- Year
- 1977
- Vehicle Model
- 40 Series
- Location
- Ellensburg, Washington United States
- Mileage
- 120000
- Color
- rgb(21, 71, 18)
I hesitate to link this here, as I know MUD isn't really the place for V8 conversions. But this one is about to wrap up on BAT today. Looks like it might go for a reasonable price. I'm the owner. Let me know if you have any questions...
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I've had it about 2 years. It came from southern California, where I assume it spent most of it's life based on the sun oxidation and lack of rust. It was heavily oxidized when I bought it. I gave it the CLR, Griots, Penetrol treatment and it came to life. Hopefully you can get a feel from the photos, but it's beautiful in person. As far as I can tell, it is original paint. I've been over it with a magnet, and can't find any filler. The driver's rear quarter is much less oxidized, but so is the driver's side in general. I'm not sure if there was a repaint of that quarter panel, or if it just spent it's life parked with the right side in more direct sun. Regardless, the frame and tub are in fantastic condition. There are two pinholes of rust on the hood (not sure why there??), and the bottom of one of the ambulance doors has a pinhole. Otherwise it's in really good shape, with amazing patina. The usual spots: rear sill, rocker panels, floor pans, and rear quarters, are all great. The underbody got a treatment of rust inhibitor and Fluid Film, even though I'm in the desert of eastern Washington (yes, that's a thing) and it's stored in a heated shop. It's really well preserved in it's current state.
The previous owner installed a low-mile TBI 350 and Saginaw PS. It seems well done. He used the original 4-speed and T/C. The wiring is tidy. It runs at the thermostat temp regardless of ambient temp. It's a great driver. The PS has a really light feel. It starts easy and idles smooth with fuel injection. It has new front calipers, and it brakes straight and strong. The GM smog equipment was installed with the motor, with exception of a catalytic converter, if that helps those of you that get smog checked. The original radiator had a few seeps at the seams that seemed to multiply, so in went an aluminum radiator. I added a 3D printed gauge holder with AutoMeter water temp and oil pressure in the factory radio location. The factory gauges seem a little wonky sometimes. The ammeter is fine, but fuel, oil and water gauges all seem fluctuate when you turn on an accessory like the heater fan. I haven't dug into this issue, as the aftermarket gauges are much more accurate anyway. Upholstery is in good shape, with one small tear on the side of the passenger seat back. It has the factory Toyota front floor mat. I also added a complete aftermarket dash pad (not a cover). New 30 x 9.5 BFGs, including the spare. New battery.
It needs a headliner, which I have and will be included. I don't have the skills to install it right, and I don't have a local upholstery shop.
Maybe there's someone here looking for a driver. It has the outward appearance of an original 40, but it happens to drive a bit more like a modern rig... Not what I would consider a restomod, just a more driveable 40.
Clear title in my name.
No Reserve: 350-Powered 1977 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 350-Powered 1977 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #63,162.
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I've had it about 2 years. It came from southern California, where I assume it spent most of it's life based on the sun oxidation and lack of rust. It was heavily oxidized when I bought it. I gave it the CLR, Griots, Penetrol treatment and it came to life. Hopefully you can get a feel from the photos, but it's beautiful in person. As far as I can tell, it is original paint. I've been over it with a magnet, and can't find any filler. The driver's rear quarter is much less oxidized, but so is the driver's side in general. I'm not sure if there was a repaint of that quarter panel, or if it just spent it's life parked with the right side in more direct sun. Regardless, the frame and tub are in fantastic condition. There are two pinholes of rust on the hood (not sure why there??), and the bottom of one of the ambulance doors has a pinhole. Otherwise it's in really good shape, with amazing patina. The usual spots: rear sill, rocker panels, floor pans, and rear quarters, are all great. The underbody got a treatment of rust inhibitor and Fluid Film, even though I'm in the desert of eastern Washington (yes, that's a thing) and it's stored in a heated shop. It's really well preserved in it's current state.
The previous owner installed a low-mile TBI 350 and Saginaw PS. It seems well done. He used the original 4-speed and T/C. The wiring is tidy. It runs at the thermostat temp regardless of ambient temp. It's a great driver. The PS has a really light feel. It starts easy and idles smooth with fuel injection. It has new front calipers, and it brakes straight and strong. The GM smog equipment was installed with the motor, with exception of a catalytic converter, if that helps those of you that get smog checked. The original radiator had a few seeps at the seams that seemed to multiply, so in went an aluminum radiator. I added a 3D printed gauge holder with AutoMeter water temp and oil pressure in the factory radio location. The factory gauges seem a little wonky sometimes. The ammeter is fine, but fuel, oil and water gauges all seem fluctuate when you turn on an accessory like the heater fan. I haven't dug into this issue, as the aftermarket gauges are much more accurate anyway. Upholstery is in good shape, with one small tear on the side of the passenger seat back. It has the factory Toyota front floor mat. I also added a complete aftermarket dash pad (not a cover). New 30 x 9.5 BFGs, including the spare. New battery.
It needs a headliner, which I have and will be included. I don't have the skills to install it right, and I don't have a local upholstery shop.
Maybe there's someone here looking for a driver. It has the outward appearance of an original 40, but it happens to drive a bit more like a modern rig... Not what I would consider a restomod, just a more driveable 40.
Clear title in my name.
