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1974 Toyota Land Cruiser Fj40 Soft Top Fst Complete & Original Fj Unrestored on 2040-cars

US $9,800.00
Year:1974 Mileage:119000 Color: Freeborn Red /
 Black
Location:

Gilbert, Arizona, United States

Gilbert, Arizona, United States
Transmission:4 sp Manual
Body Type:SUV
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:F.5
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: FJ40186940
Year: 1974
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Toyota
Model: Land Cruiser
Trim: FJ40 Factory Soft Top
Options: 4-Wheel Drive
Drive Type: 4x4 4 Wheel Drive
Mileage: 119,000
Sub Model: Rare complete factory soft top model
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Freeborn Red
Warranty: None
Interior Color: Black

This is rare and excellent example of a 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 Factory Soft Top Model. 
First year of factory roll bar and upgraded engine and maybe the first year of the 4 speed. 

Don't be scared off by the Buy it Now. Reserve price is barely what this truck is worth in parts; well below the buy it now. If you've always wanted a factory soft top, this may be your shot. Turns out they stopped making them in like 1975, at least the US spec ones. 

FJ40s can be hard to find in this condition regardless of year/model, but they are nearly impossible to find in the soft top configuration and including the original bows, doors, tailgate, etc. You could look at/for FJ40s every day and these simply are not out there. This is the one I'll someday wish I didn't sell! 

Limited amount of rust + original parts and condition make this a perfect candidate for a driver, trail rig, or full restore. 

Original Freeborn Red Paint, no bondo or repaint here. The Arizona sun has worked it's magic to leave a nice patina. 
Original drive train including the solid, multi-named, seldom cursed F.5 or F1.5 or F and a half engine. They say it's solid like the earlier F engines with an updated oiling system. 
4 speed transmission. 
Warn Manual locking front hubs. 
No extra holes in the dash! (Factory dashboard has some cracks.) 

Sale includes: 
Full set of soft top bows (red ones that this truck was born with) 
Both 'soft' doors, still with factory white canvas (dusty from being stored indoors in Arizona) 
Rust free drop down tailgate, correct for this model and original to this vehicle. 
Aftermarket white soft top, vintage but in great condition; (NOT a diagonal window j**p style top) 

I purchased this vehicle from a retired postal worker who lives in North Phoenix. He had it for 15 years or so and told me he purchased it from his brother. A thorough title search, which I have not done, would be able to confirm this. I believe the mileage to be 119,000 +/-.  

Recently replaced: 
Fuel pump (new one that was included when I purchase the vehicle)
Fuel tank 
Radiator
Seats (*NEW* front seat upholstery; seats are from a newer FJ40 with headrests) 
Spark Plugs
Spark Plug wires 
Shocks (napa)
Aftermarket gauge set (ALL factory gauges work as well), no holes drilled for aftermarket gauges. 

This Land Cruiser starts right up and idles nicely with *NO* choke. (It has a choke, I just don't use it.) 
Accelerates through all 4 gears, solid clutch does not slip and *NO* grinding or popping out of gear. 
A slight backfire when you let off the gas at speed. None at idle at full operating temperature.
Brakes are great. Factory seat belts at all 4 seats. 
Period correct rear jump seats, they are not original to this vehicle but are original / unrestored. I have the original ones to this vehicle (upholstery not good) which can be swapped in at no cost, only one set of jump seats is included. 
Full set of 5 factory wheels and hubcaps. Front hubcaps might be the every so classy rear ones with holes cut out. 
Tires are mismatched set of 31.5x10.5x15. 
Limited Rust; just on the rear sill and corners. NO rust under the vehicle or on the frame. 
CAUTION: When you start driving this, children will stare. Dogs will want to ride in it. Women will want to ride in it too but won't admit it. -zetasig. 

Known Issues (If I was keeping I would fix these things). 
Prior owner removed the skid plate and in the process broke off the passenger side bolts for it. Probably best to drill/tap new holes, would be just as quick as drilling out the original bolts. Skid plate is included with sale. 
Exhaust is tweaked somehow so the skip plate does not go into place. Exhaust might be tweaked from the manifold back. I was quoted under $200 for complete new exhaust, installed at a local muffler shop. 

Please email with questions. 1977.fj40.project -at- gmail.com  Located in Gilbert, AZ, Phoenix metro area. 

Local guys feel free to schedule a time to inspect / drive. Non-local guys are welcome to find a local guy to inspect/photo/drive. 





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