For Sale 1974 FJ40 Crawler - Colorado

I absolutely love my FJ40, but being a student has it's disadvantages as far as working goes and this guy loves gas. So with a heavy heart I'm deciding to let it go in order to fund a more economic daily driver.

The Blue Mule:

Under the hood: Fully rebuilt 1980 vintage 2F (full valve job on head; 10K over bored; new pistons/rings/bearings, etc. less than 5K miles on rebuild. RV cam, JimC rebuilt Aisin carb, header with new exhaust, HEI distributor with full electronic ignition and hi-perf plug wires, gear reduction starter, new fuel pump, liquid heat riser, all new heater and radiator hoses, radiator cleaned and pressure tested, new battery. The engine rebuild was worth over $1,000, the HEI distributor was $475 the carb was $300

Drivetrain: HD Marlin clutch disc/pressure plate/throw out bearing; new master & slave cylinder; H41 Australian low first gear 4 speed transmission with Orion dual stick 4-1 transfer case; new CV joint style drive shafts front & rear. The tranny is worth $1000, the transfer case was $1500 and the driveshafts were $400 each. *I just had the rear driveshaft completely rebuilt by Drivetrain Industries in Commerce City; it has less than 150 miles on it.

Steering: Saginaw steering gear conversion & power steering pump setup. High steer 6 stud knuckles with HD DOM arms; FJ80 tie rod ends; steering stabilizer; all new knuckle & axle bearings & seals. The Saginaw steering conversion and all of the upgraded steering components were $2000.

Suspension & Axles: Spring over suspension with Alcan springs; ProComp shocks; shackle reversed; FJ60 axles relocated 1.5" forward in front and 1.5" backwards in rear; gusseted and braced; Longfield chromoly axles up front; 4.88 gears front & rear; ARB lockers front & rear; new disc brakes front & rear; new wheel bearings & Marlin super seals; rear axle traction bar; FJ80 disc master cylinder. All of the brake upgrades, axles, lockers, suspension parts, etc are worth $3000 for each axle so $6000 total

Exterior: Redline custom DOM stinger/winch/front end/hood guard; Warn 8274 winch; Hella offroad lights; Big Eye front headlight conversion; 75 style turn indicators; Redline HD fully sheeted custom DOM tube fenders; integrated Redline DOM sliders; integrated Redline DOM rear tube fenders with flares tied into HD rear bumper with jerry can mount; swing out spare tire mount; trailer receiver hitch; dual D ring mounts front & rear. I have also created a new license plate holder and interagted an LED light kit. The exterior upgrades and armor are worth $2000

Interior: Stock dash is intact, uncut and everything works except the OEM oil pressure gauge; after market oil pressure gauge; new dash pad; grab bar; tachometer; ARB HD compressor with onboard air 2.5 gallon tank; Redline full DOM rollcage with seat cradle; Corbeau Moab bucket seats; lockable steel center console; CB radio; Bestop soft top in very good condition (2 small cracked areas in vinyl window material), 2 piece Bestop soft doors; fire extinguisher. The top, interior, compressor, seats, rollcage, etc is easily worth $2000

Body: This rig had the usual rust spots around the rear sill and on the rear quarter and rocker panels. I installed Aqualu diamond plate aluminum panels on the back half of the tub, replaced the tailgate and the entire rig is painted with Rustoleum Harbor Blue spray paint. All other sheet metal is straight and solid.

Tires & Wheels: 37" IROK radials with 80% tread mounted on 17" MRW beadlocks; internally balanced
MRW beadlocks are $250 each and the IROK radials are close to $300 each

There's $20,000 in parts alone: that doesn't count any of the blood, sweat, and tears that have gone into making such an amazing vehicle.

I'm listing the FJ40 at $13,750, the price is rather firm seeing that I just put that new driveshaft in.

My primary trade consideration: 1994-2002 Dodge 2500 (maybe a 3500) with a Cummins 12 or 24 valve turbo diesel.

Secondary Trades: Toyota Tundra/ Tacoma/ BJ70/ FJ45, BMW F800GS, Harley Nightster, newer model GMC/ Chevy Silverado/ Sierra, VW GTI (06 or newer), newer snowmobile/ dirt bike, etc.

Feel free to give me an offer of something I might have not mentioned!

