Who has the oldest/earliest FJ40? (FAQ)
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My customer's FJ Vin# is odd... it's FJ40-33816 There is no 1 or two in front of the FJ.
I will be picking up a '63 in a couple day's to do a body swap on. I already restored the chassis and will use the perfect body from the '63. I will post the Vin # of that one when I get it.
Later fella's,
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I will be picking up a '63 in a couple day's to do a body swap on. I already restored the chassis and will use the perfect body from the '63. I will post the Vin # of that one when I get it.
Later fella's,
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Got the '63 FJ40 picked up Vin on the Title says: 3FJ4016756
Not a very low # I'll check the frame and see if it matches tomorrow... I'm putting this body on a chassis I restored.
Not a very low # I'll check the frame and see if it matches tomorrow... I'm putting this body on a chassis I restored.
JP, how does the VIN compare to these: Oldest FJ40
Just curious, because if it was titled as a '62.........could be older.
Just curious, because if it was titled as a '62.........could be older.
ClemsonCruiser
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not the oldest but close
I came across this one today...... 10421........ the body is in really good shape and the drivetrain is all there, the best part is underneath that gehetto hardtop job is all the original softop bows and even the softop doors. Of course you'd need to remove all that tin
The 60 rims would need to go and the hood isn't correct but besides that most of it is there. Thinking about making the guy and offer, although I imagine he will want twice what it is worth 
I came across this one today...... 10421........ the body is in really good shape and the drivetrain is all there, the best part is underneath that gehetto hardtop job is all the original softop bows and even the softop doors. Of course you'd need to remove all that tin
The 60 rims would need to go and the hood isn't correct but besides that most of it is there. Thinking about making the guy and offer, although I imagine he will want twice what it is worth 
So...did you end up talking to the guy about 10421?
BTW...my '64 is 2155X...that's older than Wes's.
BTW...my '64 is 2155X...that's older than Wes's.
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ClemsonCruiser
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nope it is out in colorado which is along ways away from me...... but I am going back this summer though
I'll have to stop in and check on it
ANy definitive answer to early FJ-40 serial #'s??
So has anyone figured this out yet? I just found an FJ-40 with serial # FJ40-37658. It doesn't have a 1, 2, 3, etc. before the number. And there is no date on the plate. What year is this rig??
So has anyone figured this out yet? I just found an FJ-40 with serial # FJ40-37658. It doesn't have a 1, 2, 3, etc. before the number. And there is no date on the plate. What year is this rig??
Thanks Poser!!
Here's an Oldie for all the early folks!
Just joined and checking out the FAQ who has the oldest FJ40 around and here's some food for thought take a look at this one:
It's an original hardtop with the two jump seats on either side of the back.
I don't have the top unfortunately but I'm looking for one...?
1961 Toyota FJ40
My Vin #1-FJ40-10455
I'll be posting my conquests as I face em I know early models are difficult!
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Just joined and checking out the FAQ who has the oldest FJ40 around and here's some food for thought take a look at this one:
It's an original hardtop with the two jump seats on either side of the back.
I don't have the top unfortunately but I'm looking for one...?
1961 Toyota FJ40
My Vin #1-FJ40-10455
I'll be posting my conquests as I face em I know early models are difficult!
-Wilson
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JohnnyC
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love this thread for many reasons
TTT for anybody new w/early 40's
TTT for anybody new w/early 40's
Living in the Past
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The thread that just won't go away. Thanks Johnny
In answer to your question here is a few pictures of a 62. Not anywhere the oldest. VIN is 1FJ40~108XX.
These pictures were sent to me in Aug. 08. Has all the stuff my early 61 had except the air intake on the driver's apron. If you look at the last picture you will the front arm rest on the jump seat. Only on the 61 models. Part of the early bumper and a early PTO winch with four roller fairhead Toyota was offering thru their dealers.
I found this one on the dutch "craigslist":
Marktplaats.nl > Toyota landcruiser fj45lv 1962 , fj45 , bj45 , hj45, hj60 - Auto-onderdelen - Toyota-onderdelen
The seller litterally claims this one is the oldest AND that it was used in a tv-show called "daktari". He doesn't state his VIN nr.,
but I could ask for it.
Marktplaats.nl > Toyota landcruiser fj45lv 1962 , fj45 , bj45 , hj45, hj60 - Auto-onderdelen - Toyota-onderdelen
The seller litterally claims this one is the oldest AND that it was used in a tv-show called "daktari". He doesn't state his VIN nr.,
but I could ask for it.
JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
a 1962 would make it the oldest (45 wagon) i think on mud?
ClemsonCruiser
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not so fast.... it has been of Mud before!! check out this thread below I looked at buying that one back in the day it is a '65 at best
https://forum.ih8mud.com/fj45-owners-club/93826-oldest-fj45lv.html
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