FJ40 Year model

Joined: 04 Jan 2007 Location: Canberra

Hi Guys,

I have an issue that I think someone from here will be able to help me with.

I have a FJ40 that I am selling but I have no idea what year model it is. Confused

I dont really care about the year but I have been asked the question.

It has wipers on the top of the windscreen,
Three door hatch setup for the rear doors,
'F' motor with a three speed,
Drums all round.

The chassis number is FJ400449.

Does anyone have any ideas or know how I can find out for sure.

Thanks

Joined: 14 Jan 2004 Location: somewhere out there

does it have round indicators on the front bib and fenders?

if so it sounds like a 69 or similar vintage model..
at best maybe very early 70s

Joined: 04 Jan 2007 Location: Canberra

Thats the thing it has been updated with later model doors and stuff there are some pics here.

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/ftopic144826.php

Joined: 21 May 2004 Location: Brisbane North

There should be a plate on the drivers side inner fender (engine bay side) that will tell you the year. Failing that I would just ring a Toyota Parts Dept and they should be able to give you a build date from the Chassis No you have.

Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:29 am

RAY185 wrote:

There should be a plate on the drivers side inner fender (engine bay side) that will tell you the year. Failing that I would just ring a Toyota Parts Dept and they should be able to give you a build date from the Chassis No you have.

what he said.
but im guessing at 1971.

Joined: 14 May 2008 Location: tassie

No cowl vents , split bonnet ,Small tail light holes in rear cross member, rounded fuel filler opening, Bet it has a ribbed dash to. Id say it.s a1968 or earlier. front bib and guards are later items from the seventies

According to this is a 65 model http://www.sor.com/fj40frame.html . Not sure if these apply to Australian models though

Joined: 04 Jan 2007 Location: Canberra

Yea rightio sounds like it might be an early one then.

Thats the dash and you were right about the ribs

so what do you guy think it is worth?

Joined: 14 May 2008 Location: tassie

Steering column, heater and the 2 warning lights on the dash are all later model stuff as well.
Looks like it's been made up of bits from a few cruisers. As far as value goes i have no idea. What your asking seems fair.

Joined: 04 Jan 2007 Location: Canberra

good stuff, so it seems as it was an early model that has been updated with later model stuff. good to know, thanks guys

Joined: 04 May 2003 Location: Berwick vic

I would also say it is not the origional roof (going by the tabs on the lower rear doors it was a factory soft top), or wheels ( no spring clips for the hub caps Wink

)
Peter.