Please call me at (720)-480-1300; if I'm unable to get to my phone please leave a message with your name and a phone number that you can be reached at, I'll call you back as soon as I can.

Thanks,
-Hadyn

 

[Sully73FJ40]

I doubt a 2500 series dodge truck will be much mire economic. Nice rig mate and best of Luck!

 

[ScooterFJ40]

Haha you'd be surprised. My FJ40 gets about ten, my 97 GMC 1/2 ton gets about 15, and the 12 & 24 valve Dodges get about 18 to 20.

But thanks! I'm torn about selling it.

 

[Sully73FJ40]

Haha you'd be surprised. My FJ40 gets about ten, my 97 GMC 1/2 ton gets about 15, and the 12 & 24 valve Dodges get about 18 to 20.

But thanks! I'm torn about selling it.

That's pretty good mileage but how do they all compare when talking prices. I know diesel is more expensive in most places. My neighbor just got 22 mpg in his 05 dodge with the cummins

 

[ScooterFJ40]

With the third gen. Dodges (04+) 22 mpg is actually fairly typical. Out here in CO diesel isn't as bad as some other states, it's anywhere from $3.85 to $4 a gallon. Or you run farm diesel (just don't tell anybody or get caught ) and it's a couple cents less, like $3.30ish.

When you're used to getting 10 mpg, 18 sounds awesome

 

[FJ60Seth]

That's a very nice looking and well equipped truck. Could you post up some pics of the interior, engine compartment and under carriage? How are it's on-road manners?

 

[ScooterFJ40]

FJ60Seth: I'll be able to post some of those requests this afternoon for you; I could directly email you them if you'd like. I drive it everyday for the most part and I prefer it over my GMC 1/2 ton quite frankly. Rides like a cadillac if you lower the tire pressure a smidge.

 

[ScooterFJ40]

In response to today's earlier requestion, I have uploaded an array of photos. Hope this is what you were looking for!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/77813885@N03/

*The inside could use a tour with the shop-vac, it's a wee bit dusty. Everything on the underside is dirt minus some very minimal surface rust.

 

[ScooterFJ40]

Bumpin it to the top.

It's got 5.3K mechanically since full rebuild. I'll consider swapping somebody rigs, wanting to do a 70 or 45.

 

[ScooterFJ40]

The 40 is now 13,500 OBO. Wanting to get into a new truck, but will conider all trades.

Can also had a BMW HP2 Enduro to the list of "Do Want"

 

[ScooterFJ40]

Uggghhhhhh

New price is at $12,500

Hoping to get into a new truck before winter starts up.

 

[ScooterFJ40]

Back to the top..

 

[pjohnson]

What would you be looking for in a 45?

How bad is the rust in the rear sill? and quarters?

Did you build it yourself or ?

Phil

 

[ScooterFJ40]

Pjohnson - As far as a 45 goes, show me what you got!

The build was done by the previous owner/ Red Line Land Cruisers outside of Co. Springs. However, I've changed a few things here and there & improved somethings on the cruiser.

The rust in the rear/ quarters is minimal to say the least.

 

[ScooterFJ40]

Tryin' this again.

Tuesday Bump.

 

[ScooterFJ40]

Bump back to the top.

 

[Arya Ebrahimi]

Scooter, nice rig you've got here. I'm wondering how streetable it is? I sold my dedicated trail rig in hopes of moving up to something that I can use as a fun partial DD during the summer and still have a capable wheeler.

Also, assuming I'm a somewhat adventurous person, do you think I could fly and drive back to Maryland with this without mechanical issues? Psychological issues are another matter....

Edit: Do you still have the hardtop and is it included?

 

[ScooterFJ40]

Arya Ebrahimi - I drive it every day and never have issues with it on the street, it's just a little noisy when you're cruising at 60+ mph.

It's definitely a capable rig, I just ran Holy Cross trail this weekend (a harder CO trail) and it just ate it up. I turned my lockers on twice the whole trip. Never had an issue while on the trail.

The hard top isn't included with the rig, it was beyond saving.

 

[ScooterFJ40]

Back to the top.

Got a bug for a Ford Excursion for some reason. Put that on the trades list!

 

[ScooterFJ40]

$12,000

And on that note, bump!