Where can I decode my FJ40's VIN number?

[Living in the Past]

Fantastic. So is the month and year correct? Sorry I missed the "A" on a VIN plate that's a bit hard to read. Good info though!

Date is right. All markets were included in the same numbering system. Nothing after FJ40~ is anything more that a serial. Model had the specific information all the vehicle.. That is except after 8/80 in the US. Those had extra digits added to the VIN to equal seventeen digits on 81+ models. The frame itself did not have the extra digits, just the two plaques had them.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Date is right. All markets were included in the same numbering system. Nothing after FJ40~ is anything more that a serial. Model had the specific information all the vehicle.. That is except after 8/80 in the US. Those had extra digits added to the VIN to equal seventeen digits on 81+ models. The frame itself did not have the extra digits, just the two plaques had them.

thanks for the CONFIRM and Verify my stated facts John ..............

 

[ToyotaMatt]

If you put the VIN into ToyoDIY.com it will give you the same information. And the parts diagrams.

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how do u obtain parts diagrams in diy ?

thanks

 

[WarDamnEagle]

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how do u obtain parts diagrams in diy ?

thanks

Go to ToyoDIY.com and register. It's free; just need an email address and make up a password. They have never sent me anything via email so no worries about spam, etc. I have used it for years.

You can then look up your car by region, make, year, type, etc. or just put the VIN in. All the parts diagrams will magically appear.

 

[Living in the Past]

Go to ToyoDIY.com and register. It's free; just need an email address and make up a password. They have never sent me anything via email so no worries about spam, etc. I have used it for years.

You can then look up your car by region, make, year, type, etc. or just put the VIN in. All the parts diagrams will magically appear.

Hardest part here in the US is the VIN. Most stuff I search for was never imported to the US so not searching for parts I have a VIN for.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Hardest part here in the US is the VIN. Most stuff I search for was never imported to the US so not searching for parts I have a VIN for.

Well I have two LC with US VINs but it won't pull up the '77 FJ55 so probably doesn't work anyway with older VINs. My two non US cruisers pull right up. It's easy enough to search by region (US, Europe, Japan or General), model (e.g. FJ43), and year. The site only goes back to 1969 models as far as I can tell though.

 

[Living in the Past]

Well I have two LC with US VINs but it won't pull up the '77 FJ55 so probably doesn't work anyway with older VINs. My two non US cruisers pull right up. It's easy enough to search by region (US, Europe, Japan or General), model (e.g. FJ43), and year. The site only goes back to 1969 models as far as I can tell though.

According to CDan who was selling Toyota parts at the time it was 1979 when Toyota was upgrading the parts system is when Toyota made the decision to drop anything older than 3/69. Don't remember when Toyota made the decision to stop selling out of market parts but know it was after I joined Mud. Remember the TNK wiper motors were still available because they were pre 3/69 Toyota had to be convinced they were a part imported to the US. Some how the H55F managed to slip by. Heard a story how but just a story how it was done. US never had a H55F in a 40 series or 60 series. 70 series was never imported to the US for sale to the public.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

According to CDan who was selling Toyota parts at the time it was 1979 when Toyota was upgrading the parts system is when Toyota made the decision to drop anything older than 3/69. Don't remember when Toyota made the decision to stop selling out of market parts but know it was after I joined Mud. Remember the TNK wiper motors were still available because they were pre 3/69 Toyota had to be convinced they were a part imported to the US. Some how the H55F managed to slip by. Heard a story how but just a story how it was done. US never had a H55F in a 40 series or 60 series. 70 series was never imported to the US for sale to the public.

now its 1/75 and newer ...........

 

[OGBeno]

Date is right. All markets were included in the same numbering system. Nothing after FJ40~ is anything more that a serial. Model had the specific information all the vehicle.. That is except after 8/80 in the US. Those had extra digits added to the VIN to equal seventeen digits on 81+ models. The frame itself did not have the extra digits, just the two plaques had them.

Actually, the serial number is a line manufacturing number and in some cases (depending on the serial number) indicates destination market as well as whether the vehicle is a CKD or not.

Manufacturing month and day is also determined by serial number too.

