FOR SALE: 1974 FJ55 Land Cruiser

Sporin · 03-15-08, 07:58 AM

[Updated September 9]

I've got a great running '74 FJ55 with a monster Chevrolet V8 in it in. This is a better then average New England truck but it has it's share of patches, dents, fixes, rust and bondo. The front fenders are newish Specter Offroad pieces. We've spray painted over the PO's camo job in a nice navy blue with a white roof. It's a decent 20-footer but not a show-truck.

The engine is fantastic, a custom built small block Chevy V8 with very few miles on it. Optima Red Top battery, Edelbrock Performer carb with electric choke, starts easily and runs smoothly. Just put on new plugs and wires and corrected some vacuum leaks. It runs perfectly.

Stock Land Cruiser 4 speed manual transmission, transfer case and manual steering. 4x4 works as it should in high and low range.

Good glass all around. Electric sliding rear window works. Full Garvin roof rack.

Brakes are good all around, front is all new disks, calipers and pads, back is stock drums in good shape. Ebrake works.

I've fixed all the little electrical gremlins, shorts, bulbs, etc. Fixed the leaky gas tank. Added a horn button on the dash. I replaced the steering box/shock mount bracket, new shocks up front.

4 good 33x12.5 MT's (2 BFG, 2 General) on a nice set of correct width white steelies. New TRE's from Specter. Steering is as tight as a 33 year old rig can get, it goes down the road very nicely.

Full SOR carpet set, full SOR seat covers (old), front bench is beatup and currently upholstered in duct tape underneath.

Complete new custom exhaust, done right running down the stock location, Gibson muffler. Sounds great but not overly loud either.

I like the Pig, but I really use a cushier rig since I rarely wheel. will consider a trade for an FJ80 orFJ62.

MUD PRICE = $4500 obro.

The truck is in Windsor VT (on the NH border, near Claremont and Lebanon NH) and it is registered and inspected, legal for the road.

If you've always wanted a Pig for a good family offroader, this is the one. It's unoriginal and ugly so you won't feel bad scratching it up, but it's also put together well and not rusted to crap.

Sporin · 03-16-08, 06:23 PM

bump.

Sporin · 03-17-08, 07:09 PM

bumpy

candograge · 03-17-08, 07:40 PM

ok i have a 75 fj 40 with smallblock 350 stock trans 4sp and t case .will get pics for you if intrested.

Sporin · 03-18-08, 02:18 PM

I PM'ed you, send me the details.

candograge · 03-19-08, 02:10 PM

ok got a bit of rain will try to get some pics this weenkend.

Sporin · 03-19-08, 03:05 PM

cool, where are you located?

poose · 03-20-08, 01:09 AM

I am in Lake Tahoe CA/NV I have a 77 fj40 aluminum tub full cage full doors 1/2 doors soft doors put the new covered seats from my 78 Send me an email if interested I can send you some pics. Probably a little far though

Sporin · 03-20-08, 07:19 AM

yeah, i really need to keep it within the New England area, thanks though.

Sporin · 03-22-08, 02:44 PM

added a bunch of new pics to my gallery including pics of the patched rear rockers.

more... Sporin's Gallerys - IH8MUD.com Forum -

Went out today and it started right up. I couldn't get it off the icepatch/mud ring it's sitting in though without tearing up my lawn.

Sporin · 03-25-08, 06:20 PM

Bump... just after I took those picks I tried to pull out, lets just say that patch of dirt/grass in front of the driver's fron tire doesn't look like that anymore.

Sporin · 03-28-08, 12:04 PM

ugh, more snow... {sigh}

Friday bump

Sporin · 03-29-08, 02:58 PM

Pictures also up on Flickr with captions.

Flickr: Photos from Sporin

Sporin · 03-31-08, 07:12 AM

Monday Morning Bump

Sporin · 04-01-08, 03:14 PM

Daily bump, anyone? Price negotiable if you are interested in buying.

Sporin · 04-05-08, 07:39 PM

bump bump

peepers · 04-07-08, 05:25 PM

please get dave in a 40! his last truck?

