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1980 Toyota Fj40 Fj 40 - Clean / Restored / Sbc V8 / Power Everything - Nice!! on 2040-cars

Year:1980 Mileage:58000 Color: Yellow /
 Black
Location:

Sparks, Nevada, United States

Sparks, Nevada, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:SUV
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:SBC V8 V-8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: FJ40318925 Year: 1980
Make: Toyota
Model: Land Cruiser
Trim: Power Everything
Options: 4-Wheel Drive
Drive Type: Four Wheel Drive
Mileage: 58,000
Number of Doors: 2
Sub Model: Land Cruiser
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Yellow
Transmission Description: 4 speed
Interior Color: Black
Drivetrain: 4 Wheel Drive
Number of Cylinders: 8
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Up for sale is my 1980 FJ40 Landcruiser. Lots of new parts and labor have been put into it including:

Complete body and paint restoration with $2,350.00 in receipts done by a professional.

Chevrolet 350 V8 conversion mated to the stock 4 speed Toyota transmission (flush just done)

Power steering conversion using a Toyota 4-Runner power steering parts

Rear disc brake conversion with an upgraded dual reservoir power brake booster

Line-X tub (black / interior)

Warn M 8000 professional (Made in USA) winch with remote

New HEI high output ignition with new wires and plugs.

 Heavy duty swing away tire carrier, holds two jerry cans, offroad accessories

Newer chrome rims with newer tires

New windshield and wipers

New custom front seats

Locking front storage container in cab (where stock dash pad would normally be)

Comes with new tow bar

Newer floor mats with sound proofing

Brand new (expensive) headliner

All bolts that I have had to take off to do work on the truck (about 60% or so) have been replaced with grade 8, stainless steel METRIC hardware. SO, working on this FJ only requires a metric tool set unless you are going to wrench on the Chevy V8. As you can tell, I am a bit OCD with the restoration and the accuracy of working on this Toyota. I have spent hundreds of dollars on just stainless steel bolts, lock washers, screws, etc. :)

These are things I can think of, many more things have been done. This cruiser (mechanically sound) drives great at 70mph. Clean clear title in hand. This is not a frame off restoration or show room quality, but is an awesome rig ready to hit the trail. I get lots of compliments.

 In some of the pictures the front turn signals were not installed, they are installed and working now.  The weather was nice that day I took the pictures, but hasn't been as nice since I put the blinkers on. :)

Toyota FJ40's increase in value by 4% a year (average). This FJ was toward the end of the years they imported FJ40's into the U.S. Approximately 3,000 1980 FJ40's were imported that year - in contrast LOTS more were sold other years.
1973......11,218........FJ40 / FJ55
1974.......8,204........FJ40 / FJ55
1975.......9,050........FJ40 / FJ55
1976.......9,236........FJ40 / FJ55
1977.......9,924........FJ40 / FJ55
1978.......8,858........FJ40 / FJ55
1979.......5,716........FJ40 / FJ55
1980.......3,058........FJ40 / FJ55

SO, this truck is very rare and in the condition it sits - it is even more rare. I have spent hundreds of hours on this vehicle and I am ready to start another project. 

I will help ship the vehicle to a great extent.  I will not pay, of course, but I will possibly drive the FJ up to 1000 miles from Reno to meet the buyer (please pay for gas). This FJ will travel across the US with no problems  :)  I just want a good home for my beloved FJ.  Please contact me through eBay with any questions.  I will be at the ready for the next week to respond. 

Also, I have NO RESERVE on my FJ.  Anyone that knows nice FJ40s knows what this truck is worth.  I have faith that the buyer will still find a good deal here on ebay with my FJ, but I will feel good about the sale price.  I am open to buy-it-nows, just ask. 

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