Well looky here!

thecrazygreek · 03-28-07, 11:46 PM

I just got back from picking up my second FJ40. I know I have the desease because I'm not done with the resto on the first one...

But this one fellas, I could NOT pass up.

1976 FJ40 77k
NO Motor.
4 speed with 20k since rebiult tranny and transfer
NO RUST on the tub floor/fender wells
Rusty rockers and a spot in the right rear corner
Overall a solid rig but in definate need of a resto (sitting indoors for 12 years) last 6 mo outdoors in the Washington weather.
This has a DEALER installed "desert package" which includes a dealer installed 4 inch lift, and an extra cooling fan. Has anyone heard of such a thing?
All this for a grand total of $700.00 big ones...

And now the pics...

thecrazygreek · 03-28-07, 11:48 PM

Oh and yes.. the bezel is upsidedown.. Im ON IT!!!

67azcruizr · 03-28-07, 11:48 PM

what bezel?

thecrazygreek · 03-28-07, 11:51 PM

Just pre-emting the Bezel Police...

These pics were shot right after I got it to my pops place, and after a good power wash...

73fj · 03-29-07, 12:01 AM

You lucky bastard, why can't I stumble onto something like that! Nice find.

Silicon 70 · 03-29-07, 12:14 AM

Bezel Police is here!!!

But I see you've already got it under control. Nice find.

Nomis · 03-29-07, 12:19 AM

Nice find. I have the same year and color myself. Good luck with the restoration.

hicruise55 · 03-29-07, 04:34 AM

Mmm, love the color-very nice find

Cruiser_GT · 03-29-07, 04:51 AM

Sweet! Looks like an amazing find.

Got any history? Like, "where'd the engine go?"

79fj40moneypit · 03-29-07, 06:24 AM

Great find addicting Isn't it!!

thecrazygreek · 03-29-07, 09:20 AM

I bought it from the second owner, who had it for over 25 years. He changed teh distributor, bought it at pep boys type place, and installed it.

While driving down the highway she completely locked up. Come to find out the distributor was the wrong one and was'nt engaging the oild pump. Since he didnt have the oil guage hooked up he had no warning.

It was completely siezed so it had to go. He pulled it and never installed a new engine. That was in 1994.

Has anyone heard of the Desert package? Was this a dealer option available through Toyota? He said it was printed on the window sticker when he bought it off the original owner.

too tall · 03-29-07, 09:22 AM

good score!

Landpimp · 03-29-07, 09:54 AM

nope its was for sure not a Toyota option, but dealer installed, just like you see new trucks on the car lots with lifts.....they had it done...and added to the 2nd sticker. Would guess if done back in 76 it was a Burbank or Rancho set of springs, maybe Dick Cepek

where/what was the extra cooling fan?

nice find!

Quote:

Originally Posted by thecrazygreek

Has anyone heard of the Desert package? Was this a dealer option available through Toyota? He said it was printed on the window sticker when he bought it off the original owner.

camcruiser13 · 03-29-07, 10:22 AM

good catch

thecrazygreek · 03-29-07, 10:32 AM

I don't know where the cooling fan was mounted, but I'll get a pic of it up later today. See if anyone recognizes it. I would imagine it was mounted up near the radiator...?

Volunteer · 03-29-07, 10:46 AM

Wow, great find. Some folks have all the luck. Look forward to seeing the progress. Looks like you could literally drop in the motor and drive this one while you restoring your other rig.

tlcruiser66 · 03-29-07, 02:14 PM

Wow, thats pretty clean. Congrats on the great find.

Kevin

thecrazygreek · 03-29-07, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 73fj

You lucky bastard, why can't I stumble onto something like that! Nice find.

I keep a CLOSE eye on craigslist everyday. Just incase something like this pops up on it... Thats where I found it.

I was the first person to email him. He received over 30 cash offers sight unseen. I just got lucky I guess...

Vicm · 03-29-07, 03:49 PM

Good find , wana sell?
About bezel
Why does it have to be installed a certain way?
Can you give a logical answer?
I am sure there is one.

