Early fj40 4 speed (1 Viewer)

[Giles]

Hi , I have had quite a few RHD early 40s and they have all been 3 speed but I have just purchased a 1973 (of what i like to call MK1 Landcruiser ) and its got a 4 speed and I think a F155 motor is that correct, the truck certainly looks totally origonal (except the fron seats, can somebody help with them please)

 

[brian]

What month was it made?

 

[Giles]

Not sure on month most of the paperwork was destroyed in the 2009 fires, these are the numbers
VIN:FJ40152126
Eng:F442101

 

[kevos37]

Bezel Check..... Nice rig!

 

[Living in the Past]

View attachment 1811871 Hi , I have had quite a few RHD early 40s and they have all been 3 speed but I have just purchased a 1973 (of what i like to call MK1 Landcruiser ) and its got a 4 speed and I think a F155 motor is that correct, the truck certainly looks totally origonal (except the fron seats, can somebody help with them please)

Some markets had a earlier version four speed in 73. Years ago tried working a trade for a Fairy overdrive for one of these in Central America. Shipping was just much of a hazzle. These are 5.33 to 1 first gear verses the 4.99 to 1 on the H41.

 

[Giles]

Thanks its the nicest one I have ever found, it would be next to perfect if i could find some seats

 

[Living in the Past]

Thanks its the nicest one I have ever found, it would be next to perfect if i could find some seats
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In the US market we have a VIN plaque on the right side inner fender below the battery. Do you have a Toyota plaque or just the Australian plaque.

 

[Giles]

Not sure I will check and post a picture but it I am afraid I can get to the see her until Monday

 

[Giles]

Hi Silver Star

It has a plate next to the battery but just has the Vin on it

 

[cult45]

It's factory. When the F155 arrived at the end of 1971, the ribbed dash, split hood and J30 disappeared and the flat dash and early H41 arrived. Interesting to note the output shaft takes a smaller bearing than the 1975 - 1980 H41.