MEMCruiser's cruiser search. (1 Viewer)

[MEMCruiser]

So not to clutter the 40 thread I thought I would start this to post
40s I see and what you guys think.

Here are the qualities I am looking for in order of importance.

1. Relatively clean, but not bodean purdy truck clean
2. Ability to wheel at superlift (lift, armor, good mechanical condition)
3. Pull my off-road trailer (V8 motor)
4. Be a fair weather DD.


I really value your opinions and hope to find this truck to be ready for fall.
I am probably the least knowledgable guy on this forum so please dont assume I know something and please point out what and why something sucks or is awesome.

I also do not care how far truck is from Hot Springs since I can fly for free and can clear my calendar for a week at a time if I need too.

Thanks.

1.a 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

1.b fj40 landcruiser (1971) chevy drivetrain

1.c 1966 Toyota FJ-40 LandCruiser Less Than 1000 Miles on New Chevy 350 V8

1.d 1973 Toyota FJ40 Landcruiser

1.e http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/2906480169.html

1.f http://hickory.craigslist.org/cto/2954059060.html

 

[ntsaint]

Good luck with your search!

"I am probably the least knowledgable guy on this forum" -- no, that's me...

 

[wngrog]

Mike, the 1973...maybe get some pics on it.

As for a V8 swap, SO MANY of these are done terribly so be real careful.

I would be looking for (minimum) a V8 with a TBI fuel injected motor. Sure, carbs are fine, but for a non-mechanical type, a GM fuel injection is a no brainer.

Personally I would hold out for one with a Generation II or later Vortec conversion (5.7, 5.3, 6.0)

Remember, V8 plus an auto makes for a really short driveline in a non-stretched wheelbase truck.

If you find the perfect truck, I talked to Pat the other day and he has been putting some 5.3's in Jeeps lately for some guys and he said a turn-key project is running about $8,000. Keep that in mind when shopping.

This is what I would be looking for

https://forum.ih8mud.com/vehicles-trailers-sale-wanted/448547-1974-resto-mod-fj40.html

https://forum.ih8mud.com/vehicles-trailers-sale-wanted/428773-1973-fj40-utah-many-upgrades.html

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1034082&highlight=vortec+landcruiser

 

[MEMCruiser]

Thanks Nolen. Very helpful.

Where is a good place to read up on engines?
A lof of that is greek to me.

 

[MEMCruiser]

GM LT engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia



'72 FJ40 LANDCRUISER

 

[wngrog]

Wiki GM Gen III and Gen IV

 

[MEMCruiser]

Good luck with your search!

"I am probably the least knowledgable guy on this forum" -- no, that's me...

Are you kidding. You got your cruiser torn apart in pieces. I am
very impressed.

 

[ntsaint]

Are you kidding. You got your cruiser torn apart in pieces. I am
very impressed.

Thanks, but something tells me dis-assembly was the easy part...

 

[MEMCruiser]

FJ40 -1977


I know its not the right engine, but about 85 percent of V8 eng. swaps have this motor.

 

[Bodean]

That's not bad but I love the tan 73. That is a bad ass truck! Nevermind I just looked at the pics and didn't notice the date.

 

[MEMCruiser]

******69 FJ40 LandCruiser w/ 350 engine and all NEW parts********

 

[wngrog]

Uh...no. AK Cruisers are 99% rusted out garbage.

 

[G-Cat]

#1969 # Toyota LAND CRUISER Convertible LAND CRUISER #

 

[wngrog]

Nice one Garth......

I wonder if that green one with a V8 that was here in Canton ever sold. It was damn clean.

 

[MEMCruiser]

Wow. First 4-5 threads on vehicle classifieds are WTB 40s posts. :•o

 

[Jordan7118]

Yep. You have some serious competition, Mike.

 

[wngrog]

Did an Ebay scan for you. My thoughts:

I REALLY like this truck.

Toyota:Land Cruiser Toyota:Land Cruiser | eBay

Clean....I like the A/C

Toyota:Land Cruiser Fj40 Toyota:Land Cruiser Fj40 | eBay

Great truck. He is a dealer and shooting high. May take $20,000. Love the 700R4 and the mods. This would be a great driver

Toyota : Land Cruiser Toyota : Land Cruiser | eBay

Love the mods, love the color. Not a fan of the bed liner and you can see some body damage on the tub, but the drivetrain is really good and it looks like the person put a lot of love into the "resto-mod"

Toyota:Land Cruiser FJ40 Toyota:Land Cruiser FJ40 | eBay

 

[Jordan7118]

Toyota:Land Cruiser FJ40 Toyota:Land Cruiser FJ40 | eBay[/URL]

Yeah, wish it were painted without the bedliner.

Hydraulic front winch. Interesting...

It is cool that he tucked in an electric winch in the rear.

 

[MEMCruiser]

Thanks Nolen. I need to look at these and probably ask you some questions.

 

[SHUSH]

This is the best thread going. The cruiser porn and anticipation of the buy are killer. Woohoo!!!