You are missing the point. Buy a reliable daily driver and then take your time to find the right 40. It takes time or money or both to baseline one of these trucks. You are buying turds and expecting gold. I’ve seen some $100k turds and some solid gold $12k rigs. You can’t force the market and should expand your reach to buy from reliable, knowledgeable sellers.
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You are missing the point. Buy a reliable daily driver and then take your time to find the right 40. It takes time or money or both to baseline one of these trucks. You are buying turds and expecting gold. I’ve seen some $100k turds and some solid gold $12k rigs. You can’t force the market and should expand your reach to buy from reliable, knowledgeable sellers.
The blinkers are 70-series ones. In countries where 70s were available it's very usual to see them on 40s (in Europe too).
The hardtop is Colombian spec, they were made locally by the importer to meet some regulations on locally made cars. Definitely different from the OEM ones but they are cool and the single rear door can be useful depending of your usage.
Members that are responding to your request for help are really being ‘patient’.......... 
*Hope you are listening!
*Hope you are listening!
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Okay guys I decided toMembers that are responding to your request for help are really being ‘patient’..........
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Pass!! Thanks
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Okay guys I decided toMembers that are responding to your request for help are really being ‘patient’..........
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Pass on it because of you guys thank you!
SOLD - Marietta, GA May 1971 FJ40
Uncle Sam is really sticking it to me this year so after filing my taxes this week, I have decided I must sell my beloved 40. I bought it almost a year ago and have spent a lot of time and money to make it mechanically sound, with plans to focus on the body later (enjoy the scars for now). I now...
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I think this is a rig worth looking at too!
SOLD - Marietta, GA May 1971 FJ40
Uncle Sam is really sticking it to me this year so after filing my taxes this week, I have decided I must sell my beloved 40. I bought it almost a year ago and have spent a lot of time and money to make it mechanically sound, with plans to focus on the body later (enjoy the scars for now). I now...
That’s not a real 40 it’s a Frankenstein if you buy it you’ll be disappointed and still be looking for the real deal.
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I live in Chicago I need a hardtop :/ but thanks I am gonna contact him.. if you find anything else do let me know thank you! So muchSOLD - Marietta, GA May 1971 FJ40
Uncle Sam is really sticking it to me this year so after filing my taxes this week, I have decided I must sell my beloved 40. I bought it almost a year ago and have spent a lot of time and money to make it mechanically sound, with plans to focus on the body later (enjoy the scars for now). I now...
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If you guys come across anything that I can daily which has very little rust and power steering please keep in mind. Mean time I a
Gonna work with my baby
Gonna work with my baby
What is up with your mechanic fixing your blue fj40? I’d say ditch this white 40 and find another mechanic for your blue one.
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I just wish I knew someone who knew how to work on carbs!! My blue runs great most days some days it's just stutters and shuts off... and it has hidden rust spots that bother me. It's some what if a Frankenstein but it is American release
I just replied to your PM, but you did not leave a number to call.
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Guys what about this BJ40!! Please give me feed back.
If you’re having a difficult time finding someone to work on an FJ40 then the BJ40 is out of your league. Not being a jerk... just a reality check
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What on earth is going on with your windscreen wipers!!?
Put some pictures up of the rust on your blue one. If its small just keep driving it.
Trying to find a perfect one is near on impossible unless you start blowing serious cash. Getting the carb fixed shouldn't be a big issue, there is a guy on this forum that you send him your carb and he rebuilds it good as new and everyone swears by him. But i can't remember who it is. Having the car run well without any misfires makes it a million times more enjoyable and gives you a lot more confidence to take it out.
Put some pictures up of the rust on your blue one. If its small just keep driving it.
Trying to find a perfect one is near on impossible unless you start blowing serious cash. Getting the carb fixed shouldn't be a big issue, there is a guy on this forum that you send him your carb and he rebuilds it good as new and everyone swears by him. But i can't remember who it is. Having the car run well without any misfires makes it a million times more enjoyable and gives you a lot more confidence to take it out.
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Is this the guy who Re builds carbs?
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