FJ62 owner pining for FJ40 with questions about Florida vehicles on eBay. (1 Viewer)

[Saucerman]

I love the 40's, love them. I love my FJ62 and have learned a great deal but really want a 40. I look continuously on eBay. I have purchased 4 cars on eBay with much success but I knew what I was getting in to. I keep seeing the 40's pop up and invariably they are located in south FLA. All of them I have seen had no hint of a heater. Many of them look suspiciously clean and painted inside and out. Have you guys had any experience with these trucks? Are they really So American imports? Thanks for letting me troll.

 

[AlaskanWheeler]

Be very couscous, these have been questioned here before. I don't like that fact that 1, there is not heater, dash pads, and usually come equipped with drum front brakes. It would have to be a unique body style ei. FJ43, that would make me even consider buying from that market, fully knowing that it would be converted to US standards.

 

[pb4ugo]

To start, you should look in the classified section on this site. You will probably get a more accurate description and build.

 

[reddingcruiser]

Look in the 'mud classifieds! Place an ad in Wanted. Be open to shipping from the west and southwest where rust is less of an issue. Unless you KNOW how to identify rust repairs, that original patina you may not be happy with will let you see the 40's life story.

Reach out to members to do some recon for you. Finding the right 40 is a matter of persistence. It's out there, you just have to find it.

 

[pjohnson]

Florida FJ40s on eBay are almost always South America imports brought in by car flippers.

Research much before you decide on one.

 

[Saucerman]

Thanks for the help fellas. Being SA imports heat is not a problem for them. I have seen all manner of garbage on eBay. One is on there now with a missing right rear shock. I can't believe they would even offer these up for sale.

 

[GA Architect]

................... One is on there now with a missing right rear shock. I can't believe............

Hijack: "Dang, interesting way to deal with the cruiser lean, eh?"....Hijack over.

 

[pjohnson]

Lipstick on a pig doesn't even come close for a lot of them.

 

[Devils Paw 80]

Many of them look suspiciously clean and painted inside and out.

Very suspicious indeed. Check out this thread. Although it deals with a 70 series, the story is likely to be the same with many 40's coming from there. For Sale - 1993 Toyota 75 series project for sale ($16,850) or trade (truck & cash)

I'll second the "couscous" comment, LOL. Actually, my advice would be don't even think about buying one of those without having it thoroughly checked out either in person or by someone you can trust.

BTW, who needs a heater? You won't be driving the beast in snow and ice conditions, right?

 

[emac]

Glad to see you over here! Check out BAT, they had a 40 sell recently for what I thought was pretty reasonable. It seems the ones that appeal to me dont bring the big dollars. I like the original ones with some patina. They also have a link that you can see what 40's have sold for in the past. That may give you some idea of the market. Keep looking!

 

[emac]

I thought these were good buys:

1974 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

Bid for the chance to own a 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #16,694.

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1972 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

Bid for the chance to own a 1972 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #16,977.

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Here is the link to sold 40's

Land Cruiser FJ40

Browse and bid online for the chance to own a Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online.

bringatrailer.com

 

[White Stripe]

Buying a 40 off of mud classifieds will likely get you a nice 40.

 

[White Stripe]

Another good source is buying through @overton he sells some nice rigs. Here is his website

Land Cruiser Nation - The Best Kept Secret In The Land Cruiser World

Land Cruiser Nation buy sell consign appraise vintage Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 FJ45 FJ55 FJ60 FJ62 FJ Cruiser Ford Bronco Scout

www.lcnation.com

 

[Saucerman]

You guys are awesome! Lots to look at and even more to think about.

BTW, who needs a heater? You won't be driving the beast in snow and ice conditions, right?

No don't plan to. I live in GA though and I'm unashamedly a true Southerner...I am cold at 50 degrees and the older I get the colder I get.