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Found one of the small Toyota tool boxes! Does anyone know what these came out of? I haven't been able to locate any literature with these in it. They do fit in the compartment under the seats of the 1959 and earlier FJ25s.
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Toyota Wrench Clips
Land Cruiser tool kits all contained wrench sets. The wrenches in each set were held by a metal or plastic wrench clip.
Although not a critical component of a kit, wrench clips are often that last, missing piece necessary to complete a vintage tool kit.
Land Cruiser tool kits through 1983 were supplied with one of these four wrench clips.
Large Tool Rolls
Early large tool rolls (through 1963) included 6 oval handle TOYOTA TEQ MOTOR wrenches.
Later large tool rolls (1964-69) had 6 recessed handle TOYOTA TEQ MOTOR wrenches.
These sets used the same TEQ, blue metal wrench clip.
The wrenches and clip were manufactured by Kyoto Tool Company (KTC). The KTC logo and patent mark are on the back of the clip, M.PAT. NO. 422209.
Medium Tool Rolls
Both canvas and vinyl medium tool rolls included 5 recessed or raised handle TOYOTA MOTOR wrenches. The medium rolls used the unmarked, blue metal wrench clip.
The back of this clip also has the KTC logo and the same patent mark as the earlier clip.
Although similar in appearance to the TEQ wrench clip, the later clip is slightly shorter, and not designed to hold more than 5 wrenches.
Metal Wrench Clip Design
The clip has a spring base to secure the wrenches, even when the clip is open.
Zipper Bag Tool Kits
Zipper bag tool kits included 2 wrenches held by either a yellow or red plastic wrench clip.
The Nickel Chrome Vanadium wrenches provided in the early (1972-79) kits used the yellow clip.
Special alloy wrenches (1979-83) used the red clip.
The clips are identical except for the color.
Using the Plastic Wrench Clips
To remove the wrenches from the clip, rotate both wrenches 90° so the raised wrench handles are parallel to the base of the wrench clip. Remove the wrenches individually from the clip. To secure the wrenches in the clip, reverse the process.
Other Toyota Tool Kits
Kits for other Toyota vehicles typically included 3 wrenches. A variety of metal and plastic clips were used.
Yellow metal clip with recessed handle, TOYOTA TEQ MOTOR wrenches.
Same type of wrenches with a yellow plastic clip.
Yellow plastic clip with recessed handle, TOYOTA MOTOR wrenches.
Yellow plastic clip with raised handle, Nickel Chrome Vanadium wrenches
Red plastic clip with plain handle, TOYOTA MOTOR wrenches.
Red plastic clip with raised handle, Special Alloy wrenches.
The red, 3-wrench, clips are not the same size, and both are larger than the Land Cruiser wrench clips.
Spanner Set (replacement part 09028-00050) came with a seafoam green wrench clip. (Landpimp)
Contemporary Wrench Clips
KTC wrench clip, part number EHS-1, is available today. This clip is similar in size to the blue, TEQ wrench clip and will accommodate the same wrench sets.
Toyota Wrench Clip Summary
Wrench Clip Terminology
These clips go by a variety of names: wrench clip, wrench holder, spanner holder. Japanese advertisements for wrench clips may include the term “supanahoruda” i.e., spanner holder.
Other than a lower hinge location and missing spring base, this early Wrench Clip looks quite similar to the KTC design.
Land Cruiser tool kits all contained wrench sets. The wrenches in each set were held by a metal or plastic wrench clip.
Although not a critical component of a kit, wrench clips are often that last, missing piece necessary to complete a vintage tool kit.
Land Cruiser tool kits through 1983 were supplied with one of these four wrench clips.
Large Tool Rolls
Early large tool rolls (through 1963) included 6 oval handle TOYOTA TEQ MOTOR wrenches.
Later large tool rolls (1964-69) had 6 recessed handle TOYOTA TEQ MOTOR wrenches.
These sets used the same TEQ, blue metal wrench clip.
