Build 1977 FJ40 LS3 Aqualu Build

[Chungas Revenge]

I love the ICON builds look with the powder-coated body, they look amazing in person. I am still 50/50 powder versus paint, though.

They do look amazing..

But, If I can be so bold….Its easier to “touch up” paint vice powder coat. We went with a base clear for that reason.

Rest assured, the world is full of parking lot vixens with shopping carts and bad attitudes.

 

[NorCal]

Unfortunately, this project is coming to an end for me due to a family emergency that will take up my time for the foreseeable future. I have decided to list my rig for sale. First offering is here on mud before I list elsewhere. I really hate to see this project go, but I hope that someone will benefit from my loss and have an amazing rig.

The project is currently located at the Rust Doctor in Grand Junction, Colorado. Jason and his team are amazing individuals and have been a pleasure to work with so far. They would be happy to continue the project for anyone or get it ready for transport. This will be an amazing rig for someone. If you have seen the build by @Scheck44 you know how this thing can come together and stand out amongst builds. I have $45,000 into the project right now and would let it go to a mud member for $35,000. Please DM with any questions. Thank you.

• Full Aqualu Body, including tub with drop-down locking storage, cowl, rockers, windshield frame, fenders, front bib, and tailgate with locking storage.
• OEM Hardtop, sides, hood, radiator support, and doors. The fiberglass hard top has been refinished to perfection. Hardtop work completed to fit the aluminum tub.
• Frame sandblasted and ready for paint or powder coat.
• Axles blasted and painted. Fully rebuilt with ARB air lockers installed.
• Full disc brake package from BTB Products, ready for installation.
• Redline Cruisers 2.5" suspension lift, steering dampener.
• Saginaw power steering conversion kit and pump.
• V8 motor mounts.
• Full set of 5 OEM steel wheels.
• Champion cooling system 4 row aluminum radiator.
• Flaming River Tilt Column and adapter painted black. BTB floor mounting plate and column support mount.
• Boxes of misc OEM parts and hardware.

 

[The Rust Doctor]

ARB Air lockers installed.

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This is Gilbert from the Rust Doctor. We currently have the vehicle and have done some of the restoration on this build. We would love to continue the work for whoever purchases this awesome FJ40 rebuild! If you have any questions please reach out to us 970-822-2805

 

[NorCal]

Price drop for a mud member. If someone can purchase this week I would let it go for $30,000. More than that in new parts alone. Aluminum body will save tons of time on rust repair and bodywork.

 

[NorCal]

Final price drop to $25K for a mud member or else I will keep it. Aqualu body and shipping is almost $25K plus the $20K in new parts. PM for details. Thanks.

 

[NorCal]

Bump. $25K. PM me and I can email more pics, full parts list, and all receipts.

 

[franklin40]

They do look amazing..

But, If I can be so bold….Its easier to “touch up” paint vice powder coat. We went with a base clear for that reason.

Rest assured, the world is full of parking lot vixens with shopping carts and bad attitudes.

don’t forget cars with kids!! mine are teenagers and i still have to remind them to not let the door smack my car beside them in the garage!!

sad you have to let it go! hope you can sort out the family stuff first. that matters most!!

 

[NorCal]

don’t forget cars with kids!! mine are teenagers and i still have to remind them to not let the door smack my car beside them in the garage!!
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sad you have to let it go! hope you can sort out the family stuff first. that matters most!!

The owner of 4plus has powdercoated several FJ40's and beats the heck out of them without a chip so far. He has pics in one the threads on here somewhere. Like anything, it is all in the prep. Was going to do like ICON and do several layers of powder epoxy primer then the super durable cardinal industrial PC on top few layers. But, that was before. Really hoping someone can take this off my hands and build a hell of a rig.

 

[NorCal]

Open to offers, someone will walk away with a steal. PM me with offers or if you want me to email you all pics, receipts, etc.

 

[gonzopancho]

Some assembly required for the HT to Aqualu windshield frame…

it's quite difficult, and I was never satisfied with where I got it. When I rebuild that truck it's going soft top.

Not a criticism just curious why the full powder coat on the body?

Well, when I did it, (2004, before Ward had ever done it) I couldn't find anyone who wanted to paint aluminum, but the PC guy just shrugged. Inexpensive, too.