For Sale 1975 FJ40

1975 FJ40 --SBC TBI HEI runs great in Oregon

SOLD
1975 FJ40
It has the original 4 speed, steering and brakes.

Upgrades/repairs:
Wiring has all been gone through as well as all fuel and coolant lines replaced.
New CCOT steel gas tank (new hoses, sending unit,...)
Electric Taurus fan with temp control and override switch for water crossings
Engine is a rebuilt SBC(NOW DEAD). It is a 1964 283(small block Chevy). I added a HEI ignition and a Holley 2D Pro-jection fuel injection system(including Holley 2d manifold).
New Optima Red Top
custom built alternator
a/f gauge to make tuning easy
new exhaust front to back
New floorboards in front
Rebuilt axles
Hardtop
New master cylinder
New tires and wheels
New Champion 3 row aluminium radiator(not installed)
New side mirrors
HID headlight conversion with glass lenses.
misc.

I bought this thing a few years ago in boxes. I finished it up and it WAS running and driving. The radiator leaks all so I don't drive it long or far. The TBI needs final tuning but it DID start and run. I am used to the f and 2f so this thing has scary power. I focused on making a reliable rig that is going to run great with very little tinkering. The interior is in pretty good shape too.

UPDATE: I was driving it around town and it stopped running. It wont turn over but it isn't dripping oil. I took the valve cover and the intake off and it has a push rod that is missing! I assume it slipped down and is what is holding up the show. I considered a crate shortblock but dont have the time to mess with it and just want it gone.

It has a bumper hitch that is included with it. I have towed with it several times including up and down I5 without any problems.

$2250 OBO
Located in Corvallis, OR

SOLD

 

[arborist]

I may be interested. How hard would it be to swap in a Chevy 350 with what you already have going on? BTW, nice rig.

 

[arborist]

Did you do your own engine swap? Props to that if it's the case.

 

[arborist]

Sorry for the false alarm. I talked with my brother, and his new baby girl is taking priority. I have a beautiful 350, probably less than 5000 miles on it, that would be great for your rig. I think your asking a fare price for it. I even considered offering a trade of my 60 but... found i was too attached. I wish you the best.
To other Mudders, buy this rig.

 

[poseidon]

Thank you for the kind words.

For clarification I have had some questions about the motor that is in it. The Chevy 283 is a 1960s small block. I am not a chevy guy but as I understand it almost all of the Standard 350 or SBC stuff will bolt right to it with the exception of the water pump which is the same as the 327. I know the intake that is on there is a standard one and will fit SBC/350s with cast heads, not the AL ones. The HEI distributor and the alternator are standard SBC/350 one and will drop right in/bolt right up too. The adapter is an Advance Adapters SBC/350 to toyota 4 speed bellhouseing.

 

[poseidon]

We are thinking of moving and this thing is back for sale!