The wrenches and clip were manufactured by Kyoto Tool Company (KTC). The KTC logo and patent mark are on the back of the clip, M.PAT. NO. 422209.
Medium Tool Rolls
Both canvas and vinyl medium tool rolls included 5 recessed or raised handle TOYOTA MOTOR wrenches. The medium rolls used the unmarked, blue metal wrench clip.
The back of this clip also has the KTC logo and the same patent mark as the earlier clip.
Although similar in appearance to the TEQ wrench clip, the later clip is slightly shorter, and not designed to hold more than 5 wrenches.
Metal Wrench Clip Design
The clip has a spring base to secure the wrenches, even when the clip is open.
Zipper Bag Tool Kits
Zipper bag tool kits included 2 wrenches held by either a yellow or red plastic wrench clip.
The Nickel Chrome Vanadium wrenches provided in the early (1972-79) kits used the yellow clip.
Special alloy wrenches (1979-83) used the red clip.
The clips are identical except for the color.
Using the Plastic Wrench Clips
To remove the wrenches from the clip, rotate both wrenches 90° so the raised wrench handles are parallel to the base of the wrench clip. Remove the wrenches individually from the clip. To secure the wrenches in the clip, reverse the process.
Other Toyota Tool Kits
Kits for other Toyota vehicles typically included 3 wrenches. A variety of metal and plastic clips were used.
Yellow metal clip with recessed handle, TOYOTA TEQ MOTOR wrenches.
Same type of wrenches with a yellow plastic clip.
Yellow plastic clip with recessed handle, TOYOTA MOTOR wrenches.
Yellow plastic clip with raised handle, Nickel Chrome Vanadium wrenches
Red plastic clip with plain handle, TOYOTA MOTOR wrenches.
Red plastic clip with raised handle, Special Alloy wrenches.
The red, 3-wrench, clips are not the same size, and both are larger than the Land Cruiser wrench clips.
Spanner Set (replacement part 09028-00050) came with a seafoam green wrench clip. (Landpimp)
Contemporary Wrench Clips
KTC wrench clip, part number EHS-1, is available today. This clip is similar in size to the blue, TEQ wrench clip and will accommodate the same wrench sets.
Toyota Wrench Clip Summary
Wrench Clip Terminology
These clips go by a variety of names: wrench clip, wrench holder, spanner holder. Japanese advertisements for wrench clips may include the term “supanahoruda” i.e., spanner holder.
Other than a lower hinge location and missing spring base, this early Wrench Clip looks quite similar to the KTC design.
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Large Tool Roll - OEM (vintage tools) - Made In Japan
This version of the later-style large tool roll probably dates between late 1963-65, based on the tools included in the kit. One identifying characteristic of this kit is that the adjustable wrench and screwdrivers are marked MADE IN JAPAN. In earlier kits, these tools are not marked with the country of origin, and in later kits they are marked JAPAN. Another characteristic of this kit is the large OH logo on the hammer head. Earlier tool kits used Maruki hammers, and later kits have OH hammers with a noticeably smaller logo.
The OH hammer with the large logo and JAPAN. The head is marked 450G and 1 on the back. The pliers are marked TEQ with the M.PAT mark, and have the U-shaped jaw reinforcement. The handles are curved (not re-curved) and marked MADE IN JAPAN on the inner handle, and have dimpled grips.
Comparing the large OH logo (bottom) to the smaller logo found on hammers in later kits.
The hub nut box wrench is marked TOYOTA MOTOR and MADE IN JAPAN, and has the short head. The adjustable wrench is marked TOYOTA TEQ MOTOR and MADE IN JAPAN and includes the oval pad on the handle. A later version of this wrench is also marked TOYOTA TEQ MOTOR and MADE IN JAPAN but without the oval pad.
The spark plug wrench is marked TOYOTA MOTOR 20.6 and MADE IN JAPAN and has the formed end. The spanner set includes 6 open-end wrenches held in the blue TEQ wrench clip.
