Info on my FJ25 (1 Viewer)

[FJ25GUY]

I recently aquired this FJ25 amd plan to restore it. Any info on the pictures and numbers I have submitted would be appreciated. The aluminum plate under the hood is missing.

 

[middlecalf]

I believe that frame number points to a ‘60.

 

[whitey45]

I told the seller it was a 59 or 60 and he insisted it was a 57! He couldnt provide a vin # so not sure why he thought it was a 57. It is indeed a 1960 fj25. Parts are hard to find and this will be a challenge to restore, but non the less a cool fj25! You will find most if not all the info and parts from this forum!

 

[Indygbd]

Definitely a 1960. Carburetor is not original, front seats and wheels are all original. Electric fuel pump is incorrect. Gas tank is wrong. Great find! Where are you located?

 

[pardion]

Nice find!

 

[Krondor]

Sweet! Clear coat it and keep the patina!

 

[Splangy]

It must be a very early 1960 model as it has the early style front motor Mount. Either that or somebody replaced it with an earlier engine.

Edit: I just went out and looked at my 1959 and 1960 VIN and engine numbers. Yours are both right in between my two. Your engine is likely original to the truck.

 

[daner]

Congrats on the purchase, you have quite the project in front of you but this is a great resource to begin your restoration.

 

[3_puppies]

interesting it has a tailgate, for some reason I thought early ones had barn doors.

 

[tahoe40/45]

interesting it has a tailgate, for some reason I thought early ones had barn doors.

FST FJ25 had the tail gate. The HT FJ25 had bard doors like 40s

 

[3_puppies]

FST FJ25 had the tail gate. The HT FJ25 had bard doors like 40s

when I posted about this one years ago, it was mentioned the early ones had barn doors

62 40 rear door/tailgate?

found this 62 for sale somewhat locally. 62 FST no bows or top. should it have a tailgate? currently has half doors.

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[Pura Vida]

I feel like metal work will be a good skill to learn. Keep the surface rust and it will look absolutely epic

 

[Ocho77]

Definitely a FST. You can see the eyelet for the door strap. Looks original.

 

[HelloKitty65]

Three early wheels with brake inspection ports. Such fun!

 

[Indygbd]

I told the seller it was a 59 or 60 and he insisted it was a 57! He couldnt provide a vin # so not sure why he thought it was a 57. It is indeed a 1960 fj25. Parts are hard to find and this will be a challenge to restore, but non the less a cool fj25! You will find most if not all the info and parts from this forum!

The front frame crossmember is early to 1959 usually. Obviously it could have been a late 1959 titled as a 1960. A 1957 or early 1958 FJ25 would not have the kickout front cowl vents either.

 

[middlecalf]

But the frame is stamped with 0 for the first digit and that’s done at the factory. So I’d say it’s a 60 by Toyota’s standards.

 

[1969FJ]

Three early wheels with brake inspection ports. Such fun!

I never noticed those ports before. I have a 1969 and there are no ports. Seems like a smart thing to keep.

 

[CBFJ]

Painting this is punishable by death.

 

[White Stripe]

Did you pay 1million for it?

 

[nuclearlemon]

I never noticed those ports before. I have a 1969 and there are no ports. Seems like a smart thing to keep.

it's a 25 thing, you wouldn't understand