1977 Toyota Fj40 Land Cruiser Fj 40 Landcruiser Frame Off Restoration In 2009 on 2040-cars
Johnston, Rhode Island, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.2L 4227CC l6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
For Sale By:Private Seller
Body Type:Sport Utility
Fuel Type:GAS
Interior Color: Gray
Make: Toyota
Model: Land Cruiser
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Base Sport Utility 2-Door
Options: CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: 4WD
Mileage: 66,697
Sub Model: FJ40 Land Cruiser
Number of Cylinders: 6
Exterior Color: Rustic Green
Up for auction is my beautiful 1977 FJ40 Land Cruiser. This vehicle is finished in Rustic Green and is rust free. Mileage listed on the vehicle is 66,697 miles. I can't confirm if these are actual original miles or not but this is what the odometer is displaying. This vehicle starts, idles and drives flawlessly. No leaks. Factory 4 speed. I haven't been able to use this vehicle as much as I anticipated and as much as I want to keep it, it should go to someone who could use this vehicle more often as these vehicles don't like to sit, they definitely enjoy being driven and used rather than being stored in my garage and only taken out on nice days. It received a frame off restoration starting in 2008 and completed in 2009. There is no aluminum, no fiberglass, no cut rear fenders, no bedliner hiding anything, and no bondo. This is a 100% OEM steel body which was sandblasted during the restoration and received a beautiful, complete repaint in the original Rustic Green. The frame looks as good as new as that was also completely restored during the frame off. I purchased this vehicle in April of 2012, so the restoration was done prior to my ownership. All replacement parts that weren't restored were replaced with Factory OEM Toyota parts. These include water pump, smog pump, alternator, remanufactured intake/exhaust, new clutch, rebuilt factory carburetor, late model Land cruiser electronic ignition, new rubber suspension bushings, new exhaust pipes, new Genuine Toyota Muffler, all new gasket and seals, brand new weatherstripping around doors and all new window seals. All emissions equipment is intact and working for states that have to meet emissions standards. I am sure much more was done during the restoration, but without all the documentation I can just go by with what I see is new and what was told to me during the time I purchased the vehicle from the Cruiser Restoration shop. When I purchased it I did a few upgrades. I replaced the old suspension with a brand new Iron Man 2 1/2 inch lift kit. This car drives and handles very nice with this kit, which also included a new steering stabilizer. I purchased new Pro Comp steel Wagon Wheels and mounted 4 new BF Goodrich 33X10.5 All Terrain Tires, less than 500 miles on these tires since my ownership. Since the vehicle did not come with the rear jump seats when I purchased it, I bought a CCOT fold and tumble rear seat, seat belts and headrests included. I also purchased a CCOT steel tailgate powder coated black to mount when the Hard top/Ambulance doors are removed. I had a Kenwood CD player with ipod hook up installed with some boxed 6x9 speakers that I did not mount to the body so they can me moved around in the vehicle for more leg room, etc. I also purchased some new door mirrors from CCOT, but I also have the Toyota OEM mirrors in good shape that will be sold with the vehicle. I purchased CCOT tail light rock guards and installed them as well. I bought a new Duralast Gold Battery and installed that when I purchased it. I bought a CCOT rear rubber floor mat that I also put in and cut around the rear seat mounts and seatbelt mounts. I still have the original rear floor mat that will be sold with the vehicle. All dash lights, exterior lights work as they should, even the cigarette lighter works for charging a cell phone, ipod, etc. There is no headliner in the hard top. It never had one when I bought it and it never bothered me that it wasn't there so I never installed one. The spare tire is an older chrome Toyota wagon wheel that is spray painted white and has an older 31 inch AT tire mounted. I only have the hard top and an older bikini top that will go with the vehicle but I never installed or used the bikini top. I only removed the hard top once in my ownership. This FJ40 comes equipped with Warn locking hubs and shifts in and out of 4x4 hi and lo without any issues. This vehicle also has the OEM Toyota step mounted on the rear bumper which is nice if the new owner ever mounted roof racks on the hard top. There is a small area on the drivers bottom seat where the stitching at the seams started to seperate and pull apart, it is not anything major but it never spread and didn't need to be addressed. I would say it is approx 1-1.5 inches long. If anyone would like to see a picture of this I could take one and text a picture or email one if they wish. This FJ40 is in fantastic restored condition but it is still a 36 yeard old vehicle with a 4-5 year old restoration so please ask questions if unsure of something. PLEASE ONLY BID IF YOU HAVE THE FUNDS TO PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE. This vehicle is sold without a warranty implied or expressed. This vehicle is also for sale locally so I reserve the right to end/cancel the auction at any time. The winning bidder will be responsible for all shipping costs but I will assist as much as I can. If potential bidders would like to discuss this vehicle feel free to email me at cpdjfd@yahoo.com and I will also give my phone # out during emails if potential bidders would like to discuss this vehicle over the phone. Good luck and happy bidding, the new owner will be extremely happy with this classic FJ that can be used and enjoyed while it contines to rise in value.
On Sep-30-13 at 07:12:02 PDT, seller added the following information:
A few people asked a question of the red spot above the passenger's side door step, that red spot is just a reflection of my Toyota Tundra's brake light that was parked next to the FJ when I took the photos. The paint is excellent on this vehicle. I have the touch up paint as well. There is some small areas on the windshield frame that I had to touch up when removing the hard top and putting it back on but they aren't really noticeable.
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