The wrenches have recessed handles and are marked TOYOTA TEQ MOTOR and NICKEL CHROME VANADIUM JAPAN.
The screwdrivers are marked TOYOTA MOTOR MADE IN JAPAN on the shanks.
The grease pump is marked TOYOTA TEQ MOTOR and MADE IN JAPAN, and comes with a straight nozzle and bent nozzle with chuck.
The Engine Adjust Kit pouch has the TEQ logo and MADE IN JAPAN like earlier kits, but the contents are slightly different. While earlier kits include a 4-leaf feeler gauge marked in metric only, this kit has the 5-leaf gauge marked in decimal and (metric) also included in later kits. This kit also includes the spark plug gap tool and voltage tester, found in both earlier and later kits. It also includes the red handle points file from earlier kits, which is not included in later kits. The ignition wrench is 7x8mm 09855-00021. Earlier kits include 8x9mm 09855-00020 and later kits include 7x8mm 09855-10010.
This version of the later-style large tool roll probably dates between late 1963-65, based on the tools included in the kit. One identifying characteristic of this kit is that the adjustable wrench and screwdrivers are marked MADE IN JAPAN. In earlier kits, these tools are not marked with the country of origin, and in later kits they are marked JAPAN. Another characteristic of this kit is the large OH logo on the hammer head. Earlier tool kits used Maruki hammers, and later kits have OH hammers with a noticeably smaller logo.
The OH hammer with the large logo and JAPAN. The head is marked 450G and 1 on the back. The pliers are marked TEQ with the M.PAT mark, and have the U-shaped jaw reinforcement. The handles are curved (not re-curved) and marked MADE IN JAPAN on the inner handle, and have dimpled grips.
Comparing the large OH logo (bottom) to the smaller logo found on hammers in later kits.
The hub nut box wrench is marked TOYOTA MOTOR and MADE IN JAPAN, and has the short head. The adjustable wrench is marked TOYOTA TEQ MOTOR and MADE IN JAPAN and includes the oval pad on the handle. A later version of this wrench is also marked TOYOTA TEQ MOTOR and MADE IN JAPAN but without the oval pad.
The spark plug wrench is marked TOYOTA MOTOR 20.6 and MADE IN JAPAN and has the formed end. The spanner set includes 6 open-end wrenches held in the blue TEQ wrench clip.
The wrenches have recessed handles and are marked TOYOTA TEQ MOTOR and NICKEL CHROME VANADIUM JAPAN.
The screwdrivers are marked TOYOTA MOTOR MADE IN JAPAN on the shanks.
The grease pump is marked TOYOTA TEQ MOTOR and MADE IN JAPAN, and comes with a straight nozzle and bent nozzle with chuck.
The Engine Adjust Kit pouch has the TEQ logo and MADE IN JAPAN like earlier kits, but the contents are slightly different. While earlier kits include a 4-leaf feeler gauge marked in metric only, this kit has the 5-leaf gauge marked in decimal and (metric) also included in later kits. This kit also includes the spark plug gap tool and voltage tester, found in both earlier and later kits. It also includes the red handle points file from earlier kits, which is not included in later kits. The ignition wrench is 7x8mm 09855-00021. Earlier kits include 8x9mm 09855-00020 and later kits include 7x8mm 09855-10010.
treerootCO
Where are my keys?!
From the Toyota Stout Owner's manual
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23mm Hub Nut Box Wrench - New Tool
Available from Toyota as part number 09150-25010 for around $20 from amayama.com, plus shipping. This 23mm wrench fits early Land Cruiser wheel nuts through August 1963. The wrench is 266mm long. The handle is 400mm long and 15mm diameter. Neither the wrench nor handle have Toyota marking.
While the handle is too long to fit the large tool roll, the 23mm wrench can be used with the handle from the 2-piece, 21mm wrench.
