Official FJ25 picture thread

[wesintl]

cruiser rob? at Holy Cross City?

a 1960 fj25

I can't really tell what trail that is. Some of the old guys in the Rising Sun will know.

There are some more pics on the old trip report section and this one from the spring creek fathers day run that Zepp leads every year.
Father's Day Four Wheeling, June 2001

 

[JohnnyC]

here is another from 1958...can't remember at all where i got it or even what it says?

those may be the elusive "BX" truck...started in 1951 same year as the "BJ" and behind the designers is what looks like a 25

we need a forum apointed photo translator

it could also be nissan pic as i do have a few of those around...thought i would post...maybe somebody could read and tell what is says

 

[JohnnyC]

thought I would bump this thread with 2 new pics

from 61

 

[a.greenspan]

more pics:
1961 Toyota FJ25 Land Cruiser Photographs. High Resolution, Wallpapers, Destop Images.

"The Toyota Land Cruiser had a long and venerable history. Originally designed for military use, they arrived in the US for civilian-consumption in 1960 and became favorites for off-roading enthusiasts.
The 1961 Land Cruiser had a 237.3 cubic-inch 6-cylinder 135 horsepower engine with a three-speed transmission. These multi-purpose vehicles offered short and long base vehicles with rear seats that folded for more cargo space. They had superb driving stability, powerful brakes and sturdy axles.
'Power-economy-durability' was the advertising slogan in 1961.
Between 1961 and 1965 the Land Cruiser was the best selling Toyota model in the United States.
- The Land Cruiser, introduced in 1958, was one of the first models sold by Toyota Motor Sales, USA Inc. A total of 249 vehicles were sold in 1961.
- The Land Cruiser (then called the 'Model BJ') was first tested in 1951, climbing the sixth station of Mt. Fuji - the first motor vehicle to accomplish this drive.
- This model was also available with a canvas top.
- The Land Cruiser is the only model that has been sold every year since Toyota has been in the United States.
- The Land Cruiser was the best-selling Toyota in the U.S. between 1961 and 1965."

Cheers
Peter

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

Great link Peter

 

[JohnnyC]

that is a great rig isn't it Peter.

although it needs a soft top

here are a few more pics...

an fj25 fire truck and also an fj25 police rig

 

[a.greenspan]

that is a great rig isn't it Peter.

although it needs a soft top

Yes Sir

 

[Toyoda ALW Ltd]

Yes Sir

I dont think that is the type top JohnnyC was refering to...That is an aftermarket top that Frank Conn put on...not oem...

and i agree it needs a top

this is what it should look like Peter...

 

[a.greenspan]

I dont think that is the type top JohnnyC was refering to...

...this is what it should look like Peter...

Sorry Sir ,
haven`t found a pic with the right top

Peter
proud BJ43 owner
with OEM-TOP

 

[JohnnyC]

sooooo....i was going thru some old "floppy disks" and look what I have found.

a very rare type FJ25 IMO, a hard door factory soft canvas top rig...i have never seen bows quite like this one before

 

[JohnnyC]

oooops posted the wrong angle...this shows the bows better

 

[JohnnyC]

Cant remember where these were from....but...i remember that it was for toyota that they were taken...it was obviously a photo shoot as there are diferent angles of the truck at the same location....i kinda recall the person in the pic being a toyota executive....but cant remember who.


here are some more...it takes awhile to download from a floppy

 

[Cruiser_Nerd]

That's a very interesting set of pictures for a lot of reasons.

The b-pillar caught me eye. It almost looks like the pillar is not removeable but continuous with the body. Do you have higher res pictures Johnny, is there a seam there?

 

[wesintl]

one thing that looks weird is the door only goes down as far as a soft door not a hard door. Looks like the 25 in the brochure a page back.

 

[JohnnyC]

The b-pillar caught me eye. It almost looks like the pillar is not removeable but continuous with the body. Do you have higher res pictures Johnny, is there a seam there?

thats the highest resolution I have...i did try to alter the pic and adjust ballance in photoshop....and...i think you are correct...the boor bow is not removable.

 

[JohnnyC]

I am downloading some factory Artist Renderings...that are quite interesting also.

I'll post up soon

 

[JohnnyC]

here is the rendering of that same type rig...but...with a Fire/Police Rig Theme

and 2 that we have seen before...but at colser look all three of these rigs have different bows ...look at the rear bow

I think it was alot of trial and error...and the wide bow didnt get the cut

the bottom one even has an inward slope to it

 

[JohnnyC]

here are 2 more

normal hardtop and a cool odd one extended tub and slant roof

 

[a.greenspan]

sooooo....i was going thru some old "floppy disks" and look what I have found.

Peter

 

[a.greenspan]

El Comandante Fidel Castro e Toyota LandCruiser FJ 25

Peter