For Sale Sprung over 40 project in northest PA

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I have too many projects right now and since my wheeling 40 is as nice and capable as it is I am going to sell this truck. Got it in a package deal with a bunch of parts, it's a very solid 1978 40 that came from Virginia. Ambulance doors are from another truck and are typically rusty at the bottom but are complete and fixable. Front doors have some rust at their bottoms, that's about the extent of rust problems on this truck. The rust on the rear sill is surface only. Much of the original paint still shows on this thing, I touched up with Krylon almond spray (a very close match) on areas where surface rust was showing. The doors and hardtop sides show the original paint. Previous owner, a certified welder had repaired the rear sill and added 1/4" thick quarter panels. He also did the spring over and the workmanship looks good to me. Front fenders have been cut and rear quarters trimmed as you can see in the photos. This one was meant to run on 40" tires. Front and rear running lights have been neatly changed.
The good: disc brakes up front, brakes work well. Frame has literally no rust issues at all. Engine is the stock 2F unmolested under the hood and runs well. Transmission, transfer case are stock and it has 4.10 thirds. Interior is nice- dash is nice, seats are pretty decent not perfect, stering wheel nice. floors solid front and back. Original roll bar, console, and lap/shoulder belts in place. PO had refinished the seat frames, heater, console and some other things, and entire interior of tub is nicely professionally rhino lined black. Front heater works, horn works, lights work, and wipers work. Same key works front doors and ignition and I think I have the correct key for the amby doors- but never tried them. Clutch seems strong and transmission and transfer case work as they should. Exhaust system is professionally and very nicely done and is tight and in excellent shape.
The bad: fiberglass top is dented in slightly in two places and has a small hole in one area. Nothing major but there. As mentioned earlier amby doors need bottom rust repair and front doors could use some attention at their bottoms. No rear heater. The passenger side swing out rear window has a broken catch. headliner is there but sagging. Upper dash pad has some cracks but is better than a lot out there.
Needs: high steer installed and power steering installed. has the stock steering box with a steering arm that is bent to fit and intended only for being able to move the truck around until high steer and PS are installed. I have a pair of Trail Gear high steer arms that come with the truck as does a brand new Saginaw steering box with mounting plate. Has no front driveshaft. I wouldn't wheel it without making and installing a track bar on the rear axle either. Truck is now on a set of 31" roller tires.
I have a Virginia title signed and released by the previous owner. Truck located in northeast PA not far from rausch Creek. Starts up runs, steers and stops. I believe all accessories work and this truck mechanically and wiring-wise is pretty much unmolsted. Price is now $3300, I think a decent deal for a fairly rust free and solid 40. It sure could be turned into a mean wheeler with a little work. Best to email me shmukter@pa.metrocast.net. Thanks, Gary

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Some more pictures one has a stock height 82 on 31" tires sitting next to the sprung over 40. She's a tall one.......
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Some more pictures. The front door rust isn't bad the amby doors should have new bottoms. That is only surface rust on the sill and quarter.
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An assortment of interior shots sent to Cody today. All other email inquiries responded to. Thanks, gary
 
OK bump for a price drop to $3300. This is a solid truck well on its way to being a great wheeling machine.
 
Gary,
You going to be around Saturday morning? I want to come see. Lets make a deal. Talked to you on the phone last week. Just got back from my honey moon!
 
Gary,
You going to be around Saturday morning? I want to come see. Lets make a deal. Talked to you on the phone last week. Just got back from my honey moon!
Congrats- Your new wife can't be too happy you're looking at a 40. Maybe she doesn't know what she is in for....Married one day...Landcrusier widow the next...
 
Wife may be keepin him in on Saturday morning there very few things sweeter than a Land Cruiser but that there might be one of em. Bump for a great seller. GLWS
 
Truck has been sold. I believe Randy will be a great 40 owner and am hoping to see the truck on the trails in the near future. FYI, this is indeed an extremely solid 40, I can't believe someone didn't snatch it up sooner. Gary S
 
Thanks again Gary. This 40 is sweet!! Had it fired up this afternoon, purrs like a kitten. I will be in touch for some parts!!
 
Hi Randy,
I need this (or similar) fj40 for father sons project here in Israel r u willing to sale it for small profit?
 

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