Available from Toyota as part number 09150-25010 for around $20 from amayama.com, plus shipping. This 23mm wrench fits early Land Cruiser wheel nuts through August 1963. The wrench is 266mm long. The handle is 400mm long and 15mm diameter. Neither the wrench nor handle have Toyota marking.
While the handle is too long to fit the large tool roll, the 23mm wrench can be used with the handle from the 2-piece, 21mm wrench.
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Toyota Wrench Clips - part 2
Here's something a little different.
While it looks like the typical TEQ wrench clip and has the same markings...
..it is slightly smaller, enough that it will not hold 6 wrenches, even 6 of the recessed handle type.
Perhaps from an early metal box tool kit, which included a 5-wrench set.
Here's something a little different.
While it looks like the typical TEQ wrench clip and has the same markings...
..it is slightly smaller, enough that it will not hold 6 wrenches, even 6 of the recessed handle type.
Perhaps from an early metal box tool kit, which included a 5-wrench set.
That darn wrench clip was the single hardest thing to find. For obvious reasons, I am sure there are far fewer plastic ones than metal ones around today.
Thanks for all of the great info!!
Thanks for all of the great info!!
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FJ40 Radios (AM)
Attempting to sort out information about dealer and factory FJ40 AM radios. While there are many Toyota radios, only a relatively few models were offered as optional equipment on FJ40s, and none came standard. Read further for details on US spec FJ40 radios. Please post comments, corrections and suggestions for improvement.
FJ40 Radio Characteristics
The first dealer option radios offered in 1967 were TEN Auto Radio brand manufactured by Kobe Industries. Kobe Industries was one of the three (along with Sony and Hitachi) early commercial producers of transistors in Japan, and in 1959 developed Japan's first all-transistor car radio. Kobe Industries merged with Fujitsu Limited in 1968. In 1972, they spun off FUJITSU TEN as a separate company, focused on automotive and radio electronics. These radios have the TEN logo on the faceplate.
The tuning dial on TEN Auto Radio radios (08600-00010 and 08600-00011) has the two CONELRAD radio frequency (640AM and 1240AM) triangle-in-circle (Civil Defense) marks. CONELRAD (Control of Electromagnetic Radiation) was the first emergency broadcasting system in the US. All radios sold in the US. between 1953-63 were required to have these marks. Some Toyota radios retained the marks through 1969.
Up until 1973 dealer radios were typically installed below the dash, underneath or on either side of the steering column. The speaker was usually installed on the firewall or attached to the glove box. Beginning with model year 1973, dealer radios were installed in the dash cutout.
1967 - 08600-00010 Model ST-90A
The first FJ40 radio. The outer knobs are smooth chrome, inner knobs are tapered black, both are indented. Marked with the TEQ logo on the left side of the tuning window and the TEN logo on the right. Tuner is marked 54 70 100 140 160 and has the two CONELRAD radio marks. There is a chrome bezel surrounding the tuning window and controls. The part number, manufacturer's name and other information are stamped into the bottom. A label containing the manufacturer and model number is attached to the top. Two TEN brand 2SB466 power transistors are attached to the back. This and the following radio have the same Toyota part number, but different model numbers. Appears on page 10 of the 1968 Land Cruiser brochure. Brand is TEN Auto Radio, made by Kobe Industries. (Oakie joe)
1967 - 08600-00010 Model ST-90B
This and the previous radio have the same Toyota part number, but different model numbers. The Model ST-90B radio inner knobs taper in, while the Model ST-90A inner knobs taper out. The chrome bezel surrounding the tuning window and controls is missing from this radio. (sigorama)
1968 - 08600-00010 Model ST-90E
This and the previous radios have the same Toyota part number, but different model numbers. The Model ST-90E radio has knurled chrome outside knobs and knurled black inside knobs with a smooth face (see the following 08600-00011). The chrome bezel surrounding the tuning window and controls is missing from this radio. (sigorama)
1969 - 08600-00011 Model ST-90E
