- Year
- 1973
- Vehicle Model
- 40 Series
- Location
- Ridgway, Colorado 81432 United States
This is a 1973 FJ40 project, located in south western Colorado (Ridgway). Colorado title. It starts and runs, but is definitely a project rig and needs tinkering/adjusting. I bought this from the second owner in Maine back around 2006 with the intention of building it into a trail rig. I eventually sold it upon moving to Colorado then bought it back about a year ago. This rig has not been on the road/registered for at least a decade or so. As stated in the previous sentence, this vehicle is originally from the east coast so the frame does have surface rust and some pitting. The rear of the frame was reinforced/plated where the worst of the rust was. New Cruiser Solutions spring mounts and diagonal braces are included with the sale, however the stock ones work fine. The tub was rebuilt with 3/16” steel by Wally’s Cruiser Emporium in southern Vermont back around 2007. The primer on the tub is in bad shape and should be reapplied. The doors do have some rust in the inside bottom seams behind the door seals. The F-engjne is out of a 68 according to the engine number. Rebuilt carb by Marks Road and electronic ignition. SM465 4-speed with low first gear bolted to the original 3-speed t-case with a Classic Cruisers adapter. The front axle is from a 78 FJ40, so it has disc brakes (new calipers with pads are included), it needs new seals and gaskets throughout. Mini truck power steering conversion with a Saginaw pump. The springs are roughly 3” lift springs, Doetch tech shocks with F250 shock towers in front (not installed) and guessable spring pins and shackles. The 34” Super Swampers hold air but are old and ride horribly. To get this back on the road it will need brake lines (included), install driveshafts, probably some wiring, windshield and back window glass installed (new windshield and used back glass are included), fuel lines, fluids check and topped off and the interior put back together, I’m sure there are a few other smaller items.
Some of the extra parts included with sale:
Parts for a rear disc swap
Metal Tech family cage kit
A bunch of random body and drivetrain seals and gaskets
A nicer pair of used FJ40 seats
Aluminum center console
Aussie locker
$6000, first person to actually put down money in the form of a deposit or full payment gets priority, not the first to make contact.
Start a conversation for the fastest response with any questions.
Some of the extra parts included with sale:
Parts for a rear disc swap
Metal Tech family cage kit
A bunch of random body and drivetrain seals and gaskets
A nicer pair of used FJ40 seats
Aluminum center console
Aussie locker
$6000, first person to actually put down money in the form of a deposit or full payment gets priority, not the first to make contact.
Start a conversation for the fastest response with any questions.