Someone on here bought just the doors.
It'd be sooo nice to start with a fresh set.
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It'd be sooo nice to start with a fresh set.
One of these days I’ll need repair the door sills and patch the front floor (again, 30 years later). The cowl has a bit of rust… and the bottom of the windshield frame.
It’s the unfortunate downside of owning the same rig for 30+ years. Especially an old Toyota on the wet coast. I suppose it I had sold it years ago and bought another I’d be doing it over again just on a different rig. Now I just have to live with any compromises I made in a former life.
I’ve messaged the seller. They are willing to develop a pre 79 version if there’s enough demand shown for it. They’re also considering a 43 version
I don’t have the money or energy to go that route at this time and I’m sure it makes more sense to keep going down the path I currently am and just fix mine.
A 43 with hardtop would be even more tempting. Stretch the frame +/- 12” and flip the rear springs and/or swap in some 60 rear leaf springs. It would be a ton of work, but so much less than starting from scratch and building a 43 from a 40. I figure the extended wheelbase and keeping the auxiliary tank would be great. As well as an extra foot of space behind the rear bench seat.
I don't know. I think if I was going to spend 10k or more on a body, I'd do aluminum.
May not look 100% stock, but parking the truck outside and not caring about the rain running through it was nice, and that's worth something.
I could see doing doors tho. Mine are s***ty, and they'll always be s***ty.
May not look 100% stock, but parking the truck outside and not caring about the rain running through it was nice, and that's worth something.
I could see doing doors tho. Mine are s***ty, and they'll always be s***ty.
Excellent point. There’s also something to be said for not being afraid to wheel it and scratch the paint.
I’m glad to have a reality check now and then.
An Aqualu tub would be easier and cheaper. Shipping cost is high, but fortunately for us it’s reasonably close.
Oh yeah... could you imagine a 43 on a modified 80 series frame/drivetrain...
That would be the Cat’s Meow.
Sometimes I wish I’d bought the rust free 60 series frame I had an opportunity to buy (30ish years ago) rather than tracking down a 40 one a year or so later when I did my frame swap to a restored one. But hindsight forgets that I didn’t have an Oxyacetylene torch for a year or so… and a stick welder for about 8 years.
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Theres a fj45, fj40 and a bj60 series in Port alberni on FB market place for a package deal of just 20g
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Toyota Diesel engine 2H - auto parts - by owner
Diesel engine runs but has possible head gasket issue. Despite of the issue, it still runs strong. 2H is the inline 6 engine Asking $600
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1971 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser - cars & trucks - by dealer
💥 FOR SALE 💥 1971 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser Very well looked after 1971 FJ40 Land Cruiser with only 42,460 miles on the odometer. A true and timeless classsic 👌🏼 🔘 F-Code 3.9L 6 cylinder, 3-spd...
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Tons of cruisers on dreaded facebook these days, and the ridiculous over the top pricing is starting to correct. Usually I'm too lazy to post, but this one did catch my eye. One of the less rotten looking ones I've seen recently. But who knows whats hiding underneath I suppose.
1976 Toyota land cruiser
$12,900
Sechelt, BC
The Super-Rare 1976 FJ55 Toyota Landcruiser folks. It has a rebuilt engine and is in perfect working order. All the features of the vehicle work and this has been my daily driver for the past 3+ years. I also have a spare engine which comes included in the sale! The jeep has brand new tires and rims, new clutch and new breaks. All maintenance can be provided. I would be happy to answer any questions or provide additional pictures. Priced to sell, Serious inquiries only. Contact
1976 Toyota land cruiser
$12,900
Sechelt, BC
The Super-Rare 1976 FJ55 Toyota Landcruiser folks. It has a rebuilt engine and is in perfect working order. All the features of the vehicle work and this has been my daily driver for the past 3+ years. I also have a spare engine which comes included in the sale! The jeep has brand new tires and rims, new clutch and new breaks. All maintenance can be provided. I would be happy to answer any questions or provide additional pictures. Priced to sell, Serious inquiries only. Contact
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Can’t say I love the school bus yellow. Looks like a decent rig for the money in today’s market.
Here’s the link to evil…
I hate how difficult it is to find things. Sometimes I can’t find the same thing twice… such luck of the draw.
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$11k 40 with previous repaint, include hardtop and doors, etc
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Blue FJ40 with a diesel in it. Looks like a electrical nightmare but I do have a spare wiring harness FYI....
Looks like a good starting point. Large sections of the tub have already been replaced.
$8k for a non-running basket case… how times have changed.
$8k for a non-running basket case… how times have changed.
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I love the 55 series when there sitting on 38.5's. Stock they are pretty awesome ugly.
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Turbo diesel set up for a Landcruiser
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Pretty cool, and good price for that! Would be great in a Toyota pick-up or lighter 40 series.
There is a guy who put one in his LJ78 on this forum. As cool an engine as they are, IMHO, they are too small for a 5000lb LWB cruiser. The fellow had to upgrade the motor a lot to get decent power out of it, and suffers some high EGT under load as a result.
I think I'd be looking at a 3.0 litre displacement or more....