TEN Auto Radio Models ST-90A, ST-90B and ST-90E are physically identical except for the knobs. This model has knurled chrome outside knobs and knurled black inside knobs with a smooth face. The chrome bezel surrounding the tuning window and controls is missing from this radio. Appears on page 10 of the 1970 Land Cruiser brochure. (396361818)
1970 - 08600-00012
This and the following radio feature an updated design that has white outlines around both knobs and the tuning window. The outer knobs are knurled chrome, inner knobs are smooth black with a textured face. Marked with the TEN logo on the left side of the window. Tuner is marked 54 70 100 140 160. The part number and other information are stamped into the bottom. The manufacturer is not identified except for the logo. No separate label is attached. This radio can be distinguished from 08600-00013 by the 100 and 140 on the tuner, and the absence of the top ridge on the faceplate. Brand is FUJITSU TEN made by Fujitsu Limited. (puffalufagus)
1971 - 08600-00013
Almost identical to the previous radio. The top of this faceplate has a ridge that hides the two top screws attaching the faceplate. Slightly different tuning sequence of 90 130 instead of 100 140 on the previous radio. Brand is FUJITSU TEN made by Fujitsu Limited. (zcarcrazy74)
1972 - 08600-00014
Updated design with chrome outlines around both knobs and additional highlights on the sides of the outlines and along the top and bottom. The outer knobs are knurled chrome, inner knobs are smooth black with a textured face. Marked with the TEN logo on the left side of the window. This is the only FJ40 radio with the tuner marked x100kHz (5.4 7 9 12 16); the others are marked x10kHz (54 70 90 120 160 and variations). The part number, manufacturer and other information are on a label attached to the top. Brand is FUJITSU TEN made by FUJITSU TEN LIMITED.
This radio appears to have continued as a dealer-installed option as late as 1978. It is identified as the 'original' radio for several FJ40s over this time period. (shortbedmike)
Factory Radios
Beginning in 1973, FJ40 models could be optionally equipped with National brand radios, manufactured by Matsushita Electric, now known as Panasonic. These radios have the block N logo inscribed with “National” in Japanese characters.
For US spec FJ40s, factory radios were a port installed option, with the radio, speaker, and antenna installation taking place at Toyota port facilities in the US rather than at the factory in Japan.
Dash Cutout
Radios were installed in the dash cutout. The cutout includes brackets on both sides and on the bottom that allow the radio to be secured. (JDCruiser)
Delete Plate
For vehicles without radios, the radio delete plate covered the dash cutout. The early radio delete plate appears on pages 3 and 5 of the early 1975 Land Cruiser brochure, and on page 5 of the later 1975 brochure.
The parts catalog identifies two versions:
The raised surfaces were highlighted on early (1973-76) delete plates. (ElHefe)
Highlighting was discontinued in 1977. (shmukster)
The updated dash in 1983 got an updated radio delete plate as well. (win912)
7209-7505 - 86120-35024
The first factory option radio and the first National brand FJ40 radio. The two-tone faceplate is unique among FJ40 radios. The outer knobs are knurled black, inner knobs are smooth black with a concave face. Marked with the National logo on the right of the window. Tuner is marked 54 70 100 130 160. The part number and other information are on a label attached to the bottom. The manufacturer is not identified except for the logo. This radio appears on page 3 of the 1974 Land Cruiser brochure. Brand is National made by Matsushita Communications. (coloradomanmark)
7505-7806 - 86120-35025
This updated design with the white outline faceplate will continue with minor variations until the 1983 model year. The outer knobs are knurled black, inner knobs are knurled black with a rough face. Marked with the National logo on the left side of the window. Tuner is marked 54 70 100 130 160. This radio features a left knob marked TUNER, a narrow tuning window, a tuning sequence starting with 54 and concave buttons. The part number, manufacturer and other information are on a label attached to the bottom. Brand is National made by Matsushita Communications. (LandCruiserNation)
7806-8007 - 86120-60020
Very similar to the previous radio except the left knob is marked TUNE, the tuning window is wide, the tuning sequence starts with 53 and the buttons are flat. Appears on page 7 of the 1979 and on page 6 of the 1981 Land Cruiser brochures.