Sporin · 04-10-08, 01:52 PM

price lowered $4500 obo

LCCRUISER · 04-11-08, 08:25 PM

I've got a '78 FJ 40 that is a good base for a project depending on your skills and an '93 FJ80 that would be a good driver while yu are working n the fawty. Maybe we could work out a swap? Naturally, we'd have to see each others rigs. I'll see you at tomorrow's meeting, we can talk. LC

Sporin · 04-11-08, 09:35 PM

see you tomorrow

Sporin · 04-16-08, 08:11 PM

humpday bump

Sporin · 04-21-08, 07:03 AM

Monday bump, hole in floor is just about patched up. Hoping to get an inspection sticker on it this week.

Sporin · 04-24-08, 07:12 PM

bump back to page 1

Sporin · 04-28-08, 08:56 AM

Monday morning bump.

Sporin · 05-02-08, 03:20 PM

Friday bump.

Sporin · 05-09-08, 09:40 AM

another Friday bump.... should get new pics this weekend.

Sporin · 05-20-08, 08:26 AM

I still don't have new pictures but I'll give it a bump anyway.

LCCRUISER · 05-20-08, 06:40 PM

Still $4500 and you have clear title?

Sporin · 05-20-08, 07:10 PM

yup, $4500 firm, and I have a clear title.... . somewhere around here...

Sporin · 05-27-08, 06:53 AM

I updated pictures with the patched floors. Flickr: Sporin's Photostream

03-15-08, 07:58 AM	#1
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,832	FOR SALE: 1974 FJ55 Land Cruiser [Updated September 9] I've got a great running '74 FJ55 with a monster Chevrolet V8 in it in. This is a better then average New England truck but it has it's share of patches, dents, fixes, rust and bondo. The front fenders are newish Specter Offroad pieces. We've spray painted over the PO's camo job in a nice navy blue with a white roof. It's a decent 20-footer but not a show-truck. The engine is fantastic, a custom built small block Chevy V8 with very few miles on it. Optima Red Top battery, Edelbrock Performer carb with electric choke, starts easily and runs smoothly. Just put on new plugs and wires and corrected some vacuum leaks. It runs perfectly. Stock Land Cruiser 4 speed manual transmission, transfer case and manual steering. 4x4 works as it should in high and low range. Good glass all around. Electric sliding rear window works. Full Garvin roof rack. Brakes are good all around, front is all new disks, calipers and pads, back is stock drums in good shape. Ebrake works. I've fixed all the little electrical gremlins, shorts, bulbs, etc. Fixed the leaky gas tank. Added a horn button on the dash. I replaced the steering box/shock mount bracket, new shocks up front. 4 good 33x12.5 MT's (2 BFG, 2 General) on a nice set of correct width white steelies. New TRE's from Specter. Steering is as tight as a 33 year old rig can get, it goes down the road very nicely. Full SOR carpet set, full SOR seat covers (old), front bench is beatup and currently upholstered in duct tape underneath. Complete new custom exhaust, done right running down the stock location, Gibson muffler. Sounds great but not overly loud either. I like the Pig, but I really use a cushier rig since I rarely wheel. will consider a trade for an FJ80 orFJ62. MUD PRICE = $4500 obro. The truck is in Windsor VT (on the NH border, near Claremont and Lebanon NH) and it is registered and inspected, legal for the road. If you've always wanted a Pig for a good family offroader, this is the one. It's unoriginal and ugly so you won't feel bad scratching it up, but it's also put together well and not rusted to crap. __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont '93 FZJ80 Elockers, MAF/OME lift, 35" BFG AT's, TJM Front Bumper, RockDog4x4 Custom Rear Bumper Yankee Toys Last edited by Sporin; 09-09-08 at 08:57 PM. Reason: UPDATED CONTENT

03-16-08, 06:23 PM	#2
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,832	bump. __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont '93 FZJ80 Elockers, MAF/OME lift, 35" BFG AT's, TJM Front Bumper, RockDog4x4 Custom Rear Bumper Yankee Toys

03-17-08, 07:09 PM	#3
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,832	bumpy __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont '93 FZJ80 Elockers, MAF/OME lift, 35" BFG AT's, TJM Front Bumper, RockDog4x4 Custom Rear Bumper Yankee Toys

03-17-08, 07:40 PM	#4
candograge IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 148	have 75 fj40 ? ok i have a 75 fj 40 with smallblock 350 stock trans 4sp and t case .will get pics for you if intrested.