35inchoverdrive · 03-29-07, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicm

Good find , wana sell?
About bezel
Why does it have to be installed a certain way?
Can you give a logical answer?
I am sure there is one.

The thick part goes on top. That's the way they rolled out of the factory and the way you find them oriented in the brochures and what not. Also, it's just immoral to have an upside down bezel.

edit: It was a little more obvious which side was up on the earlier bezels that actually had 'Land Cruiser' stamped into the thick part. Those were the good ole days...back before anyone needed the Bezel Orientation Police...

Nomis · 03-29-07, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicm

Good find , wana sell?
About bezel
Why does it have to be installed a certain way?
Can you give a logical answer?
I am sure there is one.

Plus the thick part covers/hides the hood release latch a little better - aesthetics?

Hogan · 03-29-07, 06:15 PM

Nice score. please post pics of the progress.

Josie'sLandCruiser · 03-29-07, 06:22 PM

Hi All:

Lucky bastard!

Looks like you could throw another 2F into that rig and get it back on the road quick! Then you'd have a 'Cruiser to drive while doing the resto on your other FJ40.

Congrats and enjoy!

Alan

Hobbs · 03-29-07, 06:33 PM

Very nice! Looks like your Craig's List diligence paid off.

FJ40zen · 03-29-07, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicm

About bezel
Why does it have to be installed a certain way?
Can you give a logical answer?
I am sure there is one.

With the bezel installed correctly, the hood safety latch is hidden. Otherwise it sticks out like a sore thumb.

73fj · 03-29-07, 10:49 PM

That winch is worth more than what you paid for the truck! Does it work?

Colorado Boy-74-FJ40 · 03-29-07, 10:52 PM

Nice!!! Are you gonna put in a crate motor? SBC
PS. Where you at in the rainy state?

thecrazygreek · 03-29-07, 11:27 PM

03-28-07, 11:46 PM	#1
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 733	Well looky here! I just got back from picking up my second FJ40. I know I have the desease because I'm not done with the resto on the first one... But this one fellas, I could NOT pass up. 1976 FJ40 77k NO Motor. 4 speed with 20k since rebiult tranny and transfer NO RUST on the tub floor/fender wells Rusty rockers and a spot in the right rear corner Overall a solid rig but in definate need of a resto (sitting indoors for 12 years) last 6 mo outdoors in the Washington weather. This has a DEALER installed "desert package" which includes a dealer installed 4 inch lift, and an extra cooling fan. Has anyone heard of such a thing? All this for a grand total of $700.00 big ones... And now the pics... Attached Images __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

03-28-07, 11:48 PM	#2
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 733	Oh and yes.. the bezel is upsidedown.. Im ON IT!!! __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

03-28-07, 11:48 PM	#3
67azcruizr IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tucson AZ TLCA# 18163 Posts: 691	what bezel? __________________ 59FST FJ25 62FST FJ40 64HT FJ40 Sean

03-28-07, 11:51 PM	#4
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 733	Just pre-emting the Bezel Police... These pics were shot right after I got it to my pops place, and after a good power wash... __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

03-29-07, 12:01 AM	#5
73fj Always wrenchin Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta TLCA# 7236 Posts: 533	You lucky bastard, why can't I stumble onto something like that! Nice find. __________________ I ain't gonna hit ya..........ahhh the hell I ain't! - John Wayne I have a RED cruiser fetish. Support our Troop's. Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker. http://forum.ih8mud.com/trailer-tech...ding-pics.html Sometimes I drink beer and surf mud.................at the same time! Then I can't remember what I posted

03-29-07, 12:14 AM	#6
Silicon 70 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hollister, CA TLCA# coming soon Posts: 654	Bezel Police is here!!! But I see you've already got it under control. Nice find. __________________ 1996 FZJ80 stock and unlocked "GREEN MONSTER" 1970 FJ40 1f & 4spd "BRUISER" 2001 Highlander "CREAMPUFF" "Who do you think you're talking to. This is America, nothing costs nothing". -Terry Benedict

03-29-07, 12:19 AM	#7
Nomis IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tampa Posts: 838	Nice find. I have the same year and color myself. Good luck with the restoration. __________________ 1976 FJ40 - See Build Up Thread Here: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/125665-1976-fj40-build-up-resto-thread.html 1996 Lexus LX450

