For Sale 1978 FJ40 in KC

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Sold!!!
I just bought this rig about 4 months ago, and I hate to let it go, but my wife is now pregnant with our first child. And didn’t think we were going to be able to, so now it is time to get rid of our toys.
I am still fairly new to Cruisers so I will try to describe what has been done to the best of my knowledge. I got it from a guy that bought it three years ago, and never drove it. (The alternator was never hooked up) So a majority of the work that was done was by the owner before him who worked at an off-road shop in the Denver area. Here is a list of what has been done before and since I got it:

SOA
Saginaw P/S
SBC 350 rebuilt within 2000 miles
GM 4 speed rebuilt within 2000 miles
Toyota Transfer case rebuilt within 2000 miles
Custom Cage
New Clutch Master Cylinder
New Brake master cylinder
Rebuilt Radiator
Bed liner on firewall and tub

I’m sure there is more that I am forgetting. On the short list to be done in the next few weeks, if it doesn’t sell before:

Cut and turn front axle (done)

It does have diamond plate on the rear quarters, but not to cover up any major cancer. The PO was going to put on much bigger tires, so they were cut and modified to fit them. I just put it on to go back to factory wheel well size until I got the money to have it done properly. The frame and body are solid, the only bad rust was in the back corner by the passenger side ambulance door. I do have the hard top, soft top, and bikini top, as well as several other parts that I got with it.

I traded my Harley for it at the time, so I am asking $6,000 firm. I will work with the buyer on transportation.

Here is a link to pictures, most are from when I got it home, and some of the work I did after the first week. Flickr: jdmick's Photostream I will add more current pictures later.
 
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I guess I should mention that I would be open to trades for a more family friendly vehicle.
 
The guy I got it from rolled his previous 40, and got hurt pretty bad, he was making sure he was protected the next time around.
 
I updated the link in the first post with some more recent pictures.
 
What it needs would be a matter of opinion, and what you wanted to do with it. But in the immediate future I feel that it needs the front axle work that I mentioned earlier to be a better driver. The longest distance I have driven it was to some trails that were about a 190 mile trip away without any issues. I have used it as a daily driver for the most part since I got it, I just have to avoid the roads with deep ruts.

It runs good, it does need some carburetor tuning though. I am no mechanic, so I just make little adjustments here and there. But it starts every time, and since I replace the fuel pump, I haven't had any issues.
 
I am open to offers, the $8500 is just a starting point, and I am not easily offended. Does anyone need more info, let me know.
The mileage is unknown, and the only thing that hasn’t been gone through that I know if is the axles. It does have a couple leaks, but nothing major. Or just give me some feedback, as to what I am missing.
 
Where in KC are you located? I'd like to come and see it.

Ed
 
Front axle is cut and turned. I have been using it to drive to work, 30 miles round trip. And I have had it off road once, and I was amazed with its abilities. It went everywhere my buddies locked jeep went without any issues.
 
I updated the lnk with some new pictures. The pictures of the frame look worse that it really is, it just has a little surface rust.
 
This is a great lookingin truck. Bump for ya bud.
 
What kind of carb are you running? Please PM your contact info. Im interested in coming to see the truck if possible.

Thanks!
 
Ive got a 92 FJ80 3FE with turbo and intercooler. Interior looks like the day she rolled off the lot. DVD player, sweet sound system, 3 rows of seats. Located in Omaha. Engine has about 65k on it. Truck has 202k. Very nice truck!!! Might be willing to trade if your interested.
 
Ive got a 92 FJ80 3FE with turbo and intercooler. Interior looks like the day she rolled off the lot. DVD player, sweet sound system, 3 rows of seats. Located in Omaha. Engine has about 65k on it. Truck has 202k. Very nice truck!!! Might be willing to trade if your interested.

I could be interested, could you email me some pictures to jdmick77@yahoo.com?
 
bump for a great looking truck, and a good guy to deal with.
 
Anyone one else interested? I might just put it in storage, and buy something else for my wife. We just don’t have room for 3 vehicles.
 
Ok, I’m about to do something really dumb. We found a car that my wife wants, but the only way we can make the deal work is if I let them bend me over and trade for my Cruiser. And it’s hard for me to justify not getting her the car she wants just so I can keep my toy.

I would like to see it go to someone here before some dealership gets it, so I am going to drop the price to $6,000, but it is very firm. Anyone interested?
 
dang i wish you were closer
 

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