2fpower
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what year is that?
FJ55 year by year differences listed
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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.
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PabloCruise
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So yours are both '78, I know my '74 has a latch mechanism for the rear seat.
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)
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:/
Q... Is there any tag or stamp that may indicate the date of manufacture? Reason... There appears to be a discrepancy with the 1969 list here, as my 69 may have had some bleed-over features from 68. That said, My 69 does have the amber grill mounted lights beneath the Headlights, and the Front turn signals are side mounted. All lenses and markers are original KOITO SAE "67". Incidentally, you didn't include 67 in the list.
Steve
I have a June 1969. It does have amber lights on the grille and fender mounted turn signals. Also the special steering wheel with a trapezoid big center piece. My 2nd row seats have a release mechanism on both sides connected by a bar that goes through the seat back. The bottom of the second row seat has no hold down only the hinge. Both fenders have working vents that bring air in from the outside but only the drivers side has a vent that can let air into the cabin with a vent controlled by a pull stick. Also, mine had no coolant overflow and the rubber tube just vented down to the road.
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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.
Four of the 5 Pigs I’ve owned were ‘73 or earlier. Both ‘73s (unmolested bodies) had wing/vent windows.
WarDamnEagle
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Question for the brain trust about door profiles. There are 5 different part numbers used for the front doors throughout the production. It looks like the major changes are elimination of the vent window around 08/73 and then rounding of the A pillar profile around 05/77 (or maybe 04/78?).
Specific question is about the lower door panel shape and profile. If someone were to make patch panels for the lower section, would one pattern work for all years?
Specific question is about the lower door panel shape and profile. If someone were to make patch panels for the lower section, would one pattern work for all years?
bobm
WTF, WTF, WTF!!!!
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.
PabloCruise
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Is that your rear bumper Bob?
bobm
WTF, WTF, WTF!!!!
Hi guys!
May be it was here but.. sorry if repeated.
There some differences between cars for different countries.
I found that earliest 55 (lets say till 71/72) in Finland have following differences from layer models:
1. Fuel tank mounts to body not to the frame
2. Smaller reverse lights
3. Different hood, under the front lamp there are no lights, but some moldings.
4. Some differences in body - diff rear wheel arches - internal part, diff door’s body frame shape. It is well visible if to put two cars near.
5. One brake line for front and rear axles (without booster)
6. There difference in tail doors valves at the bottom on drain holes. May be in the sdd doors also
May be it was here but.. sorry if repeated.
There some differences between cars for different countries.
I found that earliest 55 (lets say till 71/72) in Finland have following differences from layer models:
1. Fuel tank mounts to body not to the frame
2. Smaller reverse lights
3. Different hood, under the front lamp there are no lights, but some moldings.
4. Some differences in body - diff rear wheel arches - internal part, diff door’s body frame shape. It is well visible if to put two cars near.
5. One brake line for front and rear axles (without booster)
6. There difference in tail doors valves at the bottom on drain holes. May be in the sdd doors also
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