03-29-07, 04:34 AM	#8
hicruise55 IH8MUD VOYEUR Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wetside, Wa TLCA# 17618 Posts: 395	Mmm, love the color-very nice find

03-29-07, 04:51 AM	#9
Cruiser_GT IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 321	Sweet! Looks like an amazing find. Got any history? Like, "where'd the engine go?" __________________ ____________ March '78 fj40 - 20 years and still DD トヨタの土地の巡洋艦

03-29-07, 06:24 AM	#10
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03-29-07, 09:20 AM	#11
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 733	I bought it from the second owner, who had it for over 25 years. He changed teh distributor, bought it at pep boys type place, and installed it. While driving down the highway she completely locked up. Come to find out the distributor was the wrong one and was'nt engaging the oild pump. Since he didnt have the oil guage hooked up he had no warning. It was completely siezed so it had to go. He pulled it and never installed a new engine. That was in 1994. Has anyone heard of the Desert package? Was this a dealer option available through Toyota? He said it was printed on the window sticker when he bought it off the original owner. __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

03-29-07, 09:22 AM	#12
too tall IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 679	good score! __________________ 1977 fj40 1985 bj60 1978 fj40 1976 fj45 in pieces 1974 fj40 Too many if you ask my wife , Never enough for me !

03-29-07, 10:22 AM	#14
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03-29-07, 10:32 AM	#15
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 733	I don't know where the cooling fan was mounted, but I'll get a pic of it up later today. See if anyone recognizes it. I would imagine it was mounted up near the radiator...? __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

03-29-07, 10:46 AM	#16
Volunteer IH8MUD "I Live Here" Join Date: May 2006 Location: In The Shop TLCA# 16325 Posts: 4,908	Wow, great find. Some folks have all the luck. Look forward to seeing the progress. Looks like you could literally drop in the motor and drive this one while you restoring your other rig. __________________ Bayou State Land Cruiser Assoc BSLCA.com My toys past and present.

03-29-07, 02:14 PM	#17
tlcruiser66 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Auburn, Wa. Posts: 652	Wow, thats pretty clean. Congrats on the great find. Kevin __________________ 1966 FJ-40 Under Construction. 1985 4Runner. Something to play with while the 40s out for mods. 2003 GMC Sierra Quad-cab. Duramax diesel w/ all the toys. Diablosport Predator tuner and 33" tires.

03-29-07, 03:49 PM	#19
Vicm IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 393	Good find , wana sell? About bezel Why does it have to be installed a certain way? Can you give a logical answer? I am sure there is one.

03-29-07, 06:15 PM	#22
Hogan IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Minnesota TLCA# 4573 Posts: 290	Nice score. please post pics of the progress. __________________ Life is short, don't work it away. Because there's not always a tomorrow. 87 SA 4 Runner 71 FJ40 62 FJ40 Chevy 350 Project truck

03-29-07, 06:22 PM	#23
Josie'sLandCruiser Dog is my co-pilot. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seattle, USA TLCA# 6446 Posts: 1,927	Hi All: Lucky bastard! Looks like you could throw another 2F into that rig and get it back on the road quick! Then you'd have a 'Cruiser to drive while doing the resto on your other FJ40. Congrats and enjoy! Alan __________________ www.seattlecruiserheads.com

03-29-07, 06:33 PM	#24
Hobbs IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Owens Valley Posts: 251	Very nice! Looks like your Craig's List diligence paid off. __________________ --- DAN --- 1978 FJ40

03-29-07, 10:49 PM	#26
73fj Always wrenchin Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta TLCA# 7236 Posts: 533	That winch is worth more than what you paid for the truck! Does it work? __________________ I ain't gonna hit ya..........ahhh the hell I ain't! - John Wayne I have a RED cruiser fetish. Support our Troop's. Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker. http://forum.ih8mud.com/trailer-tech...ding-pics.html Sometimes I drink beer and surf mud.................at the same time! Then I can't remember what I posted

03-29-07, 10:52 PM	#27
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