You are correct. MPR and Fibres are two of the most common hard tops in COLOMBIA.
A.J
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A.J
AJ would know!
That's a clean looking 43 but I like knowing I can remove the hard top on mine if I wanted too.
Hello,
In fact the FJ43 was available as a soft top only. So did the BJ43. Both the BJ44 and the BJ46 were available with either a hard top or a soft top.
My usual concern: for that price the restorer could have included a heater and/or A/C.
The tub and top look non-factory. That tool compartment is definitely custom made. Again, for that price, an aftermarket tub and a separate top would have been nice.
The documents say "carpado," Spanish for soft top. So does the VIN tag.
Wiring is not OEM.
Bezel should be square.
The 400 kg max load decal is JDM only. Out of place in a South American gasser in my book.
My guess: this 43 was rolled and the PO went creative with the body.
I would run from this truck.
Juan
In fact the FJ43 was available as a soft top only. So did the BJ43. Both the BJ44 and the BJ46 were available with either a hard top or a soft top.
My usual concern: for that price the restorer could have included a heater and/or A/C.
The tub and top look non-factory. That tool compartment is definitely custom made. Again, for that price, an aftermarket tub and a separate top would have been nice.
The documents say "carpado," Spanish for soft top. So does the VIN tag.
Wiring is not OEM.
Bezel should be square.
The 400 kg max load decal is JDM only. Out of place in a South American gasser in my book.
My guess: this 43 was rolled and the PO went creative with the body.
I would run from this truck.
Juan
Scotch
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these things happen .......
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I would have sworn somewhere I have seen FJ43's in Japan with hardtops. I have only seen soft tops from South America.
I am sure someone at The FJ Company could settle this question. They do many FJ43's.
Would be great to know.
Hello,
There were a few "half hard top" FJ43s built in the late 1960s/early 1970s (not sure exactly when) with a hard top over the driver and passenger seats. The rear had a soft top.
It is also possible that someone swapped a BJ44/46 hard top into a soft top FJ43.
Juan
Random question but hoping someone knows what I am talking about. About 3 months ago there was an FJ40 for sale (hemmings, ebay, or Craigslist) that had wood strips in the ceiling. It was obviously custom and it was incredible. I’ve since tried to locate that vehicle again and have had no luck. Did anyone else see this?
That would be a complete deal breaker for me also. Being able to remove the top is one of the things what makes a 40 a 40. Every year I can’t wait to get that top off.
Scotch
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You said this was in Philadelphia? I can look at it for you.
Does anyone know where I can buy a MPR fiberglass hard top made in Columbia. I have a FJ43 and would like to add a hard top.
Any pics of your truck available that you can show us ?
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a 43 with hard top welded to body, drum brakes and a bunch of random cheap wiring for $35k is not a steal in 2018 or 2024
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Oh I didn't know that much about it. Yeah I guess it's not too great. I wouldn't want to have the top welded on and all that crap. But that link you sent to me that's not a steal for $85,000. That seems ridiculous. That's just my opinion though.a 43 with hard top welded to body, drum brakes and a bunch of random cheap wiring for $35k is not a steal in 2018 or 2024
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