Saudi FJ45 - Help requested

[Grayscale]

Without the A-pillar data plate? Without the front two screws on the factory skid plate, on the passenger side? Does this vehicle have a fusible link at the battery-positive? Why are there two black cables at the battery? Is that starter an upgrade? Does the paint marker come off?

 

[Eric Sarjeant]

@Bear and @cruiseroutfit Thank you so much for the info! I really apprecaite it. Means a lot to me.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Without the A-pillar data plate?

Your comment prompted me to look at my Saudi 1983 FJ45 Troopy and it has two holes in the A pillar for a data plate but no plate. The firewall data plate is there and pretty much everything else as well. I looked online for an example of a GCC Troopy with that A pillar plate but all I found from the middle east had the holes but no plate. The ones from South America didn't even have the holes - at least none that I found. I have reached out to a couple of others that are very familiar with GCC Troopys to see if they have ever seen one. Definite no from one person so far; waiting on the other to reply.

FWIW my Saudi FZJ75 pickup has the second plate on the B pillar and all the 75 Troopys that I found online also have that second data plate on the B pillar.

 

[locklaw]

Your comment prompted me to look at my Saudi 1983 FJ45 Troopy and it has two holes in the A pillar for a data plate but no plate. The firewall data plate is there and pretty much everything else as well. I looked online for an example of a GCC Troopy with that A pillar plate but all I found from the middle east had the holes but no plate. The ones from South America didn't even have the holes - at least none that I found. I have reached out to a couple of others that are very familiar with GCC Troopys to see if they have ever seen one. Definite no from one person so far; waiting on the other to reply.

FWIW my Saudi FZJ75 pickup has the second plate on the B pillar and all the 75 Troopys that I found online also have that second data plate on the B pillar.

Most General Market 45's (and others like GCC) don't have A pillar data plates, only the firewall data plates. This does not make it wrong.

As a general not and not aimed at you, but keep in mind that just because something is found on US trucks does not mean the rest of the world had legislation which required OEM'S to put plates showing a vehicle's date on an A pillar. The same people will likely be shocked to find out Warn locking hubs were a US port/dealer fitment and are not of Japanese origin or spec on worldwide Cruiser production.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Most General Market 45's (and others like GCC) don't have A pillar data plates, only the firewall data plates. This does not make it wrong.

As a general not and not aimed at you, but keep in mind that just because something is found on US trucks does not mean the rest of the world had legislation which required OEM'S to put plates showing a vehicle's date on an A pillar. The same people will likely be shocked to find out Warn locking hubs were a US port/dealer fitment and are not of Japanese origin or spec on worldwide Cruiser production.

Thanks for that information. I probably know a bit more about GCC specs than the US models but I'm probably an exception in that regard. Also, FWIW, I'm not planning on installing locking hubs on my two Saudi Land Cruisers.

 

[DickM]

Without the A-pillar data plate?

Just saw this thread- for what it is worth, my '84 Saudi 45 has holes for the A pillar data plate but no plate, and also has a working cowl vent.

 

[Grayscale]

So, this is how I'd write this chapter.

To appreciate this car, you need to consider the changes that make something like my '75 USA-spec. FJ40 a nearly obsolete car as far as a complete restoration is concerned. My year originally sported an early emissions computer, igniter-type ignition, and a pile of spaghetti vacuum piping that ties every part into one sophisticated system. For example, in '75, if you have a failed transfer case speedometer cable seal, you'll want to possibly watch for gear oil from the transfer case along the speedo cable into the mileage counter, or you'll have gear oil running down the firewall, and maybe issues with vacuum retarded timing, as it is all tied to emissions? Not long before that, there weren't sensitive electronic components, and vacuum diaphragms to deteriorate with age and use. Before the Exhaust Gas Recirculation system, that came with all USA-spec 2Fs, the oil was not exposed to as much exhaust in the combustion chamber - life was simple.

This FJ45 Land Cruiser represents the era, that was basically gone in North America by '75, much less '84. Once the electronic controls were onboard, a simple jump-start operation, saving the driver from being stranded, could create a voltage spike in the system, damaging the electronic ignition pickup in the distributor, before the voltage regulators detect the spike in voltage after you remove the negative jump cable. With the older points-type ignition, like you see on this FJ45, in the event of failure, you can make them run again with sandpaper and a screwdriver.

By '84, people in the States were driving on freeways, and the 'minitruck' had been Toyota's answer for a pragmatic pickup. The last year Toyota offered the FJ45 for the States was sometime in the late 60's, iirc.

 

[Coolerman]

Sweet truck for sure. Yes it is missing the fusible link system at the battery.

 

[Greek Cruiserhead]

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Hands down an awesome rig, good luck with the sale!

PS. Could you please tell what model of 2-point JEG UNIVERSAL SEAT BELT is seen in the pics?
i.e. https://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS/JEGS-Un...WYJIWXLOuZOldXFL5oXHBRGLDqqnfpLq6Kc8SJ9jnszxh

 

[Eric Sarjeant]

Hands down an awesome rig, good luck with the sale!

PS. Could you please tell what model of 2-point JEG UNIVERSAL SEAT BELT is seen in the pics?
i.e. https://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS/JEGS-Un...WYJIWXLOuZOldXFL5oXHBRGLDqqnfpLq6Kc8SJ9jnszxh

Thanks!
The JEGS part number is 50502, it's a 5-point, but we didn't install the chest straps because the roll bar is not installed.

 

[Eric Sarjeant]

Uncreated! It’s all here. Getting the top cleaned up now. Really appreciate everyone’s input

 

[Greek Cruiserhead]

Thanks!
The JEGS part number is 50502, it's a 5-point, but we didn't install the chest straps because the roll bar is not installed.

Thanks mate!

 

[Honger]

Uncreated! It’s all here. Getting the top cleaned up now. Really appreciate everyone’s input

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Looks great.

However, it has been restored to that condition. Lots of over-yellowed-zinc hardware typical of Mideast restos. The brake and clutch master cylinders obviously had a rough life before this truck was prettied up. The wiring harness is still caked/stained with fesh-fesh in some places. The radiator blowing up on you. These were done for guys to display in "as delivered" condition and experience the "assembly" process for themselves. Very cool, but very niche. I think you'll have an easier time helping the customer sell it now that you are assembling it.