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Up for sale is a 1969 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 with a Chevy 350 Throttle Body Fuel Injected V-8.
Man, how I don't want to sell this truck. It's time, though. It was my daily driver but I'm going further to work these days and it doesn't make sense as my only car. If I could keep multiple cars, this would not be on the market.
This truck was purchased a few years ago, out of Dallas by the previous owner. It spent its life dry. It's solid, with all original metal and no rust. The previous owner was a regular at Caffeine & Carburetors in New Canaan, CT, where the truck drew a strong crowd.
The truck is always garaged, both at home and at work, but I drive it regularly so it does have some small blemishes. It was painted Targa Blue about 2 years ago. It was also outfitted with new Toyota emblems, new stainless steel hood latches, new windshield latches, and a billet aluminum hood ornament.
The truck tracks straight and steers easily -- power steering and 4-wheel power disc brakes.
* Always starts up without hesitation
* 4WD works great
* It shifts smoothly
* Engine Mileage: 10,500
* Chassis Mileage: ~112,000
Many upgrades:
* New master/slave clutch cylinder
* New starter
* 4 wheel disc brakes
* GM power steering
* Rebuilt 1974 Toyota 4 speed transmission with a Ranger Torque Splitter for a 27% overdrive on the highway
* Rebuilt 1976 4 speed transfer case
* Shackle Reversal kit with 2.5" new front springs and 4" rear springs
* 4 stock Toyota steel wheels and new hub caps with BF Goodrich Mud Terrain T/A (33X10.50X15 BFG KM2's)
* Pioneer stereo with auxiliary port
* Custom subwoofer in Jerry Gas Can
* Custom Gauges
* Front Toyota bucket seats recovered with head rests
* Center console (Tuffy) with lock system for storage.
Included in the sale:
* Full hardtop: white top panel with sides painted in matching Corvette Targa Blue
* Pair of full hard-doors, painted in matching Corvette Targa Blue
* Full custom soft top with bows/frame
* Bikini top w/ zipper-window panel for behind driver/passenger
Potential for inclusion in the sale:
* 5 aluminum rims with 4 Futura Dakota RVT (33X12.50X15) ...as seen on the spare
* Full second roll-bar
* Pair of full soft-doors (black)
* A second vinyl reproduction soft-top with bows
* Rear bench seat
* Pair of fender flares
Issues:
* Fuel gauge is not accurate: shouldn't be hard to adjust the float but I just fill it up at 1/2 tank.
* Parking brake is currently dialed out. My garage said it was rubbing but I'm skeptical. It might be fine if it is adjusted correctly.
More pics/video below. I've tried to be thorough with the pics but let me know if there's something specific that you'd like to see:
* Pics @ Flickr: http://bit.ly/1969fj40
* Video @ YouTube:
* Featured @ Caffeine & Carburetors via GnarlyFaction: https://gnarlyfaction.wordpress.com/2013/09/10/caffeine-carburetors-part-5/
As I said, I hate to sell this truck, but I'm driving further and I bought a new car. I have no reservations selling this truck to anybody. It's reliable and solid.
I'm asking $21,500.
Thanks,
Mike
Man, how I don't want to sell this truck. It's time, though. It was my daily driver but I'm going further to work these days and it doesn't make sense as my only car. If I could keep multiple cars, this would not be on the market.
This truck was purchased a few years ago, out of Dallas by the previous owner. It spent its life dry. It's solid, with all original metal and no rust. The previous owner was a regular at Caffeine & Carburetors in New Canaan, CT, where the truck drew a strong crowd.
The truck is always garaged, both at home and at work, but I drive it regularly so it does have some small blemishes. It was painted Targa Blue about 2 years ago. It was also outfitted with new Toyota emblems, new stainless steel hood latches, new windshield latches, and a billet aluminum hood ornament.
The truck tracks straight and steers easily -- power steering and 4-wheel power disc brakes.
* Always starts up without hesitation
* 4WD works great
* It shifts smoothly
* Engine Mileage: 10,500
* Chassis Mileage: ~112,000
Many upgrades:
* New master/slave clutch cylinder
* New starter
* 4 wheel disc brakes
* GM power steering
* Rebuilt 1974 Toyota 4 speed transmission with a Ranger Torque Splitter for a 27% overdrive on the highway
* Rebuilt 1976 4 speed transfer case
* Shackle Reversal kit with 2.5" new front springs and 4" rear springs
* 4 stock Toyota steel wheels and new hub caps with BF Goodrich Mud Terrain T/A (33X10.50X15 BFG KM2's)
* Pioneer stereo with auxiliary port
* Custom subwoofer in Jerry Gas Can
* Custom Gauges
* Front Toyota bucket seats recovered with head rests
* Center console (Tuffy) with lock system for storage.
Included in the sale:
* Full hardtop: white top panel with sides painted in matching Corvette Targa Blue
* Pair of full hard-doors, painted in matching Corvette Targa Blue
* Full custom soft top with bows/frame
* Bikini top w/ zipper-window panel for behind driver/passenger
Potential for inclusion in the sale:
* 5 aluminum rims with 4 Futura Dakota RVT (33X12.50X15) ...as seen on the spare
* Full second roll-bar
* Pair of full soft-doors (black)
* A second vinyl reproduction soft-top with bows
* Rear bench seat
* Pair of fender flares
Issues:
* Fuel gauge is not accurate: shouldn't be hard to adjust the float but I just fill it up at 1/2 tank.
* Parking brake is currently dialed out. My garage said it was rubbing but I'm skeptical. It might be fine if it is adjusted correctly.
More pics/video below. I've tried to be thorough with the pics but let me know if there's something specific that you'd like to see:
* Pics @ Flickr: http://bit.ly/1969fj40
* Video @ YouTube:
* Featured @ Caffeine & Carburetors via GnarlyFaction: https://gnarlyfaction.wordpress.com/2013/09/10/caffeine-carburetors-part-5/
As I said, I hate to sell this truck, but I'm driving further and I bought a new car. I have no reservations selling this truck to anybody. It's reliable and solid.
I'm asking $21,500.
Thanks,
Mike
