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1980 Toyota Land Cruiser Fj40 With Power Steering - Nice! on 2040-cars

Year:1980 Mileage:112400
Location:

Johnston, Iowa, United States

Johnston, Iowa, United States
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1980 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 w/ Power Steering.

Contact me at (515) 864-1275 or e-mail overton@aol.com

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If your reading this you should probably make sure your significant other is not around. You're relationship has to be up to the stresses imposed by the new arrival. It may take some time for your spouse to adjust to being a "Land Cruiser widow" If a Land Cruiser is brought into a weak relationship, there's always the chance you won't get to keep the house then you'd be without a garage to work in. Take a minute and make sure you're in a "safe zone" ........ All clear? OK! Now let's get a few things straight:

  • You have obviously done quite well for yourself and you deserve this.
  • She gets 13 MPG. It doesn't matter if she's in 2WD, 4WD, going up hill, downhill, with a tailwind or a headwind, going sideways or backwards. She gets 13MPG.
  • She does not have Airbags, ABS brakes, A/C, DVD, Chrome, Navigation or Heated Seats (unless the tops off and it's summer). - If you want that stuff, move on.
  • She IS very cool and somewhat rare.

    Here's your chance if you want the best of the best. This one has a shade over 112K miles and her had the motor rebuilt by the previous owner. The good news? These continue to go UP in value unlike your daily driver. The bad news, hmmm, wait a second, there is no bad news.

    This Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 is pretty much like it was the day it left the dealership. A drop-dead gorgeous 1980 Beige Land Cruiser FJ40 and a very stock example to boot. Shes undergone an extensive restoration from top to bottom with meticulous attention to detail. She rides and drives as good as any FJ40 I have ever owned, and I've owned a lot of them.

    Miraculously, this FJ40 has been able to dodge all of the modifications that you often see. You won't find diamond plate, a V8, rear quarters cut out for flares or machine gun turrets! It's got the original Toyota 2F 6-cylinder and the emission control or smog equipment appears to be intact. Why somehow it even managed to escape the dreaded CB antenna hole! 10-4 GOOD BUDDY! The inline six-cylinder hums and the steering, clutch, transfer case and transmission are all in excellent working order.

    Overview:
    This FJ40 was restored by the previous owner who is a pilot and he did an excellent job! I have great respect for pilots, they’re detail oriented, maintenance and performance minded. The engine rebuild combined with a performance distributor and several other upgraded components results in a great running and driving truck. She doesn't burn or leak oil or any fluids. Inside you will find a beautiful cabin upgraded with LED lighting, additional amp meter, manifold pressure meter, aviation compass, sunroof and a high quality audio system. Having spent most of her life in dry climates, she’s in nearly perfect shape. Check out all the pictures. This FJ40 is a keeper!

    Interior:
    The interior is flawless. New front and rear seat covers, metal seat backs were sandblasted and powder coated. Correct 1980 rear heater installed and painted satin black. Correct 1980 plastic center console installed. Original headliner is still in place. Kenwood AM/FM/CD with speakers in doors and in the rear. Correct jack, jack rods and toolkit. There's new door weatherstripping on all doors, all windows work smoothly and seal well. 112K miles indicated on odometer and believed to be accurate. All OEM original mats front and rear. All 4 seat belts are intact, not frayed, and work well. The rear heater works well as do all gauges and controls. All turn signals, lights, wipers, washers, taillights, backup lights, license plate lights, side markers, stereo and all gauges work perfectly. The front seats have been reupholstered and the rear jump seat retain the original upholstery and they look great. Both interior door panels as well as the dashpad are perfect.

    Body:
    Repainted inside and out with Dupont single-stage urethane with hardener – Color matched to Toyota Beige 464. Rooftop and rain gutter repainted white, headlight bezel media blasted and painted white. Any rust was cut out and replaced with metal and rust proofed. There are no dents, dings or damage to the body. OEM front bumper with Halogen spots and fog lamps. During restoration she received new parts galore, rubber hood pads, hood hooks, all emblems & gaskets, new front and rear lamps, new mirrors, new transfer case shifter boot, etc. Set up to tow your favorite toy with a standard hitch receiver and 4 pin flat wiring. Cruiser is dealer equipped with Warn free wheeling hubs. The truck sits on a stock suspension and has a smooth ride compared to most. The Wildcat Radial tires are 80% and are mounted on OEM stock white wagon wheels! The spare is the original Dunlop Snow Cruiser.

    Summary:
    The quality of this FJ40 is extreme. You'll be unable to drive her around with noticing the smiles and waves of the growing FJ40's fan base.! You can make a great memories in your FJ40 while also enjoying a blue chip investment. High bidder is responsible for pick up or delivery, I will assist in any way I can. I would like a wire transfer within 5 business days. I encourage you to call me (515) 864-1275 and thanks for looking! I reserve the right to end this auction early, which is usually what happens.

    Click here to see several photos of this pristine 1980 Land Cruiser

    Contact me at (515) 864-1275 or e-mail overton@aol.com

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