I'm selling an FJ/BJ40 listed here and on Ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131583197188?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
I stand buy it LC, I'll even split the cost of your flight to come and check it out. I'm about a 2 hour drive from Albuquerque, in Las Vegas NM
Here are a few questions you may have that I have answered for another interested person.
Why are you selling? Not using it enough, have a motorcycle that I'm spending my free on. Have a diesel 4runner that is less pricey but great off road.
Ever wrecked? Never wrecked while I've owned it and there is nothing by looking at the frame or body that it was ever wrecked
How long have you owned it? What is the history? I've owned it since I think 2010
Who did the 3B/H55F swap work? Wimberley Four Wheel Drive is in San Marcos, the owner is Daniel Edone
How many miles were on the engine and tranny from the donor Canadian BJ60? Have either been rebuilt? got it with 83,000 now has 89,000
What alterations to the 40 were needed to make it work? (e.g. driveshaft, t-case, cross-members, ebrake, making room for shifter, etc.) The best answer is Yes, all that had to be redone
Any issues related to the swap, or signs of problems with this “mod”? No seriously this is a tight truck, runs great
Is it 12V or 24V? Switched from 24 to 12v
Do you have paperwork / documentation from Kent's Diesel? I have a receipt somewhere. Kent actually tried to buy it from me, so that should tell you how much he thought of the truck.
Does engine smoke at all? smokes like any smooth running 3B would, not being sarcastic
Any head gasket issues? None
Glow plugs – condition? working fine, starts easy but when it gets colder it takes longer on the Glow plug button and starts ruffer, but this is to be expected.
Any leaks anywhere? No leaks
Brakes and components (master/slave)-- any issues? How old are brake lines? No brake issues
Steering -- tight? loose? Power steering has some play but I wouldn't describe it as loose like an old CJ or Ford pickup
Steering knuckles – any weeping, leaks? steers fine, all the front end components look good. Have a Old Man Enu steering stabilizer that came with the new suspension kit that hasn't been installed.
Paint – is it original? No I had it repainted when the rust on the rear quarters and below the ambulance doors was taken care of, the top was done at the same time also, about 2 years ago.
Any undercoating on undercarriage (tub, frame, axles, rear quarter panels)?
You have clear title? Clear Texas title.
If you are really serious I'll split the ticket with you to fly out and see it for your self. That way you can see it for yourself and feel comfortable buying. I do have it on Ebay and on Craigslist so it might sell that way. I do have perfect scores selling stuff on Ebay. Sold a Husqvarna Motorcycle and got good feedback from that transaction, probably my biggest sale. I have a good job, I do anesthesia, so I 'm lucky to be able to put money into things so they are done right. I am not a mechanic and super knowledgeable like a lot of guys on this site. But at the end of the day all I have is my word and I'll stand by that this is a really nice daily driver LC. Virtually all the 40"s have had some rust. I've described the seat imperfections and the roof liner. This engine/tranny/turbo combination is awesome, just read what the others on this have to say about it. Honestly if it wasn't late in the off road season it would have sold for $17-18k a long time ago, it's a great price for a LC in this good shape.
Chris 443-794-3004