8008-8106 - 86120-35025
Online parts catalog shows this radio being reintroduced in model year 1981. (LandCruiserNation)
8106-8210 - 86120-60021
Looks identical to 86120-60020. Appears on page 5 of the 1982 Land Cruiser brochure.
8210-8309 - 86120-14520
For 1983, the radio was redesigned as part of the updated dash. Both knobs are to the right of the tuning window, only the right-most is a dual knob. The outer knob is knurled black, other knobs are knurled black with a smooth face. Push-buttons are square with a flat face. Marked with the National logo in the lower left corner of the faceplate. Tuner is marked 53 70 90 120 160. The part number, manufacturer and other information are on a label attached to the bottom. Brand is National made by Matsushita Communications. (396361818)
Other Toyota Radios
While other Toyota radios may fit the FJ40 radio cut-out, most will not fit the FJ40 radio faceplate. For example, the 7505-8210 FJ40 radios, the shafts are on 125mm centers, the radio measures 160mm x 48mm.
Some mini-truck and Corolla radios will fit the dash opening and and have properly spaced shafts to fit the faceplate. However, it is still possible that the tuning window on the faceplate will not align with the numbers on the tuner. With the faceplate on, the tuning numbers should be centered vertically and aligned as pictured in the examples. Numbers that are partially obscured or off-center indicates the faceplate and radio are mismatched.
While many Toyota radios are advertised as FJ40 radios, most do not include the faceplate. Unless the radio is one of the part number listed above, the fit may be problematic.
FJ40 radio faceplates by themselves are probably more difficult find than FJ40 radios with faceplates.
FJ40 Radio Summary
Dealer Radios
Summarizing the characteristics of the dealer radios. Dates are estimates based on available information.
Factory Radios
Dates reflect online Toyota parts catalog information. Part number information is not available for some later radios, which may be replacement units.
Attempting to sort out information about dealer and factory FJ40 AM radios. While there are many Toyota radios, only a relatively few models were offered as optional equipment on FJ40s, and none came standard. Read further for details on US spec FJ40 radios. Please post comments, corrections and suggestions for improvement.
FJ40 Radio Characteristics
- FJ40 radios are single speaker, AM band radios only
- All radios have a faceplate that is separate from the radio
- Dealer option (dealer installed) radios:
- TEN Auto Radio or FUJITSU TEN brand radios
- available starting in 1967; part numbers for these radios begin with 08600-
- Factory option (port installed) radios:
- National brand radios
- offered beginning with the 1973 model year; part numbers begin with 86120-
The first dealer option radios offered in 1967 were TEN Auto Radio brand manufactured by Kobe Industries. Kobe Industries was one of the three (along with Sony and Hitachi) early commercial producers of transistors in Japan, and in 1959 developed Japan's first all-transistor car radio. Kobe Industries merged with Fujitsu Limited in 1968. In 1972, they spun off FUJITSU TEN as a separate company, focused on automotive and radio electronics. These radios have the TEN logo on the faceplate.
The tuning dial on TEN Auto Radio radios (08600-00010 and 08600-00011) has the two CONELRAD radio frequency (640AM and 1240AM) triangle-in-circle (Civil Defense) marks. CONELRAD (Control of Electromagnetic Radiation) was the first emergency broadcasting system in the US. All radios sold in the US. between 1953-63 were required to have these marks. Some Toyota radios retained the marks through 1969.
Up until 1973 dealer radios were typically installed below the dash, underneath or on either side of the steering column. The speaker was usually installed on the firewall or attached to the glove box. Beginning with model year 1973, dealer radios were installed in the dash cutout.
