1981 Toyota Fj 40 Original on 2040-cars
Nampa, Idaho, United States
This is a good mostly original 81 FJ40 with 55000 actual miles. About 1200 of the early miles were when it was towed behind a motor home. It was originally Texas bought and owned. A commercial pilot bought it new, and towed it around for several years. My brother-in-law bought it to use on his farm down there, but drove it little as a ATF served his needs better. I bought it from him in the 1990's. I'd have to dig out the title to find out for sure.it spend the summer months at my cabin in the mountains, and at my friends ranch in the winter. It was never used but about 10 times in the winter. Many years it was driven about 300 miles per year driving it back and fourth, and sat unused for months at a time. When I bought it my brother-in-law gave me some parts too do away with the emission controls. This included an exhaust header. I put on all of what I was given and stored the original emission items as there was no emission checks at that time. Recently about 2 years ago they began emission testing in my area, and it would not pass the test. I had long since gotten rid of the original items. To get around this, it is licensed as a classic because it appears original, and it is driven seldom. The running gear is all stock, the top has never been taken off. The brakes are still factory original. The interior looks great, however, I had the driver's seat reupholstered recently. One winter when I took it close to my cabin in winter. I snowmobiled in. When I came back out 2 days later it was 27 below zero. When I got in to the Toyota, the seat was stiff and the upholstery on the seat cracked in several areas. Believe it or not but the Land Cruiser started up, and I drove it 120 miles home. It has never been wrecked, except for the damaged area on the left rear part of the front fender, and area under the right door as shown. The photo of the left front fender shows some heavy rust. 15 or so years ago, it has previously rusted in the same area. I took the fender off and had it sanded and repainted at a local body shop. Several years later it began rusting in the same places. Several years ago the rear cargo area floor mat got wet some how, and it wasn't moved for over a year. At that time, I took the mat out to sweep in out, and the floor underneath had a lot of rust. I took it and had it sandblasted, and it was sealed with an anti-rust compound. I painted over that 6 coats of tan paint. I am certain that it will not rust there again. Also the floor next to the driver's heel has some rust I just noticed, along was a few other small areas on the right rear door. I believe that I have posted photos of the bad spots. It isn't as nice as if it had been stored inside, but it is pretty much original except the winch, and working aftermarket air conditioner. It wouldn't hurt to put on a set of tires, and then it could be driven anywhere at highways speeds. It runs, and drives very well. Email for more information if needed, although I am slow to answer at times. I need $1000.00 non refundable within 5 days of auction close. You can come and drive it home, or you could have it trailered or shipped. It needs too be picked up within 2 weeks of auction close.
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