1973 FJ55 in NE RELISTED
SOLD!
See link to extensive photo gallery at bottom of ad.
I bought this truck from mud member “HotKarl”. (He has an awesome FJ40 rock crawler).
Before I bought it, the truck spent its entire life in Issaquah, WA. Before 2012 the vehicle sat in an airplane hanger for 15 years. In the truck were documents showing the same owner from 1979 to 1998, before it went into storage. I also believe this was the original owner in 1973 because of notes he in the repair manuals.
This is as unmolested and stock of a vehicle that I think you can find. The mileage came to me at around 72,000. The tenths of miles works but did not always click up the miles. I disassembled and cleaned up the old grease that had hardened and now the odometer works fine. I couldn’t reset it back to the exact miles so it was reset to 70,000 miles. I believe judging by the condition of the headline, dash, frame, body, seat cushions, and accompanying paperwork and history that the 72,000 figure is quite accurate. That was likely the mileage when the car was parked in the hanger. While the car was sitting the odometer got gunky.
Karl told me that for the most part the original owner only used the truck to go up and down one particular mountain where he could get good ham radio reception. This is supported by numerous radio antenna wires in the cab. It also fits with the horrible steel bumpers you can see in some of the original photos used as trail blazers before I had new bumpers fabricated.
Karl rescued this truck out of storage, brought it back to life, and did the body and paint work shown in the photos. If you look carefully at Karl’s pictures from when he trailered the truck home, and in his shop, there were no body issues in the rockers, floors, roof etc. that were covered up.
Karl sanded out surface rust although he did not pound out any door dings. If he agrees, I can put you in contact with Karl if you want to talk to him further about the vehicle. I bought it because while I don't mind mechanical tinkering, I don't want to do any body work.
When I got the truck the first thing I did was sort out a manifold leak, swap out the wagon-wheels (still have) for the original wheels and 5 new tires, replaced all tie rods and steering damper and had it aligned. The clutch and 4wd work fine, I replaced the slave and master and ran new steel line between them. All electrical items work. I designed and had fabbed the beautiful aluminum bumpers. I also installed an 8,500 lb winch. The fog-lights in the front bumper have not been wired up yet.
Currently the vehicle runs and drives very fine and is in top mechanical condition. The heat works, the 4WD system and locking hubs work fine, it runs, steers, stops, starts fine. The power rear window even works great!
The following is a list of issues that in my opinion need attention and I was going to do. For the most part I have sourced the requisite parts and have them on hand. They go along with the sale:
1) Cracked front windshield, I have a replacement in a crate
2) Weak parking brake, I have new shoes on hand
3) Worn “shackle” bushings, I have 8 new shackles with bushings on hand.
Heating controls need dis-assembly cleaning and lubricating. A new headlight switch was installed without the dimmer to activate the dome light. A toggle switch works the dome light now.
I would also replace the Rochester Carb and Delco distributor with the original stock Aisan carb and dizzy.
(I have already rebuilt the Aisan carb, have the parts for the dizzy, but have not done the swap yet.)
I have the stock distributor and new points and condenser.
I have a powder coated valve cover I haven't installed yet.
The original tool roll and tools including trouble light are intact except for the hammer. The jack is missing, but not the jack handle and tools. I have a new bottle jack in the car.
I have sourced parts to add power steering, but was going to tackle that next summer they can go with the sale.
Why am I selling this beauty? I have 5 cars, and a 1 car garage. I just lost access to my weekend mechanics garage with lift.
I would consider a trade for a BJ74, or late 80's early 90's Vanagon Camper then I could get rid of the Xterra.
I have photos of the before, during and after showing the quality of bodywork and paintwork applied.
You can email me through the forum. My cell phone and number for texts is
402-490-5809
Photo link:
https://plus.google.com/photos/101143393601115676957/albums/5930962151797008673?authkey=CJOp7KqUtbm5Wg
SOLD!
See link to extensive photo gallery at bottom of ad.
I bought this truck from mud member “HotKarl”. (He has an awesome FJ40 rock crawler).
Before I bought it, the truck spent its entire life in Issaquah, WA. Before 2012 the vehicle sat in an airplane hanger for 15 years. In the truck were documents showing the same owner from 1979 to 1998, before it went into storage. I also believe this was the original owner in 1973 because of notes he in the repair manuals.
This is as unmolested and stock of a vehicle that I think you can find. The mileage came to me at around 72,000. The tenths of miles works but did not always click up the miles. I disassembled and cleaned up the old grease that had hardened and now the odometer works fine. I couldn’t reset it back to the exact miles so it was reset to 70,000 miles. I believe judging by the condition of the headline, dash, frame, body, seat cushions, and accompanying paperwork and history that the 72,000 figure is quite accurate. That was likely the mileage when the car was parked in the hanger. While the car was sitting the odometer got gunky.
Karl told me that for the most part the original owner only used the truck to go up and down one particular mountain where he could get good ham radio reception. This is supported by numerous radio antenna wires in the cab. It also fits with the horrible steel bumpers you can see in some of the original photos used as trail blazers before I had new bumpers fabricated.
Karl rescued this truck out of storage, brought it back to life, and did the body and paint work shown in the photos. If you look carefully at Karl’s pictures from when he trailered the truck home, and in his shop, there were no body issues in the rockers, floors, roof etc. that were covered up.
Karl sanded out surface rust although he did not pound out any door dings. If he agrees, I can put you in contact with Karl if you want to talk to him further about the vehicle. I bought it because while I don't mind mechanical tinkering, I don't want to do any body work.
When I got the truck the first thing I did was sort out a manifold leak, swap out the wagon-wheels (still have) for the original wheels and 5 new tires, replaced all tie rods and steering damper and had it aligned. The clutch and 4wd work fine, I replaced the slave and master and ran new steel line between them. All electrical items work. I designed and had fabbed the beautiful aluminum bumpers. I also installed an 8,500 lb winch. The fog-lights in the front bumper have not been wired up yet.
Currently the vehicle runs and drives very fine and is in top mechanical condition. The heat works, the 4WD system and locking hubs work fine, it runs, steers, stops, starts fine. The power rear window even works great!
The following is a list of issues that in my opinion need attention and I was going to do. For the most part I have sourced the requisite parts and have them on hand. They go along with the sale:
1) Cracked front windshield, I have a replacement in a crate
2) Weak parking brake, I have new shoes on hand
3) Worn “shackle” bushings, I have 8 new shackles with bushings on hand.
Heating controls need dis-assembly cleaning and lubricating. A new headlight switch was installed without the dimmer to activate the dome light. A toggle switch works the dome light now.
I would also replace the Rochester Carb and Delco distributor with the original stock Aisan carb and dizzy.
(I have already rebuilt the Aisan carb, have the parts for the dizzy, but have not done the swap yet.)
I have the stock distributor and new points and condenser.
I have a powder coated valve cover I haven't installed yet.
The original tool roll and tools including trouble light are intact except for the hammer. The jack is missing, but not the jack handle and tools. I have a new bottle jack in the car.
I have sourced parts to add power steering, but was going to tackle that next summer they can go with the sale.
Why am I selling this beauty? I have 5 cars, and a 1 car garage. I just lost access to my weekend mechanics garage with lift.
I would consider a trade for a BJ74, or late 80's early 90's Vanagon Camper then I could get rid of the Xterra.
I have photos of the before, during and after showing the quality of bodywork and paintwork applied.
You can email me through the forum. My cell phone and number for texts is
402-490-5809
Photo link:
https://plus.google.com/photos/101143393601115676957/albums/5930962151797008673?authkey=CJOp7KqUtbm5Wg
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