1979 Toyota Land Cruiser Fj40 Bj40 Fj Bj Cruiser Full Frame Off Restoration on 2040-cars
Hobe Sound, Florida, United States
Up for
auction is a full frame off restoration of a 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 with
some upgrades to improve its performance on the road as well as off road.
Really care was taken in this restoration to maintain the value of this vehicle
not only now if not in the future for the next owners as well. Through the
pictures you will appreciate the quality of the restoration. We will provide to
the happy nest owner a CD with over 250 pictures of the restoration process for
full detail of your next investment. About
us: Amazonia-4x4 is a small family owned company located at
the Treasure Coast (Hobe Sound, FL) with over six years of experience in
Restorations, specialized in Toyota Land Cruisers FJ40s. Most of the work is
done by us in our premises except for the paint job, which is done at a
professional Body Paint shop (Massey Yardley Body Shop). All the restoration
process is documented with lots of pictures that we will provide to the next owner on a CD as a courtesy. Vehicle
Description: Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser 1979 with all the
body parts taken apart and eventually sand blasted for better future rust
prevention (primed, sealed and painted with BASF quality paint), the whole
frame was sand blasted as well and immediately primed and painted with Professional
black color in order to be restored. Undercarriage was completely black rubberized
with excellent quality liner to prevent even more rust issues and give it a
better nice looking finish to it. Most
of bolts, washers and nuts were replaced for full threatened Stainless Steel, and
all other bolt and nuts and pieces that we did not replace for stainless steel were
restored, replaced for zinc plated ones or painted as well. Inside the body, we used a
Professional grade tintable spray in liner (not painted over) to give the
vehicle a better look and even more rust protection. So, if you have kids or a
pet, well, no problem, you can carry them inside the vehicle without being
afraid to scratch it, stain or damage the paint. New upholstery in all 4 factory
seats with marine grade vinyl, and a small color detail in the piping matching
the vehicle color as well. All the seats frames were sand blasted, primed and
black painted for excellent quality and finish. For better ride entertainment
we installed a Sony Marine USB/iPod ready stereo and 4 sony marine speakers. The engine: This is a great 6 cylinders Toyota 2F
completely refurbished (not rebuilt) with new gaskets and seals and the most
important with all OEM Toyota parts in it. Compression was tested and as you
can see in the detailed pictures, it was over 150psi each piston, and excellent
leak down test. This engine has only original 42,600 miles in it (miles could
vary due that we have it for sale locally and most of the time people want to
take a test drive). New
gas hoses, gas filter, gas pump, gas sending unit, oil sending unit, OEM Toyota
oil filter and new air filter as well. New DUI high performance Distributor and
spark plugs, new OEM oil cap, OEM battery tray, OEM PCV valve and grommet, New
OEM starter and alternator. New dual header and gasket as well. The cooling system: Completely taken apart and cleaned out. New antifreeze. New water
pump, thermostat and gasket all OEM, new sending unit. New stainless steel
clamps all the way around and new Aluminum radiator. Transmission completely inspected and topped off with new fluids as well
as the transfer case with new seals and gaskets all around. Frame: completely sand blasted and immediately primed and then painted with Professional
black paint. All new Old Man Emu suspension, new shocks, new tie rod ends, new
bushings, completely rebuilt front and rear ends, new OEM Rag joint, OME
steering stabilizer, rebuilt steering drag link, new spring hangers and more. All brake
system was restored with new rotors, calipers, brake pads, and upgraded with
rear disc brakes as well. New lines, new Brake master cylinder, front Knuckles
completely rebuilt with new bearing, seals and gaskets. All clutch
system with new disc, pressure plate, throughout bearing, pilot bearing,
reground flywheel, new clutch master cylinder, new slave cylinder and OEM hose. New exhaust.
New Daystar Body Mounts. All new front turn signal and tail Lights. Inside: Heater was taken
apart and restored. The original wiring harness was cleaned out and reused
keeping all original connections. Seats with
new upholstery and all over restored. New OEM sun
visors, shifter knobs and shifter boots. New OEM
front bumper, new rear aftermarket bumpers, New OEM emblems. New OEM
pedal pads, new OEM hood rest pads, new OEM battery tray and new battery. New 4 seat
belts. New tail gate cover. New OEM
license plate holder, bulbs, and covers. Wheels were all
sand blasted and re-powder coated with custom dark gray textured color. All new
BF Goodrich 33x10.50 R15 LT All Terrain tires. All the
detail in the picture with dark gray color is Powder Coating (Cluster cover,
ash tray, globe box cover, windshield and hood hinges and hood hook holders). And more but
maybe we did not remember to mention it. So please do not hesitate in asking
any question. You can also visit our web site or follow us
on Facebook or Instagram @ Amazonia-4x4 for more project pictures and info as
well. Thanks. Terms of
sale: We would
like a nonrefundable $1,000.00 deposit via PayPal within 24 hours from the end
of the auction. Due amount payable via wire transfer or in cash within 7 days auction
ends. If you want to pay with a cashier check, we will send you the Vehicle
Title as soon as the check is cleared. Buyer is responsible for all shipping
arrangement, although we will provide all help you need. Is very important that
buyer contact us within the next 3 days auction ends to provide us all
additional information we could need to please him. We can meet the buyer at
the airport and drive him to see his new investment. We are about 1/2 hour of West
Palm Beach airport. Remember
that this is a complete restoration from an old vehicle, and even when it looks
like new, is a used vehicle and is sold as is with no warranties, but We are sure we’ll give you the Cruiser that will
take all the looks around this great country. |
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