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[cruiserkreutz]

That rigs got a lot of character. I like it!

 

[NoobToFJ40]

Doesn’t look like your Firewall VIN matches the A pillar VIN, what’s the passenger front frame horn VIN say?

I can not seem to find it. But, its dark out. Will look again after work tomorrow when the sun is still out

 

[FJBen]

Its not often you see a rig with Thornturds, I mean thornbird tires on them.

It's about the only tire in the world that really isn't good at ANYTHING

Welcome, looks like a good start!

 

[brian]

Doesn’t look like your Firewall VIN matches the A pillar VIN, what’s the passenger front frame horn VIN say?

the A pillar tag has been replaced.

 

[NoobToFJ40]

Its not often you see a rig with Thornturds, I mean thornbird tires on them.

It's about the only tire in the world that really isn't good at ANYTHING

Welcome, looks like a good start!

Agree - they will be replaced

 

[NoobToFJ40]

Doesn’t look like your Firewall VIN matches the A pillar VIN, what’s the passenger front frame horn VIN say?

i can not seem to find this number. should be on the passenger side frame - correct?

 

[Jdc1]

i can not seem to find this number. should be on the passenger side frame - correct?

Yeah it gets covered with crud pretty easily.

 

[NoobToFJ40]

Is this can holder part of the FJ40 series? or just something the last owner put on? see pict

 

[dmaddox]

While I'd like to believe Toyota had beer in mind, that is not oem.

I'm shooting for a Mid 1978 build date, based on Firewall tag and options. The a-pillar vin tag location is a 78 location - so at least they stamped the incorrect tag in the correct location!

 

[NoobToFJ40]

updates

 

[NoobToFJ40]

mo updates

 

[dmaddox]

What is the end goal?

 

[NoobToFJ40]

What is the end goal?

daily driver

 

[subzali]

Oh my that is quite the progress. Did you find the frame number? The FAQ has all the info you need to decode your firewall plate if you care to know.

I don't see the high-altitude compensating (HAC) valve so don't think it's a high-altitude model. The window vents are a '78 and up thing. Usually if you have a working air pump (smog pump) then you can fudge some of the rest of the vacuum lines and such enough to pass smog.

Good luck and keep up the progress!

 

[NoobToFJ40]

Oh my that is quite the progress. Did you find the frame number? The FAQ has all the info you need to decode your firewall plate if you care to know.

I don't see the high-altitude compensating (HAC) valve so don't think it's a high-altitude model. The window vents are a '78 and up thing. Usually if you have a working air pump (smog pump) then you can fudge some of the rest of the vacuum lines and such enough to pass smog.

Good luck and keep up the progress!

Thank you for the info. I will be tackling more of the frame this weekend - hope to find the number. Fingers crossed