 

[Living in the Past]

Actually, the serial number is a line manufacturing number and in some cases (depending on the serial number) indicates destination market as well as whether the vehicle is a CKD or not.

Manufacturing month and day is also determined by serial number too.

That is interesting. Didn't realize this went back that far. Had a connection had a dealer who was able to get more information than I cared to know on a 99 4Runner I had. My FJ62 amount he was able to get was far less. So if I give you the VIN for my 68 FJ40 I bought back in 1974 you would be able to tell me the day of the month in 9/67 it was made?

Unless I'm mistaken thought the CDK had their own numbering system which is an automatic to know by how high there are and were not mixed in with complete vehicles?

Maybe you can help with information on an FJ40 with a M42 transmission listed on the plaque on the passenger fender? Johnny C tried with his connects he had with Toyota and came up empty. Model number is FJ40LV-KCJA. So it is a US import.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

That is interesting. Didn't realize this went back that far. Had a connection had a dealer who was able to get more information than I cared to know on a 99 4Runner I had. My FJ62 amount he was able to get was far less. So if I give you the VIN for my 68 FJ40 I bought back in 1974 you would be able to tell me the day of the month in 9/67 it was made?

Unless I'm mistaken thought the CDK had their own numbering system which is an automatic to know by how high there are and were not mixed in with complete vehicles?

Maybe you can help with information on an FJ40 with a M42 transmission listed on the plaque on the passenger fender? Johnny C tried with his connects he had with Toyota and came up empty. Model number is FJ40LV-KCJA. So it is a US import.

Mr. John

i will help you as always in any way i can and do

PM me your needed info frame #'s etc modle ID codes like FJ40L-A and such off engine bay data id plates


kinly matt.............

 

[Wanhis]

Here's picture from my FJ, info appreciated. - 73 model, european import, maybe israel because story tell that it was imported from there by UN personnel to here in finland.

 

[Living in the Past]

Here's picture from my FJ, info appreciated. - 73 model, european import, maybe israel because story tell that it was imported from there by UN personnel to here in finland.

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@Onur says he can tell what market it was made for and day of the month produced by the serial number. All I can tell is without a V after the L in the model it should be a soft top but seen the V missing on a couple of my hard tops. 1/75 started a model number with more information. Plus more information on plaque for color, interior color and running gear.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Here's picture from my FJ, info appreciated. - 73 model, european import, maybe israel because story tell that it was imported from there by UN personnel to here in finland.

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@Onur says he can tell what market it was made for and day of the month produced by the serial number. All I can tell is without a V after the L in the model it should be a soft top but seen the V missing on a couple of my hard tops. 1/75 started a model number with more information. Plus more information on plaque for color, interior color and running gear.

- This is a PRE 3/69 USA Spec. FJ40 LEFT Hand Drive

- if for example the Modle ID code was FJ40L-A ( TP or FST Factory soft top ) or Fj40L-V ( VAN or Hard top ) it would be a 4/69 and later era time window

- the use of SAE fonts for the specs such as inches is 100% confirmed its a usa spec fj40 land cruiser

- other then that .............

we ONLY have the 2 SOR frame charts partial yet very helpful info facts

here below


- John , if your ever told that a pro date can be decoded tru a frame # on a Pre- 12/74 FJ40 or any land crusier , in fact ANY toyota vehical GLOBALLY , if a 1968 and later door jamb plate is missing , yet the engine plate remains , that's simply NOT true


- remember , i was the sole DATA ID Plate Maker Reproduction technition and artist , for over 8+ years till COVID killed my Older traditional engraving shop owner the first month it came ashore from china .............

- shop sold off right away and all equipment too

over night it seamed ?

- i have ALL my proofs and notes locked away tight too !

- i tried like heck to CRACK that early pre -12/74 code , keys to the kingdom ......

NO WAY JOSE






TECH for sor.com


F engine ONLY below .............

HERE IS the 2F one TECH below :

john , this image post below is dedicated to you sir ….

Thanks for your input as always ….

