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Old 06-20-09, 02:42 AM   #1 (permalink)
spdwaver1
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1966 FJ 40, L.A. CA. Trade for 80 Series or ??

SOLD - To a happy new owner in Texas.

It will definitely be missed.

1966 FJ40, built as per my sig line. By no means is this a restoration vehicle, but this is a solid 40. It runs, drives great, tracks straight, and is overall just plain fun to drive. You can actually fit six people in this rig; I know, because I have done it often.

UPDATE: ***PRICE REDUCED*** I am looking to trade for an 80 series, can be lifted or stock. Otherwise I will take $4900.00 cash for the 40 (Reduced from $6500.00).


UPDATE #2: I will also add in a 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee for the right 80 series. See post #27 below for details.



UPDATE #3: Pictures of the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee below post #27.


History:

The truck was purchased by my dad around 10 years ago. Since it was purchased, both my dad and I had installed the Skyjacker lift, the SM420 transmission, the Orion transfer case and the Lock Right locker in the rear.

This 40 has been a lifesaver, almost literally. Any time one of my other vehicles has had any issues, this one always comes through for me. Not once has it failed me yet! I really do not want to get rid of it (sentimental family vehicle, and solid drive train) but I need a vehicle I can take on long road trips (above 60mph, that is) so that I can wheel it when I reach my destination. Also, I have four kids and one on the way , so I will need the extra seating.


About 3 years ago, I bought it from my dad. Since I have owned it, I have performed the following repairs where noted below.

Here are a couple links to pictures I posted on Mud:

Pics:
IH8MUD Forums - View Single Post - Artistic Cruiser Pics

Paint job (will mention in "The BAD" below):

http://forum.ih8mud.com/paint-body/2...-now-what.html

Link to the transfer shift fork repair:

http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...xle-still.html




The GOOD:

- SBC 327; new water pump.
- Headers w/ "cherry bomb" mufflers.
- SM420 Trans. This was rebuilt for the PO (my dad) less than 500 miles ago, by a transmission shop.
- Orion transfer case (has about 700 miles on it), with new shifter fork (there is a writeup on that; my dad did not install the fork into the collar, but outside of the groove; link posted above).
- Lock Right locker in rear; installed professionally about 500 miles ago.
- New (long side) axle shaft, along with all new bearings/seals in the rear; about 800 miles ago.
- 4" Skyjacker lift; homemade shackles (1.25" over stock length).
- New radiator from radiator barn (HD version).
- New brake master cylinder (about 700 miles ago).
- New clutch master cylinder/slave unit (full setup from Spectre Off Road, Part Number 018-01-KIT)
- Centerforce clutch (about 2,000 miles on it)
- All new brake shoes. Drums have plenty of lining left.
- Honed / adjusted all brake cylinders (there are eight of them!)
- Brand-new 33" Cooper Discoverer tires; two 33" BFG A/T spares (one is mounted and on the rear) with good tread.
- Front seats are in great condition, grafted in from (I think) an Acura.
- Hard top is currently installed.
- Bikini top.
- Soft doors.
- Oil/filter change less than 100 miles ago.
- Air filter change less than 100 miles ago.
- Rear diff, transfer case and transmission fluid replaced less than 100 miles ago.

The BAD:

- Rust is present on the outside and bottom of the doors and the rear sill (just below the tailgate) and a few other areas on the tub; the frame, however, is not rusted and is straight.
- New (to me) hood is from another mudder; painted, but the dent was not removed (PO incident where the hood flew up against his windshield - same as what happened to my old hood from a PO) - I still have the original two-piece hood, but it is dented as well.
- Paint job was quick and rough on the top and parts of the tub; I would definitely suggest a new paint job.
- Windshield has a spider-web crack on the passenger side, lower corner. Another mudder local to me makes these; only the original seal will need to be replaced, as is customary when replacing a windshield.
+ The glass on the driver-side door needs to be completely replaced (hence the reason the PO bought soft doors, which are also part of the deal).
- The gear on the driver side window does not engage when window is down; you have to pull up about two inches, then it grabs and rolls up.
- The inner fenders were cut by the PO to accommodate the headers.
- There is no speedometer cable; it failed about 2,000 miles ago; mileage is therefore affected, and not accurate (Reads 89,xxx mi.).


I will take pictures of anything you need so that you can make an informed decision. I will disclose any and all information related to the condition of the vehicle, to the best of my knowledge.

Thank you for your consideration,

Sean
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1991 FJ80
2.5" Medium lift, .50" spacers in front (still uneven) 33's on black steel, snorkel, de-smogged and some other stuff.

2005 Sequoia 2wd (for the wife & kids).

66 FJ40 (Sold on MUD!)

3F-E De-Smog Thread


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We would get along like peas and carrots. He'd fish while I drank all his beer and puked on his deck. We would laugh, I'd get punched in the face. We'd laugh some more. I'd swim ashore. Good times.


Last edited by spdwaver1; 07-21-09 at 11:13 PM. Reason: Changed price and trade info.
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