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1978 Fj40 Land Cruiser 42k Orig Miles & Light Resto New Ultimate Old Emu Lift on 2040-cars

Year:1978 Mileage:42560 Color: Upgrades
Location:

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

This is an incredible rare find - maybe not quite a 'barn' find - but it is our understanding that it was in a garage and storage unit for most of its life with only two previous owners.

The original owner bought it up near Elko Nevada and used it for prospecting and trapping in the high desert area three hours east of Reno.  The second owner knew him when he was younger and often asked him if he could buy it - then one day in 2009 the original owner went to his house and offered it to him for sale - the second owner had almost forgot what he was talking about!  We visited the second owner last year and were lucky enough to purchase it. We also found one gas receipt from December 1978 when the original owner purchased gas - 66.9 cents per gallon - full tank $9.90!

Well - it's too nice for us to keep and two kids starting college shortly need their tuition paid - now - but we did freshen it up and added a few upgrades with a complete and light frame on restoration.

Everything about this FJ 40 is like a time capsule from 1978 with 42k original low miles.  It shifts and runs like new.  The doors open and close as if they were new - the engine idles and runs smoothly at 65mph all day long.  The transmission shifts perfectly through all forward gears and reverse, and it transfers effortlessly to 4wd. Original AM radio, never used orig Work Light and the glovebox outlet works, Orig touch up paint can and orig manuals.  Everything works electronically - All gauges and switches work with upgraded actual water temp - can be removed and reinstalled to temp guage - your choice - but it is nice to know the exact temperature.  All orig factory tools/bag, jack and components as they came from the factory.  Original factory dash has no cracks or wear of any kind, original Toyota front floor mat is like new, rear orig insulated mat in great condition. Original door panels are in like new condition with no signs of wear of any kind.  All weather stripping in great condition. The windows crank up and down with little effort.

All Original Factory Toyota Glass, including the windshield.

If you choose to fly in and pick it up personally - and drive it back - I would have no worries you would make it home mechanically - its that nice and dependable.

It would also be quite a deal at our reserve price compared to the ones completely restored ones that have sold at auction recently for $77K and $105K.

New Exterior Upgrades:

New professionally installed complete Old Man Emu Dakar Stock 2-2 1/2" Ultimate Light Lift Kit.  Kit included:

CS001F Emu Dakar Front Leaf Springs

N81 Front OME Nitrocharger Shock Aborber

CS001R Emu Dakar Rear Leaf Springs

N89/N95 Rear Nitrocharger Shock Absorber

SB30/SB1 OME Poly Spring Bushing Kits

OMEGS1/8 OME Greasable Front Shackle Kit

OMEGS9/2 OME Greasable Rear Shackle Kit

OME GP8/1 OME Greasable Pin Kit

OMESD23 OME Steering Stabilizer

OMEU59A/59B/55 OME U-Bolts & Nuts

(orig leaf springs are in like new condition and would be available to discuss)

New COOT Winch Bumper with the famous FJ40 Warn 8724 Winch and new Wire Rope

New BFG 33" x 10.5" x 15" Tires mounted on the original wheels - all five wheels and tires. (original Dunlap Spare tire available to discuss)

Cleaned undercarriage professionally by Old School Auto Restoration using the same process as CCOT: Power washed, 3M undercoating applied to wheel well areas and underbody as per factory application.  Frame, axles and front end was coated with POR-15 in a Satin original finish look that resists collecting dust or holding moisture.

New OEM Toyota factory rear taillight lens and OEM Gaskets.

New OEM Toyota factory mirrors

New OEM Toyota hood engine compartment mounts, new OEM emblems all around, new Toyota OEM Hood and Windshield Hooks and pads. 

New Exterior Paint with Orig PPG 031 Color of Single Stage Paint. Original photos of cruiser available upon request. 

Interior Upgrades:

New Cool Cruisers of Texas (CCOT) Seat Upholstery with Marine Naugahyde Vinyl (orig seats were in great condition - but the material was slightly tearing and the threads were starting to come apart on the drivers side - (orig photos available if your interested)

New CCOT custom FJ40 Console with lockable Stereo compartment.  New Sony AM/FM Stereo complete with Bluetooth (hands free), CD, Aux and USB ports, Satilite ready,  and drink holders (orig fact console available).

We may advertise locally and would reserve the right to sell if the Reserve is not reached.

Feel free to call, text or email - we will post additional pictures and videos off of ebays site.  Additional videos may have to be emailed directly to you - send a text to our number that has your email address and we will send asap.

If you are interested in Power Steering or Air Conditioning - we can have those new components professionally installed for an additional $4000 over our reserve price, or final selling price, or it can be a negotiated discussion.  The Power Steering would be a bolt on system - no welding - that is offered by Classic Cruisers, and the AC system also offered by Classic Cruisers maintains the original heater and heating system and is a proven system to add value to your cruiser.  We would need approximately two weeks to have those systems installed if your interested. 

At least another 50 photos will be linked to an off site website early this week - and videos will be available - just need you to text me your email address or give me a call.

Thanks very much for your interest - it's a great rare find!

602-403-852two


On Sep-16-14 at 21:19:35 PDT, seller added the following information:

Here is a possible link to a video - if it works I will add additional links - if not feel free to contact me directly as noted above.

https://www.hightail.com/download/ZUcxanZseWFQb0pFQmNUQw



On Sep-16-14 at 21:57:00 PDT, seller added the following information:

Here are a few other video links:

https://www.hightail.com/download/ZUcxanZwMGtUME5jR05Vag

https://www.hightail.com/download/ZUcxanZwMGttMEpFQmRVag

https://www.hhttps://www.hightail.com/download/ZUcxanZwMGtsMHhjR05Vag

https://www.hightail.com/download/ZUcxanZwMGtsMHhjR05Vag

https://www.hightail.com/download/ZUcxanZwMGs1UjZKUmNUQw



On Sep-17-14 at 20:58:33 PDT, seller added the following information:

Here is another link to a photo of the Land Cruiser before the renovations.  There are also additional photos downloaded - I think you will be able to see those through this link.

https://www.hightail.com/download/UlRSd0VLeFhrYUNHR3NUQw



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