 

[Living in the Past]

- This is a PRE 3/69 USA Spec. FJ40 LEFT Hand Drive

- if for example the Modle ID code was FJ40L-A ( TP or FST Factory soft top ) or Fj40L-V ( VAN or Hard top ) it would be a 4/69 and later era time window

- the use of SAE fonts for the specs such as inches is 100% confirmed its a usa spec fj40 land cruiser

- other then that .............

we ONLY have the 2 SOR frame charts partial yet very helpfull info facts

here below


- John , if your ever told that a pro date can be decoded tru a frame # on a Pre- 12/74 FJ40 or any land crusier , in fact ANY toyota vehical GLOBALLY , if a 1968 and later door jamb plate is missing , yet the engine plate remains .............

- your being BULL-S#IT FED , incorrect FAQ , bottom line

- remember , i was the sole DATA ID Plate Maker Reproduction technition and artist , for over 8+ years till COVID killed my Older traditional engraving shop owner the first month it came ashore from china .............

- shop sold off right away and all equipment too

over night it seamed ?

- i have ALL my proofs and notes locked away tight too !

- i tried like h ell to find CRACK that eayly pre -12/74 code , keys to the kingdom ......

NO WAY JOSE !


serious here brother ....



TECH for sor.com


F engine ONLY below .............

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HERE IS the 2F one TECH below :



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john , this image post below is dedicated to you sir ….

Thanks for your input as always ….




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FJ40~125485 puts this 4/72. As for dating and market off the serial number was just going off what was posted in this thread. 1/75 is where most doing a search can info off model number. Other than dating the month the serial means nothing to me on the 40 series. By search appears 1/75-2/76 Canada shares the same model as the US in North America. 2/76 Canada had it's own with fewer emissions. See Canada didn't have a CAT on the 40 series.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

FJ40~125485 puts this 4/72. As for dating and market off the serial number was just going off what was posted in this thread. 1/75 is where most doing a search can info off model number. Other than dating the month the serial means nothing to me on the 40 series. By search appears 1/75-2/76 Canada shares the same model as the US in North America. 2/76 Canada had it's own with fewer emissions. See Canada didn't have a CAT on the 40 series.

hi john ,,

would you agree that the 2F FJ40 was NOT Sold in CANADA till 2/76 for unknown reasons ?

this leaves a gap in time from 12/74 - till 2/76 wear the 2F fj40 MODLE ID Code FJ40L-KJK was NOT simply available ...

- then in 2/76-10/81 the FJ40LV-KCJK was only MODLE sold in the ALL ARCTIC Spec. region destination market

- Finally : BJ40LV-KCJK came along in 3/78-7/80

- then BJ42LV-KCJK 8/80--10/82

- BJ42LV-MCJK in 10/82-10/84 with H55F ........


- FJ45LP-KK 6/76-7/80

- and ...... FJ55LG-KK 2/76-7/80

@Kschep has a very indeed UNIQUE CANADA SPEC. FJ40 in fact now her ein the lower 48 ​

 

[Wanhis]

@Onur says he can tell what market it was made for and day of the month produced by the serial number. All I can tell is without a V after the L in the model it should be a soft top but seen the V missing on a couple of my hard tops. 1/75 started a model number with more information. Plus more information on plaque for color, interior color and running gear.

As you can see, it should be hard top and those rearlights are only seen on -73 model? Confused...

 

[Living in the Past]

As you can see, it should be hard top and those rearlights are only seen on -73 model? Confused...

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Those tail lights started right around the start of 1969. Here is my 10/69 70 model.

9/72-9/73 (73 model) used a one year only reverse light. Shown in this picture.

 

[Living in the Past]

Appears your probably didn't have the larger reverse light. May have been a North America reverse light. You do not have the red side marker light on side either. Which probably supports coming from a market other than North America. Picture of my 10/75 76 model. Easiest picture I have to find showing the light. These started 10/69, my 70 model has them.

 

[Drake2]

Those tail lights started right around the start of 1969. Here is my 10/69 70 model.
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9/72-9/73 (73 model) used a one year only reverse light. Shown in this picture.
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You need a bigger garage or less cruisers. How can you drive them when you cant open the doors to get in them ?????