03-18-08, 02:18 PM	#5
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,832	I PM'ed you, send me the details. __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont '93 FZJ80 Elockers, MAF/OME lift, 35" BFG AT's, TJM Front Bumper, RockDog4x4 Custom Rear Bumper Yankee Toys

03-19-08, 02:10 PM	#6
candograge IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 148	ok got a bit of rain will try to get some pics this weenkend.

03-19-08, 03:05 PM	#7
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,832	cool, where are you located? __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont '93 FZJ80 Elockers, MAF/OME lift, 35" BFG AT's, TJM Front Bumper, RockDog4x4 Custom Rear Bumper Yankee Toys

03-20-08, 01:09 AM	#8
poose IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lake Tahoe TLCA# 17232 Posts: 117	I am in Lake Tahoe CA/NV I have a 77 fj40 aluminum tub full cage full doors 1/2 doors soft doors put the new covered seats from my 78 Send me an email if interested I can send you some pics. Probably a little far though __________________ 1971 FJ55 1978 FJ40 1 ton, 383 stroker,350,205, little tubing 1977 FJ40 aluminum tub simple mods 1983 FJ60 "Barney" 2004 F250 Quad Cab

03-20-08, 07:19 AM	#9
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,832	yeah, i really need to keep it within the New England area, thanks though. __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont '93 FZJ80 Elockers, MAF/OME lift, 35" BFG AT's, TJM Front Bumper, RockDog4x4 Custom Rear Bumper Yankee Toys

03-22-08, 02:44 PM	#10
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,832	added a bunch of new pics to my gallery including pics of the patched rear rockers. more... Sporin's Gallerys - IH8MUD.com Forum - Went out today and it started right up. I couldn't get it off the icepatch/mud ring it's sitting in though without tearing up my lawn. __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont '93 FZJ80 Elockers, MAF/OME lift, 35" BFG AT's, TJM Front Bumper, RockDog4x4 Custom Rear Bumper Yankee Toys

03-25-08, 06:20 PM	#11
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,832	Bump... just after I took those picks I tried to pull out, lets just say that patch of dirt/grass in front of the driver's fron tire doesn't look like that anymore. __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont '93 FZJ80 Elockers, MAF/OME lift, 35" BFG AT's, TJM Front Bumper, RockDog4x4 Custom Rear Bumper Yankee Toys

03-28-08, 12:04 PM	#12
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,832	ugh, more snow... {sigh} Friday bump __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont '93 FZJ80 Elockers, MAF/OME lift, 35" BFG AT's, TJM Front Bumper, RockDog4x4 Custom Rear Bumper Yankee Toys

03-29-08, 02:58 PM	#13
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,832	Pictures also up on Flickr with captions. Flickr: Photos from Sporin __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont '93 FZJ80 Elockers, MAF/OME lift, 35" BFG AT's, TJM Front Bumper, RockDog4x4 Custom Rear Bumper Yankee Toys

03-31-08, 07:12 AM	#14
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,832	Monday Morning Bump __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont '93 FZJ80 Elockers, MAF/OME lift, 35" BFG AT's, TJM Front Bumper, RockDog4x4 Custom Rear Bumper Yankee Toys

04-01-08, 03:14 PM	#15
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,832	Daily bump, anyone? Price negotiable if you are interested in buying. __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont '93 FZJ80 Elockers, MAF/OME lift, 35" BFG AT's, TJM Front Bumper, RockDog4x4 Custom Rear Bumper Yankee Toys

