paint scheme change??

[Texican]

All of you FJ 55 experts did ya know they changed the line on the 2 tone paint sometime ? Closest is 78 farthest a 74 hhhhmmmmm.
Did the change come in 78 along with the different tail lights?

 

[Delancy]

I'm no expert. Sure they'll be along shortly, but I don't think the left is a 78, based on the tailgate.

If it is, then the pic addresses my concerns about viability of using a '78 tailgate on a '76, because it'll never work.

Based on the ticket for this gate from dealer in the early nineties, this is for a late 78.



See the indention where the earlier had "Toyota"?

It's been explained that 78/79 were the years that had, without the embossed Toyota, so wondering if the closer isn't an 80.

 

[Texican]

Well the green white is a 78 based on the data plate and the tail lights, it may not have the original gate on it. 78-79 are the only years using this style of lights

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[Delancy]

I'm no expert.

To reiterate.....

Think the ticket I have is wrong, or gate i have is not correct for ticket, which is a good thing for me, considering it can be used on prior, but doesn't say much for powers of deduction.

A 78 with same lights, same gate, the 4WD emblem, but paint scheme similar to all other years.



For what it's worth.

 

[nuclearlemon]

not so sure about about the paint thing. a red, two pics of an orange and a green. all my other 78+ pigs are repaints to a solid color.

the ugly flat gate is period correct for the 78-79 pigs. (anyone need a freshly sandblasted one?)

 

[Delancy]

Answered.


Spoiler is pimp.

 

[Texican]

Here are the other 2 pics I had on the phone....

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[Texican]

Reckon the 78 I have us a bad repaint? My 79 was shot solid tan in 82 when I get around the putting it back blue n white I can check it

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[tucker74]

I've never seen the higher line like that Butch, I'll be painting my '79 soon as well and will let you know what I find. It was repainted solid at some point as well, originally blue/white but not sure I'm going back that.

Tucker

BTW: You have any late visors with the round clip piece in tact? Mine are just wire and don't clip anymore

 

[Texican]

i've never seen the higher line like that butch, i'll be painting my '79 soon as well and will let you know what i find. It was repainted solid at some point as well, originally blue/white but not sure i'm going back that.

Tucker

btw: You have any late visors with the round clip piece in tact? Mine are just wire and don't clip anymore

doubtful this green white is the latest i got and it's gutted......

 

[davegonz]

I think you should go with the Ralph Lauren Leather scheme that Tucker had on his old rig.

 

[tucker74]

Oh ... the memories You know you're just jealous ...

Tucker

 

[Texican]

Not to offend anyone, but that is hideous.

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[davegonz]

LOL! Yeah, but oh so fashionable.