Hello, I am obviously a newbie poster to the forum but have been viewing and gaining knowledge from this great site for a few months now. I grew up around early 55's and 40,s series cruisers thanks to my Fathers great taste in 4wds
He had a great soft top FJ45 LWB which I fondly recall driving in as a small boy
I just recently purchased a pick up with a flat bed tray. As far as I know in Australia it was possible to buy a cab chassis FJ or HJ45. These were mostly for farmers and they would either buy an after market tray, or Toyota would sell them one through the dealership, not sure if this was available in the United States or not. I have searched the FAQs and site for some answers but am still a bit in the dark ....So to my question.....
How do I determine body style from the VIN plate ?
Well after looking at this quality build I came across this
IH8MUD.com Forum - View Single Post - 3 days and 3300 miles later
That build definatley inspired me !
If it originally came with a rear tub and tailgate I would like to refit one . As I will eventually restore her back to original .
I will post some photos and the VIN tomorrow so you can see her in her full glory
He had a great soft top FJ45 LWB which I fondly recall driving in as a small boyI just recently purchased a pick up with a flat bed tray. As far as I know in Australia it was possible to buy a cab chassis FJ or HJ45. These were mostly for farmers and they would either buy an after market tray, or Toyota would sell them one through the dealership, not sure if this was available in the United States or not. I have searched the FAQs and site for some answers but am still a bit in the dark ....So to my question.....
How do I determine body style from the VIN plate ?
Well after looking at this quality build I came across this
IH8MUD.com Forum - View Single Post - 3 days and 3300 miles later
That build definatley inspired me !
If it originally came with a rear tub and tailgate I would like to refit one . As I will eventually restore her back to original .
I will post some photos and the VIN tomorrow so you can see her in her full glory
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