Barn find FJ55 (1 Viewer)

[thorslc1977]

I am going to look at a barn find FJ55 this afternoon that looks in the 72 - 74 era. It has the F145 engine in it ( from pics he sent me). I am not super familiar with FJ55's. I would like to ask the group about any especially prone areas of rust or other problems/conditions to look for in FJ55's. I have some pics already and I will take more today. Any areas that I should focus on for pics? Thanks in advance for any info/hints.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Rockers/floor pans

 

[Pighead]

Trailing edge front fenders. Body mounts. Rain gutters. Door hinges, fronts mostly.

 

[thorslc1977]

Got it. Thanks Pighead, CeylonFJ40nut. If you guys or anyone else thinks of anything before 3:00 pm Pacific time please post up. Am I correct in assuming the F145 engine puts it in the 72 - 74 range? Thanks again.

 

[Pighead]

Am I correct in assuming the F145 engine puts it in the 72 - 74 range? Thanks again.

That sounds about right. The Late F engine started showing up in '74 i think

 

[thorslc1977]

Teaser pics. It looks like the "Carrie Underwood" edition headlights smashed side glass smashed and no sign of a collision from pics .

 

[thorslc1977]

Please see my thread in FJ40 Section under same name. Hoping some experts would add their knowledge.

 

[Pighead]

That's got the '69 front marker lights and grill...
And a '69 distributor

 

[thorslc1977]

Like I said I am not real familiar with FJ55s Thanks for clarification Pighead.

 

[Mtntopper]

I'm sure someone knows better than me, but I'm pretty sure the F145 was only produced in '68 and '69.

 

[Pighead]

Get pics of front hub lockouts and VIN tag.
Does it have a rear axle?

 

[thorslc1977]

No rear axle I was told. I will get pics of hubs. Where is VIN tag on FJ55?

 

[graham5david]

Buy it

 

[TEakins]

Check gas tank for plug and dike.

 

[Toyo_Judson]

My '68 had the signals on the apron like this one.... I LIKE IT!

 

[Pighead]

Where is VIN tag on FJ55?

Down low on driver side B pillar

Edit: probably. '69s are a little different in some ways.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Looks to be in great shape body wise. Like they said upstairs 68 or 69.

 

[3_puppies]

early pig, 68-69?
single circuit brakes
apron turn signals, reflectors versus side marker lights
it may have the big steering wheel button thing
3 on the tree
nice straight front bumper

 

[bobm]

Ask Tucker to move it over here!! You'll Love the knowledge , abuse, and laughter . Hope your not Thin Skinned

 

[Toyo_Judson]

What's the story, morning glory? Did you buy it? Some of us have been thinking of this pig all night!