"G" emblem on 60

[unjeep]

I had an '84 FJ60 while I lived in Venezuela. All the '60s assembled there had a golden "G" emblem on both front fenders, about where the US models have the vents (ours didn't have the vents). I have asked around in other venues, but noone has been able to explain to me what the "G" stands for. When I paint my current '85, I plan to paint it like my old '84 and put the "G"s on it too (SOR has them), but I'd feel better knowing what they mean. Any of you guys no what it stands for?

Many thanks,

Albert

 

[VTCruiser]

I think they are only found on Diesel cruisers. No idea what it stands for, was wondering about that myself....

 

[kling-on]

thats the only time I've seen them

 

[Landpimp]

its just a model name. Like a VX or GX on and 80. fj60/2 also had model names depending on how they are optioned, pretty sure there is a GX version.

In north america the G is only on dsl wagons(no vents either), but US spec fj60's are G spec as well, look at the VIN on your 62, it will be something like 3fj60GXXXXXX. Thing is on a US spec 60 there is no place to mount it as the vents are there, in other markets even with a 2F I don't think they have a carb fan(like the US fj60) as they are desmoged and don't need it........so they can mount the G in its place.

I suspect the G for NA hj/bj/fj60/2 means, standard roof(as oposed to high roof) and drop down tailgate.

But stick the G on it will look neat

John H

 

[unjeep]

In Venezuela, the GX was placed on their FJ62's. My 60 was standard fare, which meant gasoline engine, no, or very little, emissions junk (right, no manifold fan), and five speed tranny. Thanks for the input guys. I'll keep up the quest. . . .


Happy trails.

Albert

 

[Mike S]

G stands for GOOD. Landcruiser GOOD. Mongo like!

 

[pg]

Hi,
Here in Europe all the 60's are straight 6 diesel engine's, so If you look twice it's not a G but a 6!

 

[David*BJ70]

pg, if you meen 6 for 6 cylinder... it not that... because I Have a BJ60 whit the 3B engine and it's a 4 cylinder...

 

[bad_religion_au]

it's just a spec level thing, i think it was between the base model, and the sahara (which is the thing with a high roof)