04-07-08, 05:25 PM	#17
peepers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,868	please get dave in a 40! his last truck? __________________ TLCA #14504 '97 FZJ80, ARB Bullbar, IPOR rear bumper, factory lockers, Slee 4" lift, Toyo MTs, Austrailian Outback drawer, Hellroaring Dual batt system w/ dual Optimas, Lightforce 240s, etc, etc... My blog

04-05-08, 07:39 PM	#16
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,832	bump bump __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont '93 FZJ80 Elockers, MAF/OME lift, 35" BFG AT's, TJM Front Bumper, RockDog4x4 Custom Rear Bumper Yankee Toys

04-10-08, 01:52 PM	#18
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,832	price lowered $4500 obo __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont '93 FZJ80 Elockers, MAF/OME lift, 35" BFG AT's, TJM Front Bumper, RockDog4x4 Custom Rear Bumper Yankee Toys

04-11-08, 08:25 PM	#19
LCCRUISER IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2006 TLCA# 15640 Posts: 70	I've got a '78 FJ 40 that is a good base for a project depending on your skills and an '93 FJ80 that would be a good driver while yu are working n the fawty. Maybe we could work out a swap? Naturally, we'd have to see each others rigs. I'll see you at tomorrow's meeting, we can talk. LC

04-11-08, 09:35 PM	#20
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,832	see you tomorrow __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont '93 FZJ80 Elockers, MAF/OME lift, 35" BFG AT's, TJM Front Bumper, RockDog4x4 Custom Rear Bumper Yankee Toys

04-16-08, 08:11 PM	#21
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,832	humpday bump __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont '93 FZJ80 Elockers, MAF/OME lift, 35" BFG AT's, TJM Front Bumper, RockDog4x4 Custom Rear Bumper Yankee Toys

04-21-08, 07:03 AM	#22
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,832	Monday bump, hole in floor is just about patched up. Hoping to get an inspection sticker on it this week. __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont '93 FZJ80 Elockers, MAF/OME lift, 35" BFG AT's, TJM Front Bumper, RockDog4x4 Custom Rear Bumper Yankee Toys

04-24-08, 07:12 PM	#23
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,832	bump back to page 1 __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont '93 FZJ80 Elockers, MAF/OME lift, 35" BFG AT's, TJM Front Bumper, RockDog4x4 Custom Rear Bumper Yankee Toys

04-28-08, 08:56 AM	#24
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,832	Monday morning bump. __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont '93 FZJ80 Elockers, MAF/OME lift, 35" BFG AT's, TJM Front Bumper, RockDog4x4 Custom Rear Bumper Yankee Toys

05-02-08, 03:20 PM	#25
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,832	Friday bump. __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont '93 FZJ80 Elockers, MAF/OME lift, 35" BFG AT's, TJM Front Bumper, RockDog4x4 Custom Rear Bumper Yankee Toys

05-09-08, 09:40 AM	#26
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,832	another Friday bump.... should get new pics this weekend. __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont '93 FZJ80 Elockers, MAF/OME lift, 35" BFG AT's, TJM Front Bumper, RockDog4x4 Custom Rear Bumper Yankee Toys

05-20-08, 08:26 AM	#27
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,832	I still don't have new pictures but I'll give it a bump anyway. __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont '93 FZJ80 Elockers, MAF/OME lift, 35" BFG AT's, TJM Front Bumper, RockDog4x4 Custom Rear Bumper Yankee Toys

05-20-08, 06:40 PM	#28
LCCRUISER IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2006 TLCA# 15640 Posts: 70	Still $4500 and you have clear title?

05-20-08, 07:10 PM	#29
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,832	yup, $4500 firm, and I have a clear title.... . somewhere around here... __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont '93 FZJ80 Elockers, MAF/OME lift, 35" BFG AT's, TJM Front Bumper, RockDog4x4 Custom Rear Bumper Yankee Toys

05-27-08, 06:53 AM	#30
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,832	I updated pictures with the patched floors. Flickr: Sporin's Photostream __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont '93 FZJ80 Elockers, MAF/OME lift, 35" BFG AT's, TJM Front Bumper, RockDog4x4 Custom Rear Bumper Yankee Toys