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Awesome Fj40: Tbi V8, Auto, Ps, Disc Brakes, F/r Lockers, More!! 3 Day Auction! on 2040-cars

Year:1974 Mileage:95999 Color: Black on White /
 Black
Location:

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sport Utility
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:THROTTLE BODY INJECTED 5.7L 350 V8
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
Year
: 1974
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Toyota
Model: Land Cruiser
Trim: 2-Door
Options: Front/Rear Lockers, Air Source Tank for ARB locker
Drive Type: 4WD
Power Options: Power Steering, Front Disc Brakes
Mileage: 95,999
Sub Model: FJ40
Exterior Color: Black on White
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black

1974 Toyota Landcruiser FJ40 -- an original off road machine! 

Electronic Fuel Injected Chevy 350 V8, Auto Transmission, Front Disc Brakes, Front/Rear Lockers, Power Steering, Roll cage, SOA lift, Super Swampers, & much more!! 

It spent the first 30 years in sunny rust - free California before I bought her in 2004. I've kept it garaged in Texas ever since. I bought this FJ as a project and have spent a decade putting it together the right way and making sure everything works. It's the perfect combination of power, EFI reliability, smooth steering, excellent braking, and awesome-ness! 

You won't believe that a 1974 truck this size can drive, stop, and steer this well. It runs like a champ and can go anywhere. She's conquered Moab, the Rubicon trail, Katemcy Rocks, Barnwell, and a ton of places in between. 

Hear it run: 
A cold start:


The Details -

DRIVETRAIN:

Engine

Chevy 350 converted to TBI (throttle body injection) – runs great and starts first time.

Fuel injected TBI conversion by “Affordable fuel injection” with optional ALDL computer port for diagnostics and “check engine” light tied into the ECM that can be used to pull trouble codes – on dash next to ARB switch see pics.

TBI completely rebuilt 11/2013, gas tank removed/cleaned, new fuel pump/filter/FI lines.

Tuned up 08/2013 with: new ecm, plugs, wires, rotor, ignition coil, vacuum lines

High output - 200 amp Alternator

Cooling

3 Core Aluminum Radiator with 2 speed high-CFM Ford Electric Fan (Taurus)

High flow aluminum water pump

Transmission/Transfer Case

700R4 Automatic transmission with remote mount transmission cooler – shifts great, no slipping

Previous owner installed a tab for the reverse lights that prevents the linkage from shifting into park. I keep the parking brake well adjusted and have always set it with the Land Cruiser in neutral without any problems.

Toyota 4 Speed Transfer Case

Advanced Adapters – 700R4 transmission to Toyota transfer case adapter

JTO T-Case saver – Gusset plate to strengthen transfer case housing

Steering/Suspension

Power Steering conversion (Saginaw) with brand new gear box – super smooth turning

Steering Stabilizer

Spring Over Axle (SOA) lift with extended heavy duty shackles (sits about 7 inches taller thanstock FJ40), rides great on road and has incredible flex off road

All new tire rod/relay rod ends 

For an FJ40 this size it drives straight and stops on a dime

Has 5 Massive Super Swampers – 35 x 15 x 15!! On 15 x 10 black steel wheels. Custom full size spare mount on rear.

Axles/Brakes

Toyota Axles with 4:10 gears, front disc brakes, front/rear lockers

ARB front air locker with dash mounted switch, & Powertank CO2 Supply Tank 

excellent 100% “on-demand” traction with open differential when off

Powertrax Lock-Right fully automatic rear locker 

– incredibly reliable traction off-road with impressive on-road characteristics. Automatically disengages when turning with minimal noise. Truthfully, you don’t even notice it until you need it – then it’s perfect traction.

Disc Brake conversion on front axle.

New Larger/stronger brake booster (T100) – see pics

New Master cylinder upgrade (FJ80) – see pics

                                 STOPS LIKE CHAMP!

Interior/Exterior/Electrical

Recaro Corbeau seats with 5 point harnesses. Driver’s seat adjusts front to back, passenger’s seat is fixed

Full Roll Cage

Entire tub is Bed Lined, as well as, roll cage, wheel wells, front fenders, diamond plate rear corner guards & front/rear bumpers

Newer style front windshield (1978) with electric wipers instead of older vacuum style

Newer style (1975-1981) FJ40 Turn Signals (gives it the “signature FJ40” look)

All lights, turn signals, brake lights work – except reverse lights

Factory lower rear metal half doors – does not have upper rear hatch

These are not installed because the spare tire mount sits there

ISSUES

There are, currently, no known mechanical problems with this cruiser. It runs, drives, stops, and steers like it should. The reverse lights don't work and I've never messed with them b/c it passes TX inspection without them. The speedometer works, but I cannot verify it's accuracy with the tires/lift/gears/etc. The odometer stopped at 95,999 long before I got it. I just repaired the sending unit for the gas tank b/c it always showed 1/2 tank when low - I haven't filled it back up to make sure it's working yet. It has aftermarket oil pressure and temp gauges that work well. I've replaced any leaking gaskets over the years and as of now everything is dry underneath. The gaskets do require occasional replacing and you'll know it's time by any drips. 


If the winning bidder is interested, I can include a full Hard Top with glass and both factory front doors – from a donor FJ40 – they’ve never been installed on this Landcruiser and need a bit of TLC to restore them. I never pursued them because I think it looks better without the top/doors.

 

This Landcruiser runs/drives great and is a beast of a truck. I’m moving out of state and can’t take an extra vehicle, so I’ve got to let her go.

For a cruiser this size, it drives very straight, stops on a dime, and turns with minimal effort. It’s taken years to work the bugs of steering, driving, stopping – but this one’s got the right combination! The body/chassis are in great shape, but it has been used for the reason it was built. As such, there are little dings and nicks here and there. This has been a labor of love, as you can see from the build list and pictures. I’ve treated her gently and never hammered that V8 through the drive train at full bore, as a result I’ve never had major breakage and everything has held up well. It is still a 40 year old vehicle and, although well cared for, will require attention from time to time.  

If you’re looking for a beauty pageant winner, this isn’t it. However, if you’d like an awesome FJ40 that can go anywhere without the iconic $100k price tag, then you’ve found it! 

I’ve put a ton of time and money into this FJ, and don’t expect to get it all back. I started this project to enjoy it and now it’s time for someone else to do the same. Contact me if you’d like to see it, hear it, or drive it.

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