I need help to determine year on FJ55 (1 Viewer)

[vineyardmanager]

Just bought my first Pig! I'm headed to the DMV to transfer title. The title says its a 1978 but the Vin Plate says Feb 1979 manufacture date and it has a 1979 Owners Manual. Do you think the 1978 was just a typo? Seem it would make sense if it was the other may around, like titled 80 instead of 79, if for example it didn't sell or get titled until 1980. Anyone have any thoughts on this or dealt with the title year and vin plate date not matching. VIN # matches and i bought it from the 2nd owner to besides the purchase only on other title transfer.

any help would be appreciated and once i get working on it ill be deep in the forums looking for help and advice!

 

[timmyisinthewell]

I would suggest you also post your questions and get familiar with the goings on in the FJ55 Iron Pig Preservation Society to be found toward the bottom of the forums page here.

 

[John Smith]

I have no idea how the DMV in your state works. However, based on my experiences I would just get the title transferred to your ownership and not create possible issues. Your FJ55 is a 1979 model based on information you have provided. You should verify the data plate VIN matches the number on the passenger front frame rail.

 

[charliemeyer007]

Mistakes like typo's happen. And then there is the old move the data plate game. A lot can happen in 50 years.

 

[3_puppies]

dooes the vin on the title match the frame and inside the cab?

myself, if above is all good, I would title it as is, get the paperwork in your name, then when the new paperwork in your name comes in, go back and say there is an issue as the year is wrong and have it corrected then.