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what year is that?
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what year is that?
Both pigs have that clamp style rear seat hold down. The metal hoop is the same. Chester didn't have one when I bought him - the old holes were bondo'd over. After a long time looking I found a replacement on sleebay from OZ. Drilled out the bondo, chased the holes and it's back to looking original. Original pig parts are getting more and more difficult to source.what year is that?
So yours are both '78, I know my '74 has a latch mechanism for the rear seat.Both pigs have that clamp style rear seat hold down. The metal hoop is the same. Chester didn't have one when I bought him - the old holes were bondo'd over. After a long time looking I found a replacement on sleebay from OZ. Drilled out the bondo, chased the holes and it's back to looking original. Original pig parts are getting more and more difficult to source.
there is an activation lever/handle on the PS side of the rear seat to release the hold down. Arnold has a Dec 77 build date while Chester has a May 78 build date. Both were originally Cali emissions (Arnold still is - thermo reactor and all while Chester is desmogged)So yours are both '78, I know my '74 has a latch mechanism for the rear seat.
Thank you for this list! Recently, I've jumped over from a 4Runner forum, as I purchased an all original 1969 FJ55LG just last year. I am no stranger to Toyota trucks-- owned many since 1985. Admittedly however, I 'm a newb on vintage cruisers:/I will update this post with corrections/additions. Let me know, folks!
1968:
Grill-mounted lights under headlights
Side mount turn signals
Round amber (front) and red (rear) reflectorsside markerslocated lower on the body
Flat backup lights
Smoker's vent window
1F with 3-speed manual
4-wheel drum brakes
7.60 x 15, 4-ply
4.11 rear axle ratio
1969:
No more grill-mounted lights under headlights (this changed in early/late '69 brochures)
Bottom mount front turn signals
Rectangular amber (front) and red (rear) side markers higher, near belt line (mid-production change, per early/late brochures)
Steering wheel is changed
1970:
No discernible differences from 1969
1971:
No brochures printed?
1972:
I need better brochures
1973:
No smoker's vent window
Rear side markers have grill surround
Bigger, boxy reverse light
1974:
Dash switch for rear window
Locking front hubs (really?)
4-speed transmission (and move to floor shift vs column shift?)
1-piece Land Cruiser emblem (9/73 on-)
1975:
1-piece park/turn/side signal front lamps (mid-production change, per early/late brochures)
Rectangular amber front side markers deleted (integrated to the 1-piece front lamps)
2F introduced
Raised hood to clear 2F
1976:
Front disc brakes introduced
1977:
Door A-pillar curved
H78 x 15 tires
Tailgate does not have Toyota stamped on it (mid-production change)
1978:
3.70 axle ratio
Long rear tail lights
Tailgate is different
4-WD rear emblem mounted high on tailgate
1979:
Same as 1978
I don't believe there was any 67s, also I didn't think they stamped the year on the lenses. You know the drill, where are the pictures of your new beast.you didn't include 67 in the list.
Is that your rear bumper Bob?I belive lower sections are all the same. My 78 has rounded corners a top of front door. Tailgates are different as are the tail lights.View attachment 3860741View attachment 3860745View attachment 3860747