My IronPig Restoration

[SpokaneFJ40]

Howdy, I am just starting out on a restoration project on what is supposed to be a '75 FJ55, and apologies in advance for lots of stupid questions of the coming months. Here comes the first one. We are doing a complete frame off restoration and my body shop was wondering whether we are better off just trying to replace two of the doors - which not surprisingly have more than a bit of rust - rather than patching them. We were wondering whether the doors are the same between '68 through '80 (if so, that may make it a bit easier to find a door ). Also, does anyone know how to tell for sure what the year of the vehicle is? The registration says its a '75 but not sure if that is accurate. THANKS!

 

[bobm]

I believe front doors are different 78 and up

 

[scrapdaddy]

And the older doors have the wing windows. 68 to 71, at least. The rubber gasket for those vent windows is expense and really doesn't fit too well, so getting a later year door, would save some coins.

 

[npulver]

I do have a late front door (non wing) that I would be will to sell as well.

I believe 68-74.5ish were the same with wing window.

74.5-78 same shape door without the wing.

79+ went to a rounded front door opening.

 

[billstoudt]

I have a 75 as well to find the take a look at the front of the frame above the shackle on the passengers side. the frame number should be there. i attached a picture of mine.

then cross reference it with this link. http://www.tlcparts.com/faq.html

 

[SpokaneFJ40]

Thanks very much. The Pig is at the body shop, so I'll check it out tomorrow!

 

[abqcruiser]

My 77 has rounded front door openings.

 

[PabloCruise]

I do have a late front door (non wing) that I would be will to sell as well.

I believe 68-74.5ish were the same with wing window.

74.5-78 same shape door without the wing.

79+ went to a rounded front door opening.

I think the wing window went away before '74. My Jan '74 does not have wing window.

Which doors are you having to replace? Fronts or rears? Or 1 of each?

 

[npulver]

I'm needing a front driver door. I'm thinking the passenger rear door I have will be perfect for the rear door I need to replace as well.