- Year
- 1974
- Vehicle Model
- 40 Series
- Location
- San Mateo, California 94403 United States
- Mileage
- 115518
- Color
- Beige
Offering my 1974 FJ40 — a lifelong California truck with original patina, thoughtfully upgraded for reliability, and well documented on Mud.
Location: California
Title: Clean, in my name
Engine: Numbers-matching 1.5F
Transmission: Toyota H42 4-speed
Price: $25,000
Build Thread: 40 and a Baby - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/40-and-a-baby.1045923/#post-11567785
Drives well on the road — no overheating, no odd noises. No V8 swap, no hacked harness.
Serious inquiries only — detailed photos (frame rails, undercarriage, VIN plate, engine bay, interior) available.
PM me here on Mud if you’re interested or want specific shots/videos.
Location: California
Title: Clean, in my name
Engine: Numbers-matching 1.5F
Transmission: Toyota H42 4-speed
Price: $25,000
Build Thread: 40 and a Baby - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/40-and-a-baby.1045923/#post-11567785
Truck Overview
This is an original paint, surface-rust-only FJ40 that has been maintained and improved without losing its character. It’s not a restored show truck — it’s a real truck you can drive, enjoy, and build on.- Lifelong CA truck
- Solid, unpatched frame
- Floors and rear sill solid
- Dash uncut
- Honest patina
Drivetrain & Mechanical
- Original 1.5F — numbers matching
- Toyota H42 4-speed (Toyota-correct upgrade over stock 3-speed)
- Factory transfer case
- Front disk brakes
- Holley Sniper EFI conversion
Drives well on the road — no overheating, no odd noises. No V8 swap, no hacked harness.
Suspension / Wheels / Tires
- Old Man Emu 2.5” lift
- 33” BFG KO2 tires (less than 5K miles)
- OEM Toyota 15” wheels
Bumpers / Recovery
- Warn 8274 winch
- OP Machine steel front bumper (clean, functional, not overly aggressive)
What This Truck Is
- A well-sorted driver with original core
- A Toyota-based drivetrain (no Franken swaps)
- A truck you can get in and use immediately
- A truck someone can take further without undoing others’ work
What It Isn’t
- A frame-off restored trailer queen
- A hacked-together rat’s nest
- A PVC-timeline V8 monster
Why It’s For Sale
I’m reallocating garage space and focus to another project. No urgency — I was hoping to build something really special. It's on the way but obviously not all the way. I'll hold onto it until I hit the price and am sure it's going to the right next owner.Price
$25,000 — fair for original CA truck, H42, EFI, OME lift, recent tires, and quality work by Valley Hybrids.Serious inquiries only — detailed photos (frame rails, undercarriage, VIN plate, engine bay, interior) available.
PM me here on Mud if you’re interested or want specific shots/videos.
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