1967 - 08600-00010 Model ST-90A
The first FJ40 radio. The outer knobs are smooth chrome, inner knobs are tapered black, both are indented. Marked with the TEQ logo on the left side of the tuning window and the TEN logo on the right. Tuner is marked 54 70 100 140 160 and has the two CONELRAD radio marks. There is a chrome bezel surrounding the tuning window and controls. The part number, manufacturer's name and other information are stamped into the bottom. A label containing the manufacturer and model number is attached to the top. Two TEN brand 2SB466 power transistors are attached to the back. This and the following radio have the same Toyota part number, but different model numbers. Appears on page 10 of the 1968 Land Cruiser brochure. Brand is TEN Auto Radio, made by Kobe Industries. (Oakie joe)
1967 - 08600-00010 Model ST-90B
This and the previous radio have the same Toyota part number, but different model numbers. The Model ST-90B radio inner knobs taper in, while the Model ST-90A inner knobs taper out. The chrome bezel surrounding the tuning window and controls is missing from this radio. (sigorama)
1968 - 08600-00010 Model ST-90E
This and the previous radios have the same Toyota part number, but different model numbers. The Model ST-90E radio has knurled chrome outside knobs and knurled black inside knobs with a smooth face (see the following 08600-00011). The chrome bezel surrounding the tuning window and controls is missing from this radio. (sigorama)
1969 - 08600-00011 Model ST-90E
TEN Auto Radio Models ST-90A, ST-90B and ST-90E are physically identical except for the knobs. This model has knurled chrome outside knobs and knurled black inside knobs with a smooth face. The chrome bezel surrounding the tuning window and controls is missing from this radio. Appears on page 10 of the 1970 Land Cruiser brochure. (396361818)
1970 - 08600-00012
This and the following radio feature an updated design that has white outlines around both knobs and the tuning window. The outer knobs are knurled chrome, inner knobs are smooth black with a textured face. Marked with the TEN logo on the left side of the window. Tuner is marked 54 70 100 140 160. The part number and other information are stamped into the bottom. The manufacturer is not identified except for the logo. No separate label is attached. This radio can be distinguished from 08600-00013 by the 100 and 140 on the tuner, and the absence of the top ridge on the faceplate. Brand is FUJITSU TEN made by Fujitsu Limited. (puffalufagus)
1971 - 08600-00013
Almost identical to the previous radio. The top of this faceplate has a ridge that hides the two top screws attaching the faceplate. Slightly different tuning sequence of 90 130 instead of 100 140 on the previous radio. Brand is FUJITSU TEN made by Fujitsu Limited. (zcarcrazy74)
1972 - 08600-00014
Updated design with chrome outlines around both knobs and additional highlights on the sides of the outlines and along the top and bottom. The outer knobs are knurled chrome, inner knobs are smooth black with a textured face. Marked with the TEN logo on the left side of the window. This is the only FJ40 radio with the tuner marked x100kHz (5.4 7 9 12 16); the others are marked x10kHz (54 70 90 120 160 and variations). The part number, manufacturer and other information are on a label attached to the top. Brand is FUJITSU TEN made by FUJITSU TEN LIMITED.
This radio appears to have continued as a dealer-installed option as late as 1978. It is identified as the 'original' radio for several FJ40s over this time period. (shortbedmike)
Factory Radios
Beginning in 1973, FJ40 models could be optionally equipped with National brand radios, manufactured by Matsushita Electric, now known as Panasonic. These radios have the block N logo inscribed with “National” in Japanese characters.
For US spec FJ40s, factory radios were a port installed option, with the radio, speaker, and antenna installation taking place at Toyota port facilities in the US rather than at the factory in Japan.
Dash Cutout
Radios were installed in the dash cutout. The cutout includes brackets on both sides and on the bottom that allow the radio to be secured. (JDCruiser)
Delete Plate
For vehicles without radios, the radio delete plate covered the dash cutout. The early radio delete plate appears on pages 3 and 5 of the early 1975 Land Cruiser brochure, and on page 5 of the later 1975 brochure.
