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1966 FJ 40, L.A. CA. Trade for 80 Series or ??
SOLD - To a happy new owner in Texas.
It will definitely be missed.
1966 FJ40, built as per my sig line. By no means is this a restoration vehicle, but this is a solid 40. It runs, drives great, tracks straight, and is overall just plain fun to drive. You can actually fit six people in this rig; I know, because I have done it often.
UPDATE: ***PRICE REDUCED*** I am looking to trade for an 80 series, can be lifted or stock. Otherwise I will take $4900.00 cash for the 40 (Reduced from $6500.00).
UPDATE #2: I will also add in a 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee for the right 80 series. See post #27 below for details.
UPDATE #3: Pictures of the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee below post #27.
History:
The truck was purchased by my dad around 10 years ago. Since it was purchased, both my dad and I had installed the Skyjacker lift, the SM420 transmission, the Orion transfer case and the Lock Right locker in the rear.
This 40 has been a lifesaver, almost literally. Any time one of my other vehicles has had any issues, this one always comes through for me. Not once has it failed me yet! I really do not want to get rid of it (sentimental family vehicle, and solid drive train) but I need a vehicle I can take on long road trips (above 60mph, that is) so that I can wheel it when I reach my destination. Also, I have four kids and one on the way
, so I will need the extra seating.
About 3 years ago, I bought it from my dad. Since I have owned it, I have performed the following repairs where noted below.
Here are a couple links to pictures I posted on Mud:
Pics:
IH8MUD Forums - View Single Post - Artistic Cruiser Pics
Paint job (will mention in "The BAD" below):
https://forum.ih8mud.com/paint-body/2...-now-what.html
Link to the transfer shift fork repair:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-seri...er-case-will-not-engage-front-axle-still.html
The GOOD:
- SBC 327; new water pump.
- Headers w/ "cherry bomb" mufflers.
- SM420 Trans. This was rebuilt for the PO (my dad) less than 500 miles ago, by a transmission shop.
- Orion transfer case (has about 700 miles on it), with new shifter fork (there is a writeup on that; my dad did not install the fork into the collar, but outside of the groove; link posted above).
- Lock Right locker in rear; installed professionally about 500 miles ago.
- New (long side) axle shaft, along with all new bearings/seals in the rear; about 800 miles ago.
- 4" Skyjacker lift; homemade shackles (1.25" over stock length).
- New radiator from radiator barn (HD version).
- New brake master cylinder (about 700 miles ago).
- New clutch master cylinder/slave unit (full setup from Spectre Off Road, Part Number 018-01-KIT)
- Centerforce clutch (about 2,000 miles on it)
- All new brake shoes. Drums have plenty of lining left.
- Honed / adjusted all brake cylinders (there are eight of them!)
- Brand-new 33" Cooper Discoverer tires; two 33" BFG A/T spares (one is mounted and on the rear) with good tread.
- Front seats are in great condition, grafted in from (I think) an Acura.
- Hard top is currently installed.
- Bikini top.
- Soft doors.
- Oil/filter change less than 100 miles ago.
- Air filter change less than 100 miles ago.
- Rear diff, transfer case and transmission fluid replaced less than 100 miles ago.
The BAD:
- Rust is present on the outside and bottom of the doors and the rear sill (just below the tailgate) and a few other areas on the tub; the frame, however, is not rusted and is straight.
- New (to me) hood is from another mudder; painted, but the dent was not removed (PO incident where the hood flew up against his windshield - same as what happened to my old hood from a PO) - I still have the original two-piece hood, but it is dented as well.
- Paint job was quick and rough on the top and parts of the tub; I would definitely suggest a new paint job.
- Windshield has a spider-web crack on the passenger side, lower corner. Another mudder local to me makes these; only the original seal will need to be replaced, as is customary when replacing a windshield.
+ The glass on the driver-side door needs to be completely replaced (hence the reason the PO bought soft doors, which are also part of the deal).
- The gear on the driver side window does not engage when window is down; you have to pull up about two inches, then it grabs and rolls up.
- The inner fenders were cut by the PO to accommodate the headers.
- There is no speedometer cable; it failed about 2,000 miles ago; mileage is therefore affected, and not accurate (Reads 89,xxx mi.).
I will take pictures of anything you need so that you can make an informed decision. I will disclose any and all information related to the condition of the vehicle, to the best of my knowledge.
Thank you for your consideration,
Sean
SOLD - To a happy new owner in Texas.
It will definitely be missed.
1966 FJ40, built as per my sig line. By no means is this a restoration vehicle, but this is a solid 40. It runs, drives great, tracks straight, and is overall just plain fun to drive. You can actually fit six people in this rig; I know, because I have done it often.
UPDATE: ***PRICE REDUCED*** I am looking to trade for an 80 series, can be lifted or stock. Otherwise I will take $4900.00 cash for the 40 (Reduced from $6500.00).
UPDATE #2: I will also add in a 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee for the right 80 series. See post #27 below for details.
UPDATE #3: Pictures of the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee below post #27.
History:
The truck was purchased by my dad around 10 years ago. Since it was purchased, both my dad and I had installed the Skyjacker lift, the SM420 transmission, the Orion transfer case and the Lock Right locker in the rear.
This 40 has been a lifesaver, almost literally. Any time one of my other vehicles has had any issues, this one always comes through for me. Not once has it failed me yet! I really do not want to get rid of it (sentimental family vehicle, and solid drive train) but I need a vehicle I can take on long road trips (above 60mph, that is) so that I can wheel it when I reach my destination. Also, I have four kids and one on the way
, so I will need the extra seating.About 3 years ago, I bought it from my dad. Since I have owned it, I have performed the following repairs where noted below.
Here are a couple links to pictures I posted on Mud:
Pics:
IH8MUD Forums - View Single Post - Artistic Cruiser Pics
Paint job (will mention in "The BAD" below):
https://forum.ih8mud.com/paint-body/2...-now-what.html
Link to the transfer shift fork repair:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-seri...er-case-will-not-engage-front-axle-still.html
The GOOD:
- SBC 327; new water pump.
- Headers w/ "cherry bomb" mufflers.
- SM420 Trans. This was rebuilt for the PO (my dad) less than 500 miles ago, by a transmission shop.
- Orion transfer case (has about 700 miles on it), with new shifter fork (there is a writeup on that; my dad did not install the fork into the collar, but outside of the groove; link posted above).
- Lock Right locker in rear; installed professionally about 500 miles ago.
- New (long side) axle shaft, along with all new bearings/seals in the rear; about 800 miles ago.
- 4" Skyjacker lift; homemade shackles (1.25" over stock length).
- New radiator from radiator barn (HD version).
- New brake master cylinder (about 700 miles ago).
- New clutch master cylinder/slave unit (full setup from Spectre Off Road, Part Number 018-01-KIT)
- Centerforce clutch (about 2,000 miles on it)
- All new brake shoes. Drums have plenty of lining left.
- Honed / adjusted all brake cylinders (there are eight of them!)
- Brand-new 33" Cooper Discoverer tires; two 33" BFG A/T spares (one is mounted and on the rear) with good tread.
- Front seats are in great condition, grafted in from (I think) an Acura.
- Hard top is currently installed.
- Bikini top.
- Soft doors.
- Oil/filter change less than 100 miles ago.
- Air filter change less than 100 miles ago.
- Rear diff, transfer case and transmission fluid replaced less than 100 miles ago.
The BAD:
- Rust is present on the outside and bottom of the doors and the rear sill (just below the tailgate) and a few other areas on the tub; the frame, however, is not rusted and is straight.
- New (to me) hood is from another mudder; painted, but the dent was not removed (PO incident where the hood flew up against his windshield - same as what happened to my old hood from a PO) - I still have the original two-piece hood, but it is dented as well.
- Paint job was quick and rough on the top and parts of the tub; I would definitely suggest a new paint job.
- Windshield has a spider-web crack on the passenger side, lower corner. Another mudder local to me makes these; only the original seal will need to be replaced, as is customary when replacing a windshield.
+ The glass on the driver-side door needs to be completely replaced (hence the reason the PO bought soft doors, which are also part of the deal).
- The gear on the driver side window does not engage when window is down; you have to pull up about two inches, then it grabs and rolls up.
- The inner fenders were cut by the PO to accommodate the headers.
- There is no speedometer cable; it failed about 2,000 miles ago; mileage is therefore affected, and not accurate (Reads 89,xxx mi.).
I will take pictures of anything you need so that you can make an informed decision. I will disclose any and all information related to the condition of the vehicle, to the best of my knowledge.
Thank you for your consideration,
Sean
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