1971 Supercharged Toyota V8 FJ55

Well it is official. I am putting my 2+ year project up for sale....

I love this 55, but I would like to see it go to a home that will be able to use it. First some history:

I started looking for a 55 about 5 years ago; in 2004 I found a nice early model that was virtually rust free. The only rust was in the front fenders. I bought it completely stock and drove it with the "F" engine for 6 months. Then the bug hit me, I wanted to make it a little more capable. So I started researching, I spent hours on Mud and Pirate and formulated my plan. I loved the V8 in my 100 series, so it was a must. The transmission was chosen, because it was the latest model year that would work with the stand alone TCU. I picked the fulltime transfercase from an 80 series and front and rear 80 series factory e-locked axles that were rebuilt and re-geared to 4.88. From there it was just how to make everything fit and work. I engineered the front 3 link, and built everything with top of the line components (heat treated 4130 links, Johnny joints, 2.5" Fox shocks, 2" Fox Nitrogen bumpstops)

The body was stripped down and the floors were all rust bulleted. My wife and I painted the truck with single stage enamel auto paint in spray cans (This was done, so that it could be touched up after it was scratched) The interior, wheel wells, and lower part of the exterior was line-x'd.

There is so much to list with this truck, but I have lots of photos of the progression. So on to the bad, the truck is not finished. It is probably 90% complete. I have all of the parts to finish, but I just don't have the motivation to continue.

So on to the photos:

These are not the most recent photos. I will go down to the shop Tuesday and get photos as it sits today.

Videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl7SAhKZLr4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRN34QUIyh0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHHWGvApYSc

Please go through all the photos on my site:
http://homepage.mac.com/ryanandjessaka/PhotoAlbum1.html

The truck is in Fredericksburg, VA and I am asking $19,000.

If you have any questions just let me know.

Ryan.

 

[emk_customs]

Have you got a chance to get that todo list and some more recent pics.

 

[G-Cat]

Trade ya my 100 series for it

That's the ticket. Trade for the 100, sell the 100, get your $$. Much easier to sell a 100 than a custom vehicle like the piggy...you two need to get his done.

 

[CalCruiser]

The location in the second shot looks familiar. Is that near the Blue and Gray brewery in Fredericksburg?

If I weren't selling my FJ60....


Herb

 

[Felix]

The location in the second shot looks familiar. Is that near the Blue and Gray brewery in Fredericksburg?

If I weren't selling my FJ60....


Herb

Yep, IPOR is right across from Blue and Gray.

 

[kimohh]

Now I smell beer and brats....mmmm.

 

[JJS]

What an awesome rig. Good luck on the sale.

 

[CalCruiser]

Yep, IPOR is right across from Blue and Gray.

Amazing how I can smell a brewery from across the country.

I usually stay in Fredericksburg when I visit Dahlgren for work, and I made sure to visit Blue and Gray a couple of trips ago. Comes from being a homebrewer.

To get back on topic, that's a sweet FJ55. Unfortunately, I need to consolidate vehciles/projects, not take on another one. No doubt someone will be very happy with this rig.


Herb

 

[Dan2722]

MMMMM..... Cruiser porn

 

[emk_customs]

Still waiting to see how the pig looks to date and also wondering what is included in the last 10% that's left to do.
Thanks

 

[scottryana]

Sorry for the delay in photos. I have added several new photos from my visit on Thursday. As for the list of things to do. I still have a couple of things that I would like the shop to button up. After I have negotiated with the shop and everything I feel should be done is done I will let you know what is left.

12 New Photos on my homepage:

http://homepage.mac.com/ryanandjessaka/PhotoAlbum1.html

Thanks again everyone,
Ryan.

 

[Skim]

Damn it this is a cool 55.

Bump.

 

[scottryana]

So this is what I have on my list of things to do.

- Recover the rear seat - I have the material
- Have new door panels and cargo panels made - I have the material
- finish wiring up the electric lockers switches front and rear
- Plumb and charge the A/C unit
- Check all the wiring for the lights/turn signals
- Install seatbelts
That is about it

Ironpigoffroad still needs to finish the rear bupstops and steering stops.

This would give you a very functional truck. There might be some small things that come up.

If you have any questions, just let me know.

Ryan.

 

[JUNK DRIVER]

I can testify this is a sweet ride. If you looking for a top notch 55 this is the one.

 

[scottryana]

Any takers?

Ryan.

 

[Southeast Overland]

Any takers?

Ryan.

Oh I'll take it - just can't pay for it right now!

It's a sweeeet 55. It might take a while to sell it but there has to be a buyer out there somewhere.

 

[ColoCruiserJeff]

Best of luck for a sweet looking rig! Thanks for the ideas that I'll put to use on my '66 FJ45LV!!! FZJ80 Drivetrain for SURE now....Thanks!

 

[fsusteve]

if you can hang onto it until I hit the lottery I'll pick it up then, seriously this is a great deal when you figure the fabrication involved, beauthiful truck.

 

[scottryana]

Bump,

Thanks,
Ryan.

 

[GXO]

Ryan, would love to buy it, but to do so I would need to get rid of my 80 first, and probably my 100 too (so I could get a small DD). I would seriously consider it, but contingencies in selling two trucks to buy one without getting burnt scares me a little too much

 

[JR FJ40]

So what's the 10% left to be done? it's running?