For Sale 1973 FJ40, for sale in Texas. Sending to get inspected! (1 Viewer)

Year

1973

Vehicle Model

1. 40 Series

Location

United States

Hi!! I'm retiring from the military and looking for a "present" to myself. Found this rig. I'm NOT a gear head and completely new to the FJ world. Can you guy's/gal's lend me your expert eye and see what you think?

For Sale: 1973 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 in Arlington, Texas

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[tstepp920]

Contact the guy> overton - https://forum.ih8mud.com/members/overton.4605/. Save yourself

 

[oakweb]

If your budget is $30,000 I think you can wait and get something better for the money, easily. Take a look in the forum for others for sale, if something is $20,000 just think what $10,000 in work might do for you. Just stay away from rusty tubs.

 

[overton]

Many people think that later models are more desirable. 2F engine, front disc brakes, optional power steering, OEM roll bars, 4-speeds, ambulance doors, etc.

This looks like a nice 73. She's missing the reflectors and rear step in back. Appears to have a Weber carb. Not as pretty under the hood as the rest of her. The wheels are not OEM except the spare. You have a couple bonus holes where someone bolted up the LED light bar. "35,103 miles on the odometer" means just that, not necessarily 35,103 miles on the truck. Dash pad was upholstered vs. replacing with new. Headliner is not correct. Shifters look a little wonky.
Everything a deal at the right price! I'm guessing they would give a lower number serious consideration. There's a lot to choose from out there.

 

[rorkis]

As stated above. Go for a later model years and be sure to get a US spec FJ40. Not one from South America. I would look at 76 thru 80. All will have 2F motor, 4 spd, disc brakes and some could have PS. Same would apply to one with Drivetrain mods..etc. Small Block conversions are common and really nice if done right and with a 4 or 5 spd trans. Also as stated for that price range you should be able to get a nice one.
Good Hunting......

 

[bhsdriller]

Later model might be better for some reasons but being in CA i'd seriously only consider a 75 or older for it being smog exempt

 

[thebigredrocker]

See if they will email or text you higher resolution photos. Those are crappy on their website. Ask about some underside pics too.

Top electrical grommet and brake line looks as if someone just dusted the firewall with paint.

 

[oslivin]

Later model might be better for some reasons but being in CA i'd seriously only consider a 75 or older for it being smog exempt

Yeah...... I’m in San Diego so I’d rather keep it 75 or earlier for that exact reason!!
Thank you guys!

 

[oakweb]

1977 Toyota FJ Cruiser Land Cruiser 4x4 | eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/233864617728?ul_noapp=true here's a nice one

 

[bhsdriller]

^ No smog equipment

 

[oslivin]

1977 Toyota FJ Cruiser Land Cruiser 4x4 | eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/233864617728?ul_noapp=true here's a nice one

I'd really love my birthyear 1975, plus being in CA I don't want to deal with SMOG issues.

 

[overton]

Just an FYI
There's a 71 with a V8, PS and disc brakes I have on consignment at $21,500 here -> 1971 FJ40 | Land Cruiser Nation | North America - https://www.lcnation.com/1971-blue-fj40-v8
And there's an CA 82 with PS already smogged on my blog at $31,900 here -> Mechanically Sorted 1982 FJ40 - https://www.lcnation.com/post/mechanically-sorted-1982-fj40

 

[sbechtold]

This one has been for sale for more than 6+ months. Better deals out there.