For Sale 1974 FJ40 Crawler - Colorado

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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

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Do you have any pictures of the interior? Would this rig fit on a car hauler trailer? Does it have just one heater?
 
Every photo I have of the FJ: http://www.flickr.com/photos/77813885@N03/

It's been a trailer queen its whole life, most likely depends on how large the trailer is.

Only has the single heater, two would be overkill in my opinion. When the one gets crankin' it's like an oven.
 
why not buy a $1000 toyota corolla or honda accord for your gas mileage daily driver, then when the weather is too bad drive the cruiser. You have alot time invested into the cruiser, it will be even harder to do the older you get (family, house, job etc) ask me how I know.
 
I agree

You have invested a lot of time and money in this project. I wish I could buy it. If I were you I'd keep it.
 
Timing is everything

I would drive out there with my car hauler in a heartbeat and make you a serious offer, if I could sell my rig. Had a couple of guys interested and one very serious guy. Even made me an offer that I accepted and he wouldn't return my calls. One week later he gives me some lame reason and gets cold feet.

Nice 40. You have done pretty much what I would like to eventually build. Good luck to you. Hope I sell my truck soon.
 
Did you sell the Blue Mule? I saw it heading west on I-70 on a hauler today. I figured it either sold, or is heading to Moab for some wheeling.
 
Sadly I had to part with it this morning and I already miss it :crybaby:

But due to family reasons, it has a new home in San Diego with a loving owner who has plenty of other Yota's to keep it company.

Bittersweet when I had to load it onto the trailer, but at least it was getting hauled by a Cummins :D and not a Power-Choke Ford.
 
Yes she has a new home in San Diego and we are going to love her and squeeze and not call her George. Her new name will come to us soon. She fits in very well with the others in the herd. Come by a vist or we'll see you on the trail.
 

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