craigslist 1978 FJ40 - Tri-Cities WA (2 Viewers)

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1978 Toyota Land Cruiser fj40

Fj40 nice driver quality restoration ready to enjoy $22500 firm serious buyers only please I have a link with pics and video landcruiser

kpr.craigslist.org

Not mine, but sweet patina and stripes!

 

[oakweb]

yes that is nice, right year and unmolested

 

[overton]

1978 Toyota Land Cruiser | eBay

Oil Pan Replaced (oem toyota). -New Head light switches (oem toyota). -New Steering Column Cover (oem toyota). The seats are comfortable and feel great. The flooring is in decent condition without any significant wear.

www.ebay.com

 

[Rustic76]

Not 100% certain, but I know there was a shady dude that sells cruisers out of Benton City. It looks sweet in the pictures but i’d be vigilant

 

[BVCOTaco]

Looks like a close twin to mine!

 

[Ben edwards]

Not 100% certain, but I know there was a shady dude that sells cruisers out of Benton City. It looks sweet in the pictures but i’d be vigilant

eBay listing shows Benton city.

 

[ksrunner]

Looks like a close twin to mine!

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Killer combo!

 

[Ben edwards]

i Watched all the videos from eBay auction and it
Looks to be a pretty nice late 78.
I think the paint oxidation and aftermarket engine parts will keep it priced low.

 

[Rustic76]

Light reading I found related to this seller. Lots of dirt around here on this guy.

An ethical dilemma?

There is a 78 FJ40 here in my shop getting extensive rework. The current owner bought it from a self-proclaimed 'Cruiser expert' as a restored truck for a price well into 5 figures. A letter that accompanied the truck stated it had rebuilt engine/trans/t-case, new tires, paint, no rust, etc...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[Lucas in Alaska]

I think the paint oxidation and aftermarket engine parts will keep it priced low.

I've have loved the FJ40 for 25 years and I've been looking at them for the last couple years to familiarize myself on what to look for when I go to buy one in the next year or so. I want a late 78, which this is. I can tell by the side heat vents. I can see paint oxidation. What I am having problems with is the aftermarket engine parts. What I see in the engine bay is that it is desmogged, the radiator hoses are bulging and need replaced, it has an aftermarket exhaust manifold and it looks like an aftermarket carburetor.

What am I missing in the engine bay that's aftermarket?

Thanks for the learning experience.

 

[Ben edwards]

The seller is trying to sell this as a 42k original miles fj40, but he knows the law and states it as odometer exempt. I am not judging it by 42k or 142k original miles and believe it looks to be solid and in good condition.
The missing under hood engine parts are what you already noted, plus the missing windshield wiper fluid hoses to squirter. I also noticed rubber floor mats are missing and that’s uncommon in a low mileage fj40.
I have a 1978 fj40 with all the documents and paperwork to verify 86k original miles and it has a horrible body compared to the red 78.
I do know that mine has all the original parts, including rubber floor mats in perfect condition and runs awesome.
I also paid $4k for it and will sink $10k to get body back in shape.

 

[Lucas in Alaska]

Ben, thanks for the info on the engine bay. I'm no where near ready to buy but, I'm trying to make myself as knowledgeable as possible so that when I am ready I will be able to see problems and warning signs to be able to buy with confidence.

I love your 78, there is so much potential there. I'm going to enjoy watching it come together.

 

[DOM335]

I bought a 67 from him a couple of years ago. It was as advertised . The guy used to buy to restore and or flip a lot of cruisers years ago. He is into Chevy c-10’s now . He has bought out all the parts from a shop in Yakima on knob hill that used to specialize in 40’s when they closed.
He still has a lot of contacts he has made over the years from going to a lot auctions for classic cars and cruiser events . So people call him up on occasion to sell their rigs. You have to remember there are a lot of older guys that still have cruisers and don’t use the internet to its fullest potential . They have lives to live and don’t want to waste what time they have left on ih8mudd. .

 

[Ben edwards]

Looks to have sold.