box, strap eyes on the "A" pillar and the different hinges. His tailgate looks to be correct for a FST.
Mine does not have an L in the VIN.
Mine does not have an L in the VIN.
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Bodean
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That is right. I had a 74 FST and it had the soft doors that you could lift off easily due to the hinge design. There was also an Eye bolt on the dash (in the door jamb) that the safety strap hooked to. If its a FST that threaded hole should be open. My 78 has that same hole but it is closed up during assembly. I guess Toyota didn't change the casting??
Those are definitely 74 and older doors. Tailgate is from a FST for sure. The footmans loops were like that on all 40's if I recall right. There was a snap or some other type fastener down the side hidden from view when the sides of the top were down on mine. Not mine below but a great example.
Living in the Past
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All model had footman loops on the 72-74 models. I know the 75 FAST that is rare in the US still had the spare tire on the passenger side. Has at least part of the correct rear license bracket. Tailgate should only have four footman loops. Toyota did away with the middle ones in 72. My 73 FST only has four. Would curious to see the side door catch. These are 74 and earlier doors. Under the hood should be another plaque. Still should be on the passenger fender. That should have a model number as well as the VIN. The model probably will tell you whether it's was a hard top or soft top from the factory.
Bodean
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My 74 that I had. like a dummy I gave away the doors and bows! Before I knew better. I added the hard top and doors from another 74. We painted the rig but it never had loops down the side. There were snaps or those turn type fasteners (like on the jump seats) down the pinch weld at the top of the tub.
CenTXFJ60
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Living in the Past
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Still curious which door catch is the side doors? Toyota didn't switch the spare to the driver's side in 75 with soft top curious if didn't change door catch either. Where do the cowl vent hoses drain, thru the firewall or transmission cover? Wonder if Toyota just changed the windshield and engine and used the same tub as the 74 FST in 75 on the soft top. Not uncommon for Toyota has sub models change later. Sequoia changed a year later when the Tundra changed second generation. Curious if other markets that soft tops came with hard doors which style doors they got in 75. Sorry for the questions after 74 the percentage FST imported to the US dropped to almost nothing.
One last question would like to see a picture of the two triangular piece on the windshield. Sounds like it might be aftermarket. Why it seems hard to believe now it wasn't that uncommon for owners dump the factory bows when the original vinyl top wore out because it was cheaper to buy aftermarket top/bows/doors then buy replacement top from Toyota.
One last question would like to see a picture of the two triangular piece on the windshield. Sounds like it might be aftermarket. Why it seems hard to believe now it wasn't that uncommon for owners dump the factory bows when the original vinyl top wore out because it was cheaper to buy aftermarket top/bows/doors then buy replacement top from Toyota.
CenTXFJ60
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I'll definitely get lots of pictures on Tuesday. Would be good to have everyone vet through it to verify things. Would be cool to confirm what this was born as. Either way, my brother is good with it. Even has prior owner history (purchase docs, address and phone from Ca ) in the glove box. Even has the original Toyo glass with the 2F sticker. Unfortunately it's cracked.
JohnnyC
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Also curious about the same stuff as @Living in the Past
Also the FST used an eyelet next to the dash pad ... it would have been removed for the hard doors... but... the hole would be there
Also the FST used an eyelet next to the dash pad ... it would have been removed for the hard doors... but... the hole would be there
CenTXFJ60
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Absolutely, will get plenty of pics. I'm copying @fl4031003 @kmj64 since they were there. KMJ is my brother who bought the 40.
kmj64
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The owner and brother checking in. Sure appreciate any and all input on my new toy. BIG thanks to my brother and nephew- McGuire who have helped me with this project and my 1990 - FJ62, to much fun!!!!
KJ
KJ
