AL 21, 25????

jetswim · Post by **jetswim** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 2:34 pm

I'm curious as to what this code is for? I thought they were just SR5's. If you can help me with models etc for these SR5's and where this AL code is located on the actual car.
Thanks

clbolt · Post by **clbolt** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 3:35 pm

AL21 is the 2wd Tercel platform. This includes hatchbacks from 1983-86, and wagons from 1983-88. AL25 is the Tercel 4wd platform from 1983-88. SR5 is the high end trim level. There were also base and deluxe Tercels in the same body style.

GTSSportCoupe · Post by **GTSSportCoupe** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 3:43 pm

Further to what cbolt said, those alphanumeric designations are used throughout all Toyota's vehicles as Chassis Codes.

Here is a great link if you would like to learn more about Toyota ID numbers:

<a href='http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepage ... wcodes.htm' target='_blank'>http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepage ... des.htm</a>

Other manufacturers use chassis codes too. Car enthusiasts (among imports anyhow) often refer to cars by their chassis code instead of name. It's a lot easier to identify exact model years etc.

Juando · Post by **Juando** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 12:34 am

while we are on the subject of possible differences between tercels..anyone know if their was anything unique about the "Leather-neck" edition? It says that on both sides of of the car on the support pillar between the rear doors and the side cargo area windows. judging by how worn and faded it is I would say it was on the car when it was new...my car has woody wagon siding, and I have never seen that on any other tercel wagon in my entire life. any thoughts?

clbolt · Post by **clbolt** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 1:30 am

It sounds like a dealer package. I remember a Toyota dealership back in the mid-80s that created some really hideous packages for the cars it sold, including the "Toyo-Wagon" package for the van. It included graphics for the sides, and added over a grand to the price. I wouldn't have taken one if it subtracted a grand.

BTW, there's a Chevrolet dealership here that sold a bunch of pickups back in the 80s with the "Stingray" package. Basically, they raided the parts bins, adding Stingray script to the sides, along with 80-81 Camaro Z-28 fender vents, crossed flag emblems, and hood scoops. I've had more than one owner try to tell me they were factory built, and extremely valuable.

Juando · Post by **Juando** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 9:28 am

haha...that's hilarious! I figured there was nothing different...but one never knows. sounds likely that that's what it was. i can tell the siding was made for my car specifically....why anyone would have bought it like this new I don't have a clue...maybe they wanted to reminisce about the good ol' days. All I do know is that the car was originally bought in Florida (I am in Oregon) by some biology professor at Florida State....I should try to contact him ask him "wtf were you thinking!?"

tercel4wdrules · Post by **tercel4wdrules** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 11:34 am

I believe all SR5 Tercel VIN numbers including hatchbacks start with JT2AL35 and the DLX hatchbacks and wagons are JT2AL32. Am I right?

Finder349 · Post by **Finder349** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 10:16 am

We need a picture of that woody wagon.

Calvin