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1979 Toyota Land Cruiser Fj40 Bj40 Fj Bj Cruiser Full Frame Off Restoration on 2040-cars

Year:1979 Mileage:42600
Location:

Hobe Sound, Florida, United States

Hobe Sound, Florida, United States
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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 on the Treasure Coast (Hobe Sound, FL)   with over five 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 winner 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.

 Remember, this is an investment, so if you do not see something or if you want some additional information, please send us an email and we will be happy to answer all your questions.

   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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