- Year
- 1974
- Vehicle Model
- 55 Series
- Mileage
- 83000
- Color
- Silver
Selling my 74 FJ55. I bought the truck in 2016 from a seller in Washington state who had done a frame off resto, but without welding in new sheetmetal. I drove the truck occassionally between 2016 and 2021 before putting it in storage intil 2023 . Over that time, the resto work that was done prior held up well but gradually started to show bubbling in the typical areas (fenders, rockers). Over the last year or so, i went about sourcing new rockers and ground down and neutralized the areas that bubbled, primed and painted them. I intentionally delayed the treatment of the rust after i initially observed it so that i could see exactly how far it woukd get and the locations that were effected ~ 2 years.
I chose to not try to match the existing silver respray that was done during the PO's resto and instead dressed the repaired areas in a faux patina effect.
Mechanically the truck is solid. It starts everytime and runs strong. Brakes have been upgraded to willwood discs and sports power steering as well. It also has a double battery setup. The motor is a stock but reconditioned 2f (work done by PO). Since i have had it, i replaced the oil pan gasket, drive belt, lower radiator hose and performed a couple of oil changes as well as a coolant flush and refill.
The interior was refreshed by the PO and shows the vinyl and carpet tratment typical of these rigs.
In terms of negatives -
I bent the bumper pulling into a garage space. Its nothing serious but is noticeable. A replacement is roughly $300. Just never felt the need to address it.
The reverse lights were never completely wired during the PO's resto. I spent a weekend looking at it long enough to see the two wire leads at the transmission not connected to anything. The wire harness at the rear is intact, i just never drove the teuck enough to warrant getting it sorted.
The rear window is slow but goes up and down.
The dash light illuminating the switches needs a new bulb.
I sourced additional seatbelts but they need to be installed.
The whole rig could use a detail to bring it back to its glory.
Happy to answer any questions and will be in state to show the truck between the 23rd and 29th of this month.
Will post more pics.
Considering putting it on BRing A Trailer since i am not 100% confident in what the asking price should be but i would like to think it would see ~$25k.
I chose to not try to match the existing silver respray that was done during the PO's resto and instead dressed the repaired areas in a faux patina effect.
Mechanically the truck is solid. It starts everytime and runs strong. Brakes have been upgraded to willwood discs and sports power steering as well. It also has a double battery setup. The motor is a stock but reconditioned 2f (work done by PO). Since i have had it, i replaced the oil pan gasket, drive belt, lower radiator hose and performed a couple of oil changes as well as a coolant flush and refill.
The interior was refreshed by the PO and shows the vinyl and carpet tratment typical of these rigs.
In terms of negatives -
I bent the bumper pulling into a garage space. Its nothing serious but is noticeable. A replacement is roughly $300. Just never felt the need to address it.
The reverse lights were never completely wired during the PO's resto. I spent a weekend looking at it long enough to see the two wire leads at the transmission not connected to anything. The wire harness at the rear is intact, i just never drove the teuck enough to warrant getting it sorted.
The rear window is slow but goes up and down.
The dash light illuminating the switches needs a new bulb.
I sourced additional seatbelts but they need to be installed.
The whole rig could use a detail to bring it back to its glory.
Happy to answer any questions and will be in state to show the truck between the 23rd and 29th of this month.
Will post more pics.
Considering putting it on BRing A Trailer since i am not 100% confident in what the asking price should be but i would like to think it would see ~$25k.
