[SAWTOOTH 55 LC]

Well I traded my '85 FJ60 away for this '77 FJ40.The 40 is in good shape,and runs like a champ.It does have the normal rusty spots and one of the rockers was crushed,but the tub is pretty good.It definitely needs some love,and I am pumped to give it to her.It has an 8000# Koenig winch,that I figured was a pto,but no its electric.My plans are...I dont know yet,just glad to have a 40 again.My second vehicle at 16 years old was a '77 FJ40.I traded a Willeys for it,and never looked back.Ready,Go

[heinep]

Looks like you found a pretty good one! More porn..I mean pics please!

[ouroutdoorfamily]

That is an interesting front bumper... Did the PO have boxes monuted on those plates, could be an idea for mounting extra jerry cans, although being in the front seems a bit more dangerous, lol

I can't see from the side pic, but is there a welded support under the corner of the plate closes to the tires?

Big-O tires... :-(, I really miss them being here in the south, I had some 33's on my old 4 runner I got in WY

[cjgoode]

No one will tell you your bezel is upside down! Give us some more pictures of the inside etc. Nice find, looks in good shape.

[JJHACK]

My 77 looked pretty good before but this is the way it came out now after all the body work rust removal and new paint. You should be able to get at least this good for sure!


The four doors had rusty bottoms, we cut them off and used the Cool Cruisers bottom metal for the doors, worked perfectly.

Also had the lights in the body, these are out now and the body is back to stock again, or very close. The lights are back where they belong on the frame

[ekdee1]

Here's my '77 FJ40. It's got a MAF suspension and cheesy white rims...time to start thinking about a carb rebuild and replacing the vacuum lines. Other than that, it's hangin' in there...

[SAWTOOTH 55 LC]

I literally did a quick trade,had time for two photos,and then it went into my dads garage(thanks dad).I had to get back to work,so I have no details about this rig.Tomorrow I will give it a good inspection.Thanks for the pics.lookin good!

[Scottsire]

Have fun. What did the 60 look like?

[SAWTOOTH 55 LC]

So i finally got over to the 40 today.Hardtop cap had a crack,so I removed it,to get it repaired.Ended up taking the top apart,and gutting the interior.I figured I might as well do a frame off,and get everything blasted and undercoated.So thats the plan.My cap is pretty beat,does anyone sell a replacement?Also replacement front fenders.Heres the 60 I traded.Rough body,but ran like a champ.It was a fair trade,although I think I won

[SAWTOOTH 55 LC]

the top and cap

[subzali]

is that pedestal for the rear heater factory? That's actually a good idea...

[Cordarin]

Originally Posted by ekdee1

Here's my '77 FJ40. It's got a MAF suspension and cheesy white rims...time to start thinking about a carb rebuild and replacing the vacuum lines. Other than that, it's hangin' in there...

Looks great, and Cheesy white rims are an essential part of the '70's look :P

Looks like you got a fair deal Sawtooth, looking forward to the rebuild pics
- Tom

[bikersmurf]

Originally Posted by SAWTOOTH 55 LC

So i finally got over to the 40 today.Hardtop cap had a crack,so I removed it,to get it repaired.Ended up taking the top apart,and gutting the interior.I figured I might as well do a frame off,and get everything blasted and undercoated.So thats the plan.My cap is pretty beat,does anyone sell a replacement?Also replacement front fenders.Heres the 60 I traded.Rough body,but ran like a champ.It was a fair trade,although I think I won

Your body looks pretty good. It needs a little love, but many start with much worse.

Replacement fiberglass tops are available, but id recommend repairing yours or buying a used one that is in better shape. Complete hardtops can often be found for $500. The fiberglass top used can often be found for $0-150. Replacement ones are something like $1500+ from what I've seen on here.


Results of a Google search:
FIBERGLASS | LANDCRUISER SPECIALTIES
Appears to have $750+$325(gutter) or $1500 options.

Specter Off-Road Land Cruiser Parts - Search On 108-100
$3330 new
$1100 used

Gozzard Composites
email for price.

[SAWTOOTH 55 LC]

Thanks for the info guys.I will be repairing the cap I have,after all.The rear heater does sit on a stock riser.Just need to get the tub off now.Snapped many bolt heads, so drill and tap is next.Got a call today from some guy saying,he needed some old toyota moved off his property.Went for a look,it was a gem with extra parts galore.So going for another 40 tomorrow,still not sure where to put it though

[kbill45]

Just sold my 77 at Barrett - Jackson Auction(lot644-2) for $29,700. Now back to work on the 75FJ40 and the 88 FJ62 sbc conversion.

[BOATS]

before i did spring over and power steering

[BOATS]

current pictures at Marlin Crawler Garage...

[bikersmurf]

Originally Posted by SAWTOOTH 55 LC

Thanks for the info guys.I will be repairing the cap I have,after all.The rear heater does sit on a stock riser.Just need to get the tub off now.Snapped many bolt heads, so drill and tap is next.Got a call today from some guy saying,he needed some old toyota moved off his property.Went for a look,it was a gem with extra parts galore.So going for another 40 tomorrow,still not sure where to put it though

Looks like a two car garage. You could likely fit three 40s in it.

[SAWTOOTH 55 LC]

Nice rig,good to see you kept the "factory decals?"Can you still get those decals from Toyota?

[BOATS]

have not touch the exterior yet.