The parts catalog identifies two versions:
- 7209-8209 Cover, Radio Tuner Opening 55461-90351
- 8210-8309 Cover, Radio Tuner Opening 55522-90800
The raised surfaces were highlighted on early (1973-76) delete plates. (ElHefe)
Highlighting was discontinued in 1977. (shmukster)
The updated dash in 1983 got an updated radio delete plate as well. (win912)
7209-7505 - 86120-35024
The first factory option radio and the first National brand FJ40 radio. The two-tone faceplate is unique among FJ40 radios. The outer knobs are knurled black, inner knobs are smooth black with a concave face. Marked with the National logo on the right of the window. Tuner is marked 54 70 100 130 160. The part number and other information are on a label attached to the bottom. The manufacturer is not identified except for the logo. This radio appears on page 3 of the 1974 Land Cruiser brochure. Brand is National made by Matsushita Communications. (coloradomanmark)
7505-7806 - 86120-35025
This updated design with the white outline faceplate will continue with minor variations until the 1983 model year. The outer knobs are knurled black, inner knobs are knurled black with a rough face. Marked with the National logo on the left side of the window. Tuner is marked 54 70 100 130 160. This radio features a left knob marked TUNER, a narrow tuning window, a tuning sequence starting with 54 and concave buttons. The part number, manufacturer and other information are on a label attached to the bottom. Brand is National made by Matsushita Communications. (LandCruiserNation)
7806-8007 - 86120-60020
Very similar to the previous radio except the left knob is marked TUNE, the tuning window is wide, the tuning sequence starts with 53 and the buttons are flat. Appears on page 7 of the 1979 and on page 6 of the 1981 Land Cruiser brochures.
8008-8106 - 86120-35025
Online parts catalog shows this radio being reintroduced in model year 1981. (LandCruiserNation)
8106-8210 - 86120-60021
Looks identical to 86120-60020. Appears on page 5 of the 1982 Land Cruiser brochure.
8210-8309 - 86120-14520
For 1983, the radio was redesigned as part of the updated dash. Both knobs are to the right of the tuning window, only the right-most is a dual knob. The outer knob is knurled black, other knobs are knurled black with a smooth face. Push-buttons are square with a flat face. Marked with the National logo in the lower left corner of the faceplate. Tuner is marked 53 70 90 120 160. The part number, manufacturer and other information are on a label attached to the bottom. Brand is National made by Matsushita Communications. (396361818)
Other Toyota Radios
While other Toyota radios may fit the FJ40 radio cut-out, most will not fit the FJ40 radio faceplate. For example, the 7505-8210 FJ40 radios, the shafts are on 125mm centers, the radio measures 160mm x 48mm.
Some mini-truck and Corolla radios will fit the dash opening and and have properly spaced shafts to fit the faceplate. However, it is still possible that the tuning window on the faceplate will not align with the numbers on the tuner. With the faceplate on, the tuning numbers should be centered vertically and aligned as pictured in the examples. Numbers that are partially obscured or off-center indicates the faceplate and radio are mismatched.
While many Toyota radios are advertised as FJ40 radios, most do not include the faceplate. Unless the radio is one of the part number listed above, the fit may be problematic.
FJ40 radio faceplates by themselves are probably more difficult find than FJ40 radios with faceplates.
FJ40 Radio Summary
Dealer Radios
Summarizing the characteristics of the dealer radios. Dates are estimates based on available information.
Factory Radios
Dates reflect online Toyota parts catalog information. Part number information is not available for some later radios, which may be replacement units.
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JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
I would make that its own thread... easier to find and you could include CB's with it 
Thanks brother. Every time I read one of your threads I learn more. For a relative newbie it is a huge (sorry YUGE) help!!
JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
some pics from 83' owners manual
JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
under dash mount radio... older one with speaker
JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
and you cant get much older than this one :
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JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
a few pics picked up along the way
JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
pics:
68 lit
69 fj55
80-82 radio afaik
82' radio
84' radio
68 lit
69 fj55
80-82 radio afaik
82' radio
84' radio
