Toyota FJ25 ??

CHOP SHOP · Oct 2, 2009

I have a guy that has a 1960 FJ25 I can get. I dont know much here. Are they as cool or cooler than a normal FJ40.

I understand the running gear is going to be old junk, but all that is getting junked anyways.

I am only interested in the frame and body.

Here it is. Check out the grill and air intake.

dja410 · Oct 2, 2009

that thing is cool and rare get it man. Tons links 40s

boardbysled · Oct 2, 2009

i would love to build up a nissan patrol around this vintage...

GET IT, an if ya dont mind me asking how much a givin for it...

CHOP SHOP · Oct 2, 2009

dja410 said:
Tons links 40s

Shiny paint, big motor, fat tires and sunday breakfast in style.

I gots enuf beaters.:redneck:

CHOP SHOP · Oct 2, 2009

I was reading that only 249 were sold in the us in 1961.

That makes this unbeliveably rare I think.

64FJ40 · Oct 2, 2009

Cooler. :awesomework:

CHOP SHOP said:
I was reading that only 249 were sold in the us in 1961.

That makes this unbeliveably rare I think.

1961 was the start of the FJ40, so those numbers may be misleading. I can't remember what I've seen for actual numbers, but I'll look around later.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-group/

CHOP SHOP · Oct 2, 2009

64FJ40 said:
Cooler. :awesomework:

1961 was the start of the FJ40, so those numbers may be misleading. I can't remember what I've seen for actual numbers, but I'll look around later.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-group/

I wen tot the link and found a thread titled, "count the fj25s".
It was all memebers that have an actual sighting and pictures of all the 20 series so they can count them and try to figure out how many are left.
It was at 100 fjs and the one I posted here has already been spotted and put on the list!!!:cheer:

unclestripey · Oct 2, 2009

I think this is one of those times where you say "screw it" and get it whether you need it or not. Way cooler than a FJ40, and far too rare to pass up!:awesomework:

CHOP SHOP · Oct 2, 2009

unclestripey said:
I think this is one of those times where you say "screw it" and get it whether you need it or not. Way cooler than a FJ40, and far too rare to pass up!:awesomework:

Thats what Im thinkin. If I miss this one I will regert it.:beer:

unclestripey · Oct 2, 2009

CHOP SHOP said:
Thats what Im thinkin. If I miss this one I will regert it.:beer:

I don't know that I could bring myself to turn it, but if you found the right person, it's probly worth alot of coin. I think yer "balls on" with the sunday breakfast cruiser idea!:awesomework:

64FJ40 · Oct 2, 2009

The funny thing is they're really not worth a lot to anybody that isn't obsessed with restoring them. Some of the parts are worth some money because they're hard to find and a few people are always looking for original parts in good shape, but there isn't a huge following except among Cruiser purists.

The old "Thunderbird" hood ornament is pimp though.

CHOP SHOP · Oct 2, 2009

64FJ40 said:
The funny thing is they're really not worth a lot to anybody that isn't obsessed with restoring them. Some of the parts are worth some money because they're hard to find and a few people are always looking for original parts in good shape, but there isn't a huge following except among Cruiser purists.

The old "Thunderbird" hood ornament is pimp though.

How many folks are looking for an old dodge M37?

I think the cruiser market is better than the military vehicle market.

64FJ40 · Oct 2, 2009

CHOP SHOP said:
How many folks are looking for an old dodge M37?

I think the cruiser market is better than the military vehicle market.

Good point.

unclestripey · Oct 2, 2009

Judging from the pics that thing's in amazingly straight rust-free condition. Is it as good as it looks?

CHOP SHOP · Oct 2, 2009

unclestripey said:
Judging from the pics that thing's in amazingly straight rust-free condition. Is it as good as it looks?

He claims its rust free. After talking to him I kinda figured out he really hates rust and is honest. He was really concerned about the M37 being rust free, which it is.

It sounds like a win win deal. His truck is an the same condition as mine.

With a little brake work it will drive just fine he says. He tore the brakes apart and lost intererest. Its been stored inside an airplane hanger till now.

Im hopin to complete the trade this weekend.:awesomework: