SOLD 1969 FJ40 12HT 5 Speed

Year

1969

Vehicle Model

1. 40 Series

Mileage

12345

Color

BLUE

Specs:
- 12HT engine swap, cosmetic refresh, new TD05 16G turbo feeding a 3” exhaust
- H55f 5 speed swap
- polished crossover pipes and custom stainless intake
- OME suspension
- fully rebuilt axles
- disc brake conversion
- power steering conversion
- refurbished top and new head liner
- new 33x10.50R15 BFG x5
- seat frames and all other silver parts freshly re-powder coated
- new upholstery/foam and seat belts
- HJ47 in dash tacho
- all lights have been converted to LED
- STEDI Classic style front lights
- Hi-Lift Jack
- custom Ebony shift knobs by Rodak Garage
- Grimspeed boost control
- exterior tub, fire wall, engine bay all done in Lizard Skin Sound Control and Insulation. Finished in Capri Blue and Cleared
- rebuilt Warn 8274
- rear OEM step added
- rare 1/2 Diesel fuel caps known in NA
- all new badges and originals included
- Edwards Air Force Base Maintenance Book
- Complete Jack set up
- original owners manual
- glove box treble light
- all new door seals, window felts and seals
- new door handles/ originals included
- cluster is also brand new in KM//HR but also come with original cluster
- new Sun visors

More about the restoration on my IG: @patinacruisers

Arrived 4 Wheel Auto in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada finally in 2021 for a full mechanical restoration and vehicle inspection to officially finally…. be imported into Canada and on the road.

Few holes patches in the tub in the rear. This 40 was originally a service vehicle at Edwards Air Force Base. So they had cut 4 holes in the rear floor to mount a tool box to the frame back in the day. Holes files, light box liner applied and then colour/clear.

Frame and drivetrain prep for a nice coat of POR15

$49,990USD Edmonton, AB, Canada

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[Kmehr]

do you have a build thread for this rig? I'm building the exact same powertrain into a 70.

 

[Brost]

do you have a build thread for this rig? I'm building the exact same powertrain into a 70.

There should be one yes but it basically has all the same information as this for sale thread.

 

[tlc81]

only one question. why sell this beauty. she is perfect.

 

[Brost]

only one question. why sell this beauty. she is perfect.

Hoping to pass it along, possibly build another in the future!

 

[Haggis]

What a beauty!

 

[Brost]

Price improvement $62,500usd

Will be coming out of storage soon, hope to add some videos cruising home 70+mph and some photos of the documentation of its days as a Service Vehicle at Edwards Air Force Base.

 

[Living in the Past]

Too bad with that engine swap it can't be imported to the US. 69 did not have any diesel land cruisers so hard to convince customs it the original engine.

 

[CarcaineProblems]

I would be shocked if customs paid attention at all to the difference in engine on a 55 yr old truck

 

[Brost]

Too bad with that engine swap it can't be imported to the US. 69 did not have any diesel land cruisers so hard to convince customs it the original engine.

Customs would never know it was an engine swap, they don’t start it or ask or anything. Been through many times and it looks factory. Was also told if they are a certain age that would not matter anyways.

 

[Brost]

The broker I use has all paperwork complete before you arrive at the crossing, you literally drive up and they scan the paperwork and wave you through. Would take you longer crossing with an RV.

 

[Brost]

Too bad with that engine swap it can't be imported to the US. 69 did not have any diesel land cruisers so hard to convince customs it the original engine.

Confirmed.

“25 years or older unless it’s the same as a us spec. So 91 and older”

 

[LCS]

Nice 40 Joe! GLWS!

 

[Brost]

Nice 40 Joe! GLWS!

Thanks! Hope things are going well on your end!

 

[Brost]

$59,990 USD PRICE DROP!

Price adjustment on this one of a kind nut bolt restoration. Not a bolt on this that hasn't been turned or replaced during the frame off restoration. Everything has been rebuilt, repainted or is brand new. Only thing left untouched is the original paint on the exterior, engine bay, frame, drivetrain, top and interior floor has all been repainted! No better engine for a 40 series than the 12HT!!

 

[RolandFJ40]

Sweet patina rig, I wish I was in the market now. Maybe next year hopefully! Good luck with the sale

 

[Brost]

Sweet patina rig, I wish I was in the market now. Maybe next year hopefully! Good luck with the sale

Appreciate the comment! They are only original paint once.

 

[21NDone]

What documentation do you have that it spent time at Edwards AFB?

 

[Brost]

What documentation do you have that it spent time at Edwards AFB?

Verbal story behind it from previous owner. Repaired the two holes in the roof where the lights where and it had 4 1-1.5" diameter holes in the floor where an old through the body to the frame tool box was mounted. I also have an old Edwards Air Force base hand book will some service records written in it. The 40 is in storage but I just sold my restored 4runner so I have room in my garage again to hopefully bring it home late July and can start adding some more photos to this thread. I just checked all my photos and don't have any of the hand book right now unfortunately.

 

[21NDone]

I have history with Edwards AFB too. More pictures will be nice when you get the chance.

 

[Brost]

I have history with Edwards AFB too. More pictures will be nice when you get the chance.

That's awesome! I am going to the shop next week so ill take it off the hoist and grab some photos of that book for you. With your back ground at the base and this book, it sure would be cool to add some more context or memorabilia behind the story of this 40 while it was on base!