1978 Toyota Land Cruiser Fj40 Restored 34k Original Miles Fj 40 Fj-40 Rust Free on 2040-cars

I have 146 pictures on a photobucket link before/during/after restoration. eBay won’t let me post that link, but I will email it to you, and or answer a customer question at the bottom of this page with the link. After you view the link to this vehicle, check out the other albums in that photo library for some of my past high end FJ40 builds.

HISTORY

This vehicle sold new at James Toyota in Moscow ID in 1978. The original owner traded it in for a pickup in 1980. M.M. bought the truck from James Toyota in 1981, and then sold it to D.M.C in 2004 until I bought it in 2013. I have a statement to that affect from the 1981-2004 owner. He also stated he sold the vehicle in 2004 to D.M.C. with 33,000 miles on it, with the original tires. His name and email are available on the docs. D.M.C is a very nice lady whom told me she walked by this FJ40 every day on her way to work, asked M.M. to sell it, he finally did, but D.M.C just drove it on rare occasion.  M.M. was a professor at the U of I, he fell in love with these from his days in South America, bought it for his wife whom became unable to drive, so this truck just sat unused for many years. Carfax are not available on pre-1981 vehicles, so this is the best we can go from.  No wear, no rust, everything tight, easy for me to tell this is an original 34k mile vehicle. I’ve owned hundreds of FJ40’s, only had 4-5 with these low original miles. Buying/restoring/selling FJ40’s is routine for me, but owning this one still has me smiling, it has been a pleasure to bring this special truck back to life.

MECHANICAL

In short, I went through this truck end to end mechanically. The motor is all original; I removed the head for inspection. The cylinder walls are perfect, no ridge, clean as a whistle, replaced head gasket with most all the other gaskets for good measure. We replaced all the emissions tubing. The valves are adjusted, compression is perfect. All the original equipment is intact, including emissions. We rebuilt the original carburetor, tested everything else and replaced with Toyota OE if necessary. I did not paint the motor or other engine compartment components with the exception of the air cleaner lid (had some surface rust). The clutch/4 speed trans/t-case are all original, operate perfectly. We re-did the brakes with Toyota OE wheel cylinders and rear drums. The front disc brakes just needed minor refurbish. This truck was the best one original mechanical wise I’ve owned. It really only needed minor tune-up items. The only aftermarket items I can think of are an installed K&N air filter (flow much better than stock) battery, BFG tires, oh wait…a chrome exhaust tip. The original AM radio works.

BODY

This truck was rust free, all original panels when I bought it. I used all the original glass including windshield.  I did re-upholster the front seats; there was minor cracking in the original driver seat. We painted the truck inside and out the correct Toyota 031 code. The floor is mint, painted, no liner. Many of the original steel components were media blasted, painted and re-installed.  All new Toyota emblems, wheel caps, etc.  Tires are new BFG Mud Terrain KM2’s size 31/10.5/15. The original floor mats have almost no wear; they are the best originals I’ve seen. The original jack and levers are restored and installed.  The original tool bag was missing, but I made a set better than Toyota did. It includes Toyota basic wrenches and tools with a vintage Toyota grease gun and other small items I’ve had in my secret parts box for years. Included the 12V lamp that hooks up inside the glove box. Original owner’s manual included.

I need to stress how important it is to buy an original body rust free FJ40.  90% available are a hodge podge of parts. FJ40's do not have shim adjustments like other vintage cars, they go together 1 way only. The doors open and shut perfectly, 1 finger close, the lines are just as it came factory on this truck. Also, with original sheet metal, you know there have been no wrecks or frame damage.  I drove this truck today in 5 degree weather at 65mph around 40 miles, there is nothing more I can do to make it run/drive any better.

There are only a handful of Cruisers like this still in existence. This is your chance to own the best of this legendary vehicle. This is an expensive truck, but I price all my Cruisers to sell, they usually sell within a few days of listing. This is a reserve auction, but I reserve to the right to end it at any time for any reason. Serious offers will be considered. Cruisers have been increasing in value on a monumental scale in the past few years; they are projected by the LA times and many others to keep going. I've sold them at the high end auctions at huge prices, but prefer to sell them on my own to save both of us the ridiculous auction fees. Most call it the most desired 4x4 on the planet. This unit is correct; it has all the right stuff. The miles at 34,356 today and will increase a little until delivery.

New eBay bidders with fewer than 10 FB need to email before bidding.  I require a $2000 non-refundable deposit via PayPal immediately after concluded auction. The remainder cash in person, bank to bank wire, or cashier’s check. Payment will be made to my business account only. (the tax man wants his piece) I have a clean clear WA state title in hand. I have a shipping broker whom I’ve shipped many high end vehicles with; I will put you in contact with him on lower 48 shipments.  I can take this truck to Seattle for shipment via Matson to Hawaii or to other countries. Options for Canada as well. Truck or title do not leave my possession until paid in full and cleared funds.

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