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1969 Toyota Landcruiser FJ40: 4x4, 1F inline 6 engine, 3 speed transmission, Warn 8274 winch. I have owned the truck for approximately 5 years and bought it from the previous owner, whom owned it for 10 years. In those years I have had to do very little other than drive it around and it has been very reliable. Has never left me stranded. The engine runs well with no major ticks or noises. I put $600 into getting the winch operating properly, including having the electric motor rebuilt. Has an Old Man Emu 2” lift that rides hard. The 235/85/16 Goodyear Duratracs are at approximately 90%. The rear diff has a Lock Right locker in it. Has an MSD ignition. Has headers and a good exhaust. Aftermarket roll bar. Front and rear heaters both work. Has LED tail lights. I believe the carb is a Weber.
This truck has a very solid body on it. It has been repainted at some point in the past from the original white to its current green. The repaint was not a good one originally, but after a few decades it has come into its own. While the paint is faded it has the patina that is quite popular these days. For a 40 with an old paint job this truck has surprisingly little rust. The floors, which have been lined, are solid, as is the rear sill. There is one small hole in the bottom of one door and some surface rust here and there. You can still see the factory spot welds on both sides, top and bottom.
What it Needs: I would change all of the fluids as it is overdue on that. One of the blinkers periodically does not work (I am guessing a ground issue). The headliner is falling down in the corners. I have never been a fan of the aftermarket gauge cluster and would replace with a factory unit. I don't trust their accuracy either. There are no rear seats. Brakes pull to the drivers side when pressed hard and need adjustment. There is a slow leak coming from the clutch slave. Front seat material has some holes.
The truck will come with a few spare parts. There is some miscellaneous factory Toyota weatherstrip, 2 spare driving lights, new door pins and bushings, shifter knob, miscellaneous oil seals and u joints, service manuals, wiper blades, tow bar, and original side steps.
Overall, this is a very presentable and drivable 40. It will not go 80 mph on the freeway or stop on a dime or take corners at high speeds, so please understand that this old truck is more like a tractor than a Tacoma. That being said, I wouldn't hesitate to drive this truck on a long drive as long as the speeds were slow. I would classify this 40 as a very reliable daily driver in a hard to find condition. If you are looking for a clean 40 that you can tinker with on the weekend and drive to work during the week, this is it. Has a clean Oregon title. Send an email to akrosey66@yahoo.com with your phone number if interested. Locate in La Grande, Or. $14,000 OBO.
This truck has a very solid body on it. It has been repainted at some point in the past from the original white to its current green. The repaint was not a good one originally, but after a few decades it has come into its own. While the paint is faded it has the patina that is quite popular these days. For a 40 with an old paint job this truck has surprisingly little rust. The floors, which have been lined, are solid, as is the rear sill. There is one small hole in the bottom of one door and some surface rust here and there. You can still see the factory spot welds on both sides, top and bottom.
What it Needs: I would change all of the fluids as it is overdue on that. One of the blinkers periodically does not work (I am guessing a ground issue). The headliner is falling down in the corners. I have never been a fan of the aftermarket gauge cluster and would replace with a factory unit. I don't trust their accuracy either. There are no rear seats. Brakes pull to the drivers side when pressed hard and need adjustment. There is a slow leak coming from the clutch slave. Front seat material has some holes.
The truck will come with a few spare parts. There is some miscellaneous factory Toyota weatherstrip, 2 spare driving lights, new door pins and bushings, shifter knob, miscellaneous oil seals and u joints, service manuals, wiper blades, tow bar, and original side steps.
Overall, this is a very presentable and drivable 40. It will not go 80 mph on the freeway or stop on a dime or take corners at high speeds, so please understand that this old truck is more like a tractor than a Tacoma. That being said, I wouldn't hesitate to drive this truck on a long drive as long as the speeds were slow. I would classify this 40 as a very reliable daily driver in a hard to find condition. If you are looking for a clean 40 that you can tinker with on the weekend and drive to work during the week, this is it. Has a clean Oregon title. Send an email to akrosey66@yahoo.com with your phone number if interested. Locate in La Grande, Or. $14,000 OBO.
