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"The body is very, very nice…it is in the top 10% of FJ 62 bodies!' David Dearborn, Owner of Urban Land Cruisers & Land Rovers in Atlanta, GA.

The 1980s was a golden age of Japan's economy and the legendary Land Cruiser endured its own golden age during the 80s too. Now that time is undeniably, and lamentably, gone. The automobiles of yesteryear were stronger and had remarkably higher quality materials than anything manufactured today. A few years ago I plumbed the depths of the vintage Land Cruiser market and am proud to offer my personal symbol of this Golden Age – my beautifully restored 1988 FJ62.

I have spent considerable time selecting parts and restoring much of this fine piece of craftsmanship. My philosophy on restoration included OEM parts and keeping as much of the truck original as possible. This included a substantial amount of handwork and elbow grease to bring back to luster in this automotive champion. In the end, I believe I achieved a near "factory-new" finish while maintaining the character that was imparted by years of use. This car is meant to be used and enjoyed.

That may be a little over the top but this truck is awesome and I've enjoyed it more than anything - good luck to the winning bidder!

Originally owned by a doctor in Seattle, Washington for 23 years and sold to a dealership in the area when a mutual friend purchased the cruiser to restore in Georgia. I am the third true owner. I purchased the vehicle after the restoration process became too costly and took over in 2012. I am selling now because I've had twin boys and it's not the ideal car for infants.

I will gladly answer any questions via email or phone (eight five nine – four two zero – five eight eight six).

I made a commitment to keeping as much of the truck original as possible. Where replacement parts were best option I chose OEM except spark plugs where I use Bosch.

Prior to restoring we paid for a thorough third party inspection of the truck. All seats were removed and carpet to ensure no hidden rust. I can provide that original report from Urban Land Cruisers, LLC to interested buyer. We discovered that there is NO RUST on the exterior or interior frame of the truck during this inspection. In addition, they found the car body to be in the top 10% of all FJ62s!

Partial Restoration at Urban Land Cruisers in Atlanta, GA. Other work completed by Scheller Automotive in Lexington, KY and myself.

Interior Upgrades

Original carpet removed and RAPTOR™ Liner Protection sprayed throughout vehicle interior. This top-class super-tough durable urethane coating protects against rust, corrosion, salt, damp and extreme temperatures. The waterproof liner is adhered directly to metal floor and significantly reduces sound and vibration.
New Perfect Molded Carpet and Half inch carpet padding installed
All seats are original and in great shape. Passenger side has work area
Windows: Power windows operated perfectly. I had the window runs replaced and all window motors cleaned and lubed for even better operation.
Original radio has been upgraded to Pioneer CD system

Exterior Upgrades

Various chrome trim pieces replaced
All glass in great shape and all original
Under carriage was treated with rust protection in 2010
Xzilon Paint sealant and protection applied in 2014
New tires in 2012 (driven approximately 4-6K miles per year
Rust prevention epoxy applied to unprotected frame areas

Engine and Operational Upgrades

Power steering hoses replaced, all power steering fluids flushed and replaced
Rebuilt transmission in 2010-2012 (per inspection)
Complete tune up including all liquids flushed and replaced in December 2013
Custom, stainless steel battery tray installed with custom mil spec cables
New shifter bushings installed
Brake master cylinder replaced
New shocks installed in 2014
All maintenance recommended by mechanic has been performed since 2012.

Note: I may continue to work on the LC as it's something I love to do and genuinely care about its well-being. If there's something not mentioned above that concerns you please let me know.

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